Dont worry, everybody learns at different rates. I've been riding 6 months and Im a boss at all type of riding, adventure, motorcross, on-road, touring racing.
I’ve always wanted to ride a motorcycle. I never did because I didn’t trust my self discipline. Now 45, I picked it up riding and love it. Like you say, something about riding that just makes you feel alive. But in order to stay alive, we must practice self discipline and check our ego. I started on a ninja 300 two months ago. I heard exactly what you said, it’s too small, you’ll get bored! My better judgment kept me in check and didn’t listen. I started for commuting and not only is the 300 more than capable, it’s fun to ride. I did have road rage when I drove, but it didn’t transfer over to riding. If anything, it’s made me a more patient driver. Stay alert and stay safe fellow riders! Love your videos!
I have been riding 34 years, with over 300,000m behind me, and I am still always learning and adjusting my behaviors.... Doesn't matter if you are right, it's if you get home alive! Love your videos Kevin! keep up the great work and information sharing.
Start with a small bike is good advice for a beginner. I have been riding 25 years and learned thru police motor school. I started in that school on Honda Nighthawks we used for parks and light paved park paths. Also rode Harley police bikes. I always tell new riders looking for their first bike, start out with a light, small bike so while learning size and having to pick up (and you will) a behemoth might well psych you out and you give up. My current bike is a big bike I bought used, a 2007 Yamaha Royal Star tour deluxe (858 lbs). How I got the bike was from a guy who was a new rider who passed the MSF course and a week after getting his license, he wanted a big rumbling cruiser. He bought that bike and realized it was too much for him considering his skill level and was not enjoying the experience in fact not riding it. After a month he put it up for sale low mileage and I bought it from him.
Kevin, I'm grateful for your work on these videos, for your humility, and your heart! Keep up the good work, keep speaking truth, and keep fighting the good fight! Enjoy this great riding weather we've been having in this area! (S-OK, N-TX) I've been riding to work almost every day like there's no such thing as winter! Thank you for sharing your wisdom, and God bless you brother!
You know it is a funny thing, sometimes I have a plan for a video well in advance, sometimes the thoughts start to formalize over the weekend and on Monday I start to jot down ideas. Sometimes I am pretty confident about the subject matter and sometimes I am not. This was a video I was not confident in prepping for. Usually, when I am struggling with a message I run it by my wife, she is a good sounding board and I trust her judgment. I have had several other videos that I struggled with the prep for and all of them have had the biggest impact upon the listeners. One of those was the video telling the story of my eye injury. I wrote, shot and edited that in one day. Once I was finished I asked my wife and girls to watch it with me before I decided if I would upload it. They gave an enthusiastic thumbs up and I still was not sure, but I hit the publish button and went to bed. That video continues to resonate with viewers 2 years later and God has blessed it. At this point in MCrider, I have come to recognize that struggle and accept it. Because I know that the struggle causes me to step back and God to step through. It is my prayer that this message resonates with those who need to hear it. I know I will get some flack from unbelievers in the RU-vid comment section, I know I will get some flack from the wheelie crowd, etc. All of that just rolls off my back. What I am concerned with is being obedient to God and not letting myself get in the way. RU-vid is a funny business. Some creators get 1,000 subscribers and they want 10,000. 10,000 leads to 50,000 and so on. Sometimes I forget how many people watch these videos and the reach that it has. Then I meet a real person who follows MCrider. Our paths cross at the motorcycle show or somewhere in town and I put a face to one of the numbers that RU-vid uses to measure success. The faces that I have met resonate so much more with me than the numbers and it causes me to check myself and my motives. So I will continue to speak my heart. I will try to tell the truth as I see it, always giving room that I may be wrong or don't see the complete picture. When it comes to sharing my faith, if it bothers you, you will just have to deal with it, it is who I am and I would not be honest with you if it was not a part of my story on MCrider. But, in the end, it is the love of motorcycling and for me, obedience to God, that draws this thing together. Thanks for being a part of it. See you on the road, Kevin
I’ve often believed that riding the perfect road as you identified is most certainly a gift from God. Your connection to all the beauty of His creation simply cannot be observed better any other way. Thanks Kevin for your words.
This is why I look forward to your videos each week. Just a real honest man sharing your message whether it is spiritual or safety. Hope to see you on the road someday.
Hey there, Kevin, I'm not religious in any way, and have my doubts that there is any sort of divine entity at all. But, the way you speak about your faith is fine by me, and the religions of the world would all benefit if they had more folks like yourself among their numbers. Just wanted to let you know that there are non believers out there that in no way are put off by your expressions of faith. Thanks again for your great work.
My dad rode in the 30's 40's and 50's. When I started riding many years ago he sat me down and looked into my eyes to make sure I was listening. He told me that one day I would know, without a doubt that I was in complete control of my motorcycle and that I couldn't possibly go down. He then changed his look and said "on that day get off and don't get back on until you change that thought." He said I would never be in complete control and that I had zero control of those around me. Smart man!
If you're not in complete control of your motorcycle, get more training, practice in a parking lot, or stop riding or something. That is an unsafe situation.
Yup. D9esn't matter who is right, you're getting hurt and/or your ride is getting damaged. If you avoid the crash, you avoid the pain. I'll happily let someone else go just 'coz I've never seen inside an ambulance and want to remain ignorant of their insides!
I am so sick of the whiners who are offended by every little thing things my generation wouldn't even notice much less be offended. All the girly men out there need to grow a pair and stop crying.
@Modustollens1 kids? I'm 60 years old. I may be immature, but I'm no kid. and I've been riding since I was 8 and never been in an accident. I refuse to ride silently along while some dufas plays ignorant around me. I keep my head on a swivel, which is what you have to do when you ride, but I don't have to let stupid people off with a little, beep beep, like I'm just saying high, how are you! Let's call it, drivers ed!
@gemini232003 I'm with you, most of the time I miss the button and find I'm pushing the cancel turn signal button anyway! But I feel they need to know that they almost took me out because they weren't paying attention. Luckily, I'm still quick enough and aware enough to either get out of the way or stay out of the way. I guess the day I'm not is the day I have to give it up. Hopefully, that day is still a ways away. It's in the 60s here in Virginia beach today. I'm gonna take the long way home this afternoon.
It’s not fully a generational issue but a mentality issue. I’ve seen just as many older people get fussy over nothing as I have seen young people do the same.
I get road rage in a car. I drive fast. Never had an accident. Everyone told me i should not get a bike because of my road rage. I'm a new rider. Once i got in the bike, my road rage disappeared. A video on mc rider i watched the day i got my bike changed my mindset. It said, cars are the predator and motorcycles are the prey. That simple statement has kept me cool headed in the worst situations with aggressive car drivers. No need to get worked up, rather get it off the danger zone and go about your day.
@Randy HUTCHINSON I would to but unfortunately getting shot next to the road for no other reason than being there, is a legitimate concern here in South Africa.
When I first started riding, I watched several of "those" RU-vidrs. But as I learned proper street riding skills, I realized they were not displaying their skills, but were poor riders themselves. I continued watching them for a while to observe what they were doing wrong, and then stopped watching them at all. Now I only watch what the safe riders do (like Kevin) and learn from them.
I stopped riding for almost forty years. Last summer a wonderful person gave me a gift that allowed me to start again. What was instinct at 27 is something I have to practice on a lot at 67. Your description of the joy of riding is spot on. many people just don't and never will understand.
I'm in the same boat back after at least 40 years off, I even gave up my motorcycle licence and had to get it again. I love 2 wheels but I don't have to go as fast anymore, just ride to enjoy it now.
@@jackh69 Ol' baz too... 45 years off and a Bike for my 70th Birthday.. An old Gv250 cruiser.. All alien to me after so long but here I am, living and loving every day on that ol; nail of a bike... taking it easy, thinking thinking thinking, and enjoying setting myself new goals, new places to ride, new friends, and coffee n chips without her indoors knowing... haha... Love thes McRider vids... wish I could help him in someway..
Same situation with me, I had 3 motorcycles in my 20"s, wrecked the last one when I was 29 years old. Excessive speed and lack of road strategy contributed to that crash. I called it quits after that because I now had a family and the beginnings of my career, so very limited time for motorcycles after that. I got my next bike at age 66, now retired, and I now have two bikes at age 67. I am much wiser now, and totally believe in training, riding skills, and road strategy, hence my desire for supporting MCrider. I truly enjoy riding much more now, so much more than I ever did when young, and do not need the "excessive speed thrill" any more. I love just cruising around, sober, and alert, just enjoying the road, and the scenery. Like Kevin said, there is just nothing quite like it! Ride safe.
There's 20 now but I bet those other 19 will end up like the first one....another statistic in motorcycle fatalities. My only wish is that other youtube content providers (like Moto Madness, Dirtbike Lunatic and the like) who have a better coverage/influence to the "younger" riders either stopped allowing illegal activity (wheelies, group riders where they take over the highway etc) or better still youtube took down every one of their videos containing said illegality and hopefully re-educate those riders/subscribers on safer riding. ^^^To Kevin @MCRider^^^ Apologies for having to name other youtube channels but like you, me and many other of your viewers/subscribers - our only interest is in enjoying our ride in a safe manner/environment and trying, desperately, to improve the reputation for ALL bikers
@@philhunt9297 The best thing a person can do, is when a video from their channel comes up in your recommended, click the *...* button, and select "Don't recommend channel." That sends the analytics to RU-vid that this is an undesirable channel, if enough people do it.
“....you should take the bus.” I choked on my coffee. 😂 Seriously, though. I saw myself in one of your examples. I took the basic rider course to get my endorsement, on a 250cc Honda. From there, I practiced in a parking lot on our 1450cc Ultra Limited. That was tough. From there, bought my Road King. I was hell bent on skipping the “starter bike”. I don’t ever recommend other new riders to follow my example. I felt I could handle it only because 1. I’m surrounded by skilled riders that would never allow me to develop bad or dangerous habits and 2. I have enough self discipline to have practiced a ton before allowing myself street time. There’s no need to rush through the process and put myself in danger prematurely.
My first bike was a '79 shovelhead harley. I don't recommend that to be anyone's first bike lol. But, like you, with discipline and a level headed group of riders around you it can be done. I have always recommended new riders after me to go for a good reliable starter bike for awhile.
I'm in my mid 40s , finally got my permit last year. I've ridden dirt for years , and who hasn't taken a buddy's bike around the block ? I know I don't know squat and the road was a little spooky at first. Even having to stop and go from a stop sign required more attention than I thought . I'm riding a borrowed Yamaha wr 250 from Dad and he's got a ktm rc390. He used to race with his brothers , so as far as learning control I've learned alot from them. I don't know it all and realize I have a long way to go as far as the basics of street riding. Haha sometimes it feels odd because this is a dual purpose bike and I feel like I have to run somewhere. That comes from the dirt , where you have to pop out on a road for a little stretch to get to the next trail and don't wanna get in trouble. 😅
I took my rider training on a 250cc Yamaha. There was a petite little 16-year-old girl in the class, doing everything perfectly. Turns out she had been riding with her parents for a couple of years under her learners permit. After we all passed the test, her parents came on two big Harleys, the mom got on behind the dad on one, and the girl got on the other, and off they went. She had been well-trained. No wonder class was easy...for her 🙂
I really liked your comment about the spirituality of riding! Like you, I feel a unique connection to the world riding down a country road in WI or MN.
I know that this may sound cynical but by riding a motorcycle one can believe that one is nearer to god. That's all well and good but whilst we are thinking that as we plough or should I say filter or overtake our way passed slower moving traffic along gods highway was it god that sent that truck to run us off the road and into his hands, ?
@@single55 If we had not put ourselves in danger in the first place? We have to be in control of our own destiny and not rely on others to avoid us if we out ourselves into a dangerous or risky situation. ye we can all olvertake filter, lane split but we a should also be aware that others do things that may become dangerous to us so the decision is entirely ours not theirs.
The problem is that these people will never consider themselves the object of this video. They would never watch this. You are in fact, what we refer to as "preaching to the choir". As to your last comment: Amen! Four wheels moves the body, two wheels moves the soul! It is winter here and the bike is in the building for the time being. But I can't wait for March!!!!!
Just because I pull up next some moron that just cut me off, doesn't mean I shouldn't be on a bike. There are way too many people out there with their heads buried in cell phones while they're behind the wheel and somebody needs to let them know about it.
Yes you can use your horn ect.. I have yelled at cadgers at a stop light who half of the time are not even aware of the fact that they cut you off or moved into your lane causing you to take evasive action .. You do need to at least get them thinking about their dangerous actions.. @Andy Marsh
Thumbs up times 10!! I’m an old fart who rode when I was in my 20s and picked it back up at 60. I know a lot of us are rejoining the riding ranks, and we are some of the most prone to having an accident. So, these videos are invaluable to help us be able to ride without early funerals and not scaring our wives to death. Keep telling it like it is, brother, and thanks for the spiritual aspect as well, we are all unique and valued by our maker.
4 years ago, my Basic Rider Course instructor allowed me to pass the course, but he told me that I'm "shaky". Sure enough, I dumped my bike in a corner not not long after that. But I took his warning to heart and practiced and learned. Now I've got 20K miles behind me without any more accidents, plus I've avoided many. I'm glad that instructor was honest with me.
@@dannybruff Not necessarily. I think it is safe to assume that Gary was able to pass the course by the numbers, otherwise the instructor would not be doing his job. But the instructor was wise in telling him that he needed to improve his skills, but of course anyone finishing the basic riding course needs to improve their skills.
@@kawirocket88 no, the bike and me were banged up. Nothing serious. I'm glad I started on a used Honda Rebel 250. After a year of riding I upgraded to a Honda Shadow Spirit 750. I haven't dumped that one yet. Hope I never do - it's a much heavier bike!
S.e.e. Search evaluate execute at all times. Road strategy is key. Any one or anything can wipe you out at any moment. I think that heightened cense of awareness is part of what makes riding a motorcycle so special. Thanks Kevin for all you do to keep it fresh in my mind. keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up.
Being forwarned is being forarmed. There is life saving wisdom in this video and everyone should watch it. Gives us all something to look into the mirror and think about. Good video. 👍
The dude is such a crybaby!!! He wrecks twice, almost killing himself and others, then when someone uses a tiny clip to help others from being as stupid, careless, and irresponsible as he is, waaaa waaaa, waaaa he cries like a baby and goes running to YT...even though it was clearly under fair use. Oh boo hoo, cry baby, grow up. Too bad YT doesn't follow their own policies! As always, Kevin, spot on, great advice. Keep it up, brother.
@herewithcoffee I didn't see the video before it was pulled down, but from what he explained, I have a very good idea who he is talking about. I would hate to put up a name and be wrong, worse yet, to have it give some kind of negative check against MCRider/Kevin. I think he is a great guy and offers great advise every post. I have been riding a few years longer than he is old and have never heard him give advice that I disagreed with. I would hate to get him in trouble. It would be easy enough for you to look up on the net. Look up RU-vidr that crashed two Triumph Daytona's in one year and you will likely see who I believe it is. The guy has no shame or compassion for anyone but himself, not even the people he hit that he could have just as easily killed. Y'all ride safe.
Thank you, Kevin, for this sage advice. I have been riding for 50 years and the two times I went sailing off my bike through the air were caused by drivers of cars who were absolutely at fault. And as I lay in the road and they stood over me apologizing I was completely aware that (a) I had been smart to buy a very good helmet and (b) the accidents were completely avoidable had I used more awareness. Always be aware that 'cars are the predators and motorcycles are the prey'.
Kevin, 50 years ago I purchased a 500cc motorcycle. It was my first motorcycle and I rode it to work about 3 miles one way and home again. A older man at my wor k said no boy I going to give you a piece of advice , he said when you are not afraid of it sell it . In other words you are not in control anymore. Now I am 69 years old and I still have a motorcycle but, I know it has got too much for my physical condition to feel safe so it is up for sale. I am finished riding. God Bless all you do to teach and keep riders safe.
Yammie was taking the turn on the inside, oncoming lane... from my perspective. He has a 'Busa' now and 'seems' a tiny bit more reserved. Few, like 'Yammie', ever receive a second chance to live. Many more are never able to walk, eat solid food, let alone ride. God has a plan for Yammie. Not sure what it is at this point, but he most definetly has some future purpose.
I’m blessed to live in LA with great weather and can lane split to get thru traffic (mostly freeway but non freeways too), I see some guys driving way too fast, incl when lane splitting, they would rather be cool, would rather reduce their chance of being seen by wearing dark colors. As a former truck driver here’s my rules: Speed mngmnt (can’t be in a big hurry),space mngmnt (the space all around you, especially ahead of you, look far enough ahead of you and not just at the car ahead of you, leave enough space to be able to stop or give yourself an out), visual search (keep you eyes moving incl checking your mirrors), communication (be seen, wear bright clothing, stay out of blind spots, use your horn, never assume you think you know what the other guy is gonna do). Practice makes perfect. Stay within your comfort zone, don’t take risks. No distractions (fiddle farting with radio or music or phone). I like your “image of God” wisdom Kevin. Gods love is in us, it’s up to us to share it!
To the rider who got embarrassed and had the video pulled, I say you are a detriment to the community. Instead of being a humble example of human error you prevent future people from seeing a video that could cause them to think and may save their lives. You saved faced when you could have saved lives.
I don't believe anyone was created by god, nor in the image of any god. I think the idea of attributing someone to a divine event, that gives them an afterlife devalues the life they have here and now. I believe life is so much more precious because there's no afterlife, no divine passage once you die. All that you do here and now is more meaningful and more important and and a life should be care for more greatly. Because when you die that is the end of it. Because I don't believe in god it makes each human life all that more precious and important. Because There is no 2nd chance, no judgement awaiting you, no angels, no big man up stairs. Life is utterly precious because this moment in time this all you get to live. So don't waste it being stupid on a motorcycle. Motorcycles are fun and I want more people to ride them. But I also want people to value their life, because at the end of the day this is the one life you get to live.
you obviously take too much for granted...Lost your sense of wonder and take all the miracles that surround you and make up the moments of your daily existence as "things that just happened that way." Magic all around you--one seed takes dirt and turns it into an apple--another will take dirt and turn it into a watermelon--we could go on and on and on--I don't take off on my Low Rider until I say a prayer for protection as well as for thanks...Think things over--Open you eyes--The proof is all around you---God is there..
you live on through your Children .. Created 50% in your image .. and 50% with your mate.. Everyone takes the same Dirt Nap.. the Clinton's Hitler and you .. No Heaven no Hell .. NO I won't pray to God to cure your cancer.. If there was a God Governments would not kill 300 million of their own people in the last 100 years..
@@jaimebatista675 God isn't there. Sorry, but I know the biological processes that cause the apple to grow, and how it evolved and where it came from. There is no "Magic." God and magic is a replacement for one's ignorance. The world is not run by wishes, rainbows, and ethereal sky beings. Life is a process of the universe, biology is the ever present evolution of chemical process and entropy. I don't take anything for granted. Rather the opposite. I look closely at the world to see how it works. God is not there. The incredible beauty and wonder that is the processs of nature, that is what this universe is.
We will just agree to value human life. I will pray for you and hopefully you will hold out good thoughts for me. Either way we both agree that the other has value even if we disagree on what constitutes that value. Stay safe friend, Kevin
@@FranBunnyFFXII And who breathed life into the biology and the laws of physics??How did it all start??Where did the universe come from?? OH, I know it just happened...Stay safe--Happy Trails--P.S. I have had my last rites in the past--saw my body from above--but came back..Just saying...I won't reply any further...
How's it go... Oh yea, the truth hurts. If you do stupid stuff, bad things happen. REALLY sage advice Kevin. I will admit to doing a couple of things you talk about in my younger day. The first is riding too fast, I've stopped doing that. The second is starting out on a 750 cc motorcycle but it was a Royal Enfield and it has about half the horsepower of current bikes of that size. I also learned a very hard lesson at someone else's expense the very first time I had any motorcycle out other than the ride from where I bought it to my house. A friend of mine lost his leg from the knee down because he was drinking, got mad, took off down the road in a motorcycle with no front break and ran into a semi. I have no idea who was legally at fault, but I do know who came out on the short end of the stick. If you see yourself in Kevin's video change something, it's in your best interest.
Marshamallow Yup. When he described the accident that’s the video that immediately popped in my mind. Especially when he said the rider kept defending himself because the other vehicle was legally at fault.
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Your comment about road rage allowed me to recall an indecent during my 35 years of driving a city bus. One of my customers was sitting in the front seat when a car cut me off, I used the brakes and most people on the bus didn't even notice my reaction, that customer jumped up and launched into some very impolite road rage. Being calm is essential when operating any vehicle. Thank you for posting your informative videos.
i stopped riding for 30 years,,,,well i got a ke100 to start back on,,easy to handle an slow...then i got an 85 rebel 250,,,moved up a bit...now i got an 03 ..sportster883....thats fast enough for me..an i have all three ..all fun to ride
animalcorvair My wife just started riding in her early 60’s. After the MSF course I bought her a Rebel 250. She loved it and rode 1300 miles before stepping up to an 883. Now has 3K miles on the Harley Superlow 883 and loves riding, especially when we go for breakfast.
@@papajim6128 yep best to start out on a smaller bike..like mcrider said..i started out as a kid on a whizzer motorbike now i am 67 an have not had a bike in 30 years why i got the ke100..plus it was only 500 b bucks lol
I have been riding motorcycles since the early 1970's, back when I was young & dumb, I survived doing some really crazy thing on two wheels and have survived 4 motorcycle accidents in that time, But now I find I am getting old, I still love to ride but never go any faster then I can think, So I am pretty slow, lol. But anyway, I think in order to become old and wise, You first must survive being young & dumb, The good Lord has shown a lot of mercy to me over the years.
Thanks Kevin for such a good video! Many of us motorcycle riders are also pilots that fly airplanes. I love riding my Goldwing, but I also love flying my aircraft. There are days where flying is even better than riding, but there are days where riding is better than flying. As a long time rider of 50 years, I have learned a few things from your videos. Thanks Kevin.
Even if you are not the cause of the accident you are the one who will be hurt. I live by the rule whoever is bigger wins. Don't challenge a bigger vehicle you will always loose.
I drive a big 6 wheel drive Truck and I don't let cars bully me.. It's very slow though with large off road floatation tires.. I almost bot T boned at an intersection Usually I am pulling a 32,000# loader on a 7,500# trailer behind me.. I was nearing an intersection in a very snowy situation .. Some car blew right through that Intersection and went into the opposite ditch just in front of me. A few years later .. a Man driving an 18 wheeler full of corn was T-bone at that intersection by a woman driving an SUV . Her License suspended .. she was fired from her job as a Nurse for Drug abuse she had 3 young Children.. The Man in the Semi died in a fire .. Leaking fuel tank .. he hit a power pole downed electric wired ignited the fuel .. The woman died 24 hours later but was never Conscious after her crash .. 1 year later she drove her car into a pond next to the same road..
SERIOUS QUESTION. WHAT Exactly can we pray? He's DEAD ! All one can pray for is that his family and all friends and ALL people come to the knowledge of the truth and OBEY the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ. True or False???
@Random dude Friend, I do not know if I understand your question. 'He must have known his friend will die in an accident'??? WHAT are you talking about Please? Yes, Obviously Almighty God is all knowing and powerful. So? One MUST still OBEY the gospel of Jesus Christ. 'What makes you think prayers would help'? WHAT are you talking about Please? He is Dead! It is TOO late for prayers for him!! 'There is no evidence there could be a God.'. Ps.19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Is.6:3 Holy, holy, holy, it the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory. Ps.14:1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Lk.11:9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Regards
my brother had the right of way and he's dead. forget ur road rage and legal bs. ur sense of militant selfrighteousness gives ur family little comfort while they're lowering u into that cold dark hole in the ground. LEARN HOW TO RIDE SAFELY with our friend mcrider here.
That's very sad when some one almost gets killed do to lack of common sense yet they blame the car.. There is such a thing as defensive riding. I don't have a problem with bikers riding like Morons .. they are not going to hurt cadgers very often.. If you want to worry about Moron Drivers worry about 18 Wheelers Delivery Trucks are even cars that drive like Morons as they have a lot more weight to cause death and destruction .. You also have to worry about Cops who will fire 200 Rounds at a UPS Truck with a Hostage in it and is surrounded by Citizens in car.. at a stop light. Even though the UPS truck is Governed to 58 MPH , it has GPS tracking and there is a Police Helicopter following it..
..."take the bus".. hahaha !! It amazes me when I watch the famous, "near miss" channels. The same bikers are having near misses all the time. There are so many bad riders out there its sad. When bikers ask me, why do you train with the motor cops every year, when you have been on a bike for 40 years, I laugh, but its really sad, that they do not understand. Stay safe !
Gr8 vid, kevin. I tell all new riders often, it doesn't matter who has the right-of-way in accident prone situations. Even when I have the green lights, I will always yield (when I safely can) to all cars that tried to beat their red lights and on-coming cars making aggresive left turns. I may get honks from cars waiting behind me, but at least I am alive now to tell u abt it. Ride safe, god bless u.
Kevin, seems there are a lot of comments on wanting to see the video. I watched YOUR original, and am very thankful you stopped it short when you did. I am on the other side.... I do NOT want to see the video... "I'm good"..... Also, as an FAA Licensed Private Pilot / as well as an avid Motorcycle Rider - Once you earn you Private Pilot's License - you are told straight up - "Now you have a license to learn"....
I disagree with the “600cc or up” point. It took me forever to save enough to get a bike, I originally wanted a vulcan 500 but wanted something that could get on the highway so I could ride the bike anywhere without having to save and upgrade later down the road. It was much easier to just learn on a ninja 650, which I did really well on. Im keeping this bike for years since I have no reason to upgrade past this displacement, I dont really care for leader bikes
I passed my full license about 2 years back and I do have a bigger bike but I still have and very much enjoy riding my "pre-license" 125cc! A lovely little bike, and as you say, light, nimble, easy to manually handle and pennies to run. Don't feel pressured to move on, do it when and if it's right for you.
I am 42 years old and have been riding for about four years now. Your videos have had a very positive impact on my riding skills. Many thanks from your neighbor in Rockwall Texas!
This is a valuable video. If it's taken down, please fight it. You should have fought the other video. Your content is excellent, and your humility is exemplary. Anyone who can't learn from you should likely not be riding.
Hey Kevin, I appreciate your honesty. I’ve been around bikes for 40 years and yes, there are many panheads who shouldn’t ride a bike. With all the distractions the cagers have, you have got to be at the top of your riding game at all times. That doesn’t happen without learning and practicing skills so you be prepared for the unexpected. Oh and by the way...God’s favorite motorcycle is a Yamaha FJR1300!
Hey Kevin - I have said for 60+ years that there are but three ways to travel. These three are exactly what you described. They are: By motorcycle; by light plane; and by horse back. Each one has the feeling of beauty and oneness with our Creator.
There is it appears no such thing as "undisputed" right of way. Lawyers can always find a way to dispute what happened. It is the same with RU-vid. What was once a good idea of people putting up there video's so that other people may learn something has become very risk averse. It only takes the smallest thing to have them ban some ones RU-vid video or a video comment and I for one am totally sick and tired of it.
As a 56 year old new rider, thank you Sir for your emphasis on safety. I know "seasoned" riders who take unnecessary risks and wish they would listen to you among others.
What a panzy if he couldn't handle some constructional criticism and correctional advice. Hey could have swallowed his pride and taken that opportunity to really learn something he would never forget, but instead he get's butt hurt, reports to youtube and tattle-tells' and then get's in another accident. He should stop riding. There's a lot of riders out there that should stop riding. And I'm happy to tell them so.
I stopped for 7 years and just recently started riding again. I had a doctor said if I kept on the course I was on I would end up in a wheel chair or dead. I've learned a lot from the years I didn't ride, and I've lost a lot of friends that continued to ride throughout those 7 years. It sucks, some people get it, some get a wake up call and change, and some unfortunately will never have a chance.
I ride and thanks to you, Kevin, in the back of my mind, especially in heavy traffic, I can be killed for making a stupid mistake and I am cautious and patient. Thank you.
I believe there will be motorcycles in heaven. Because God loves me. Riding helps clear my head. When I ride I need to be focused on the here and now. My wife and I ride two up. When ride we become as one. When we ride through the Twisties there are times I have to reach behind me to see if she is still there. Motorcycling i believe is my best medication.
I appreciate your appropriate references to God. “God does not play dice,” is one of my favorite quotes by Albert Einstein (in the context of physics) and this video sounded of this quote, never play dice with your life on a motorcycle, ride safe, smart and improve.
RU-vid policies on responding to any complaints is a huge pile of crap. At the first sign of a complaint they respond with a crowbar and yank something. They do not have the infrastructure in place to evaluate the complaint before using a crowbar. They use it and then they say oh you can appeal but the appeal has nothing to do with anybody at RU-vid it goes back to the complainer who says yeah I haven't changed my mind. Huge pile of crap. I've had it myself concerning copyright issues. Kevin you are correct in your thinking that some people should not be riding a motorcycle because I've seen them all over here in Canada and in the states when I have crossed the border. Those are the ones that typically get into trouble and cause a bad reputation for all the rest of the motorcyclist and severely affect insurance costs for everybody because of the few. That is not to say that the safe minded Riders don't get into accidents, because there are num minded car drivers who don't pay attention or respect motorcycles as well.
If you're right, that's sad because he got called out for using another's footage without their permission and without crediting the other for the footage.
IslandTosh that’s true. But I had not seen the first one where he had used the footage so cannot comment if he had given him the credit or mentioned his name.
To this day every time I get on a motorcycle I touch into all the bad things you have talked about in this video. At 67 years of age and a lifelong rider, I still fight these demons each and every time I ride. I would like to say I'm making progress. One day I may get it done. I just wonder how many long time riders are in a similar situation. This video sure has me thinking. I hope I'm not alone.
What an inspiring and motivating video. I’m 64 , live in Spain, and my very first bike is a Honda PCX 125. I love it and honestly don’t want a bigger bike. Some will laugh at that, but, for me it gives me the pleasure I thought I would never have as used to be scared to ride a bike. Now with Kev’s help and videos, I think I am doing well on road craft and it is only thanks to his instruction and videos that I’ve progressed quicker than I thought I would. Kev, thank you and please never stop....
Great vid Kevin. Having investigated collisions and enforced traffic laws for 16 years, I’ve learned to follow a single, simple basic rule - adjust your speed so your stopping distance is within what you can see.
With all due respect, ARE YOU SERIOUS ??? 'Ride together up there on those streets of gold'??? Have you OBEYED the glorious gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ? (I have) There will be Most Definitely NO RIDING motor bikes 'up there'!!!!!! PLEASE OBEY the gospel of Jesus the Christ. (KJV) He that hath an ear to hear, let him hear.
@@thewanderer577 May I ask Please, are you a Christian, or a 'trinitarian'? A Christian is one who KNOWS WHO and What the Almighty God is, and who is in the Faith and Doctrine of Jesus (the) Christ. A 'trinitarian' is one who believes in the False Pagan Roman Catholic gods called, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost/Spirit. (a triune and trinity and trinity of gods) There is NO, 'God the Son', and there is NO, 'God the Holy Ghost', in the word of God. (KJV) THIS IS A FACT. PERIOD. Simply put, Jesus Christ is the Almighty God who came to this Earth INSIDE a human body. It Really Honestly is just that simple. He that hath an ear to hear, let him hear. Regards.
I saw that video on that rider's own channel and my first thought was that a hot head should not ride a motorcycle. As you and many other people have said, a motorcycle has 2 wheels and going up against a 4 wheeled vehicle, it will loose every time. That accident was absolutely avoidable and only happened because of the impatience of that rider, speeding in to a bad situation. If you ride like that, sooner or later, you will either die or get severely injured. I do not ever intend to ride like a hot headed person who is out to prove a point to everyone, even at the cost of getting in to an accident.
I am actually blessed to have found and now follow this channel. Not only is the instruction top notch, the individual who provides it is indeed a good man and speaks from the heart. Much continued success.
@soapfanaddict fair enough... Some riders are skilled but still push the limits of their bike There is simply no reason to be 80 or 100 mph off the track and especially in traffic...... Go to Montana or west Texas if you need to ride like that in my opinion
I’ve ridden 45 years and in my opinion I think this is your best video ever. I believe I’ve watched all of them and learn something from each one or at the very least change my way of thinking about the subject. Every motorcyclist should watch this and evaluate themselves.
Disappointed that you apologised to someone who vindictively and unfairly got you censored. Your work was honest and for the benefit of the general public. This person had you silenced and you said sorry!
Well you can just be disappointed then. Society is too quick to claim “I’m right, and I demand you accept it.” We need more peace makers and fewer people who demand their rights.
XTRABIG Tolerance in the face of intolerance is the equivalent of handing over your lunch money to the school bully. It’s taken as a sign of weakness and guarantees more of the same.
@@MCrider I really like the way you think Kevin and this is another awesome video. It's a difficult thing to do, reacting positively to something negative,offensive,hurtful and a person has to have a measure of humility to be the way you are. In Hungary we have a commonly used saying, "If someone casts a stone at you throw back a loaf of bread to him."
@@kutykutyka Yea but, Kevin just rolled over. He didn't throw a loaf of bread. I really wanted to learn from watching this rider slip up but Kevin doesn't even mention who it is thus, like a user said before me "...Kevin just gave his lunch money to school bully and said sorry..."
There was a female Joooow Tooober where some one used a short clip of her video in their video .. She was upset that they didn't ask permission to use her Video .. Then she had to learn about Fair use.. I asked her why would she not want more exposure so she can get more subscribers..
