34% of Motorcyclists die from speeding every year in the US. Today I'm gonna tell you the story about my friend who became a Motorcycle Statistic. my instagram / adobo_moto
I just got my first bike last week, Honda CB650R.....some people might not like this type of content, but I truly hope you know these videos do make a big difference. Even if its just 1 rider who's about to do a risky pull and this videos pops into their heads and stops them. That's a potential life you just saved from a 15 minute video.. Much Love Adobo
aint no way you bought a 650r (esp as a 1st bike when you just skipped a ninja400 or similar that people say are good 1st bikes) and arent gonna speed lol. i would literally bet my life on it 🤦♀🤦♀
@@binladen-ci7jm i agree and that was my logic too but watching people like yammienoob who say its too easy to accidentally get in trouble with a more powerful bike, i figure i start on a cheap 400 and ride it hard and if it crashes whatever, then a bigger one for track. im jealous though cbr600rr are awesome, how do you like it as a first bike so far?
I just bought the CBR500R. I'm in Europe and finishing the A license, meaning I will be able to drive any bike. The bike I trule want is the RS660 but financially not viable at the moment. So I chose a bike I could buy in cash that was decent. When I buy the RS it will be in cash. It was a hard choice to make, going against your emotions is pretty hard. Like going after adrenaline while driving. But I'm pretty sure it pays off to be rational in the end.
I remember driving past that crash. Really sorry to hear that was your friend. Definitely has always kept me thinking about the decisions I make when I ride to be safe and not make foolish choices.
I only bought a bike after a couple friends were killed in a crash. I was a reckless kid until that happened, and probably would have been there with them if I had a bike at that point. It definitely humbled me and taught me a lesson about racing after drinking and speeding in general. To this day every time I swing a leg over a bike, I think about that crash and it makes me ride much safer. I do wish I would have gotten a couple rides in with them before it was their time tho
New woman rider here❤️ I’ve watched your videos for so many years just bought a Yamaha R3 today❤️ Something small and perfect for starting, have full gear from head to toe and I can’t wait to start fully riding tomorrow❤️❤️
I'm 35 and have been riding since I turned 21. I can agree and say the older you get the more you calm down. I'm honestly amazed I'm still alive after all the stupid shit I did on my sport bike looking back at it. I think it's something we all do when we are young squids 🐙 just know your limits and always stay frosty 🥶
Age calms a man down. But fear can calm a man in a matter of seconds. Fear is being hard on the brakes and as your back tire is catching up with the front one. Then, just before you high-side, you catch a glimpse of your rearview mirror and it's completely filled with the grill (Only the grill) of a Chevy van. Did you ever have something scare the hell out of you? Something that sped up the calming down process? (I let go of the brakes, straightened out and rode away - on the white line between the lanes. Got my license in 79 at 15. In 1987, 23 years old, I calmed down )
...... so true. I did 235 Km/h in an 80 Km/h zone going over a bridge with a SUZUKI GSXR 750 I was renting back 25 years ago. No I am more on the safe side and trying to avoid the stupid stuff on my BMW K1600....
thank you for these, i’ve always tried to find someone who rides sport bikes but doesn’t go crazy .. you’re my outlet! you show us it’s okay to go normal speeds and relax!
Back when i was in college '93 a classmate worked as a emt with a ambulance crew and he told me a crazy story. He knew i rode a motorcycle and asked me if i wore a helmet. And i said yes. The story was the police were chasing a bike at night and as the motorcyclists was turning right onto another highway at a high rate of speed 130+ he laid it down. They were the second on the scene with the trooper. The bike hit the left guard rail along with the rider, then flew across the other lanes of traffic. He said they found a torso and no head not far from the bike. He said the highway was shut down as they looked for his head. They ended up finding it at a 45° angle opposite the bike still in the helmet. He said it was like a bank shot in pool. Ill never forget that story because i used to hit that turn on my motorcycle at a good speed myself. Slow down live another day.
Thanks for being one of the few influencers/content creators that spreads a good message. I'll admit that I have done some street Rossi stuff on familiar back roads. That being said, I'm wearing full gear as well. One of the biggest things that prevents me from pushing too hard on any of those roads is my children. I need to continue save some money for track days. They seem like the best way to have fun in a safe, controlled environment and also just improve my riding ability. Thank god I'm still happy with ripping a Ninja 250R. Yeah it's not that fast in a straight line but it keeps up to normal highway speeds just fine and is a blast to chuck around twisties. Ride safe everyone. It's not just about you.
respect bro im 59 now been riding for 48 yrs im glad your putting out the right message but i do remember doing the dumb shit it amazing some of us are still alive so thanks for the great message.
Sorry for your loss brother. When we're in our twenties, and especially when we're in the military, we feel immortal. Everything happens to everyone else and we're exempt. I lived through that period and so have you. With age and experience comes wisdom. Unfortunately, some of us don't make it that far. Great video, keep up the good work.
I also lost a friend only a few years ago in a motorcycle accident. I dont know all the details but unfortunately I know speed was involved. I know he was definitely a wild one, only rode at full throttle. He rode his harley like it was a sport bike. It's sad to loose hoomies. I still ride alone just so I can ride my own ride since he passed. Im big on atgat and preach it whenever I can. I also have an rsv4, and as powerful as it is, responsibility is number one every time I ride. there is a time and a place for everything. Stay safe bro....to you and your homies. ❤ 2 wheels down.
I am not saying this to be rude or mean or the criticize others, while I totally agree with all the gear all the time, without a steel shell around us all the time, gear only does a moderate amount to protect us. I am 59. My first bike was a 1984 yamaha fazer. I worked as a deputy for a few years. For the last 40 I have been a paramedic. A flight medic a flight nurse and an er nurse. There is only a certain amount gear can do please everyone, ride safe. It's easy to go 150 in a few seconds. It's very hard to go from 150 to 50.
@@JohnGalt-vr3lx Realistically if you aren't speeding gear will nearly always save your life unless you end up completely under a car which is extremely unlikely. Most motorcycle accidents occur at speeds under 30mph and at the point of collision its closer to 21mph at impact. Prepare for the most likely scenario, not the unlikely one. If you aren't going 150 like a dumbass you'll likely survive if you wear your gear. There is a reason why gear safety data is fucking solid and heavily pushed. And proper gear is an important conversation because if going 150 was the difference between life and death then explain why motosports is so safe when they are crashing at triple digit speeds all of the time.
I just started riding late last year and got a slow-ass 250 because I cannot trust myself with something larger. hopefully the things I learn from riding and watching videos like this would allow me to have better self-control
Anything that can go 100 kph+ is NOT slowass. Larger doesn't mean better, it also means heavier and harder to handle and control. For some, this is the fun of it, for others it takes the fun out of riding. Enjoy your ride man :>
@@wasw In the US that's too slow. Our highways are sometimes 120 kph or higher, and nobody drives that slow on them. You need to be able to keep up with traffic (it would be like jogging in busy streets in the UK as a comparison, the speed is too slow). I also started with a 250cc when I was 14 years old in the US (when I got my license so I could drive to school and engineering prep classes). Its a pretty slow bike, but at least in town taking off from the stop lights its adequately fast, but it barely does over 120 kph so its just outright dangerous on any freeway.
@@jakegarrett8109 Oh I meant more of a "it's not slow enough to not injure or kill you if you crash". But yeah true it's slow when it comes to US highways.
Hey when you're out riding your bike next time don't find joy in how fast you can go find a joy and how well you can slam on the brakes dive into a corner and come out and downshift all in harmony.. Way more fun then doing 130mph
As a beginner rider, I truly appreciate how much you care that we are safe drivers and put safety first. I will dedicate myself to safety while also having fun. I will ride within my limits and I won’t push them just to keep up with other people.
Say Adobo, Sorry for the loss of your friend, very unfortunate indeed. I really appreciate your candidness about your past and the reality of riding safety !
I love your positivity, spreading awareness for safety and acknowledging we all do stupid things sometimes but think before acting. Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend, may he rest in peace.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I have been riding since 1967 and I was a Paramedic for 45 years and retired in 2018. I watch these videos in RU-vid of bikers riding at extremely high speeds, filtering at 30 mph faster than traffic and then they get mad when a car pulls out in front of them a quarter mile away and get hostile towards the driver. A lot of riders today have no common sense. I was young too and I was speeding quite a bit when I was younger. I thought I was invincible. I even rode a Honda RS250RR for 10 miles on an Interstate highway with the police chasing me. I was very foolish. This is the first video that although was about a sad occurrence, is teaching in a positive way about the risks involved in our sport. I'm 70 years old now but after being a Paramedic all those years and treating riders with all types of injuries, I still wick up the gas now and then BUT quickly get a grip on reality and back it down. Thank you again for your teachings and compassion for both motorcycling and fellow riders. You are to be commended.
Cruisers are also susceptible to severe accidents, with an estimated 11 percent of riders killed riding them every year. Cruisers account for 50% of bike crashes. You really are safer going fast because objects like cars are moving stationary a cars going 50mph you're going 75mph you are going 25mph past that car and a good chance they don't see you until they are behind you. Sorry but going the speed limit on the freeway is just asking to get hit from behind.
@@urbanadventurer5Research? Its true. Cruisers crash the most. It makes sense, they weigh the most, and plenty of overconfident midlife crisis riders that dont know what theyre buying get a 900lb log
Hey man. I've been consuming a ton of motorcycle related media, I'm stupid excited to pick up my first bike in a couple weeks. Came across your channel and watched a couple videos and subscribed a couple in. You're one of the few people I've seen so grounded, and advocate for being safe. Your content is super authentic man. Thanks a lot!
I’m 36 now with two kids and I Just got myself a 2023 Triumph thruxton, because I don’t need a super bike, has plenty of power, but it gives you time to slow down and enjoy the ride and there is no better feeling
I am now riding for a year and upgrading to a r1. I always ride in full suit - although in germany where 180mph on the autobahn is actually legal. Doesn't mean that everybody is expecting the fly-by though. Your videos do raise awareness. Keep up the work, I know enough guys that don't ride in full suit...
Hey man I saw you ride an R3 and upgraded to the R1. I also have an R3 and have been thinking about upgrading to an S1000RR, how dramatic is the power difference and the weight of the bike? Hard to find others that are comfortable skipping 600s lol
@@TheOriginalJadolph Honestly it's brutal. Maybe skipping the 600cc is not the best idea. But with the prices of 600cc bikes atm I just had to go for the bigger bike. The weight is noticeable and so is the reduced turning angle. No one talks about that but turning the R1 vs the R3 is painful. Also your stability on low speeds is worse. That iswhat I find to be the hardest to get used to with the upgrade. Also, and this may apply to the 600cc bikes as well, you will have to be really careful with your throttle in suboptimal weather conditions. I am loosing the rear on low rev (4-5k rpm) in urban environment on wet concrete. And I am not gunning it what-so-ever. Or going sideways on the freeway accelerating and turning at the same time. Absolutely need to watch wtf you are doing and when you are doing it and Also your tyre temperature. The bigger tyres need longer to get some heat into them. I furtunatly had a guardian angle but you know what I mean. I don't want to scare you away from that idea but I have had my scary situations and I think you will too so I wanted to honestly warn you. Aside from that, ABS never hört nobody. Trust me locking up the rear on a bigger bike happens a lot faster and is very scary. But as long as you don't turn off your brain you should be fine. Thanks for reaching out I hope I can help. Ride with your family and friends in mind. Greetings from Germany ✌️
Yes I come from a family of motorcycle dealerships n my whole family rides uncles, aunties , grandpa . When I first started learning how to ride all I was told was ‘Be Safe’ now I tell that to my daughter 🙏 wear your gear for safety ❤️
Brutha says it so right- respect goes so far! Dont be stupid folks, and when you do, pull over. Ive had street racing completely removed, all due to respect.
I used to love the dumb fast videos, adobo is slowly growing on me though. I got my first bike this season and it really makes a difference with some of the things he says in his videos. Obviously I’m a dumb teen and still ride like there’s no tomorrow but it really makes me a better safer rider to watch your vids. Literally cried with this one, thanks adobo ❤
Having been on scene when a man on a harley was struck by a car, and holding his hand as he slipped into the next realm, it totally changed my views on wearing my helmet EVERY ride. And, I watch EVERYONE around me and assuming they're gonna do the dumbest thing possible. I've almost been hit multiple times and still absolutely love to ride....
Heavy stuff and a reality we all face out on these streets. Sorry to hear you lost a friend. There are definitely smarter and safer ways to ride that reduce risk significantly, but some degree of risk will always be part of riding unfortunately. Managing your speed and riding defensively can help, but they aren’t foolproof either. I personally default to trying to stay away from cars as much as I can. People can feel however they want to about that. I guess one of the reasons I like off road riding so much is because it gives me an opportunity to fully enjoy riding without having to think so much about this stuff. Track days can be the same I hear. At the end of the day, adding a dirt bike and/or track bike to the garage helps some of us reduce the miles we spend in traffic with distracted and speeding drivers. It’s not perfect and it often involves extra planning, loading bikes into a trailer or vehicle, and unloading them at your riding location etc, but videos like this give me greater appreciation for the added safety that comes with taking that route. Thanks for sharing man. Be safe and keep doing you.
I am 56 with a 36 year old mindset and two small children still (10 and 13). I have been watching you for a couple months and have enjoyed your content. This one is exceptionally informative of things I already know but still spoke to my inner-self. I rode my first motorbike at 6 flew my first plane at 8. I saw my dad on motorcycles my whole childhood ,but I bought my first new bike in 2014 DRZ400SM. I have been wanting sport bike for some time. I just never knew what to get. I tend to research everything before making large purchases and getting reviews from people like you. I wanted the Apilia RS660 Extrema but it takes 6 weeks for delivery and Ducatti is above my pay grade. I wanted a GSX-R600 until I listened to you bash the squid crowd. I don't have a "crowd type personality". It's enough to just land in the sports bike community. So I opted for the Kawasaki 2023 NINJA® ZX™-6R KRT EDITION. All this said, thank you for encouraging me to buy this bike. I was concerned it may be a bit more than I can handle. I watched a vid yesterday by you where you said "...it's better to ride a fast bike slow then a slow bike fast". I am moving to Clarksburg, WV and will travel to Morgantown for work. The DRZ single cylinder will make the trip but, not for long. It has 43,000 miles. I am a careful rider. That bike hasn't been any faster than 88 mph. I like to jump to speed quickly and hit the twisties a little faster than the posted speed. I will NEVER ride faster than 90 unless I needed to get home in an emergency. It's just good to see guys making content encouraging people to ride smarter and safer. I work in healthcare. I am a surgical tech and have seen people die from making poor choices. Because of you, I am buying my first full set of real riding gear. I have always just looked for the cheapest way out. Sticky side down, right?
I wanted to add here. It's actually alot more fun to ride a slow bike as fast as possible. Something about pushing them to their limits is what puts a grin on my face. I'd be extremely bored on a 650, never able to go wide open throttle without killing myself lol. I just dont have the self control 😂
I have a 2023 BMW G310R and it's extremely nimble and a blast to ride. Figure 8s and slow speed maneuvers are a joy. If you want dual sport BMW has the G310 GS. Little taller but also another nimble machine. The G310R is more urban commuting. They are extremely reliable. I test drove a Ducati scrambler, KTM390, and a KTM790. I had the most fun on the G310R. I paid cash and that was that. Be sure to get proper training. Motojitsu is great and there is an awesome book called proficient motorcycling. This books focuses on physics and the dynamics of a motorcycle. For me many light bulbs went on while reading the book as it answers the questions like why does my bike do that?. I ride with full gear all the time. Full face helmet and a daniese airbag vest. Stay within the posted speed limits. I also recommend you go to a parking lot and really get good at emergency breaking, practice drills and evasive maneuvers. I do this 2 times a week. 3 days ago I was about to head through an intersection with a green light and there was a highway off ramp. I had the brakes covered and I down shifted to 2nd gear. This woman came off the highway looked me dead in the face and at the nearly the last moment she decides to go. I progressively squeezed the brakes, swerved and downshifted to 1st in one smooth motion. She had complete utter fear in her face from the near miss. I could of been a hood emblem for a moment but because I had been practicing emergency maneuvers I was not startled. I was ready and waiting and to me was no different then evading a pot hole. I wish you the best in your motorcycling journey. It's so liberating and clears your head. Enjoy!
I got life insurance with my loan on bike, it came standard with rogue valley credit union. I go out to the wine country areas here in southern Oregon. You got super long strips with no cars or people out here it’s great. The narrows bridge has a long history of accidents the metal grates have strong winds that come up add a strong cross wind and it’s a recipe for trouble. It sucks losing friends, time helps but not enough.
My friend bought a 22’ R1M in November, and in March he got in an accident, bike is ruined, broke his knee, he has $11 to his name. His bike was registered but no insurance…
I just watched someone died Sunday on the interstate because a car went into his lane and the biker flew into the "medium/median". Car totalled, bike destroy, something from the bike was on fire, and the driver and passenger was critically injured. This right here made me decide not to get a bike but I can't escape the thought and passion for getting one. I have a heart for motorcycles but this made me think differently. Yall be safe!!!
Sadly, this happening to someone else doesn't mean you're more susceptible of this happening to you. When they say that motorcycles are "34 times riskier than cars", or whatever number, doesn't mean that you can actually draw the short straw and it's inherently riskier. It means that whenever you are in an accident, damage gets amplified because of you basically absorbing all the damage without any filter. Cars are actually involved in way more accidents. Motorcycles are just more fatal. There actually are ways of riding way safer than most people do, even people who would swear they ride safe but they don't. Bikes are usually associated with rebels and idiots who feel they are above everything until they die, but the world of bikes actually belongs to the ones who have half a brain and won't leave the other half spread on the pavement. There are a few exceptions, but most of them are actually to blame for what happened.
You only live once. I won’t let the fact that other people ride dangerously stop me from enjoying myself on a bike. I know the statistics but I’m determined not to be one. I adjust my riding to reflect that!
Two of my very good friends passed away in motorcycle accidents they both were speeding! Yvonne from the N.Y bronx and Paul from FL tampa R.I.P🙏 to both my brothers🏍️🏍️🇺🇲🇵🇷
When you said he was in the military, that part made a ton of sense. When I was in, everyone that rode was getting in over their heads with bikes that were too much for their experience level. They make us take MSF courses to ride on base, but that doesn't set you up for a liter bike.
I lost my brother-in-law to a driver pulling out of a driveway. Shit happens fast and cars are practically brick walls. I ride a fast e-bike but I try to keep it under 40mph. Don't drive beyond your skills, brakes, or tires. but you could still die anytime. Always wear a helmet.
I'm 31yrs old with 2 kids. Just bought an Fz6r from my little brother. I had an old coworker that had an R6 and he hit someone pulling out of their driveway when he was about 27yrs old, he's now 30+ with a TBI and wheelchair bound. His mother who is every bit of 70+ has to take care of him day in and day out. He effectively ruined her life by having some fun in his. Don't be like him. His story keeps me grounded and not trying to be crazy on these things. Ride safe!
I went down twice, lucky to still be alive. 💪🏽 told the nerves in my hand are messed up and give up riding. Installed a quick shifter and I’m continuing to still get in my miles. I was told after both of my close calls that I needed to learn one thing….. find something worth living for so you’ll want to go home after each ride. I have my son…. So when I ride I keep the bell he got my on my keys so I can see it.🤝 we both ride.
Getting older is freaking weird isn’t it dude??? The ways your brain and thinking changes is more than anything I could’ve expected. I thought all old people were just losers, now I’m one of them
Here in Finland if you go 100 mph over the speed limit you go to court and pay thousands and lose your license for a year and a half minimum. You are lucky if you dont go to jail.
Saw so many of your wonderful shorts on RU-vid I finally decided to subscribe this is your first video I watched recognize the area... Been down there literally thousands of times during my... Maybe one day I'll see you out on the street or its cycle gear up off 38th
Speeding accidents will always be a problem, especially for younger people. Here in Germany the Motorcycle Licence is restricted by power depending on the age. It starts at 16 Years with 14 PS, then 18 Years with 48 PS and with 24 Years it's open power. I think meanwhile this would be a good concept for cars to.
Hey man love the content it’s gonna be a couple years before i can get my own bike but i’ll be sure to listen to you and just enjoy it and be safe. Keep up the great content my guy
Finally Got myself a full suit because of watching you! 😂😂 at first told myself i just need jacket and be a squid. Dont care if people call me a poser but rather be safe on the road than loosing a limb! Ride safe kuya! Keep up the good vibes 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻
To be clear, Adobomoto stated all causes of motorcycle deaths in this video. Of 5,579 riders that died, 34% was due to speeding, 27% involved alcohol, and 38% was due to riders not wearing helmets. In total, those percentages add up to 99%. I believe the remaining 1%, which is 56 riders, of motorcycle deaths are traffic incidents. Stay safe everyone!
This statistic actually isn't accurate, because you aren't accounting for the overlap of those causes. Often, there are people who are drinking, speeding, and not wearing a helmet.
@@aka_pierre not to mention, involving alcohol does not necessarily mean that the writer was drinking alcohol. It could mean that a drunk driver did not see them and hit them.
From a country that everyone wears a helmet, that % of deaths caused by not wearing a helmet is simply mind-boggling and very hard to understand, and definitely dumb to me, for our tradition of competitive road racing, what is considere crazy in some circles, to me is way safer that speeding down the highways without a helmet!
Second day after I bought my 22 gsxr 1000 got clocked at 110/55 , pulled over before the cop was even able to pull out. He gave me a ticket and let me go. 3 months later I went to court and got sentenced to 11 days in jail. Never stopping again. Almost lost my career for my first ever speeding ticket at 24 years old.
@@tiger2q it’s stupid, 24 years old , first ever ticket in my life. Pull over before the cop can even get on the highway. And they send me to jail? Restricted my license? No wonder Virginia has a no chase law. If they didn’t people would die over this bs.
@@PremierFreelo I learned as a kid from my parents no matter what you do, don’t get caught speeding in Virginia. They’re quick to throw the book at anyone. I got caught speeding once doing 95 in a 55 at 4am. The only reason he let me off was because I was wearing scrubs and I lied and told him I was rushing to a call at a hospital. Moral of the story: if you get pulled over, make sure you’re wearing scrubs lmao
I love your awareness of safety. I’ve been riding since I was a kid, I lost a lot of friends due to their ignorance. I ride Ninjas as a youth now I’m into the old man baggers now that I’m in North Georgia. Stay safe Homie.
Ethics are not ethics when ethics are overshadowed by hypocrisy. Glad you spoke of riding safety and called out other "RU-vidrs" for their stupidity. I like my speed too. But there is a time and place for everything. Triple digit speeds are not cool in and around other motorists. I've lost two friends from reckless speed. And it's not the memories of their warm smile I remember most. It's the "broken record" conversations about "It's only a matter of before someone dies." Have fun no doubt. But consider the grave consequences of your reckless actions.
I only got pulled over once at midnight in the middle of nowhere on my concours 14 going 110. Just trying to make it home from my girlfriends house 3 hours away. The cop came up to me and said: do you know how much it's going to hurt if you go down at 110mph? I said I don't want to find out. He told me to slow down and let me go. Never asked for any ID or registration or anything. I mean, the highway was empty and I was miles away from any civilization. Maybe if I did that in city traffic it would be a different story.
I know of three people that are no longer with us. The first died at 18 on a Harley Sportster hitting the back of a Cadillac at high speed. The second was 26, he got his Ninja tangled up under a diesel truck on the freeway. That was a closed casket funeral. The third was a young guy I didn't know. He looked to be with his HS friends in cars goofing off around town. I saw this one. He was obviously a new rider and tried to pass his friends at an intersection. But his friends made a left turn with no signal and he hit them dead center. He flew up over the top of the car and landed at a corner hitting his head on the curb. I took three MC classes in my 15th summer. And was on a 650cc in the last class. The same year my friend with the Sportster died. In 45 years riding I've never been in a collision. "Ride to Live - Live to Ride" has great meaning to me. Even so, shit can happen, and you can't control other drivers. So expect the unexpected...
i love this channel, i am a cbr user, hey buddy can u pls make a video on maintenance for sportbikes, like some type of checklist, its only you i could trust in terms of these stuff ur the best man, ride safe, i am 18 and just got my new bike and first ever sportbike last year on the month of december, i am new to dirtbike and a sportbike, idk what are the checklist for maintaining it and keeping it running healthily
I live in the uk and watch these videos all the time, think it's time to gear up probably and get all insurance on everything, I own a gsxr600 1998, getting my full licence next month so I reqlly appreciate this video, kinda giving me the kick I think I needed to get everthing including me covered for anything to happen
Yeah man, im glad i have good influence irl and on the internet. Irl i told my buddy I wanted to start riding he immediately told me to do my msf and to buy gear first instead of my bike. He showed me DDFM and I found you and many others good influencers that put safety high up there. Now I have found my love for standards and cruisers and just bought a vulcan 500
I got a full suit to do track days, even before I bought my bike. Videos like yours convinced me it's a good idea to wear it when I'm going out to do anything more than just putter around. Even if I'm just going to get gas I still wear full gear. Things can go real wrong real fast so I'd rather have as good of chances as I can.
About 17 years ago I was a Prospect and was following the Senior Prospect, a retired CHP Motor Officer, and he jumped through a hole that wasn't big enough for both of us, I had no idea were we where nor were we where going so as soon as a break opened I nailed it to catch up, then the lights came on, the car behind me was an unmarked Sheriffs Motor Deputy in a car due to bad weather, he caught up at the same time I caught up with the Senior Prospect and we both stopped. Senior Prospect flashed his badge and was given a verbal warning, I of course got a ticket. I showed up for my court date to try and get Drivers School and the Judge looked at the charge, "Failure to obey a Traffic Control Device", she asked me what I had not obeyed, and I told her, the speed limit sign, she looked at me confused and I explained what happened and that I had disobeyed the 45mph sign by going 87mph, the Deputy had known when I got left behind that I was going to have to catch up, the Judge told me I was very lucky that this was how the Deputy wrote out the ticket as, had I been given a speeding ticket I would have been jailed, my bike impounded and possibly lost my license, she did let me have the Driving School as I had been honest about what I had done!
So, fun thing about the laws in Sweden where i'm from, if you're going 20mph, or more, above the speed limit, you lose your license for a minimum of 2 months and get a ticket for about 800 USD. But going 150 mph in a 50mph zone would cause you to losing your license for a year and not get it back once the year is over, so you'd have to redo ALL your licenses (motorcycle, car, truck, buss, moped, tractor and different trailer licenses), it could also land you in jail up to 6 months, depending on the judge and the fine would be around the 2000-3000 USD mark. The worst part of it all is that the licenses in Sweden is far from cheap, (car = 3000 USD, motorcycle = 1500 USD, truck = 8000 USD, buss = 5000 USD) so if you're already hauling ass once you pass the cops, you pin that throttle and hope they didn't see your plates (if you have any at all).
I also am very familiar with that loop having been a vegas native. Ironically my own accident was not even during reckless actions. Hit by a drunk driver whilest on my friends cbr600 just down the street from my home. Couldnt walk for 6 months but was told i wouldnt walk. The importance of gear is real. Had I not been wearing gear, I wouldnt be here to share my own story.
Watched several of the youtube shorts, this was my first actual full length video that Ive seen of yours. Im sorry to hear about your friend, and I applaud you promoting an alternative style to what is so common on youtube at the moment. If you still have that card, there may be a chance a recovery service might be able to acquired some of the data.
I have ridden for almost 40 years. When I switched to streetbikes, and especially after having a family, I used to go through times where I would worry about getting hurt, maimed, or killed. It would influence how much I rode and in what conditions. Watching my mother waste away and die from cancer a few years ago gave me a different perspective. I would much rather bleed out in a ditch than have that fate. I don't ride stupid but the danger doesn't stop me from riding today.
enjoy your videos and enthusiasm. also, i like how you spread your safety concerns for new and old riders. I personally like to watch your videos just to see where you are riding since I am local to you as well. condolences!
I go to motorcycle mechanics institute and my lab partner/good buddy Pete died on his way home from class not two weeks ago. I was with him up until he turned on the freeways out here in Phoenix. We’ve had one student die every month this year.
So sorry about your friend player that's horrible, yeah I too had 2 really bad motorcycle accidents 1 when I was 21 on my honda shadow 500 hit by a drunk driver and another another when I was 35 on my Kawasaki zx636r I'm really lucky I ride more cautious now, and I have 2 kids I need to be here for.
I live in Texas. First off, that's very important. Lane filtering is illegal. Lane splitting is questionable. Can you get away with it? Most of the time, the answer is yes. Should you? Most of the time, the answer is no. The reason is, people here don't pay attention to ANYTHING. I swear, the most written ticket here, is for using an unauthorized device while driving. (Cell phones) Even construction workers don't pay attention. Last year, I was traveling down Interstate 40 in Amarillo, Texas. I was traveling just under highway speed. Speed limit is 60, I was doing 55. Some guy was in front of me, the highway was busy (late rush). A construction crew had not put up any signs, there was no warning, it was dark, the traffic in front of me was blocking my view. We came over the bridge and right in the travel lane, was a construction truck at a dead stop. I barely missed death by an inch. Literally. I ended up getting a very bruised leg due to it. The construction company tried to say it was my fault (naturally), however the judge threw the ticket off of my record and I absorbed zero costs for the truck I took the light off of with my leg. The moral of the story? Wear your gear, watch what others are doing, and pay attention far in front of you. I made one crucial mistake. I was too close to traffic in front of me. I left myself no time to react in that situation. If I hadn't been an experienced rider, I would be dead. go to the MSF and take the courses too. They are good for preparing you for bad situations. And, with the way people are with their technology, it is only going to get worse. Please be safe. I won't even ride with people unless they have, at the very least, a jacket, gloves, boots, a helmet, and a pair of jeans. I refuse to watch someone die for the simple fact they couldn't go and drop a few hundred on at least the basic gear. You can drop thousands in a bike, but somehow can't afford riding gear? How does that make sense?
your videos helped me start to pull the trigger on getting a bike. Been buying gear slowly over the past few months, i have a two piece suit, boots, gloves, a helmet, and im taking the MSF tomorrow. Gonna get me a little ninja 400 and enjoy some freedom :)
I started off on Vstar 250. A lot of people made fun of me. I didn’t care. I want to learn doing it right. All the lessons learned from my mistakes on it, helped me ride better with my MT07. Never laid my bikes down so far. Road faster bikes and it’s cool and all but the temptations to ride fast on a fast bike is a no for me on the streets. I’ll be sticking with less than 100hp bikes. Loving my MT07 since 2019. Respect the throttle as always riders.
This dude speaks volume, I remeber 1 year after learning how to ride and nearly got my head lopped off from a semi with a flat bed pulling out into a 100k area, almost stopped riding after that, bike I had was the old reliable GN250
That was definitely one of the realest videos you've made 👍👍 I've never understood what a 19 yr old wants with a 1000 RR 🤷🤷, other than to show off. EXPERIENCE should be the deciding factor for bike purchases. Sorry to hear about your friend. Ride safe bro 👍
I’m really sorry to hear about your loss. One bit of advice when riding on the street. See that dark stripe in the middle of your lane? Stay out of it. Any vehicle that’s leaking any fluids will go in the middle of the lane and get on your tires. The only way you’ll find out about it is in a turn or stop.
Three contributors to bad experiences - the wrong thing, the wrong place, and the wrong time. You can usually get away with doing one of them, sometimes get away with doing two of them together, and almost never if you do all three at the same time.
A bro in india got assassinated on his zx-10r dude was going 70 mph and got hit by a car on purpose , his helmet strap wasn't tightened and he crashed into a pole head first police are saying that he was doing 186mph ofcourse the police were bribed by the people who committed the hit and run
I lost my cousin last year he was speeding, maybe drinking during feista here, San Antonio. He didn't come home, and his wife contacted his dad, and his dad found him on the interstate using his iPhone finder app. I couldn't imagine finding your son own son like that, but he left two kids behind as well.
Just picked up a 22 RC390 last Friday! I’m loving riding. drove my truck to work today and don’t think I can go back to dailying a car. Just feel so much better mentally when I ride vs drive.
