You Shouldn't Ride A Motorcycle. Here's Why 

Makes sense why there are so many air bags

I hear with motorcycles they are no-nonsense-vehicles and aren't nearly as forgiving as cars. So idiots in cars will get away with being idiots in cars far more often than idiots on motorcycles.

@@spacetaco048 ideally the motorcycle needs to be redesigned to ensure safety over speed. And the car needs to be redesigned for collision avoidance, with added safety for the driver, passengers, pedestrians, and other vehicles.

Use your brain, get your skills up n then ride safe

Good lad.

there's an old saying there are Bold riders and there are Old riders but there are no Old Bold riders. I'm 55 and still learning everyday another saying its best to make out your the idiot in the room and find out at the end your one of the smartest by not bragging about things you do or have done this make the braggers feal small :).

That’s an excellent mature attitude @Activist134 I applaud 👏👏 you young man, that’s the sort of attitude that will keep you alive and enjoying your riding for many years to come 👍 It takes years and years of practice, training and loads of miles travelled to become truly fluid on a motorbike, I’ve been riding almost 50 years and I think my riding has improved most over the last 10 years, as previously mentioned get signed up for some professional training and even a few novice track days will help, it’s a corny old saying, but you really do “ never stop learning “

At 19 you can only have an A2 license in the UK (max 47bhp). CBT is the first step to that but most then go direct access route (a decent amount of training over a small time period usually 3 days) to learn to pass their practical tests. To give an insight to non Uk residents the CBT is Compulsory Basic Training, it’s not a test but if they feel you’re unsafe you may be asked to come back again before they will give you a certificate, the instructor is also the examiner whereas the examiner for all bigger bike tests is an approved body, your instructor just tries to teach you how to pass. It is to ensure that a basic understanding of riding is present, a lot of car park drills etc and then 1-2 hours on road making sure your safe and familiar with the Highway Code and have road sense. CBT allows people to ride bikes such as 50cc mopeds and at most a 125cc geared bike. At this stage if your 19-24 you can try and obtain an A2 license for a bike up to 47bhp, if your over 24 you go for your Mod 1 and Mod 2 which allows you to ride any bike (must also pass a theory test). Most do a direct access course which is 2-3 days of riding with an instructor who teaches you pass. some time spent in a car park doing avoidance and u turns, figure 8’s, emergency stops etc and a lot of road time so you build confidence and experience what it’s like to be on the road on a bike. You then take your Mod 1 test, you ride with your instructor to a facility which examines a set list of drills on a course which takes about 10mins. Emergency braking, swerving, u turn, slalom, manual handling of bike etc. You also have to ensure you do your shoulder checks etc. and must pass this before taking your on road test. This is to make sure key procedures are known before you take your Mod 2 test where your instructor and you will ride to a test facility and then you will go out with an examiner who follows giving you directions etc to ensure you meet a pass standard. It’s a lot different to the American system from my understanding.

I've been riding for 10 years. I have dropped mine a few times and low-sided it once. No broken bones but I lost some skin. I have learned enough to know that I always need to learn more and I watch tutorials any chance I get.

46 is a good number.

46 Valentino

Spot on Terri! As long as you look at riding that way you will always give yourself the best point of view, and ride safely.

Me too I never let my ego take over , always learning and humble !

There,s always a runing curb whenever you learn to do something new. You will make mistakes but you can learn from that. I,m considering getting a my motocycle licence next year, because i wish to try something new to get away from my normal routine worklife

I've been riding for a long time but still practice riding my 250cc bike cause I crashed 2 times when riding cause a car hit my bike and I crashed on gravel

100% agree.

Not just MSF but all the beginner rider courses around the world.

Ha. I met some people in the MSF course that had no business on the motorcycle. I could not believe my eyes on how uncoordinated they were.

That would discourage me completely of doing anything. If you say "good, the you shouldn't ride", I wouldn't necessarily agree, because I would tick most of the boxes he listed. Yet it would scare the shit out of me.

Yes sir, accountability as well. Such as not making excuses when most accidents are either rider caused or rider prevented.

Absolutely rubber side down homie

A lot of the western and European motorcycle channels are focused on their part of the world 99% of the time. India and a lot of the Asian countries have a very different perspective and purpose on motorcycles and riding. A lot of people understand and also don't understand this hahaha. I for one understand motorcycles in the Asian regions are just motorized bicycles most people use as a transport for everyday life. But we still can learn to ride safely and be careful on the roads.. with or without proper gear haha

@@PRSer true, most of em are 110-150cc scooters

Same in my country. People just cannot afford cars. Riding is the only option.

And always have your gear on. If you think that is to expensive… Wait to you see the prices on body-parts, and fixing them. Another problem. Many countries have so called "free healthcare". What that means is, When it cost to much to fix one person. They let you die. Because they can't tell you to pay extra, even if you have the money. Because it is "free healthcare". That is one thing that show how short sighted socialists, leftist are. If all is free, we can all get it… And we end up with, now one gets what they need, if it is to expensive, to be "free of charge". So then it becomes… Noting we cud do…

Vehicle centric infrastructure is a bad thing regardless if it's tailored for cars, or motorcycles. We need walkable cities with robust public transport.

Marc. love your response. i feel the same way, and ride the same way, and follow his video's. helped me a lot!

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Seems like a lot of pilots ride motorcycles as well. I got my private at 18 too and now looking to get a sport bike at 24

Learn to ride on a dirt bike….the learning curve is much steeper and you will have a much greater understanding of riding dynamics… Don’t believe me? See how many Moto GP racers have been training on dirt bikes lately….🤷‍♂️

#Facts

I'm glad I came across your post. Wanting to visit some African countries. Maybe retire there. If you don't mind me asking, which country and bike did you settle on? TIA.

@@jamesballard6564 I started out in Bungoma, Kenya. The weather is perfect year around and there’s an abandoned flight line. I bought a simple TVS 125cc and learned the basics for the first two months. I outgrew it after two months and gave it away. I bought a Haojin Hawk 200 next and modified it. Still you don’t want to go too big because Kenya drivers don’t follow any rules whatsoever and you will be hitting the ditch to avoid a head on. You’re going to have to avoid herds of cattle and goats and people hauling wheel barrows down highways if you even are near a paved highway. I’ve had to cross roads washed out with water standing top of my seat. They drive better in Tanzania and even better in Rwanda. I’m looking for 450 range for Rwanda and all the hills. I don’t recommend bigger than that for anywhere in Africa. I occasionally see people with BMW 1200s but I don’t recommend those. The speed limit is 80km (50mph). I don’t ride at night.

True! It never stops.

Yep, agree totally. I’m working at being a life long learner and not a temporary New Zealander.

Same im 24 and riding for 8 years and I'm watching these videos to improve my skill and i ride every day because in here(nepal)motorcycle is not for fun we use for transportation

@@kirankandel3886 I give you much respect. I have been riding in the USA for over 50 years. Your experience is absolutely different than mine. You could show me skills I never had to learn. If I were to come to your country and ride a motorcycle, chances are I wouldn't do well. Basic riding skills are important but then there's location. Again, much respect to you.

@@williamwintemberg and we ride little 200cc bikes which is sucks because of tax 5000 dollar motorcycle costs 20000 dollars in here

That's the truth. I will keep my Kawasaki Ninja 125 forever simply because it reminds me to enjoy and appreciate life. It goes just quick enough to have a little bit of fun and very never really scary. I love 1000cc super sports but have 110% respect when riding them. I'm guilty of being a hooligan on them sometimes but have the sense of mind not to go overboard with the antics. I hop on my 125 to bring myself back down to Earth. If I ever fail to enjoy and appreciate riding on it. It means I'm not able to enjoy riding a motorcycle anymore. And I will just stop riding entirely.

@@PRSer agreed but 125 cc is too small, unsafe & not worth the danger of going bike road. Get 300 cc, safer, less vibration, power to overtake or brake

@@maomekat2369 I live in Singapore and go on tours around Malaysia and Thailand on both my small and big bikes. I actually enjoy riding around with minimal belongings on my small bikes rather than big bikes.im sure smaller CC bikes don't get that kind of touring usage in the west or Europe but they're everywhere here and everyone uses them for everything haha

Safer to avoid over taking and just pull over

What bike you got man ? I'm pulling the trigger on a ktm 390 for the same reasons as you, my mates think I'm silly.

Thank you for saying this, there are so many people (motorcyclists included) stating concerns for the other guy. From experience (I am a biker) as well as what I have learned and read of statistics, these accidents are mainly either rider caused or rider prevented. Even instances where a car pulls out in front of the biker, they could have mitigated the wrists before arriving to that point (i.e scanning intersections, reducing speed, taking precaution during pull out areas). If we choose to engage in activity with higher risk, it is our job to ensure our safety. Too many excuses around here.

I agree 100%. Every ride I take I try and do a self critique of things that I could have done better. When there's a close call with a vehicle I always try and rewind and ask myself if I could have prevented or mitigated that situation instead if excusing myself because it was the "moron car drivers fault".

yup. when i got my bike, i practiced for almost 2 weeks everyday before cruising the street.

Dude, in your profile picture you don't look like 80 at all. Wish you a good day, sir!

Just sounds like good training to me. Go for it!

The most impressive thing about your comment is that you've been covering daily 235km riding for the last year... Now that's a lot of mileage for the first year of riding!!!

That,s the spirit. Also the years of riding sure does not matter, what matters is that youre always trying to improve becoming a better,safer rider 😉

I'm the same been driving many years but know I'm approaching 40 I'm starting to plain on getting a motorbike thinking of it I'm glad I've waited till now cos as a younger me would of been very dangerous

I owned a suzuki gs 1100 g back in 2000 that bike was scary fast I regret selling it to this day

Can't you revel the juice stuff… What stupid did you do to make you crash… That is what people want to read about. And maybe do the same stupid shit them self. Maybe I try it… or maybe not… Just now got about 2" of snow. That sucked… just been thinking about going for a ride. And now all this stupid snow again. Hope it is gone tomorrow…

3 month is the magic crash period according to the statistic

@@oldcowbb - That is only people that don’t practice, and push them self until they crash. And they will never get better. You can’t push your self to get better. Most riders never train on slow speed riding. Because they think they look stupid or they think it is boring. After being in a hospital bed all summer, slow riding seems fun compared. It is a lie that you have to crash, sooner or later. That comes from people that always cut corners, and screaming the loudest. So you never hear other people talking sense. And most people take the short easy way, and skip the training and the long way. And they always end up in a crash.

Skillled idiots. Actually max is an idiot but who cares get yo skills up stop playin

Max Wrist is a total tool.

all the best - enjoy the world of riding!!! As a 30yr+ rider, all I can suggest is do what Greg is saying in his videos - practice, learn, and never assume you know everything. Not only will it keep you safer, but it will increase your enjoyment of riding.

Year old comment.... How's it gone?

@@RocketPropelledWombat Absolutely loving it

@kw Noice, good to hear! (This s*** never gets old)

Yep there’s so many hood-rats out there driving around now and they don’t care about anybody but themselves.

You think attending track days is mandatory to be a "safe rider"? there's absolutely 0 need to track if you dont want to or really do anything above practicing emergency stops, swerves, turns, and figure 8s if you're just a normal rider who doesn't ride fast or insane. Which is the majority of riders. Just people needing to get places. Bikers are so elitist. Just cause you wanna spend your free time speeding away in the canyons doesn't mean everyone else does. It's just transportation bro it's not a way of life lol.

@@ethanrhanielle2474 it’s not just about track days but as you said said safety training in a whole. Even as a commuter having options out there to protect yourselves still requires skills that need to be developed.

@@richthereturnrider6737 I'm just going off what you said. "Even a track day" implies that that's the minimum in your eyes to be a safe rider. Implying the maximum is paying for continued courses. Sorry but I just disagree with this notion that in order to be a proficient rider, even as a commuter, you have to continue to shell out hundreds of dollars a year. Safety training can be done in a parking lot for free. I practice all of my emergency maneuvers constantly. I've taken a few courses when my finances permit. As of recently, I've put a hold on courses to expand my business. Am I not not a safe rider since I've stopped taking courses and making it my priority? No. And for younger riders, courses are just monetarily out of reach. This mentality is gate keeping. Just tell people to wear gear and practice emergency maneuvers lol.

@@ethanrhanielle2474 can’t argue against that.

It is not much safer. Bikes are not safe… That is why most people drive cars or even big trucks. But the smaller lighter bikes make it much more easy to learn on. You get a big heavy bike out of balance, and not really strong. That bike is going strait down. And maybe even need help to get it up again. I even think that 650cc is a little heavy to learn on. I would have gotten a 100cc cheap bike, to train on for a bit. At lest if you have to room for a extra bike. Maybe you don't… It is so stupid that we have often to live in the smallest places. When we all cud had big houses with big garage. But the government don't want that. And the envious people, that would be broke all the time, even if they had 100K salary. That is the real idiots that ruin life for every one. And keep the taxes up high.

It has never been a freedom to put others life in danger. Just because you try your best not to hurt someone, you still get arrested; if you start shooting your gun around town, or in a city.