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This did not age well. PS - Get well soon, Joe.

If only future Joe could talk to past Joe about this. :(

Two pieces of advice my Pops gave me. On dirt never outride your talent level, because trees hurt when you hit them. On street, ride as if you are invisible because to cars you basically are.

Dude please get some leg protection, keep riding. Practicing. Eventually you will become one with your bike it will feel like an extension of yourself you won’t have to think of anything except how much fun you are having. Decent strong boots and gloves are a mega bonus to have

I suggest some hand guards since you will be riding through trees and stuff... trust me when it happens and it will, you will be thankful you had them.

Nobody mentiined it, but one of the important rule of off-road is to never ride alone. A simple fall is enough to broke a leg and you are stuck there. In your case you probably know how to survive, but it's still better to ride with someone for safety

Just a small tip from a relatively new rider, to another new rider... don't skip the Motorcycle Safety Course. They will show you things that will save your life someday. Its worth the time and expense, trust me. Love Giant Loop by the way... have the 1 gal soft fuel bag; it's the best.

So cool, man! You're gonna love that bike. Can't wait to see you go camping on it. Let me know when you're ready to come West for some motocamping action. ;)

Praying for full recovery for Joe.

Joe, please invest in some proper riding boots for safety. If you're gonna be riding in the woods look into some brush hand guards as well.

From someone whose been riding dirtbikes and quads for 15 years, here's a couple of tips for better riding that I've learned: -when riding over technical terrain at a slower pace, pull the clutch in just a little bit, not all the way, but about halfway. This will help prevent the bike from stalling and give more traction to the back wheel. -sit as far up as you can comfortably on the seat, you have much better control of the bike this way than if you're sitting farther back. -also when going over technical terrain, it's best to stand up if you can. Keep your knees bent at a slight angle and make sure you're on the balls of your feet on the foot pegs. -when turning, weight the outside of the bike opposite the direction your turning. This will help prevent the front wheel from sliding out and help you turn sharper. So if you're turning left, you would weight the right side of the bike with your right leg. Don't try to hard, just a little bit, it doesn't take much. - Remember to "look where you want to go, not at what you're afraid of hitting". It may seem obvious but a lot of beginners will hesitate when they see something they want to avoid like a big rock in the path for example. And they will focus on the rock. Don't do that lol. Pick a line around the obstacle and keep your eyes straight ahead. Don't look down and don't focus on the front fender too much. -when going uphill, lean forward on the bike, pull the clutch in just a little bit for better traction, and make sure you're in a lower gear. I personally wouldn't be in anything higher than 3rd unless you're doing jumps on a motocross track lol. -when going down hill it's the opposite. Lean back a little bit, if you need to use the brakes it's best to use the back brake from my experience. There's a ton more I could type. I absolutely LOVE dirtbikes and it's undoubtedly my number 1 passion. "The Total Dirt Rider Manual" by Pete Peterson is a great riding book. It covers everything from the proper riding techniques, some which I discussed above, the different types of riding gear, mechanical stuff and routine bike maintenance. Welcome to the riding community my friend! If I was closer I'd love to ride with you but I'm in South Carolina lol.

I've told my son many times, never teach yourself something that requires specific knowledge. You don't know what you don't know. People saying this didn't age well, but I think it's a great example and important for others to see.

@Joe Robinet you need to get some head lights mounted on that bike, there will come a time where your gonna get caught in the dark riding that thing so get some lights installed. Oh yea when putting the bike in gear you don’t have to stomp on the gear shifter, and be careful riding through those puddles of water at that high speed, you don’t know how deep those holes are, be safe!!!!

I don't ride or anything myself but I share in your excitement and find the whole thing fun to experience. I'm glad to see you getting into something you're interested in and I hope you continue to do what makes you happy not just what people claim they want you to do. If you're genuinely excited and enjoying something it will carry over to the viewers just the same as anything. Don't let any haters who think they want yo see the same old stuff get to you and keep up the great stuff. Thanks for sharing and be well.

Joe take a riding course. You were driving way to fast on the bad road with the puddles. Just one of those puddles happens to be deep, you going to get lauched .I have been riding for very long time and have seen way to many accidents. I might not be the coolest thing to say ,Safety first.live to ride another day. Just don't want to see you get hurt.

Joe, you are showing the same issues that I have been dealing with, with my depresssion. It doesn't matter how successful we think we are, but when everything that we used to love seems like a chore, it's time to get help. I am no therapist, just a friend who has enjoyed your videos for years. But, I have seen your turmoil and inconsistency since your brother's death. We all know that this is your livelihood, but go get the help you need and figure yourself out. We will be here and when you get better, and your channel will grow again. We love you for who you are, not who you think you should be. Stop worrying about the algorithm and loss of income from less videos. When you get back to just showing us your life, and what you like doing, you will have a long successful and happy long term future on youtube. Stop focusing on view counts, new subscribers, engagement. Just do you! That is why we are here. You have a great story telling ability, focus on that and your family and the rest will follow! Best to you.

Hey Joe, love it! Long time subscriber. Been riding off road all my life. Just a couple of pointers. Stand up in the difficult sections. It helps you maintain better control over the bike & stop hitting all the water holes on the road! You have no idea how deep those are. You could lose control of the bike if you hit a deep one. Take a class, always wear a helmet, but mainly just have a ball, that’s what life is about.

About time!! Welcome to the bike world! But please go take a rider course. You'll be thankful you did! Make sure you do a street course and an off-road course. OMG!! Autumn is growing so fast!

Hey Joe, nice bike. I’ve been riding for 60 yrs, from watching your video I have a couple suggestions, definitely get some real training and ride a little slower until you do. I don’t want to see you hurt, but you’re definitely heading for an injury and it will happen so fast you won’t even know what happened. Please be careful.

About shifting, the main thing is not to lug the engine so much. It should feel free and loose especially important until the engine is broken in. That doesn't mean screamin' it's guts out, you don't need that with a 4 stroke. Get a set of chrome moly handlebars and use the cross brace pad that comes with them. They don't bend when you fall off, also, get a set of aluminum hand guards to protect the clutch and brake handles. It sucks to be in the middle of nowhere and break off the clutch lever. My brother and I raced off road Hare Scrambles and enduros from 1980 to about 2005 (we got old) Your milage may vary but we cut our bars down to 28 inches but we raced through the trees a lot. If you cut them down you lose leverage so do some soul searching before you start chopping. If you aren't having trouble with the seat height I would not be in a hurry to start messing with the suspension, ( but I am 6'1" so there's that). You can do it but to do it right is spelled C A S H. if you get cheap on it the bike won't handle worth a damn.

We can all thank Joe for keeping this video up - it's a wake up call for all those wannabe off road bikers that think they can learn how to ride in under a month and with no proper training. Probably going to save a lot of injuries and lives because of what happened afterwards.

Congratulations Joe! You won't regret it. I'm 21 and I was raised on dirtbikes and quads and it is my go to therapy. Nothing, I mean absolutely NOTHING has helped me get through hard times as much as my bikes have. When I didn't have anybody I always had something and that was my dirtbike.

Joe, I too waited until I was in my late 30's to start riding. I'm now in my early 60's. All of my riding has been on pavement, though my current ride is a dual sport. I've no experience riding dirt, but would definitely advise taking the rider course before you get on paved roads. I've dropped every one of my bikes, but never under power. It happens. Learn how to lift your bike properly. Your back will thank you. Feathering the clutch is a very valuable skill in riding, probably more so in dirt. Keep practicing until it's second nature. Enjoy the ride! Thanks for sharing this new adventure.

Bro spent more time securing his bag than he did on learning properly safety. Very glad he's okay, if only because I'm glad his family doesn't have to suffer any longer from the poor choices he made.

Go slow ole Joe! Nothing will turn you into old Joe quicker than a wipeout! Love seeing you getting into some new things too!

Strange to watch this after the coma vid

Helllll yeah motocamping!!!

Never knew how to ride a bike and became too over confident too soon. Life changing for sure , wish u all the best on recovery.

Well we may have just learned that 1 month is not enough time to learn how to ride. Definitely don't want a motor bike anymore. Ill stick to electric mountain bikes for bushcraft camping.

Live and learn, Joe. Live and learn.

Nice bike Joe ! We camped off our dirt bikes in upper peninsula of Michigan and the lower of Michigan. We belong to the CCC cycle conservation of Michigan. Dispersed camping on a dirt bike is awesome. I’ve been riding since I’ve been eight years old, I’m now 57. If you have any questions, let me know. We just threw a backpack on and took as much water as we could some filters for water an some dry food, first aid kit, a Hamic, etc and off we went. Obviously a few tools here and there but what an experience. Glad to see the doing this.

Always a good time to see you and Wolfy ❤.

@Josephallen19 Dude, be careful!!! Get super comfy going slower! Dont be ripping down the roads with all those potholes before you know what youre doing!!! This is coming from someone who raced 250gp, ride an Aprilia RSVR Factory 1100cc VTwin, and i have been riding all my life. Just be careful at first Joe!! When it comes to turning at slow speeds like in your backyard, make sure you are downshifting to like first gear. And make sure that your idol is turned down so it doesn't just rip right off the get. So maybe find a really good mechanic and to make friends. There are groups that get together, just search your area, for off-road, dirt bike groups camping etc, or if there is a known place where people ride off-road equipment near you maybe just go talk to people out there.

I’ve been riding motorcycles for 4 years now and I started watching your videos like 1.5 years ago and and love them. Now seeing you combining riding motorcycles with camping is just a dream👍🏼❤️

New adventures are fun. hope you have many in your journey in life.❤

You know we stop what we doing and click on right away cuz Joe's on the motorcycle looks good on you😊

its a dirt bike don't be afraid to give it a rev and ride the clutch a fair bit, the clutch will take it fine. good luck.

If only Joe could have foreseen what this bike would bring! Hoping Joe has a speedy recovery and sending nothing but love

Love the evolution of the channel. Ride carefully. Continued success!

Congrats Joe, this'll make things easier when riding slowly. Motorcycle clutches are cheap and easy to install, cover the clutch with a finger or two whenever riding slowly, and feather the friction point when the engine is near bogging to avoid the driveline jerkiness, and make slow progress smoother.

It's so brutal watching this, under the circumstances. Heal fast, and heal completely!! Looking forward to your return.

Joe, good call on going with kawasaki, focus on clutch control get a feel for the bite point and take the rider course it will absolutely be worth your time.

Good example of always learn to crawl before you can walk. Sorry you had to learn the hard way. Hope you recover and get well soon.

Well I hope ole Joe hasn’t crash that motorcycle. We haven’t heard from him in awhile.

camping and dirt bikes, love it

Slow down , for just learning to ride flying down dirt roads over puddles is extremely dangerous and Sheridan Collage has rider courses over the weekends I suggest you take it, in my experience bad habits in early riders not corrected will definitely find you in an accident sooner then later

A little trick taught to me, by a motorcycle police officer. When starting from cold, leave ignition off, kick 3 times. Then turn on and kick, majority of time bike will start first time. Hope you have fun

Welcome to the best and one of the most addicting hobbies out there. I wish you many safe adventures on the bike. Check out some of the Backcountry Discovery Routes here in the US. I urge you to consider getting some solid enduro boots. They're pricey and they're gonna decrease your feel on the rear brake until you get used to them. But all my motorcycle injuries have been foot related due to me crashing at slow speeds while wearing inadequate foot protection. Personally I wear Tech 7 enduros.

Dude, you've just opened up a whole new world. Bike camping is so awesome. So many new possibilities. I can't wait to see it!

Hard one to watch knowing the outcome. Hoping for a great recovery Joe. We're all here supporting you.

Hope you and the family are OK haven't seen you in a whilex

This is AWESEOME! Watching Joe's videos inspired me to start my own channel and it just happens to be about dirt bikes. Now, coincidentally Joe is riding dirt bikes!

Yes! Moto camping content!!!!!! I wished for so long that you could get a bike!

Stoked on this Bud....Imma watch as soon as I get home....and let's fookin ride!!!!

Very cool Joe! Am 55 and have ridden on and off since I was a teenager. Dirt, street etc... Lot's of great advice in the comments as well as life experiences to learn from. Can't wait for this type of content. Be well and ride safe.

Hey Joe, just a friendly reminder when you put all your gear on yourself weigh yourself. And then estimate the gear weight that you put on the bike. That way you can set the spring rate in the back and your preload on your front forks. Set up your static sag and your rider SAG, rear shock for height. The bike will handle better than with the load. There’s a lot of small things you can do to make the bike handle better while riding and you will notice a difference, air pressure in your tires. Find a happy medium we always ran 9 pounds to 10 pounds in the front tire and ran 11 pounds in the back but now you can take the tubes out and put the solid cores in.The medium ones work fine for that no flats.’ .

Joe you need dirtbkie boots , I hit a pine tree crushed my right foot will never ride without them save your piggies and your ankles bud . Fox or alpine stars

It's a shame we did not get to see this project come to fruition. Get well Joe. We're all pulling for you, bud.

Noticed a few things watching him ride that were very dangerous, going into puddles at high speed, you don't know how deep that is, what if it's a 2 foot deep pothole? Yeah I'm sorry budy but this was coming, too unsafe.

Man that interaction with your daughter was so beautiful Joe

videos that aged like milk

Love you Joe. I thank God for his healing mercy. Praise the Lord for sparing our dear friend and brother. 🙏

This video came out at the perfect time. I've been into camping with my dog and taking an interest in bushcraft for many years. This year I got my first motorcycle. Joe's videos have become even more relevant and interesting! Today is my 43rd birthday and I'm about to go out for a ride this morning and then go camping with my dog. Perfect day ahead.

Was so stoked to see this thumbnail! Welcome to motocamping! I know you’ll enjoy it. Would love to see lots of videos of this on the channel

Excited to see this content :) two tips, bring a little plank for under your kickstand so you can park on softer ground as well, and when getting off, always put out the kickstand first, if you lose your balance the stand will catch the bike and you avoid getting crushed and or damaging your bike.

Joe, hoping for a speedy and full recovery. Best to you and the family

And there we have it, a new rider is born! Excited for new motocamping content. Now that you got bikes, you need to realize that every weekend there’s something you gotta do with it😂

A day and a half, and he knows how to ride it

Hey Joe, it's good to see you get into bikes, and can't wait to see the adventures to come. One tip that I think can help with shifting, is playing a little more with the clutch, and always having one or two fingers on it. I ride more enduro/off-road and when in the dirt, using more the clutch, like not letting go all of it straight away, specially when riding slower, can help you feel the bike a lot smoother. Obviously can wear your hand a bit, but you'll get used to it. Enjoy the bike man!

Bro finally !!!!! my fav person on youtube doing what i believe is the best thing in life !!! ride safe man !

Absolutely hyped for the videos to come! A couple tips; don't be afraid to ride the clutch when in rough slow terrain to keep traction, clutches are easy to change. Upgrade to 1⅛ bars and potentially bar risers along with it.

BS on being too old to learn how to ride a dirt bike, where the problem lies is choosing a bike that's way too big for you, not wearing proper protective gear, and possibly getting on a bike after a pop or two. Get well soon Joe.

Tips while riding: ease on the throttle when starting out and be fluid. Don’t be afraid to give it a little more so it doesn’t die. While riding just use 2 fingers on the clutch if you can so if you hit a bump while shifting you’re still holding on. Don’t hit the front brake super hard in a corner or it can slide out on you, ease on it and use the rear too! Get a pad for the handlebar so if you hit a pot hole too hard or something your chest doesn’t hit the bare bar! Hope that helps man! So pumped for you!

Much, much too fast riding, Joe. Please.

good! new start!!

Let get Joe's numbers up keep watching those old vids guys!

Nice set up dude! My advice is ride with someone if you’re going somewhere you can’t get a truck to. Bikes break. People break too. Having a second bike as well as a second brain can be the difference between an adventure and a nightmare. Have fun!

Right on, Ride on Joe !

Hell yeah dude! Glad to see you still growing and challenging yourself.

Oh man, this one aged like fine milk.

Oh man! This looks to be cool af!! Joe, take a course buddy! You can do it in a day. 😉😊 The kit was terrific. Uhm, correct clothing will literally save your skin. Nothing wrong with being excited but take care of yourself with the proper gear to stay as safe as possible while still having a blast! Enjoy!!

HEY JOE!!! I’m pumped to see this video. I hope you’re well.

Wear a helmate kids.

Hope you like the bike Joe it was good to me hopefully it’s good to you aswell

It must be horrific for you to be reminded constantly and forever the outcome of this choice, get well Joe.

This is going to be so much fun Joe . I can already see the adventures you will be having . When do you get the sidecar or trailer for the doggie , I’m already laughing as I see it in my minds eye . This whole set up is amazing when I think of my old tank bag and throw overs . Such a cool kit and perfect for you .👍 I had to just edit and say your assistant brought a huge smile to my face . You can’t beat getting your kids involved , my step son loves helping me mess around with the car 😁and only doubles the time of every job but that’s perfect . Learning,getting involved and having fun .

Hi Joe. Great to see you on a bike. Just some stuff that helped me...a lot of people have already said it but you can ride or feather the clutch, especially to handle low speeds. It won't wear the clutch hard like a car. Stand up on the pegs for balance and low center of gravity through rough stuff, and dont look just in front of your tyre, focus ahead of your bike, look at where you want to go and its a lot easier to balance and take the line you want. Love you mate, take care.

Yeah... Ya don't just jump on a bike...

When switching gears, smoothly release the clutch. As a beginner, you can count to three before fully releasing the clutch. When downshifting, blip the throttle to match the RPM for the lower gear you are shifting into.

Big respect for teaching yourself Joe, a lot of people wouldn't do that out of fear but nice one man!

You don’t just learn to ride in 3 Days and Start pinning it down trails and roads WTF Joe

Good for you Joe. Drive well and stay safe. Avoid the idiots I drove a motorcycle for years . Such fun.

Come on Joe. Get back to basics. Get back to what made your channel grow.👍

Aged like fine milk :( wishing a continued speedy recovery man

Welcome to the club. Definitely pack a pully rated for 400 lbs and at least 100 feet of the lightest properly rated rope you can find that will do 4-500 lbs. This will get you out of any situation where your bike is down, especially in mud.

Ok that explains everything, almost no experience, few weeks later thinking he's a pro and can do anything and thats when you start trying stupid stuff and wipe out. You don't need to sell the bike Joe you just need to treat it with respect and not a toy.

Joe. This is exciting. I’m stoked for the motocamping videos

Awesome Joe! I can’t wait to see you moto camping. Dork in the road is my “online ridin’ buddy” too.

I have been here since 2009 my love. Just kidding, i know you are talking about the bike. But i really have been here and following you since 2009 with multiple accounts 😂

This didn’t age well, get better soon