Coming to terms with Death - Owning a Yamaha R1 

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As someone who has ridden over 100,000 miles on specifically R1's in the last 19 years, I can confidently say. The R1 does not have a fuel gauge because you'll never run out of gas before you have to stop and rest your bum/back/wrists.

You're a good man Daniel - took me 17years to admit I had depression and seek help. Riding is like therapy and your videos are raw, candid and a hell of a lot of fun!! Your content is inspiring and valuable - vulnerability is NOT a weakness, it's a strength in the mental health journey.

54 years old and have owned a R1 for 3 years. She's my mid life therapy! Wouldn't sell her for nothing. Enjoy that bike sir!

You've inspired me to not worry about what people think of me, or live my life in fear, thanks Danny for the advice you give out

My cup of tea is a twenty year old Triumph triple. Been watching you for a couple of years. Glad to see you touch on sport bikes.

Don't blame Yamaha for the issues. Blame the dude who modified the bike and didn't maintain it. The big 4 superbikes are pure quality at a reasonable price.

I always feel better after watching one of your videos . I have suffered depression my whole life & cared for my brother who was 2 years younger than I. He had Parkinsons and COPD and he passed January 2018 & my other youngest brother passed in July of same year,...Your videos really helped me a lot. Thank You for taking my mind off depressing thoughts during those videos.

I'm on last year's R1 coming to terms with death is spot on the limits are endless keep pushing, good video mate 👍

Serious miles on a bike like that! Most guys our age couldn’t do it! Well done mate!

Danny...that bike ain’t what’s gonna kill ya. It’s that sexy, young blonde you’re playing with!! She’s built for speed son.

Congrats on your new ride and thanks for sharing your experience! Good luck and just enjoy the SPORT difference from the H-Ds - Any motorcycle is just a great part of life.

Love all your blogs! I’m 75 still ride everyday and long distance twice a year on my Road King Special but am amazed at what you get your Harley to do. Keep inspiring us!!

Your crippled walk at the servo. Spat my coffee over the table and blew a snot bubble 😂😂

Watching your vlogs really helps myself as well as so many others with depression, please keep it up mate ,U R A LEGEND

Awesome vlog Danny! Thank you for everything you do.

Love what you do Danny. Thanks for the inspiration.

Don’t lean on your hands Danny, clamp the tank with your knees. If you lean on the bars, you input what is happening on the rear to the front. I used to race the R1. I had 2 track R1’s and 2 road R1’s. Enjoy mate

Well Mr Danny.. you're a man of extremes..a man of passion..we never know what to expect from you.. and one thing is certain, we will all be the richer for knowing you brother..👍👍

Screw all those people that post negativity toward you. You are amazing and so much fun to watch. To many people these days are to dang serious about things that don't need to be serious. Keep it fun and keep inspiring.

Think your awesome man... Keep it up. Love watching and you have inspired me to do a long road trip soon. Thanks again and stay safe!

Safe riding mate, that thing is a rocket!

Mate, you're a bloody champion. Just do what you do.

Congratulations, you made/did it! Good job on staying safe. I enjoy your videos even if you do go outside my comfort zone at times.

I rarely ever comment anywhere. However, I must commend you for stepping outside your comfort zone. Very well done sir and I tip my hat to you.

Watching from indiana at nearly 1am love your channel and always good for the late night views!! I used to have a r1 raven enjoyed the death trap for about a year! Please be careful fella youtube wouldn't be the same with out you!! Keep doing your thing!!!

I spent 15 years on sports bikes. I had them all. Have a 2020 Low Rider S now, and I don’t miss the sport bikes AT ALL!

Love the ride and riding with you in this format...!!

Good for you to do a long ride on the R1. You always lift up my day. Take Care and Safe Rides

Use to ride sport bikes now I rider naked bike doesn’t beat you up so bad as a sports bike Enjoy your vids you have really helped my depression a lot thank you for that sir.

I've long said that people who stick to cruisers never truly learn how to ride.. Good on you for getting out of your comfort zone.

That feeling of getting home really comes through,especially you dog at the end.Great vid 👍

I'm in North Carolina and started watching you a little while ago and just wanted to say you are a real inspiration! Ride on brother!

Power... When I was a young bloke at tender age of 16, growing up in hokitika NZ, my dear old dads mates who were a good 10 years my senior, took me under their wings and taught me to respect motorcycles and the power they have. One day, my dads mate Karl asked me to go with the lads out for a ride to Lake kaneirie. But he had to make a stop at a mates place. 5 mins later he returned and said to me that I'm going to have to ride coz he was too stoned.. Lol. Up until then I had only ridden 50 to 125cc motorcycles. This was a brand new Suzuki GS1100G! I still remember cramp in my groin from throwing my leg over the wide seat. I remarked... This is a lot power mate.... You sure for me to ride... His comment... And it stuck with me til today.. He said... "the power is only there if you choose to use it"!! If any of those guys are following your channel... I owe them a debt of gratitude... Thank you lads... Again... The power is there if you choose to use it. Respect it and you'll live to ride another day...

Hahahahahaha 😂😂 your convo with the guy at the servo cracked me up 😂

Just stumbled across this video, I laughed twice within the first three minutes. So you gained a subscriber from the UK 👍🏻

Well done Danny, happy to see you survived the ride. 👍🏻👍🏻👊🏻

You are so quick witted , I had to rewind a few times to keep up with what you were saying. Funniest moto vlogger ever !

How good is it to see Sherminator, glad he's home with you again. Some pretty awesome Hills, coffee runs in SA. Hit me up if you want some serious KM's to really be in pain haha

Love the video's, they are all compelling watching. Great sense of humour also. Stay safe mate from the UK

Another great video. As usual, I learn what not to do as much if not more than what to do. I have been tempted to go the Superbike route, but your honest evaluations have probably saved me a lot of money and pain. Thank you so much for what you do. Now go see a chiropractor. :)

Watching your video made me remember how much I miss my 2009 R1 that I absolutely loved and regretted selling the next day...I got a new 2016 R1 and truth be told, I liked the '09 better, even with all the fancy driver aids on the '16...but having the R1 is good enough reason to always have more than one bike to experience all the different kinds of rides out there...I do love my Harley's and my Vmax too! Great video, thanks for making it!

Your hound will be wondering why you walk like him now.....

I don’t even have a bike Danny I purely watch you for the content.. our similar sense of humour and you just being a real human talking to your viewers !! Glad to see your getting out and about again in Australia cheers !

Aye mate. just had my 09 stolen about 4 months ago... i have never loved anything more in my life. i built it from a frame i got off the marketplace. i touched every bolt on it. watching you appreciate my prize possession and respect it like you do brings me absolute joy. i think id do just about anything to get my bike back. there was just something about this bike... anyways cheers. you made my day.

“Where it’s really quick, 3rd or 4th gear between 8000rpm and 12000rpm it’s insane” 🤣 yep if you’ve been on an R1 you’ll know why! (Obviously it was on a private runway when he tried this)

2::00am here in Canada as I’m watching, great content like usual, but I have to say I’m not sure supersport is your thing my man, love to see you rip fast cars & wip around the Harley but if power is what you want you should get an mt10. It’s the Yamaha R1 motor in a frame more upright for touring. As for the headlight there’s nothing wrong with it, that’s your high beam & you seem to have switched it off. Not sure how a mechanic shop didn’t understand that one! Fish & chips analogy gave me a good giggle

Looking good with the new hair cut, back in 1994 I was about to take my bike test, I was going to buy the new CBR,900rr, unfortunately I was involved in a very serious incident while in the army and lost my left leg, because of the injuries I suffered on the other leg I couldn't ride a sports bike,, I can't get my feet on the rear sets so I've been on cruisers since I took the test, I now ride the fat bob 114 with a stage 3. Loving the R1, looks fantastic, but Keep safe Danny, I'm going through a bit of a hard time at the moment, always getting problems with my legs you've just got to deal with it and get on with life. , so I really look forward to watching your videos, you're a star that shines bright and inspires people to get out and put the miles in.

Thanks for making me smile, some of the best entertainment on RU-vid. Respect.

When can we see Colin in front of the camera again ? Doesn’t have to be in the shop maybe a weekend ride / catch-up miss that bloke.

The techs did a shitty job of setting this bike up! I'd be bringing that bike back and get them to go thru he whole fucking bike and get it right!

Brilliant as always. You never fail to make me smile , cheers

Damn, when you stalled it right in the drive way I almost thought for a second you did that on purpose! I'm glad you left that in the video though. Good on you for pushing that think 1k!

The Lay Over Back Breaker on distance rides. If you love riding Two Wheels, Badge Names don't matter, enjoy the ride as best you can

That kid at the servo had no idea what he was talking about and it was great

Great footage, great commentary, great bike - not getting on my ZXR to ride to Melbourne and back from Adelaide in a blue fit but really enjoyed watching you push some limits again!

My God man get in shape. I’m 65 and can ride a Sportbike two hours at a time. No back ache, no stiff wrists, but do have a sore ass from the incredibly hard seat.

Jump start if the battery is that bad just get a new battery while you are at the bike shop ..

Watching from Florida!

43 yrs old on bike #15 started 92’Gsxr 1100 currently on 2014 BMW HP4. Own a C7 Vette but there’s no speed like bike speed! Love the video!

Mate, loved it I’m an older guy that rides a zx1r so can appreciate what you’re doing👍

Feck the negative people Daniel, just keep doing what you're doing, we all love you mate!

I had a few short test rides on these when I was assembling them new years ago. I was astonished by how good they were..so much power and yet easy to ride. An amazing bike which I will never forget.

In the process of getting my first big bang r1 loved your review and honest opinion 😊

thank you for covering the little bits in your review... great ride btw...

From a Harley to an R1. Talk about a contrast.

I was waiting for a train to come down the tracks and end the R1. Good luck with it, be safe.

Got an 09 love it always puts a smile on my face that why I’ve still got it 4 years later awesome 👌👌

That was a really great film, liked an subscribed and I will watch more of your films.

You can actually see the headlight blow when Danny restarts the bike after stalling it on the driveway.

That’s one good looking dog, and the bikes not bad either.

Love the video mate. honestly this has to be one of the best videos I’ve watched on RU-vid, and I watch a lot of videos. You made me laugh a lot keep up the good work

Loved your roar honesty mate, the excellent choice of background music and wish you all the best as we head into winter. Keep safe and practice when you can. I'm struggling to feel as comfortable on my CBR 600 after a Ninja 300 which is so light and controllable and with a more upright seating position. I am about to go out on a windy day in Ballarat.

"You ride 6 minutes and then have a half hour break" that cracks me up 🤣

Danny that bike is for the race track or for temporary Australians you should take it to Phillip island on track day best place for it I reckon 👍

Dude I love your deadpan humor. Had to rewind a couple times to check what you said!

excellent Vlog Danny - loved it nice one and fair play to you!! Legend

A suggestion, get an air hawk gel seat cushion ya strap on, should take out that pain of numb bum! As always Danny, 'Cheers to all the Crazy Ones!"

The small bolts vibrated off by the looks. Having a bad run there 😟

Dude, thanks for putting real life videos in YoutTube showing the real life hiccups we all have to overcome even while having an amazing ride. All the best from California USA.

What a great sight to walk into in the morning seeing your bikes and your car. What a life brother ride or die! Have fun and ride smart!

Fun fact : The 1 in R1 means it's a good 1st bike.

this is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better than most motovloggers out there. it feels like watching a proper documentary film !

It is humbling, you are a decent bloke and it is a great laugh. Thank you, Pete

Interesting change of pace / bike - but I get that a change is as good as a holiday too - nicely done Danny!

"you get a good 5 to 6 minutes of riding time before you require spinal surgery..." Still laughing. A day later... Still laughing.

Your wrists are hurting because you have to much weight on them relax on the bike and Don't Ride With Straight arms I've ridden supersport all my life and grip with your knees

Awesome video! I’m 57 years old and can relate to this content, I’m buying a Ducati V4s tomorrow because I just love sports bikes and I know the risks that bike ownership brings with it. Enjoy it while we can, it’s the closest thing to a 458 that I can get at the moment. Keep up the great work.

Good to see you happy Daniel...just dont stop doing Harley vlogs. Watching them makes me want to get up and take a road trip on my Harley. Im gonna go from Arizona to Sturgis in August

On the next instalmentt of Million dollar bogan: "fitting dirt tyres to my yamaha R1"

Well Bogan. Looks like you need R1 tattooed in side your harley hand tattoo.

In some towns and cities here in the UK, they have put talking benches in the streets and parks. If you see someone sat on one, your encouraged to chat to them. Talking does save lives, a little bit of humanity, care and attention to each other is all that's needed. Good on the bloke for approaching you to say hello. Live it, Ride it, Love it....

Started watching your channel after teapotone posted about it, Very funny! Really enjoying it! Cheers

Doing 11,000RPM in 3rd… think you might’ve been doing a bit more than 100 KPH. I think you know that though 😛😂 My old ZX10R topped out first at 136KPH, I reckon 11,000 in 3rd would be around the 200KPH mark. Love your videos man 👌🏼

I thought you got rid of the dog? Glad he’s back!

You seem like such a legend bro. I’m from Tassie myself, so cool people know you from little towns like that! Watching this a year on!

Im jealous....luv your bike shes a beauty! I'm 52 and hoping to upgrade from my 250.. couldn't imagine never not riding a sportsbike its just way too fun. Your never too old!

Snow melted, sir ... rode 9 hours over 500 miles. Last 50 miles were tough, thought of you in Alaska, made it fine

I’m crying over the bike enthusiast 🤣

Watching MDB while the wife watches TV, first time in years. We hit an ad break, and she asks me what I'm watching. I look up from my phone and HOLY SHIT you're on the Big Brother ad. What a spin out!