Yeah he really over thinks motorcycle life in general. He always puts riders in a category always forgetting that he’s THAT motorcycle rider that we all make fun of on the low.
I've been riding for just over 7 years, and I can agree with him regarding the safety points (unstrapped helmet, proper boots, and OEM tires) but everything else is personal preference. You wanna waddle walk in the parking lot? go at it man, who cares if people think its silly. Do you have control over your bike? that is all that matters. If you are casually riding, who cares where your feet are positioned. Can you respond quickly (i.e. shift gears or brake). if yes then keep doing you. If you are riding more aggressively, then yes you should tuck in and have a more "athletic" footing. Also, 11min video and 7 sponsored ads. GTFO.
First, I wanna address one thing you said, foot position doesn't matter. It really does, my first wreck was having my heels on the pegs feet dangling, did a little turn, and my foot got hit, dragged down into a low side. Completely avoidable if I was on the balls of me feet like normal. Further, just because you seem mad, there was only one sponsored ad. The rest are for his store (you can't sponsor yourself) and were references to things you should buy, not saying buy it from him. It felt more like he was just showing that the casual boots were acceptable and showing a range of boots up. Honestly, if he has something on his store I would normally buy at Revzilla, I get it from him just to get the free bike entries, since its all the same price/shipping. I got a cardo and a riding hoodie there, I didn't like the shoe options he had, so I just got something else, no skin off my dick.
Dual sport rider here in California. It gets hot as fuck sometimes so I'll have my legs way out looking ridiculous I'm sure but damn the breeze feels good 😂
No, because they mostly are stupid. They don't buy gear either. And that's why so many new riders die every year. And that again is why it never becomes many people riding bikes. Because so many are dying every year.
I disagree with a lot of things said here, I'm perfectly fine wearing my sneakers. They are not high tops but they are comfortable. I waddle my bike sometimes, especially when turning around in a parking lot or something when there's not enough room to actually make the turn. I also think a hydration pack is unnecessary as I usually don't ride for more then an hour without stopping too fuel up and have a coffee and a drink of water. I usually plant 2 feet on the ground at stop lights because you never know when a gust of wind is gonna hit you and you lose balance, I think you are just being really judgmental and kind of an asshole. Ride how you want too and don't try to force it onto someone else, I think everybody should ride how they feel comfortable. What matters in the end is you make home alive.
Agreed with most of that, I just approach the traffic light a bit differently. I have my left foot down, left hand holding the clutch, right foot on brake and right hand ready to go on the throttle. That way I can just get off the line quickly. Though if I'm a few cars back, I do pop it in neutral and put both feet on the ground and relax my hands. So I can see where you're coming from. The wind doesn't bother me as much.
Some of what he said definitely only really applies to certain activities. If you're just cruising around or tooling along the highway I don't think you really need a bcakpack baby bottle. The same goes for footwear. For commuting or cruising around as long as your footwear isn't flip-flops or slipons (and has something fairly grippy for a sole) you're probably going to be okay. Waddling the bike also has a lot to do with what kind of bike you're riding and where. The foot position is also extremely bike-specific in addition to what's appropriate/necessary for what the rider is actually trying to do. The points about the helmet and tires are spot on. Seems like a fair portion of this video is the presenter being an elitist douchecanoe. I've noticed this before on some of this channel's vids.
@@OpM1key I live in south Asia,it's hot af, yet you can do 700+ kms without a water pack if you stop and drink water at breaks. Idk if it is hotter in Austin tho lol
The term "Noob" &"Duck Walk" come from so-called experts who consider themselves superior riders because they can do a sharp u- turn on a YOU-Tube video. I've actually seen riders that dropped their bikes desperately trying not to use their legs because they didn't want to be thought of as a " Novice". Don't let these idiots set the standard for you, practice your slow speed skills but use your legs if you need to.
From an MSF instructor: I agree, it seems like this noob hasn't learned anything yet! Stop giving a shit about how you look to other riders, "Ride your own ride". And as an 850lb Goldwing owner, I don't think this noob has ever ridden 2 up with luggage. Whatever makes you the most stable, confident and safe will make YOUR RIDES much better!
Yeah, I'm not sure if this video is supposed to help newbie riders, or rather shaming people to making them feel insecure about themselves if they have to put a foot down when they have to.
Just want to say to people that there's nothing wrong about putting your feet down if you feel uncomfortable, especially if you're a new rider or inexperienced with a bike. It's better to learn slow and feel safe than to drop the bike.
You know what annoys me about NOOB RU-vid video presenters? A condescending "I know best" attidude, a really irritating voice and debatable knowledge of their chosen subject. This guy scores pretty high on all three IMO.
Man I’m glad it’s not just me that felt he was condescending AF. Also I’m born and raised in Austin Texas and no one I’ve seen rides with a hydration pack. lol.
Wow first vid iv seen in a few years and yup just seems like a snobby tool. Hydration pack xD thats why you fkin pull over, stretch your legs and have a coffee xD
Been riding 27 years. Like to waddle walk in super slow traffic when you're only moving feet at a time. I think it's fun. Sometimes I'll pick both feet up and "slow race" just to practice balance. Just depends on what I feel like doing to entertain myself.
I don’t care about looking like a noob, I absolutely am a noob and it’s so obvious there’s no point hiding it lmao. Confidence grows faster than skill, and I’m alright looking like a newbie until I’m not one 😊
Yammie is my new favorite person. I love how he talks down to other riders who have been riding their entire life! it's amazing that he's become such a master motorcycle rider in 7 years and a beast on the track. He doesn't have time for "weekend riders". absolutely not. it doesn't matter if you are a licensed motorcycle mechanic and have rode every day for the past 30 years, he is better than you and knows more about bikes than you'll ever know. I mean if he didn't he wouldn't have a channel right?....Honestly I liked yammie up until I saw him talking down to other riders who disagreed with him and he called them weekend riders when he doesn't know them. we get it Yam, you make money talking about motorcycles after reading the stats on the companies. It's good to know you can read the brochure.
I have told my wife to ignore every thing she has "learned" from this guy. He is in it just to make some money. It is ok to be new to riding we were all new at some point. I am just happy she has started riding after being on my back seat for 16 years.
LOL exactly. At least two things I have gotten from his videos; the KTM Duke 390 is the best motorcycle ever. And he contradicts his own opinions in his videos.
Café to café? hahaha FR tho when ripping through the woods when camping I'll have a pack or some bottles in my backpack, but if I'm just cruising I don't think it's necessary either
If you ride with your heels on the peg so it makes it easy to shift during city/commuting more power to you. Don’t let a tool shame you for not riding like a power ranger racer on the day to day commute. Stay alert stay comfortable frens
"Perception is important" sounds like something a tool would say. I'm a firm believer in the phrase "those that matter don't mind, and those that mind don't matter." In other words the people that count will support you no matter what. And F### the ones that give you crap for being you.
Man you got that right!!! IDGAF about what people think what I look like ride like or anything else. "Options are like @$$holes, everybody has one and all of them are full of $h!+"
Nothing wrong with being a noob. Gotta start somewhere and definitely move at your own pace, safely. Love the safety info. All the other stuff is bougie expert opinions.
Agreed. Nothing wrong with being a noob but this stuff is hardly noob stuff with the exception of maybe 2 things. He mentioned Austin, TX so.....enough said
He’s got how many subscribers? He puts out knowledge. He’s a RU-vidr, you have to put yourself front and center. Do you know how running a channel works? …”full of himself” lol keep showing the jealousy my dude
This dude thinks riding is like a rpg game where he levels up periodically with new gear and skills. All underneath him are mere mortals. Soon he’ll be able to level up his hydration pack with smart water
right like lmao the only reason he said that was to plug his website . like come on bro can every video you make not be sponsored , an add , or the same video over and over again - that would be great
My 33 yr old Honda Pacific Coast has self cancelling signals, love it ! I am not a noob rider, but I’d say I will point my feet sometimes down to relieve pressure in my knee from it being in a single position for long periods,
If someone’s more concerned about seeing where your feet are on the pegs, maybe they should be more concerned about keeping their own eyes on the road ahead. And who gives a shit how others ride anyways. Their own journey, let them do what they want.
I really only really agree with the helmet strap, and keeping good tires. Not everyone can afford hydration packs, shoes only for riding (you should wear some type of boot though) and everyone leaves their blinker on sometimes, waddling is fun and takes stress away
Condescension is off the scale in this vid! Respect to every biker who rides safely but bikers like Yammie who think they know better and talk down to others is not cool.
@@baconoverlord7982 yes. I thought about joining his sit but it is just a numbers racket. I am not kidding. You pay all this money for a chance to win a bike. I can’t believe it is legal
Lesson 1: don't ever let someone tell you you look like a noob on your bike. You can learn to improve and change things you might be doing in a technically wrong or clumsy way. But don't change things that work for you just because somebody tells you it makes you look like a noob. The real noob or wannabe is the person telling you that. Just enjoy your motor and improve your technique if you think it is necessary.
Lmao. Never thought of it like this but yep. If being a “noob” is such a bad thing we best all avoid it and never learn to ride in the first place yeah 🤣🙄
1. Long ride - your feet point every which way. Including dangling off the passenger's footpegs. It's even adviced to change the position of your legs/feet. 2. What if I stop every hour to drink? That thought obviously didn't occur to you. 3. I waddle in tight spaces where it's just stupid to use the engine. 4. Not exclusive to noobs. 5. Not exclusive to noobs. Also, not every bike's OEM tires are crap. Also, most riders, including you, just lack the ability to get the most of OEM tires anyway. 6. Not exclusive to noobs. Also, you can't tell sneaker from motorcycle sneakers when somebody rides past you. Also, if I ride 2 km to work rarely exceeding 30 km/h... I cover the same on a bicycle, sometimes reaching 30 km/h. Should I bicycle in proper motorcycle boots? 7. Not exclusive to noobs - as you prove yourself - unless you're still one. That was never problem to mee as a noob.
I can't believe this video has so many likes. In the 80s I doubt hydration packs even existed. Did those disposable water bottles exist? I drank out of a quart jug- still do.
@@baconoverlord7982 “Buy my $150 hydration pack”. So stupid lol. Even if I did want to ride with one of those on all the time, I’d buy one from Amazon for $30.
In regards to 2, didn’t you know that motorcycles can go thousands of miles without having to fill up on gas? Oh that’s right, the most we can go is about 2 hours without filling up, give or take. Shit is so dumb lol. This solidifies my opinion that this channel is wack.
well ive been riding for 30 years, i wear flip flops and shorts, i carry a water bottle instead of a hydration pack, i ride any way my feet are comfortable and ill mod my bike any way i want. and the true mark of a "noob" rider is making fun of the way other riders ride. the point is to enjoy yourself not be a follower
yes hydration backpack is so important everyone rides with one... I even wear one at home especially in shower because I cant carry a water bottle... Definitely not trying to sell stuff, just very important...
Agreed. Also Yammie please remember many of your viewers are not in the US of A! Over here in Northern England dehydration on a hot day is rather unlikely! Much more likely to need a hot cup of tea on a spring morning ride!
Sign of a noob rider: Always always always has the balls of his feet on the pegs, because he heard thats the only right way to do it, and is afraid of being outed as a noob! Even though he is cruising down a straight highway and could use a little movement and change in position they are in!
Yeah, it's not like he melted his boot, because he was such a noob, that he didn't realize most pegs are designed for the arch of your foot. Oh wait...
Ends up getting DVT because he doesn't move his legs... Because, some random guy on the internet that made a video told him it was "noobish" to move your legs around.
I have to move my feet all over the pegs every now and then if my feet start to ache. The whole waddling thing threw me off because I'm not about to play a balancing game with no literbike in a parking lot. Especially if I run the risk of toppling it over in front of God and everyone. That would look pretty noob of me.
Over here in New Zealand, not much of us ride around with a hydration pack mostly coz ItZ always like 3 different weathers in one day. But everything else other than that I 100% do right. I been riding 4 months now and honestly have never loved something so much
Honestly, focus on riding safely, shifting gears confidently, and (especially) staying out of the way of other traffic. Imho, beginners don't have attention to spare for worrying about what other people think.
1) Yammie never stretches his feet 2) Gas stations sell bottled water 3) Touch my waddle and tell me I’m pretty 4) But Fidlock bruh 5) No used Trojans here 6) No flippy floppies! 7) Guilty as charged
@@alexp6409 Or alternatively, ride like a duck most of the time for frequent shifts, ride on the ball of inner foot mid corner, then ride like a duck again (I quote Jack Miller foot video again). I find hanging the raised heel of boots on the pegs in straight line more comfortable, but if you find riding on the balls on straight line more comfortable, it is also totally fine. But judging people by foot position is definitely ignorant.
@@zonda6012 It's function over comfort. I judge people that ride that way as well. Saw a video a while back of a girl wrecking because her inside foot was dangling too low while she was leaned over. It's bad practice, and I've never seen high skill riders with their feet dangling.
While 1 and 3 are entirely opinion based preferences. The rest are actual safety issues. I don't know what the comments are yapping about if you do those you are endangering yourself and possibly others.
Hydration backpack ? Hardcore, old school bikers in Michigan just drink out of roadside ditches. That is until they freeze , then we just suck on a chunk of ice.
#2: Not having a water pack is noob behavior? Okaaay... As a note to #7: Just train yourself to look at your speedo more often and you will automatically be more engaged in your ride and ofcourse notice your turn signal light. Ride safe, y'all!
imo we should look less often at speedo rather than more often, maybe train to focus further ahead? Simply train the thumb for me. Whenever turning on the signal button, i'll just keep it there until turning it off. Work most of the time for me, kind of be like muscle memory for me already. But yeah, panel check is important too, in case of any abnormal/warning light/speed limit etc etc. Not trying to teach or correcting urs, just feels like sharing. Sorry for my english, it is not my native :)
Yeah, I do agree with many of the other respondents...the words 'condescending' and 'judgmental' come to mind when watching this vid. I am a new rider, just made 1000 miles four days ago. What other people think of me is none of my business. Too bad the people that are following this advice (such as foot placement, waddle walking, tires) do not have the confidence to not give a hoot if someone thinks they are new at riding or not. Safety is paramount...if the rider is comfortable and safe in operating the vehicle, that is more important that what yammie noob or anyone else thinks of them. Who gives a waddle? PS: I prefer a water bottle to the hydration packs, and always ride with one. Jeez!
The claim that you can't control the bike unless you have the balls of your feet on the pegs is just not true. Maybe on the track that is true but on the street I can see absolutely no difference in my ability to lean or maneuver my bike whether I have the balls of my feet on the pegs or if I have my feet moved down with the heel pressed against the pegs. It makes no difference other than it is less comfortable and talks longer for me to reach the gear shift and the rear brake when I am on the balls of my feet. It has been over 20 years since I took my AMA course, but I don't recall anyone talking about that during the course. I don't even know where this is coming from. As far as the hydration equipment, I have owned my current bike since I bought it new in 2004 and have put over 42,000 miles on it nearly all done below the Mason Dixon line and the large majority of it in the summer. I have never once had a camel back or any hydration equipment on me and have never once felt the need to have such. I will get tired of riding the bike and want off for a few minutes to get a drink and stretch my legs long before I suffer from dehydration. Where does he get this nonsense? Lastly, telling people to buy a high performance tire is straight up stupid. High performance tires are sticky. You pay a price in both wear and gas mileage the stickier your tires are. They also get hard and don't do worth a crap in the cold and often have less tread on them making them work lousy in the rain. I have high performance tires on my sportscar. But, since I drive it in the winter, I change out the rims and tires every fall and spring and run true winter tires during the winter. To do otherwise would be totally unsafe. So, unless you live somewhere where it never gets cold or you don't plan to ride during the winter, I would advise against high performance tires on a motorcycle. Unless you are tracking it, you are giving up gas mileage, durability, and maybe safety in the cold or rain in return for extra grip you are never going to use. This video is a crock. The maker needs to take it down and try it again.
I've been riding since I was like 2 or 4 years old and still sometimes ride in sneakers, it's comfortable enough and I just can't be asked to change into leather gear and boots just to pop down to the local supermarket for the fifth time in one day
Let's see if you keep saying that after you eventually fall and destroy your feet and maybe your whole leg. At least wear riding sneakers. Leg injuries are no fun trust me.
Waddling is situational. Am I reversing out of a spot? Am I parked up hill or downhill? How heavy is the bike? It's not always the best way to move a bike, but it has its place.
@@andrewsmith9174 I agree, I do reverse into spots. It's just that if I am, for example, reversing uphill into a spot, walking your bike back(waddling) while sitting on it is easier than pulling it up if you can flat foot.
@@seporokey if the park space is uphill you are probably better off parking in forward then roll backwards as it will be easier. going reverse uphill just seems too much of a challenge.
this is why i love the adventure biking community vs street bikers. street bikers are so insecure and care so much of what other people think of them and their equipment
Gonna have to call out foot position on the pegs, you know how it is. Foot positioning depends on numerous factors, including adjustable peg set-up. There's even Moto GP riders who favor mid-sole and even resting their heel on the peg at all times. So keeping on the balls of your feet isn't always the best option. There's a few things to take into account that advanced riders must take into consideration. So I wouldn't call those flat footers who ride mid-sole on the pegs necessarily "noobs."
yeah, I always place my feet so that the foot pegs are under the middle of my foot, and i feel way more stable that way, always have. Have tried switching several times to standing on the balls of my feet but i can never get used to it. But hey who knows maybe some day
Idk if I'm flat footed or not but I do got wide feet. But I always have liked the peg to be in the middle of my feet and if a have my toes or front of my foot on it I can't shift. Also I have tried out that before a little and it didn't really like it wich I'm riding a dirt bike though.
Foot position is and has always be a personal opinion. But as most have already made clear, mid sole always has been and always will be the most favored. 🚩1 He also referred to a GSXR as a Gixxer, 🚩2 😬
"ALWAYS ride with a hydration system!!! Nevermind if you're commuting 10 minutes away. Only noobs don't have them....by the way we SELL THEM RIGHT HERE."
My Harley may be slow, but it does in fact have self-canceling indicators. They don’t turn off once you’ve completed a turn, but on your next up-shift. Also as you found out first-hand, don’t ride cruisers on the balls of your feet.
My 2012 Harley does not cancel on up shift. Maybe the newer/older ones are different. They will cancel if I change lanes and never shift or change speed. And will cancel after a turn after I'm well into 3rd or 4th gear. I once read about them being based on lean angle, distance traveled and wheel speed and rely on the tsm sensor. Maybe Harley has played around with how they work over the years
I disagree on the foot position. I ride with the middle of my foot on the peg, is easier to reach the shifter in case of shifting. Other it doesn’t fit in cruiser bikes.
Yeah, I just started riding and have about 150 miles under my belt and found that I put the middle of my foot or the heel on the left foot peg so I can still access the shifter when needed and then I either angle the right foot out to keep it from dragging on the brake or I'll move it back so that my toe is just behind the brake pedal again so I can easily access it as needed.
I ride dirt bikes for 28 years I have rode motorcycle for at least five years on dirt bikes you put your foot on the foot peg on the arches because you’re always constantly on the break or shifting and anyone puts their foot like he wants you to never really road a dirtbike are motocross boots are designed to put your foot on the foot peg where the arch isIt’s a safety factor if you ride a dirtbike by the front of your toes like he wants you to your foot will slip off especially if you had a jump and then you’re gonna break your leg
As a fairly new rider this just made me feel like I shouldn't be doing things that help me feel comfortable on my new bike. The wonderful guy who sold me my ride told me to do most of these things to feel comfy, be awkward and care about your comfort and safety. when you're on the road or in a parking lot, the number one concern should be yourself and no one else. especially when it comes to caring about what others think. You shouldn't. Being cool. and Looking badass doesn't just come from how you make yourself look on a motorcycle. it comes from the comfort and confidence of how you ride. The water thing i have noticed a lot, didn't realize id feel so tired after only a few rides, pretty silly of me haha. Any who I love the channel.
I thought this would be serious for a moment instead of lame-ass opinions and trying to sell things... but I should have remembered it was Yammie Noob. 🤣
So improper posture, learning basic low speed manoeuvres, staying hydrated, wearing proper shoes, buckling your helmet, and spending money on maintenance not bling is lame ass??
You're welcome to your opinion on the list, but bitching about ads is a dick move. People have to earn a living. If you don't understand that, try working a full time job for free
No hydration pack but with a fuel range of ~95 miles I drink a bottle of water at every fuel stop Edit: I’ve worked outside most of my life so maybe I’m just a bit more acclimated to the heat than most
Plus, riding highway stints with the water hose coming into the helmet will definitely have a negative effect on sound blasting in and slowly melt your ears
You forgot to mention NOT to tell anyone how few seasons you've been riding for..😜 My first track ride tought me the correct foot position, scared the hell outta me the first time my toes scraped the tarmac. But when commuting, my feet are all over the pegs depending on how long I've been riding, speed and conditions. Points regarding Lid strap, shoes and indicators are all good advice though, safety is the most essential no matter what. I couldn't care less if I found myself in a RU-vid video for having a funny posture or something similar. I've missed having a hydration source instantly available quite a few times, but I always carry something to drink in my backpack anyways. So for the few days I haven't overslept, there's always time for a hydration break when needed. For the days I HAVE overslept, there's still always time for a hydration break when needed. I will tell anyone I meet how inexperienced and "noob" I am, posing as a "pro" will NEVER be a goal. If a fellow rider cringes from my riding style, it'll make my day rather than concern me. If he laughs at my chicken strips, I'll enjoy not riding or hanging out with him. If you define me by the engine I ride or by the way I ride, good riddance. Because I'm too busy enjoying my rides, and taking advice from people who want to help me evolve rather than look like the pro I'm not. And wasting my time creating content in hopes of selling me crap I don't need.
Yeah, I've never seen anyone riding with a water pack on so I make it my mission to educate them on the importance of stay hydrated so when you can stop more often to take a leak, once you do that you can stretch you legs so you don't ride with your toes down, and as you turn off to take the potty break you'll always remember to turn off your indicators unless your bladder is to full and all you can do is concentrate on finding a good place to relieve yourself at which point you'll be duck walking your bike trying not to get your saddle wet because of the attention your new flashy lights and decals are creating and knowing other motorcyclist are judging you for not having your helmet strapped
That's the beauty of internet right there. Salty pathetic people with superiority complex are equally famous as nice folks out there. Take no learnings from this video for your own sake else you'll never have that confidence you'll gain by learning at your own pace.
As a sneakerhead - I'd rather have feet to put shoes on than lose them in an accident. I just toss them in my bag and put them on when I get off. My 2022 Triumph Trident 660 has autocancelling signals. It's a godsend.
Been riding my bike for 5 years with no turn signals and never had an issue. Cars will wait for motorcyclist to turn anyway because they're not sure if they're actually turning or if they forgot to turn the blinker off. When I merge I'm merging at a faster speed than cars are moving so I would never need to use my turn signal to slow a car down. I'm usually nowhere near cars when I merge. I rarely make left hand turns where I MAY need a turn signal.
New video idea: How about several videos each dedicated to top 7 tires for a specific type of riding. Adventure, sport, touring, cruising, etc. (Noob here)
Ummmm, how about using dual-sport tires on your ADV bike, sportbike tires on your sportbike or hyperbike, sport-touring tires for tire longevity on your sport or standard bike, etc.? You need a video for that? From THIS guy?
I like how he changed the word ,,beginner'' with ,,noob'' and how he thinks that with his ,,7 years of riding'' he is somehow a better rider than anyone else .
Im perfectly able to do slow speed manoeuvres with my feet up but sometimes when its constantly stop and go in traffic its just much more convenient to waddle it forward when you aren’t going anywhere fast
@@Gismo3333 all the flip flops, shorts, no helmets bros i see are always cruiser dads, i cant remember the last time i even seen a sport bike with a helmetless, gloveless rider
I have a water hydration backpack 🎒. I just don't use it. I live in the Dallas Ft Worth area and ride every day of the year. I'll just stop and get a fresh drink when I need it. Why put extra weight on my back that I don't really need....
@@Gismo3333 I had mine brand new, and the water taste like plastic, it was one of those camelback back packs. And I would throw out the water after each ride.
@@deadman983 did you wash it before you used it, with some dishwasher soap. Or you may just have bad luck with that one. You can buy just a new bladder.
@@Gismo3333 I would put downy soap for dishes, multiple times before use. Maybe it was just that one, but I ride with a backpack and I don’t mind packing a bottle or two. Those backpacks are expensive for something that taste like plastic, but to each their own
@@craigjohnson6597 You lose only from 10 to 30% of your brakes. Use the front when you brake. The back brake are only to make the bike steady, not for stopping.
I put wet track day tires on my wife's Ford Escape. NT555 Nitto Neo Gens. I know how important tires are. They have saved my wife many times already. Much like brake upgrades.
On the next video, you should tell people that they're noobs if they don't like and subscribe. By the way, I've been riding longer than you and I've literally never seen anyone ride with a hydration pack.
Probably a weekend warrior or you only ride with dummies. Idgaf how long ago you got your license, what matters is how much you ride and how diverse your experience is while doing it
@@yammienoob I've ridden in 20+ countries across three continents, including yours. If your experience was diverse you wouldn't be shilling a product as essential which would only really be relevant for sitting in 100F in Texas, miserably sucking the exhaust fumes of some guy you can't filter past.
It really depends on the situation. However, Yammie is very clear about "hot climate areas." I can absolutely see this being a serious thing in the southwest US going a long way between stops with baren nothing inbetween. Having an inclination to have one filled before heading into death valley seems more like wisdom. While having one around town seems... odd. So situational. I could really see it saving lives in certain areas though.
@@stephenp7708 I've seen camelbacks in boston. I get your point though, it's not common. The rest of what you said isn't necessary though. Most of us bring bottled water in our bags.
Well, now that I feel thoroughly called out: I'll just ride away on my reflectively wrapped Grom and steer with my feet (barefoot mind you) as I sip the salt water from the mug I put on the bars because I didn't want to put on a backpack. Without my helmet strapped in
My riding course told us to ride with our feet down and they specifically used the term to place your feet like a duckling. This is a mandatory government approved riding course too
Due to the over crowded city i live in, my feet are always in a ready position so that i can brake when i need to (if i go on long trips ill use the balls of my feet)
1- I’ve been riding for 27 years & do this. 2-Never had one of these backpacks, nice advertising. 3-I waddle my way through carparks or if unable to filter in traffic. If anyone makes fun of you it’s the same retarded mentality as a Harley rider laughing at a moped rider; Get a life. 4- Your first genuine point! I’ve made this mistake a few times, good to remind people! 5- Good rubber saves lives & worth every penny, good shout! 6-‘Sneakers’ is trainers? - I’m guilty at times but 100% agree. 7- This annoys the hell out of me, I’ve seen people get hit off as car drivers think they’re turning off and then get hit off on the roundabout- Still the car drivers fault but false signalling cost them their bike & broken bones...
Waddling depends on the bike. Heavy cruiser riders waddle because their bikes weigh more than the titanic but most experienced dual sport or moped riders, for example, dont waddle/ Also the fact that you've been doing the duckling thing for 27 years doesnt mean that its the correct way to do it
If he would do a "7 thing wannabe pros do" having a hydration pack would be on it :) But I guess its a good idea for a place like Texas and other very hot places
the balls of feet on foot peg tip is actually debatable, expecially in motocross, good luck keeping your feet to long in the pegs if you position it like that on motocross, and also, loose a lot of time repositioning your feet every time you want to break or shift (expecially when youre standing) , you know in motocross you constantly shifting all the time
That's what I was thinking about wich I'm not in motor cross but I ride my dirt bike and I've always had it in the middle of my foot it seems to be the best far as stability and shifting and hitting your rear brake but I honestly don't use my rear brake unless I have to. I reson is because I was riding a simi otm where u shift the gears with no clutch. If I could hold the clutch in then hit the brake that would be nice. I like not having a clutch on my 4 weeler but on a Dirt bike it kinda sucks. I've riden a clutch a few times. I hade a 110 4 speed. It was a Chinese bike it lasted me 2 years and about 3 weeks ago it quite 😂. I got a 125 that has a clutch but my mom and dad won't let me ride it much because they say I'm not old enough yet but I mean it's really not that big of a bike though only 4 stroke if it where 2 stroke that would be a different story.
Exactly. I have been riding all sorts of road/track bikes for over 20 years and I only ride on the balls of my feet when on track or riding hard on the road. Who gives a fuck what anyone else thinks about your feet anyway… this guy will literally say any old shit to make a video. This kind of crap is the last sort of thing the motorcycle industry needs.
I sometimes ride on my heels, especially on highways, because I'm 6"3 with long legs and it is so much more comfortable, not everywhere ofc, but there is place on longer rides at highway speeds in europe
Not all of us are 5'6" tall, some of us are not even below 6 feet. I'm six foot four inches tall and tucking my legs up enough to ride on the balls of my feet not only looks stupid but is incredibly uncomfortable for any amount of time. Not to mention, if you try riding on the balls on a cruiser, you'll drag your heels on the ground. Nobody but track racers should be taking heed of this point, and you really shouldn't be calling street riders "noobs" or an "embarrassment" for not riding like we're on a race track. An athletic stance is not necessary on the street, cause you shouldn't be racing on the street.
I can understand different foot positions, unfastened helmets to an extent, and forgetting to cancel indicators. My biggest pet hate regardless of whether the rider is a novice or experienced, is not wearing gloves whilst riding.
I wear gloves all the time, 95-percent of the time, but when I went on a 1500-mile (1500+) trip a few years ago, I ditched the gloves at every other fuel stop. Having a different feel on the grips was like a break for my hands!
Yep, but on a long trip on open roads I will do it at times just to have a different position. Sitting on the balls of my feet all the time, on my bike, can be tiring
Sometimes that's the best way to get air into your crotch due to the way you spread your legs when doing the duck. On cruisers or smaller bikes it's totally a comfort thing for me.
1 - I was taught to be "duck footed" so I have quick access to controls and to not activate the brake light. And being on my heels all the time when changing gears and speeds sounds questionable at best 2. Lack of hydration shows you're new to bikes? Not even slightly 3. "Waddling" may show you're a new rider but you even say with time you'll stop so... issue? 4. Straps dangling shows you made a mistake (if you forgot) or are a moron (if deliberate) 6. Sneakers means you're a squid not a noob 7. I've never thought "oh he's new" because they left the indicator on. It happens to the best of us
I find it funny that before they had a store, when mentioning boots yam would always say to buy something like an smx6 boot. I believe the quote is that "all of our employees wear smxs every day except one" but now they have a vested interest in selling to you what is on their store. The advice changes when you have your own merchandise to sell. Say what you will about Fortnines videos, but at least they will give you an opinion/advice of their products without a thumb on the scale even when they stand to benefit.
I literally said to people in the shoes video to buy SMX's and that's what I wear. Stop looking for some loophole in what I've said consistently. We sell and stock other boots because we're working on a distributor relationship to sell SMX's in the future.
