@@thizzfox That is why we need to be like a terminator, be aware of all possibilities and what is going on around us, and most importantly ride for the traffic, road and weather conditions or we are as much to blame. Overall believe it or not, a large percentage of motorcycle accidents are actually rider error.
I rode for 2.5 years before an accident. Thought I was done with riding but the memories slowly lured me back in. I feel that the bad experience has tamed me and I ride in a way that shows appreciation for my life. However I started going a lil wild again until I ran into a someone else’s motorcycle accident in the twisties. Looked like the guy went on a ride with his girl and took a corner too fast. He hit a bicyclist and I’m pretty sure his girl died. Had the misfortune of spotting her dismembered foot by the road.. messed me up for two days.
he was a dick head every damn time I have someone on my bike I have a deferent mind set it's there life over my own I control their life I am responsible for that person so I usually don't do it but if my lady's on my bike and not just a friend I'm way more on edge love my lady and if she dies on my bike, I couldn't go on
Ever since i was born my dad had a motorcycle. He died on his bike a little over 2 years ago. I have wanted another bike since i sold my r6 over a decade ago. But with his death I started second guessing myself. I came to the conclusion that its the name of the game and at any moment we can leave. Bike or not. I love riding. And im buying a cbr600rr this weekend. My dad and I always had a goal to ride cross country together. And although I will never get the chance to experience that, I will ride with him in my heart. Ego really is the #1 killer.
@@user-gf6os9ox5h I can't. Did he run off the road? Collision going straight or while turning left? Run over from behind? Many possibilities. Riding all those years, what got him?
Excellent piece of advice. "Make it home in one piece." This always spoke to me. I have a wife and kids to depend on me coming over every night. If I see someone coming into my lane on the freeway, am I going to fight for the position? Heck, no. It's my job to keep myself safe to get home to my family and live to ride another day.
I'm on the same spot as you my friend, I have a wife and two little ones who defend on me and I need to make it home to them safely. I do ride now by myself most of my crazy rider friends dont ride anymore. I think the older you get the more responsible of a rider you become, like the old saying.., "older and wiser" but I think I'm just getting old putangina lol... Always ride safe man.
@Jays E63 AMG Motorcycling is fun and so enjoyable. But I can't pretend I don't have responsibilities and ride crazy. For me, it's how far I lean. I have unused portions of the tire. But on the street, I'm not willing to take the risk of going knee down.
I just love how he is laughing all the time. Many riders I met in the past were super depressed or douchbags trying to impress me. But this guy right here? He's so down to earth and his tips are so good. Have a nice day if you read this! :)
Dude I started on dirt bikes at 17. At 21 I went on a beer run on my friend's bike and ended up running from the CHP (no bike license). I ditched the bike in the garage and shut the door. One minute later knock knock knock. The CHP officer, crap. He was so cool he only wrote me a ticket for no license. He could have arrested me on the spot for running, speeding on and on bla bla bla. This was the eighties and all he said was get a bike license if you're going to ride a bike. Angel on my shoulder for sure! I got my license thirty-seven years ago. Now 14 street bikes and over 250,000 miles I still ride every weekend. So cal riding is the best in the world. I live in a town called Canyon Country. I leave my driveway turn left and I am in the canyons in a mile. I can ride for hundreds of miles for hours and never get on a freeway or go through a major city. I live in motorcycle heaven!
This video kinda hits hard for me rn lol Man... I just got into an accident, been riding for 5-6 years. This crash was the worst one by far, a dude took my lane and brake checked me, long story short, I got thrown into a pavement and ended up hitting a tree (which might have saved me from going into the other side of the road). I'm just lucky to be alive. Now I'm regaining my ability to walk and the strength of me left arm. But I still don't have the courage to take a look at my bike. Anyway just wanna say, no matter how long yall been riding, always ride safe. I know people who lost their lives by a motorcycle accident and they've ridden way earlier than me. Sometimes it's not even your fault that you crashed, you just never know what's coming for you. Stay safe, brothers. Great vid, man. Really been enjoying your vids lately, especially at this time lol.
@@JMyLuDaGr8 he fleed the scene. I guess it is what it is. I ended up paying for the whole nike maintenance and medical bills. Anyway, thank you. Im doing way better now, im able to walk like a normal person. But my shoulder is still messed up, doctor said nome nerves and muscles are out pf place or something. Im getting there lol
People who do not ride will never understand that there is something spiritual to riding. They do not understand the mindset of someone who rides motorcycles. They will not understand the passion for riding. They will not understand the therapy of two wheels. They will not understand the love you have and the bond you have for your bike. They will not understand how your motorcycle and riding forms who you are and forms your life. They will not understand that when you don't ride or can't ride, you literally go through withdrawal. Everything in your life can be going completely wrong. You could lose everything, but the moment you get on your bike and go for a ride, all your problems disappear.
this is so true, first time I ride along the bay, god damn it felt so heartwarming and glorious at the same time from there I've always loved the rides, destination is just a plus at this point I was riding my dad's scooter back then, next month I'm getting my own motorcycle after my motorcycle lesson!
Irish newbie rider here, 52 years young and just bought my first bike. Mt07. I love it. I plan on making it home every day, all the gear, all the time. Sweat is easier to clean than blood. Stay happy!
After 3 years of riding I still watch newbie videos. Still listen to advice of longtime riders. Thanks for the video. Hopefully if everything works out I’ll be buying my second one soon.
I have my Ninja 400 now, thinking about the big brother 636. I would've got it already but I had a baby 2 years into riding. So holding it off and waiting for the right time.
I live in Utah, started riding about 6 months before it snowed. It's currently winter and looking at my bike while it's too cold to ride kills me. I love it so much! Started on a ninja 400 and I love it, I do want the 636 already but I like that the bike keeps me limited to get better at my skills. All in all, I'm addicted to riding
This is such a wholesome video, perfect advice. I'm one of the young guys on a naked bike, 26 on a GSX-S750. I bought an R3 for my first bike when I was 21 and kept it for more than four years; I absolutely loved that bike and had a blast.
This is so true, i can say as a rider of 8 years ive never crashed(dropped plenty of times lol) but the most times ive felt out of control of my situation was racing or super aggressive ego riding. Sport bike riding takes A LOT of discipline because often you will be the quickest vehicle amongst even sport cars, but that doesn’t mean you have to compete. You will get yourself killed proving a point that you already know which is you are quicker. Just let them go.
5 years, still learning to control my tendencies, but as I tell myself “living and enjoying the bike is worth a lot more than showing off to people of how fast I can go”
I am going on almost 7 years, never got my license and used RU-vid to learn to ride. Have never dropped my bike, was recently in my first "accident" since someone in a straight lane decided to jump into my turn lane as traffic started to move and I began to turn and I dented their wheel well with my front wheel, although I stayed upright and still to this day have not laid down my bike. Since he knew he was at fault and I didn't see any damage on my end and he spoke very little english I gave him a thumbs up and we went our separate ways.
My bike is a 2014 Ninja 300. Yeah I can't wheelie it, yeah I never take the freeway since the power really dies down at 80+mph, but I still love it to death all these years later. I definitely want a 600 now but I am happy I have spent so much time really learning to ride on the 300 and getting comfortable riding low, maneuvering, etc.
I started on 1000cc cbr 05 ( my dream bike) since i started liked motorcycles, at a relatively late age 30. I think most important thing is the respect to the machine no matter is 50 or 1000cc.
I like the way you introduced the topic and saying "welcome to the first day of the rest of your life." I've been around motorcycles since I was literally 7 years old but yet I still have never officially rode one. I've been watching a handful of motorcycle videos here on RU-vid and I always image myself on one. I've even looked at the prices of a few in the past. Definitely just subscribed to your channel, look forward to the day where I officially get one
Thanks for this video full of the wisdom of a mature man, who enjoys riding bikes and loves the life in general. God bless you and your family, good man ! 👊🏾
This was the most wholesomely nice motorcycle content I've seen while researching beginner stuff. I really hope I can make friends that are cool as you when I get my first motorcycle.
started on a 15 year old ninja 250 that was tracked and used by my cousin. Learned on it, and man did I have a blast on it. Finally put a down payment on my own bike recently and words cannot describe how excited I am to be officially part of this life. :)
Thanks for sharing some words of wisdom. I have been riding 30 plus years now and every summer I still cannot wait to insure each year. Once you fall in love with riding that never leaves you. Love your bike.
Love it man this was a great video, I started on a CBR250 riding dirty my first year as well, got into my first accident broke my collar bone, wasn't my fault but got screwed over not having my endorsement, rode my bike 13 miles to the emergency room ended up needing surgery. I was still in a sling but couldn't help myself in getting out there and trying to get my bike ready for when I was healed up. After another year I picked up an 06 Gixxer 600, got my M1 stopped fucking around and got legal. Since then got a CBR 500R and even a cruiser a Kawi Vulcan 800, clearly I am out of control and I love it, I feel you when you say I don't ever see myself not on a bike. Not therapy but definitely therapeutic. Dress for the slide, not the ride, road rash is no joke.
I have rode bikes for fifty years now. And I have to say that you really give great advice. Even an old bird like me gets something out of it. I like your style kid. Stay safe out there and live to ride.
Just started riding October of last year and I’ve been having a blast even though my bike is only 155cc. You only have to wait a few more years and you’ll have your son as a riding buddy. Ride safe my dude.
I came across this video completely random, I'm thinking of buying my first bike and the way you are talking and explaining things is very informative, you can tell it comes from experience, the passion for the sport and the desire of helping others. Thanks for this, it was like listening a good friend talking over a beer. And your laugh is infectious, definitely lifted my spirit. Happy riding!
Thank you for this video brother! I thoroughly enjoyed watching it from start to end! I can’t remember when I started watching your videos, but I was in India, I moved to Seattle about 21 months ago. I’ve been riding for 17 years and when we moved to the US, in my intro email to the team was “one of the reasons I wanted to move to the US, is to take my riding and driving experience to a whole new level! And almost 2 years later, driving ~25k miles in the car and ~8000 miles on a BMW S1000XR, the US has not disappointed! I have enjoyed every single mile and even though there were times I almost crashed and spun out because of sudden snow, it was still an experience! God kept us safe through these times! I’ve even had a hand few close calls on the bike. I took the XR to the race track when it was just 3 months old! Even though I had 16 years of riding experience, I had to relearn how to ride a 1000CC, and learn to ride here. I created a RU-vid channel called “Big Kev’s Motovlogs” and I’ve commented multiple times on your videos requesting you to make a video of an S1000Xr . 😬 I will tell you the story of when I realised you live just 30 mins away (I was mind blown because most motovloggers are in Texas and California), if we ever meet in person someday! I’m sure I’ll run into you, I’ll come say hello. I ride a Black BMW S1000XR and I’m tall and HUGE. 😅
Just got back into riding after a quite a few years. You saying "$1000 gsxr 600" instantly took me back to my first sport bike. It was a 1k gsxr 600 lol. As ive gotten a litle older, finally swapped to a street triple, and first purchase was riding gear and frame/engine protection. And you're correct, our ego is our biggest riding flaw.
Somehow watching your videos makes me laugh even when my mood isn't very happy in the first place. I'm really looking forward to getting my first motorcycle in a year or two, if everything works out, and I love watching your videos to get even more pumped up about it. I also find your videos to be most informative, and overall super interesting to watch, love seeing what you do!
I had a crash when my son is nine month old. Luckily, I wore full protection and walked away with few bruises on my body and leg. Anyway, I can relate lot of things to this video. Thanks and keep them up.
been riding for almost 6 months and just had my first crash a few weeks ago, unfortunately as a result i lost one of my toes and had to go to hospital, excited to recovery and learn from the situation keep the supportive vids going :)
Adobo my bro you already know what I've been through four broken ribs, a broken clavicle, bruised lung, popped left ear drum, and road rash all on my limbs, and still suffering. While tasting the asphalt I was rocking a Tshirt, shorts, and just a helmet. All that I still want to ride again, but this time around I will get a jacket.
Another great vid with great advice. Especially the part about not giving up. I gave up riding for about 15 years because my ex-wife and I was raising our son. It also doesn't help that I was moving from Italy to California to Mississippi then to Japan. Trying to PCS with a bike was a headache so I got rid of it and stop riding all the way until this past summer. My good friend and owner of the car shop that I hang out at, races on the circuit. Seeing his bike every weekend gave me the itch to ride again. Now within a seven-month period, I've purchased a Hayabusa and a BMW S1000RR 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@adobomoto I didn't want to be me either 🤣🤣🤣. Unfortunately I had to wait and figure things out after I retired from the military 🤣🤣🤣. Now I'm back on track 😀😀😀
I rode a busa in 06 before that i had a 85 Ninja 900 at 15 years old. I ended selling it joined navy got out i 93 when i rode the busa it was another world 85 Ninja 900 was top 3 fastest bike in USA that busa was like rocket ship i rode a ,96 GSX-R 750 in 04 i can only imagine how powerful the Ninja H2R i seen a documentary of a German Co. Shut down a bridge and rode the H2R 238 mph he did it in 30 seconds it was said that the tires were maxed out at 215 mph any more after 30 seconds the warranty is void. I think the price is 58,000$ USD
"I cannot see myself not riding." True words so far, riding for 6 years now and I can still see myself riding for a longer while. Ride safe tito adobo! :D
Great sharing man, first bike I rode was on the training course and sat on a Honda Grom. The advice I was told to pass the program and obtain the license, was find a bike that fits your height and weight. Before the first day ended, I knew riding MCs was for me. A few months after my license, I found a used 2012 Suzuki SV650…damn I’m loving every sec of it. The experience is unreal. It has enough power for me to learn for seasons! Safe riding everyone. 😊
I am a brand new rider (on my second season personally) and I love the community of bikers in my city. We all look out for each other even as total strangers. I love it.
Agree with this video, ive been riding for 10 years now. Got my motorcycle around 2012 when i was still in highschool and young and dumb. My most risky riding happened during that time and i was learning on a 600 cbr. Its amazing i didnt get as unlucky as many do and outgrew that stage. I was always responsible enough to not get in too much trouble but i look back and think about how wrong it could have gone. Nowadays my riding style is vastly different and ive developed some more cautious riding habits after seeing what happened to close friends and other riders. I think ego doesnt even cross my mind and i have nothing to prove... but I see other riders often and just shake my head. Its a shame to see some of the good people out there riding so irresponsibly or outside of their skill level. Bikes of all kinds, not just sport bikes.
I just started out by getting an mt03. I've ridden dirt and adventure since early teens. Im 28 and I feel like the lack of self preservation from my early 20s has worn off. I get nervous when I go out. But wow I love it. Im happy you started with mentioning something about therapy. If I had started on street at 18 as an emotional teen who wasn't able to regulate, I would likely not be enjoying this video. I stopped drinking alcohol 5 years ago and am needing a new fix. But I am being very respectful of the learning curve. Thanks for the content.
Great advice. I also wear an ogio mach 5 to help protect my back. Really loved your video. Learned a lot of the same things after 4 years of riding. Great guide!
Oh shit Reno represent! Just got my first bike last year 09 zx6r, and only a few thousand under my belt, but I want to try everything now. Stoked to head up to thunder Hill this season. Also thanks for being a great dad about to have my first daughter in June and I see more people give up riding because of their kids but seeing you do it means you don't have to give up something you love for another.
I'm in Melbourne down under and just bought my first bike! Watching videos like yours + completing my learners course ( our version of the M.S.F ) has been the best preparation I could ask for. So thank you and everyone in this community. Can't wait to start riding alongside y'all!
@James Kennedy That's the way! My parents were super against it too. All I can suggest is to try and talk with them about how much risk can be mitigated with the correct gear, riding strategies, and by avoiding drugs and alcohol ( hard facts can really help ). In my case, I needed to buy the gear and do my learners course before my parents would take me seriously, but if you really are passionate, I say be safe and go for it! You only live once after all.
Thinking of copping a talaria soon, i did not want to get a motorcycle because I know I’ll want to push it, but your energy is super educational and grown man, love how you tell people straight up what it is, keep doing your thing!
Great video man! Lots of love for this sport, you showcase the pure joy of how it feels to be on 2 wheels. I started 4 years ago on a 650 and now I’ve got the Mt09. I hope that through the years when I get to having kids they will adopt this sport as well. Keep up the good content.
@@adobomoto I originally wanted the 07, however they didn’t have it and I settled for the z650.. big mistake since the 07 is much better. But I made amends with getting the 09.
Prety damm solid advices. Nothing bad with leting loose from time to time. Remember you have to come back from the ride. I would add another one as a rider, ride mindful of youself and for yourself on the road as cagers wont. Only people who have ridden motorcycles can grasp the dangers that fellow riders deal with. Only If your bike is broken, you will understand how much you miss it.
Liked this video! What you said about never quitting riding, that's true! I've had the most powerful motorcycles in my lifetime! Presently I have a Ninja ZX14! I just turned 69 and I went out and bought a Harley Davidson 2023 Breakout! The torque this motorcycle has is awesome! Have met some wonderful people at the Harley dealership too! Keep making great videos!!! Oregonian here.
Started when I was about 6 years old and on a Honda mini-bike 50cc beast lol. Been riding ever since. Street, dirt, 2 wheels, 4 wheels, 3 wheels. Ran through the woods as fast as we could on trials doing timed runs on the dirt bikes, ride in mud puddles that swallowed the 3 wheelers, ran over 180mph on the s1000rr, rode for 4 hours straight (minus refuel time) to the beach on the HD sport glide and S1KRR. Riding is life...
This is so good. Realer than most - and solid advice. I dunno about buying dream bike as first bike...I almost think its something to be worked up to. Proper technique is also a ton easier to develop on a small, light motorcycle, and because the speeds are lower, the stakes, both financial and health related, are also lower. Awesome video man.
First time i rode a bike i was 12, my grandpa used to own an old soviet bike that sat in rain for years then he decided to repair it for me. My first run on the bike i could not believe how happy that junk can make me, many many years later i still ride every single day and i can see myself doing this until i can't walk anymore.
Tyres are the first point of contact between your bike and the road, it's the most important investment also keeping up the tyre pressure to manufacturers recommendation, remember boys - tyres are cheaper than fairings. Ride safe.
Those people who say they regret buying a 300 cc bike, they probably lost a few hundred dollars when they sold it. But the people who bought a $40K bike, about half of them end up regretting their purchase (check out Facebook market place if you don't believe me). They lose $10,000 when they sell. Play it safe, start on the cheap bike, and if you feel that was the wrong decision, then you only lost a few hundred, and not $10K. Dropping your dream bike, that's very expensive, and it's very common for beginner riders. But the worst part is not the dropping itself, it's the fear of dropping an expensive bike. That fear interferes with the learning process. Many riders don't learn much when they start on an expensive bike, and since learning = enjoying, that bike goes for sale a year later with almost no miles on it. Again, that's not everyone, but it's a lot of people.
@@adobomoto It takes patience to get a good deal though. A lot of times they paid thousands over MSRP, and then paid thousands of dollars in mods, and then they got hosed on the financing as well. So now they want MSRP + thousands for their bike, they can't sell for less than that because they're so far upside down on the loan. So when they first list it, it's at a very unrealistic price, but it'll be another year or two in making payments before they can finally sell at a realistic price. There are good deals to be found, if you're willing to be patient. But there's no reason to hurry, you have a great bike as it is already!
I've really been enjoying your content man. I'm in the military and I've been a car guy forever. A few of my brother level friends have bikes and I want to join them. I see the way you carry yourself being inclusive and a cool guy and totally dig it. I see your focus too and I feel you bc I drive a Type R now and really want to get into both hobbies. I've got my gear and hopefully getting my msf and first bike next month. Thanks for the inspiring stuff.
Just getting started, collecting gear and going to check out a maxim 400 this friday, guess we'll see where this goes lmao. The whole community has been really supportive and cool so far. Thanks for the advice !
i’ve been wanting a bike since i was 10. I saved all my money for years but was not able to buy one. Just signed the lease on my first apartment. A couple more weeks and i’m making this dream come true
Been riding since 1973, all desert, GP, and MX until this year getting my first street bike.....some stuff carries over and some doesnt......as far as riding the bike it's no issue, dealing with traffic and learning what to look for on street is alot different..... technique is bit different but easy to adjust.....i think its alot easier going from dirt to street than vice versa, the dude i bought my bike from ( dealershio owner and used to race with him) I was gonna start out with a 400 and he said man you'll be bored inside a week and you know how to ride so get the bike you want... so glad I didn't get the 400... Hardest part is always feeling like I should be doing something...riding MX your never relaxed really "busy" on the bike, not so much on street Looking to get 1000cc shortly from a 900.I.... This summer will give the track a go we used to say if you load your own bike and drive home it was a good day at the track....its all perception.
personally looking to get my first “real” street bike soon. have always rode off-road like yourself but not sure if i should jump straight onto a 600 super sport. fastest bike ive owned was a ktm 350xcf and heaviest being an 81 xl500s dual sport. what did you ride off-road for most of your life?
Hey man, I'm going to the MSF tomorrow to get my endorsement and I'm so excited to start riding. As I'm typing this, I've never even touched a motorbike. Your video is a great reminder to young, inexperienced people like me that there's fun in riding safe, especially with all the RU-vidrs going fast in traffic and doing some insane shit. Thanks for your advice :)
Most excellent learning experience ⁉️ for newbies and for us old crustys reminding us that fork seals and brakes,and even the simple throttle grip rubber spinning around cause it's worn out from whacking it open‼️‼️ so much needs to be right ✅️ not like a old work truck‼️😉👍👍👍👍👍
@Adobo Moto I just checked ✔️ 59 years now since I started 😳 and my ninja 🥷 has 37,550 miles on it‼️ I've ridin in China 🇨🇳 and did a parade lap with king Kenny on Laguna Seca 😆⚡️⚡️
lmfaooo...I once pulled up to a spot thinking I was the Shit and revved tf outta my engine. then turned the bike off and tipped it thinking the kickstand was down. I still had my helmet on, got the bike up and pulled out in shame hahahaha - lots of hotties outside the spot too
Thank you for this. I fell today and I hesitated on whether or not this was for me. I have to say that I am going to keep going and watching your video made me feel like I made a good decision.
I don’t got no friends to ride with beside my uncle but we got different off day. So I mostly ride by myself in the backroads. But I’m waiting for my new R3 to get here so I can get back on 2 wheel
you and FortNine have made me feel like a motorcycle rider at heart. I'm saving up for my first bike and i'm gonna get my endorsment as soon as i can afford it. hoping to get a gladius as my first bike. thanks for the awesome content!!
Turning 25, been driving cars for about 5 years. I've only bought my first 125cc scooter and learned how to ride literally after leaving the dealer a few weeks ago. I've never been to interested in motorcycles until I've experienced it. I gotta say, I may have found my real hobby. My 125cc scoot scoot ain't much, but it gets me from A to B. And here I am now dreaming of having a huge steel between my legs, the road, and all the time in my world to enjoy the roads. You're probably the first real motovlogger I've been subscribed to. Cheers, you fellow midget p*tanginamo 👌
@@adobomoto amen to that! Hit me up next time you go out, I’d love to ride with you again but I’ll stick to my bike. I ain’t ready for all that power yet 😂
I completed my MSF Course a week ago I'm just stuck on what bike to start on. I saw a Ninja 650 with 20k miles for 3k, but i thought 20k miles is kinda high. What would recommend? Im 6'2 220
@@adobomoto I'm in Puyallup, so yeah pretty close to you, I just remember you saying you were gonna rebuild it in a video or something so I didn't know 🤣 but shit if your willing to sell it I'll gladly buy it from you, I just don't know what I would need to replace on it
@@PtchersWR tires, oil, coolant that's it. if you want something cheap that runs great I got it. I'm moving towards a supermoto and will likely be snagging an rs660
@@adobomoto oh ok sounds good, does cycle gear help replace tires at all? Or do they just sell them? Cuz I'm a new rider and don't know much about replacing tires 😁
@@PtchersWR they do. I know a dude there. can even make a video about me selling you the 650..I already have the wheels off. hit me up on Instagram, let's make it happen
Very hard watch for me seeing you stop on that bridge, my middle school and first high school years in that city, growing up in hilltop man j really miss Tacoma, brought me to tears. Keep up the amazing content bro and keep doing our city good!!
Good video, great advice I’m a strong believer of wearing the right motorcycle gear as once or twice, I have come off and ripped my lovers I hope your son loves the bike life from 1 biker to another. Be careful ride safe have fun
Totally right bro great advice , Ego is a killer , alot of accidents is from pushing the limits more n more, your own Ego will always expect more. Glad i started on 2 wheels in my 40s , def not without ego but maybe alot less than at 18.
