this man... I wonder... has he won a Oscar??, a Pulitzer? ... he is really good .... I hate how the local government, where I live has failed to address all the points that this instructor is providing...
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with all of us. I'm a new rider in the state of Florida, USA. Not only am I refreshing what I learned in the course but also learning new things. Hope to one day visit Australia and ride there.
Thank you again for giving us your knowledge and experience, I'm a.new rider. And these life saving instructions are dearly appreciated. Im.sticking with you as my yt instructor.
Great little video, very enjoyable to watch, thanks. I have to say, my riding style has changed a lot in the last 3 years. Before, as a leisure rider, I used to ride too fast, speed, overtake, not plan ahead etc. Since I started everyday commuting to work on a motorcycle, I became more sensible, aware and proactive to situations on the roads. Now, I enjoy riding even more than before. Ride safe!
So watch out, slow down/be ready to brake and stay away from things! Ken"s made the best video's to date, do you think some motorcyclists watching you tube dismiss these videos because of the scooter factor? I hope all is well with Ken and would love new content. However, I do think the most important things are basic concepts and perhaps he sees his work as done. I'm running an 1987 Helix but also look to use a 1982 CM450e next year and so I see these as great videos for riding skills. Thanks Ken!
Great information! I see a lot of motorcycle riders who are new drivers altogether. They have not had experience driving a car, so do not know the vision blind spots, as well as other car limitations. They also don't realize when overtaking a car, especially at a high rate of speed, that the car probably didn't even see them coming, unless they are checking their rear view mirror often. As I age I realize that a scooter/motorcyclist has to be overly defensive in their riding. Thanks again, You are saving lives!
I'm really impressed the efforts take by you to create awareness about the two wheeler among the people!!! Hat's off Ken. Kindly post videos about overtaking.
I really appreciate these video’s and they have DEFINITELY helped! Now I hear this man’s voice the whole time I’m riding my scooter. 😂 🗣️ “CHECK YOUR MIRROR’S, BUFFER TO THE LEFT, SLOW DOWN, SET UP THE BRAKES”
Thank you. Very comprehensive. The only thing I can add is to let people know where you are by using your horn. My PCX has that distinctive “ toot, toot”, so that hopefully a driver might know a motor bike is close by.
I got my bike license last year but for now still driving a 45kmh scooter. Before i leave i ALWAYS say these three points: observation, slow down and buffer!! Thanks for the video. What also helped me gain a lot of insight on how to drive safely is watching literally thousands of crashes/"fails" on youtube in the last years. Trust me, when you see so many crashes you see a pattern where things often go wrong. So, weirdley enough i would recommend you watching crashvideos for your own safety!
I'm assuming that this was another informative video from you guys. But with the film jumping back and forth between the two cameras I could only get about a minute and a half in before it got too distracting.
Great video. I've been riding 60 years and got a lot out of your tips....especially re setting up to be able to brake quickly. Thanks. BTW I am always ready to sound horn if needed as that oncoming vehicle probably won't ever hear loud pipes. And leaving turn signals going after completing turn can be dangerous. Sure helps remind rider if beeping signal noises are very loud. Keep up your good work. Jerry
The five second rule's fine on quiet, open roads but in urban areas you simply don't have that luxury. Other vehicles being driven by knobheads make sudden and irrational moves there and then.
@@PeterKoperdan Either way, five or thirteen seconds, you just don't get that kind of space in town. Traffic moves in tight blocks between traffic lights. In rush hour drivers become impatient and erratic, switching lanes without indicating, taking chances. I'd say you've got about a two to three second space at absolute best.
@@williamfitch1408 Dude, he meant in general. Cities also have their rhythms. Not every hour is rush hour and not every city is Saigon. That said, even in Saigon you can benefit from also looking far ahead rather then just reflexively reacting to the insane traffic around you. 5 seconds is not some kind of special scientific horizon. It's just a time quite far into the future. The main point is that you pay attention to what might happen in the future based on what you see now. Some people don't do that. They only react to what's right in front of them. This video aims to help people to become better riders by acquiring new habits.
Can you please advise what to do when impatient drivers tailgate? At the moment I will either look for a street to turn into to get myself out of the tailgate or pull over and let the car pass.
This is one of the top 3 dangers for two-wheelers. There is no good answer other than motion them to pass when the way is clear. If you move over, some jackasses will pull beside you and play with you !! Better to hold your lane and make them decide.
