I went UNDERCOVER in GEORGIA to buy my "FIRST” motorcycle 

That was the worst "undercover" ever - dude was onto you from the get go.

im sure they saw the fake hair from a mile away

He knew it was fake right when he said “are you wearing a wig?”

Recommending the motorcycle safety class was a good idea.

When people got a camera on them, they tend to be more cautious about what they say or recommend.

Glad to see that bikers are still honest with each other even when money is involved. Completely different mind set to car dealers!

Could’ve worn a mask. Had the best bloody excuse due to corona and instead he get grabs the cheapest wig he could find

Next time get a better wig or don’t even go in with a wig at all

Dude, I think your costume was too obvious, I'd think "it is a trap" the instant you come in with a camera. : S Hire a young guy who just got his licence and send him in maybe?

I guess sane salesmen know that they can't get repeat business from a customer who folded themselves around a tree.

One of the best things the Big 4 ever did, both for themselves and for the motorcycling community, was to start making lower powered bikes which still resembled supersports. I think too many beginners shied away from better beginner bikes because they looked dorky. Once 250-350cc bikes that looked like a 600cc sportbike became available, more people were successfully introduced to the sport without breaking the bank for the bike and insurance, without scaring themselves to death, and without needlessly dying. There will be tons of people who say they started on a liter bike or a full dresser and they were fine, but if we’re being honest, no one in their right mind would recommend those bikes to a new rider. Thankfully, better options are available, and they’re even fashionable enough for beginners to opt for them.

I like the second guy didn’t try and talk him out of the bike he wanted but recommended some easier bikes to start when prompted.

The wig’s so obvious, can’t tell those salesmen recognized you or not, but at least we know they’re not just selling bikes, they’re really helping you. God bless.

the second salesman almost sold the bike to you. If you were really a first time buyer you probably wouldn't pick up on the hints. The first guy was great.

Can we take a moment and appreciate how awesome that warning label is? Finally, a company that just comes out and says it.

The second didn't give a shit. Only reason he started saying stuff about the other bikes is because you prompted him multiple times

I have actually known a salesman who tried for an hour to talk someone out of one of these superbikes, eventually the manager gave in. Guy died within a week.

When I was stationed in Arizona in the day a salesman sold the brand new ZX11 to a private who had never rode a bike. Convinced them to put pipes, rims and a aftermarket windshield on it. They had to show he could ride a bike for him to pick it up from dealer. He rode a circle around the parking lot on my KZ900. The bike ZX11 was totaled leaving the parking lot. He twisted the throttle turning out did a wheelie jumped off, the bike hit the curb on the other side of street flipped and self destructed. Good times.

I remember when I was 20 years old and being pissed because a couple of salesman at a couple of dealerships outright refusing to sell me too much motorcycle. I'm glad they did that now, because if they had I wouldn't have seen 45.

This was too funny man. I got a V8. You should have pulled out the damn vegetable drink

You never shot a handgun before? Here, take this S&W 500, good luck!

When I was 21, my friend and I went into a Kawasaki shop to look at bikes. There was a young guy in there wearing shorts, entire leg was a huge scab from ankle to hip. He said he was on a 600 Ninja,flying up an on-ramp and there was a semi in the nearest lane, so he ended up laying it down on the shoulder at 80 mph. We asked him why he was in the shop. "To get a Ninja 1000!" he answered. I wanted to get some life insurance on that dude SO bad. My buddy and I still talk about that guy and that was 30 years ago.

The 2nd store is 5 minutes from my dads house, I've test drove the zx10r. And Tyler is super chill to talk to and every employee is extremely helpful for any questions and anything else. I ride a 2015 m109r and its my 2nd bike. I love her and she's amazing sounding.

He’s naming all the bikes before the employee does , I’d be sus considering he says he has “no experience”

Great stuff, in 1970 I was eyeballing a Honda cb 750 at the dealership that sponsored me in motocross, I was 17, the dealer said "no way",

It really did my heart good, when showed that you sent those guys something for their time. I am in sales, and way too often everyone makes car salesmen out to be such crooks and awful people, and not only enjoy but brag about wasting someone's time. Living off commission, every sale you miss may have been your chance to pay the rent. Most RU-vidrs would have just made the video and said "alright thanks" . I always see the scripture in the videos, but I can tell more by your actions that you truly are a man of God. Sorry for long post. Thank you and God bless you!

This is awesome, I worked at a dealership we had a guy come in told our sales team that he has been riding for long time he bought the bike road it about 200 hundred yards and wrecked it .what your are doing is great love your RU-vid channel 👍👍👍👍

Absolute top marks for that first bike shop. More honest and genuine than I ever expected, him I'd be happy to recommend even to one of my kids for advice on which bike would suit them at whatever experience level they were at. Second shop sounded a little sus at first but soon showed they weren't that irresponsible either. Great stuff, so sad there still are ones who aren't as responsible as these guys.

This is my favorite video so far. Very entertaining and informative. Great to see that there are other legit MotorC salesman’s out there who care about their customers money and most importantly their well being. Great job 👍🇺🇸

My 1st road bike was my R1 and in spent many of weeks going strait up my street and back down. Steep learning curve but we had a beautiful 11 year relationship.. side note longer than my marriage. Was sad to see another man ride her away. The bike not the wife 🤣🤣

I enjoyed your clip as always. Thanks 👍

This is a well-conceived video. For my first bike (and first salesman) I bought a 1994 Honda CB750 nighthawk, right out of the box. I went in looking for power and speed, and had money to burn. The salesman sat me down before even looking at bikes, and we had a conversation about my lack of experience, my intentions for the bike (I was going to purchase then set out for San Diego from Chicago), and (oddly) my assessment of my sense of restraint. I wanted a fast sportbike. He flat out told me I didn't understand anything. He talked about the realities of a cross-country trip, the importance of ergonomics, and how I planned to use the bike once I got out west. He refused to sell me anything faster and more powerfull than the Nighthawk. Best salesman I have ever encountered.

I started on a 2015 cbr300r. I moved up to a 2017 zx6r and then just recently moved up to a 2019 hayabusa. In a time span of 5 years. I’m glad I did. It was a learning curve. It made me respect the bigger bikes more. I definitely recommend starting out smaller and working your way up!

I feel like because those dudes were on camera, they gave better advice than purely looking at their commission.

That second dealer didn’t really talk him out of it he had to talk the dealer into talking himself out of it 😂😂😂

Great video - keeping it safe for all beginners. wish others did the same , exposing greed over safety 👍🏽

This was a great “feel good” video. I really believe our motorcycle community has some great people out there and this kinda proves that. Not saying there’ aren’t some bad apples out there, but for the most part, well you know what I mean. We’ve all heard the stories, even I have quite a few. Honesty of the rider or new motorcyclist is a big one here. You were more honest than the, sorry but going to say this, the typical beginner motorcyclist. Like being a beginner is something less than adequate or something, man gotta get over that. Everybody starts some time, and I think we all want everyone to have success and the same joy we have when riding. So to all those new riders or riders riding for a long time but with little experience, just be honest with yourself and other motorcyclists. After renting motorcycles and being a tour guide for several years I can’t tell you how many people signed up for rentals or even tours and embellished or flat out lied about their experience levels. I know you’ve heard this too (daily). Most of them you can weed out, but some do slip through the cracks and end up on a bike (or ride) they shouldn’t be on. BTW - It never ends well. MSF, HD and several other safety and skill advancement classes are out there and all of them share the same goal. To make you a better rider and to help you bring the maximum enjoyment to your riding. Think of it this way, if your going to try skydiving........ Be honest. Great vid, stay well and ride safe. 🤙🏼

I got excited about riding after seeing a review on a Hyabusa, so I had a dealer try hard to sell me one before I even took the MSF. I decided not to buy anything until after the MSF and getting my motorcycle endorsement. After MSF, I had another dealer try to sell me an R6, but by then I've watched a bunch of RU-vid vids on the subject. I ended up with a Versys 650 and had it for a year, before trading it for an FJ09 that I still have. Videos like this could potential save lives, so thank you for doing what you do.

Loving your content guys, keep up the great work!

The fact your video had over 800 dislikes 👎 is exactly why you should keep up your great videos and your great advice you deserve all the success in the world proper company and a genuine guy 🏍💨👍

Everybody knows it's Undercover Boss when the camera comes out! Plus, give your kids back their witches Halloween hair. Bro, you need to fix your undercover game for real!

When I was looking at bikes I had no experience, the only place that was dishonest was the local car dealership that decided to open a bike sales shop. I was looking for a z650. They tried selling me a z900 with aftermarket parts. Salesman claimed that it's all throttle control you'll be fine. While some of that's true, you can't expect a new rider to know how to control the throttle smoothly when he/she has never done it. New riders are prone to panic grabs and making mistakes. Big bikes are not forgiving in that aspect. Also there is something to be said about starting on a lighter bike. Ended up buying a z400 from a different dealer. I was laughing internally when they suggested the z900 after had been doing research and sitting on multiple bikes I knew it was about the sale not the customer. Still wish I got the z650 as the 400 has served it's purpose but maybe I'll be ready to move up to the 900 now I have my riding skills down and experience. So new riders do yourself a favor. Get a smaller bike first and and ride for a few years. That way you're not spending a lot of money on something you don't know you'll like, you have time to develop skills needed to operate a bigger bike and when you do drop the bike it doesn't cost so much to repair. Also you're less like to get killed if you're going slower. Ride within your limits/skill.

I want to thank you for promoting videos that expose the greedy scumbags. I was impressed that 3 out of 3 did it properly. I am rather surprised that none of them attempted to push the expensive overpowered bikes on you. I've been writing for 50 years and never cease to be amazed at the morons are riding high powered street bikes and make bike riders look like irresponsible idiots. I think we need a bike that exposes those fools is well. Again thank you so very much!

Love all your videos brother!

When I went looking for my first bike I asked about the Honda rebel 500 and ninja 400 that was used....the guy literally walked me over to the Ninja H2. No joke at all, crazy. The only thing I knew was that I couldn’t afford it but I had no idea he was trying to sell me on one of the fastest bikes in the world.

When Sean said, "So you're thinking like a Ducati?" I cried.

Nice job, keep them coming!

love the verse of the week please keep those🙌🏻

I've never even ridden a motorcycle and I love this channel. So many good vids.

3 dealers, i visited for my first bike: I had to say to the salesman he was crazy suggesting me a FZ09. I was clearly more advised than him.

I love your channel guys. Awesome stuff. From a chick in Australia.

Earned yourself a new sub. Great video. Great topic, probably the best "watch this video if you are new to riding" out there.

“I’ve ridden 10 speeds... like 10 speed bicycles” 😂😂I’m dead

That wig looks amazing don’t let anyone tell you any different.

That was awesome brother... good video thanks....

This is exactly what happened to me when I purchased my first bike from South Bay Motor Sports. It was a show room, 2005 Kawasaki ZX10-R. I always wanted the best of whatever I bought, not knowing the trouble I was headed for. First of all, I'm 5'6". I was on my tip toes to keep the bike balanced. I was scared, but to proud to show it, so I had them load it up unto the back of my pick up. I eventually ended up crashing twice in my garage, dropped it a few times and ran into the back of a van which sent me to the hospital for stitches. I continue to ride and am now in the market for bike. I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your labor and concern for the beginner riders while keeping these motorcycle dealers honest. May God bless and keep you safe sir. Thanks

I was at a dealership once and asked if they had ever sold anyone a Hyabusa as the guys first bike. He said it had happened twice. One dumped it leaving the parking lot, and the other got onto the straight, got to the first 90 degree corner and promptly totaled it because he was going way too fast, dumped it and sent it sideways into a telephone pole.

I don't often talk about this, but your video hit home for me. In 2001 I had finished my first tour with the Army. During that enlistment I had purchased a Suzuki Marauder. It was an 800cc bike and I absolutely loved it once I got used to the larger engine. Up to this point, I had only ever ridden way smaller in the 350-600cc range. So there I was, on terminal leave and thinking about what my 9 to 5 should be while I was in the National Guard. I was always hanging out at the shop where I purchased my bike and knew everyone, so I put in an application to be a sales rep. At the end of my first month, I got into an altercation with our sales manager. The boke shop was just off the base, and there were a lot of young soldiers that found themselves with a lot of extra money (you can laugh, but for many of us those regular paychecks left us with money to spend). So these young kids would come in and they would instantly eyeball the TLR 1000 or the Hayabusa or the Honda R1, and NO RIDING EXPERIANCE. They took the riders safety course and wanted to jump right in there with the big boys. I would talk them down to bellow a 650, but 9 times out of 10, I wouldn't make a sale. My sales manager was chewing me out one morning before we opened and told me, "I don't care about what happens to them when they take the bike out the door. If they ask for a bike, that is the bike you sell them. These {expletive deleted) are fodder as far as I am concerned." I stood up, walked around his desk and punched him out of his chair. I took my shirt off and turned it in and told the office I would have the rest of my shirts back to them by the end of the day. When the owner started digging into what happened (in an effort to see about pressing charges against me) the other sales reps told him what was said. As a veteran, he took offense to this and fired the sales manager and called to offer me my job back. I didn't accept, but he and I had a long conversation about how the sales practices would change. Riding is an experience that should be enjoyed. You want return customers. You want them to recommend your shop to their friends and get them ridding. You customer base is not an expendable commodity or simply a paycheck. I say expose the bad ones. I fully support what you have done. Maybe more of these shady shops would straighten up if they knew they were being policed by a knowledgeable customer base. And now I miss my Hayabusa. Stupid hurricanes.

This is awesome. Keep doing it!

I’m an old grey beard that started riding on a 305 Honda Dream when I was 15. A year or so later I walked into a HD dealership inquiring about a new XLCH Sportster. The owner of the shop laughed at me and told me when I wear out the 305 come back and see him and maybe then he’ll talk to me about buying a bike from him. That guy no doubt saved me life. I ended up going back to him two years later and bought a brand new XLCH from him. But that was way before the HD dealership’s became boutiques and were run by real bike riders. Take me back to those good old days.

You should go in there still dressed as a beginner, actually buy one of the 1000cc, and then get their reaction when you drive it off.

Hehe. I've purchased a Harley at Cycle World in Athens, GA.

Absolutely love the premise!!!

Gained a subscriber from the UK here, great vid 👍

You have to take into consideration the fact that they knew you were filming... a lot of people won't do something like that if they realize lots and lots of people will find out

I did this once with full intention of riding a bike home. I went in told him what I wanted nothing crazy just what I simply wanted, next thing I know he's showing me newer or expensive bikes. He kept saying they don't have what I wanted. They had one in the store and multiple on their website. Never buy from someone who won't be honest with you

You look like X-Pac with the disguise hahaha. New to your channel, first vid I saw last night was the cheapest/most expensive atv video. Awesome stuff!

Mad respect to salesmen encouraging against something powerful and not to mention. Not a lot of people would pass up the chance to get commission on an expensive bike like that

You should do one with a hidden cam...I feel like they wouldn’t want to “fool” you if they know they aren’t being filmed

Tip, don’t wear a party wig next time. I suspect that the three salesmen were onto you as a bogus buyer the minute they were blinded by the shine on the plastic hair.

There are good people out there. Great video....

Awesome content! So often I see people talking themselves into a liter bike 'as they will grow into the power...'

Whaha funny vid. You got me back into pitbikes agian. Bought 5 pitbikes and doing build serie on them😃

“IVE GOT A V8” 😂😂😂😂 This long haired dude spotted the wig though

THANKS FOR DOING WHAT YOUR DOING !! YOU ROCK 🎸 !!!!

Hey bro love your videos. Keep this up and keep them on their toes and best behavior lol. This reminds my of a bike was at one of our local dealerships. I was there just chilling with everyone. Oddly enough my shirt looked like the sales peoples shirts. A young kid approached me with his grandmother wanting to buy his first bike. His only experience was on the little 50cc trail bikes. He wanted an R1 or CBR 1000. I spent an hour and a half talking to him telling him all about all of the bike. And sold him on a brand new just released R3. Went and got my buddy from the back had to come clean that I didn't work there. But he still bought the bike and my buddy tried talking me into a job lol.

They were honest because they had a camera in their face. I'd love to see the results either a hidden camera.

Glad the Harley dude told ya “No “without any coaxing 👍🏼

Really happy to hear that there are NOT too many people who are changing money to human lifes. Good choice,Moto brothers. Wish u all the best! Bag me a pardon for my English and HI from cold Russia. Drive safe (not slow but safe)))

Awesome video man

guy, nobody would recognize you - that "disguise" is taking more of a chance

jajaja, "are you wearing a wig, man??" jaja i can tell cause is too shiny , very nice video!!

Ha ha Sean . I was thinking you could have added some "grey tints" to the wig.... Anywho, nicely done.

Awesome work man

I walked into a harley dealer as a 21 year old first time rider. I wanted an electra glide. The guy didn't even blink. He walked me over to the cheapest ultra they had and sold me it. I dropped it the first time I got on it. The guys at the dealer ran over helped me pick it up. Then they said it's a great bike and good luck. The first road trip I went on the chain tensioner went out 3 states away from home. I wished they talked me into dyna or a sportster. That was an expensive mistake I'm still paying for 5 years later. Don't go to pike's peak harley davidson.

"if I have to, I'll wear a mask". So not even when you need to mask your identity, will you wear a mask lol

I'm glad you did this

Great video. My first bike (still current bike) is the '97 Valkyrie Standard. LOVE this bike

I went on the back of a Ninja 1000cc when I was a kid and a few of my parents friends had Ninjas. So I always wanted one. I got my licence then bought a Suzuki TS125 X which was a fun bike to get experience on. A few years later I hit the dealer and took a test ride on a Ninja 650, I hated it. At 6’3” I was too tall for it 😭 I bought a Yamaha Fazer 600 instead and loved it for years.

Salesmen after watching this: GUYS THE STORM IS COMING WE HAVE TO BRACE FOR IMPACT WE MIGHT GET HIT BY THUNDER!!!!!!!!

Awesome vid! Same thing happened to me. Went to a Yamaha dealership looking for a MT 07 and the guy tried talking me into a MT-09 told me just to keep it in B mode till I get comfortable. I left went to the KTM dealership and bought a Duke 390 and fell in love with it. Rode it for a while, figured out I needed more power for the highway and traded it for a Triumph Street Triple RS and absolutely love this bike! It... is... awesome! So easy to handle, to fun to ride.

Nice move on the gloves Sean, very stand-up I will say!👍

I love the blatantly fake hair - I'm sure the dealers were thinking "Is this guy bald and in denial or something?"

20 years ago I walked into a HD dealership and asked what I should get. I was 21 and have never been on a bike and I made that clear. The salesman walked me right to a Fatboy and said it would be a great starter bike for me. Not cool, not cool at all. Thankfully, with the help of a few friends I started off on a Shadow 600.

I went in looking for my first bike a few years ago, just talking with him asking what he thinks I should get, and he was telling me how he try’s to talk first time riders out of buying 600cc plus bikes, and if they’re dead set on getting one he has another salesman sell it to them. Great guy and I ended up starting on a sv650 :)

Bikes, Beards & Bible!!! Love it, just got a new sub!

I started on a cbr600f4i probably 10 yrs ago or so, never ridden in my life but very mechanically inclined. I took the msf course in MA AFTER buying it. Picked it up no time, rode with a bunch of racers on back roads and they thought I rode for years. I think starting off on a bicycle honestly helps more then you think. I think 1000cc is a bit much to start off with. If you're not gifted, don't ride bicycles or anything then taking the msf course and starting small is the best. They thought me to look where I wanna go not mid corner. Unfortunately had a bad accident caused by someone else and have dealt with health problems since. I miss it though.

I did this once. Went to a dealership and asked what would be a good dirtbike for me. At the time i was 120lb and the salesman insisted that i purchase a 2016 yz450f race bike which clearly would have been too much bike for me... Idiot just wanted to sell me the most expensive bike possible. Needless to say i just left and will never go back .

Learning on a small bike the proper way to handle it and different situations really gets you ready to ride much bigger bikes with confidence. Take your motorcycle safety courses. They are worth their weight in gold so to speak. Doesnt matter if you are new or an experienced rider!

I was 30 when I bought my first bike, which I got from my older brothers cycle shop. He wouldn't let me buy anything until I at least went to a 2 day riding course. I ended up buying a Suzuki Volusia 800. I was happy with it and kept it about 1 year before trading up to a Kawasaki 1500.