Great video! I got my Duke 390 2023 yesterday, Does your bike come with riding modes? (rain, sport, track) because I don't have that option, I only have abs road or supermoto features. And last question does the dealership unlock any restrictions or features after the first oil change? Because I am planning to do it myself. Thanks, by the way I have the same color.
@BarkersBikes12 сағат бұрын
Hey thanks for watching! The low rev limit will automatically fall off between 620-630 miles. I have an oil change video and another video on how to reset the maintenance reminder. Those might help you. As for as the riding modes, mine is the same as yours. The dealer can unlock a quick shifter option for this bike for an extra fee. Might be worth it though.
@khris11077 сағат бұрын
@@BarkersBikes Thank you.
@Peter-mcmcmc22 сағат бұрын
Hey, bud. Coming back to this thread because I saw a video from Doodle yesterday offering conflicting info and thought you're just the authority to address it. Between 4:25 to 5:15, she discusses the moto-officer class FortNine took where they stressed counterweighting for slow speed vs. Lock & Lean where the officers stressed NOT doing that. What's your viewpoint, please? kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5-qoGCLnL5prNEsi=y1ItBmiXNAGy_N6g
@BarkersBikes9 сағат бұрын
Never have I seen counter leaning done to the extent Fortnine demonstrates in that video. Letting the bike lean under you (counter leaning) is fine but it’s not the “#1 Key”. What Doodle was explaining is what we call “nuts on the tank” (please excuse the vulgarity) but that is what the police motor instructors will say if it’s a 100% male class to emphasize an upright and forward posture. The guys seems to understand exactly what they should do when they’re told this. So starting from the top down… Head and eyes, clutch and throttle, nuts on the tank, rear brake. Thanks for the comment. Very interesting stuff.
@Peter-mcmcmc8 сағат бұрын
@@BarkersBikes - hahaha. Man, I think you just created your tag-line! I can see it on t-shirts. Seriously, thanks for that because it's a solid tip. I agree FortNine's leaning was extreme, although presumed he demonstrated that way simply for affect. Regardless, when I say Doodle's posture, I thought her arms looked too tense and restricted (like chicken wings). Gotta be relaxed overall and have freedom of movement. I'm gonna experiment with it nonetheless and might even take L&L...I'm intrigued. Thanks again, bud!
@avothfisКүн бұрын
Find a safe place and practise. Even better, get a skilled friend to spot you.
@BluAlualu2 күн бұрын
Awesome information 👍🏽
@boneheadd9113 күн бұрын
Thank you for making this video!
@BarkersBikes3 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting.
@Ron-FabandBuild4 күн бұрын
Great tips. Thank you
@BarkersBikes4 күн бұрын
You’re welcome! Thanks for the comment!
@ilfbrilfbr75034 күн бұрын
Damn ..... how 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@craigbluemlein90884 күн бұрын
Thank you Sir! That reminded me of my training 30 years ago. I took a 20 year break from bikes and jumped back in this year. Much appreciated,,
@BarkersBikes4 күн бұрын
Your welcome! Welcome back to the joy of motorcycles!
@Christine-m1u4 күн бұрын
I am struggling to keep the throttle at a set point. What is the trick? Maybe I am just being too stiff/nervous?
@BarkersBikes4 күн бұрын
That’s a common problem. It takes practice, but it’s better to have a little too much throttle at first than not enough. I’m going to be releasing a video about how to do a full locked turn. Practicing the technique that I’m going to explain in the video will help you. Be looking for that! Thanks for watching!
@markwhatley99555 күн бұрын
Glad I stumbled upon your channel. Subscribed.
@BarkersBikes5 күн бұрын
Awesome, thank you! More videos are in the making! Glad to have you.
@usmc77405 күн бұрын
Good video bud, thank you. It seems to be 90% mental.
@BarkersBikes5 күн бұрын
Very much so. Thanks for watching!
@rosstisbury16266 күн бұрын
thanks
@BarkersBikes5 күн бұрын
You're welcome!
@arkansastrey96946 күн бұрын
Nice Video ! Good points. I guess 2022 was bad , probaly alot of newbies that got a bike during covid lockdowns. I had a close call with my son on back. We was sitting still at a redlight , a f-150 ran the light and slammed into an suv , then bounced off and came skreeching right at us all smashed and blowing steam , went slidding by us so close u touch it , we was instintualy leaning over to right and barley kept from dropping my bike , pulled over to check on people and had to walk around and calm down , in the end it was pro ally a good thing. We still ride regularly , but i have since took a noticable intrist in SAFTEY ! Man the clip of sport bike hitting back of semi trailer was rough !
@BarkersBikes5 күн бұрын
Wow, that was a close call! Im glad you both were okay! Yeah, the sport bike clip makes my heart drop every time. Thanks for sharing that story!
@NA-oq4ty6 күн бұрын
People need to learn threat assessment a little better. And yes riding a motorcycle is a continuous threat assessment exercise
@mikebennett7446 күн бұрын
How do you feel about lane splitting? I am an expat living in Singapore (you would fall off your chair if you saw how they ride here and how little safety equipment they wear) and both splitting and filtering is legal. Everything you say here was taught to me 30 years ago in our basics course in Australia. I have shot off the line to avoid rear ending (with some mighty impressive tire track too I might add) and ALWAYS setup for the escape. I'm not a fan of filtering, too much can and does go wrong. I like the idea of getting to the front of the line if possible though, assuming I don't have to ride through a mile of traffic to get there. I'd be keen to know your thoughts. You are speaking music to my ears. STRATEGY, is what improves safety. Better to not be there than rely on skills in the dire moment.
@BarkersBikes6 күн бұрын
I’m not opposed to lane splitting if it’s done with extreme caution. I would only split stopped traffic that I can see the end of such as traffic backed up from a traffic light. If the light changes and traffic starts to move, I would find a gap and choose a lane as soon as possible. If you’re passing stopped traffic one of the worst things would be if someone opens there door to pour out a drink or something. Thanks for watching and commenting! Glad to have you.
@onewithchrome6 күн бұрын
Loved the overview on motorcycle statistics and tips! One of the best pieces of advice I ever received was to ride like you’re invisible. If you have that mentality, it shifts your mindset to defensive mode. Looking forward to seeing more of these videos in the future!
@BarkersBikes6 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! The average response time to a threat is 1.6 seconds if you’re not expecting it. However, if you are expecting it, the response time is much less. Closer to half of a second. In other words, if you’re expecting that car in the opposing left turn lane not to see you, you can respond MUCH faster.
@cpuuk6 күн бұрын
Thanks for the tips.
@BarkersBikes6 күн бұрын
Happy to help!
@michaelhrivnak17196 күн бұрын
Really great life saving tips! Thank you. How do you like that Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe? Beautiful bike!
@BarkersBikes6 күн бұрын
Thank you very much! Hopefully it helps someone! Yes, I love it. It’s not for everyone but having the heart of a sport bike with the retro styling just does for me. Powerful, light weight, sporty. It’s never met a hill. It doesn’t know hills exist. lol. Biggest negative is it’s not comfortable long distance. The cafe has lower bars and more of a sport bike riding position so your wrist and hands get tired. Thanks for watching!
@thealternativevlog6 күн бұрын
Most police departments have a few motorcycle cops, yet I never hear about their motorcycle cops ever getting in accidents. Yet, I often hear about cops in cars and SUV's being in crashes and most of the time they are causing the accidents. Maybe it's not the vehicle it's the operator. Heck, some pedestrians get hit by trains.
@BarkersBikes6 күн бұрын
Motor Officers still have crashes but maybe not as often. This could be due to their continuous training or simply due to the fact there are so few officers on bikes compared to cars. Statistically speaking, the odds are against the police officers when it comes to probability of being involved in a crash due to the amount of time/miles they spend in traffic. If there’s a bad wreck where an officer is involved you’ll likely hear about it. That kind of news travels fast. Even more so if the officer is at fault. Thanks for watching! Thanks for commenting too!
@pennfootball717 күн бұрын
I got a third brake free light on my helmet that I put on the back. I honestly think that’s going to save a lot of lives, but this is a great great video.
@BarkersBikes6 күн бұрын
Not a bad idea!
@BarkersBikes6 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@SuspensionTruth8 күн бұрын
"Get your tire to that cone" -> use the whole lane, great position! "Give it gas" -> your U-turn trick, use throttle! "Look at me!" -> head up, look where you want to go, and see how proud Daddy is =)
@SuspensionTruth8 күн бұрын
Boss!
@SuspensionTruth8 күн бұрын
Very happy for you, Papa! She seems smooth and confident. Your hounds seem to approve as well!
@BarkersBikes7 күн бұрын
Yes, thank you. She’s become a great rider!
@SuspensionTruth8 күн бұрын
Thank you, Justin. Sharing our failures keeps us humble and lets us see our progress. I dropped my recently-acquired Versys twice in the first few days. First time was embarrassing but I was clear of the frame. The second time was on a hill and I couldn't get out of the way quick enough so she pinned my right foot. Thank GOD I was wearing solid boots. If I was in sneakers I'm sure I'd have a fracture or two. I ALWAYS wear my gear! Since then I decided to lower the bike so I can nearly flat-foot it now and plan ahead when parking. Lots of U-turn practice is next on the list!
@BarkersBikes7 күн бұрын
Yes, boots help! Gloves too, especially for slow speed riding. Instinctively we always put our hands out to catch us. Gloves have saved my hands many times before. I’m glad you weren’t injured! Keeping my left foot down and right foot up covering the rear brake seems to help when I’m riding a taller bike that I’m unable to flat foot.
@SuspensionTruth8 күн бұрын
Nicely done! Is she going to take Dad's job? ;)
@SuspensionTruth8 күн бұрын
Very important and useful strategies, thank you. The story of your mentor using his emergency out is sobering indeed and brings your points home. Question: if I know it's a long light AND I've positioned myself offset from the car ahead AND there are at least two cars behind me as cushion, would you consider it safe(r) to go in neutral? If it's a short light, unfamiliar area, or minimal cars behind me then I'll stay in 1st, clutch in just past friction zone, left foot down, right on rear brake, throttle ready.
@BarkersBikes7 күн бұрын
Yes, you are correct. Turning the bike off is about the same as sitting in neutral. Assuming you can start it up quickly when the light changes. I start my bikes in neutral when they are cold but once they are warm I start them in gear (obviously with the clutch lever pulled). The vibrations from the Harley are worse if it’s in neutral without the brakes applied AND it’s almost easier to win the lottery than to find neutral on that bike! So if I had to choose myself, I turn the bike off but I would pay very close attention so that I’m ready the moment the light changes.
@SuspensionTruth8 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing your insights and instruction. Your combination of clear instructions with video overlay is very easy to follow. As I have much more time playing with a car than a bike, I'm thinking that your comments about using the friction zone & throttle to keep your bike stable in a U-turn (a steady-state turn) is analogous to "throttle-steering" a car in a steady-state turn. Ideally, once you have your wheel turned, you don't need or want to keep hacking at the steering (which upsets the balance), but just increase or decrease throttle to adjust your radius. It's so important to feel the friction zone on a bike even more than a car! Very excited to be riding again (and being safe in the process) and looking forward to more of your videos. God bless you, sir.
@MelB8688 күн бұрын
Good video
@BarkersBikes8 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed
@MelB8688 күн бұрын
@@BarkersBikes always enjoy them
@karenshoucairmcgray49028 күн бұрын
Awesome! Thank you for the safety tips and also Bible scripture! 😊
@BarkersBikes8 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.
@paulwelch43738 күн бұрын
All great advice. Keep looking in your mirrors when stopped.
@BenjaminPeterson_the10 күн бұрын
Thanks man! Glad to run into your channel. We just picked up a bike for our channel to fix and flip. That is if we don't keep it for ourselves. lol. Can't wait to get back on a bike.
@BarkersBikes10 күн бұрын
Awesome. What bike did you get to flip?
@1forfun11 күн бұрын
great video great information!
@BarkersBikes11 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ashtonmarrero793212 күн бұрын
27 years of riding. And you’re right, apply power!
@Ghostrider-7112 күн бұрын
Great video for a new rider. Thank you for posting.
@BarkersBikes11 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@justhere2travel12 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video!
@BarkersBikes12 күн бұрын
You’re welcome! Thanks for the comment.
@gorongo420212 күн бұрын
Please build on this concept. You explain and demonstrate this well. The clutch manages power to control. Pull in the clutch and there is no more power or control. CxPx0=0 Happy Riding
@BarkersBikes12 күн бұрын
You’ve got it!
@unwrangler1112 күн бұрын
Thanks, it was really helpful seeing the u-turn in slo-mo and tying it in with your throttle control tips to make it work!
@BarkersBikes12 күн бұрын
Awesome, glad to help! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@dr.gonzalocalvimontesfoian123213 күн бұрын
Great review!!! Like KTM ,agree not confortable ,but the technology, .mechanical parts ect... are primium for the price.This brand was born for off road . I am from Guatemala and this bike is very popular to drive in the city and terrible trafic.
@BarkersBikes13 күн бұрын
I can see why! It’s light weight and maneuverable. Perfect for navigating congested traffic situations. Thanks for the comment!
@machwheels864214 күн бұрын
While the logistics and techniques I know already I may not apply them 24 7 I am still practicing your specific explaination and camera view exactly when you let it out further into the friction zone was the piece I have been missing !!!!!!! Thank you. Can’t wait to practice just like this ❤🎉
@BarkersBikes14 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
@Bodenfuzzi14 күн бұрын
Unfortunately, modern bikes now come with an electronic throttle which often has it´s own plan (or program). I once dropped my new Triumph in a U-turn using my clutch, brake and throttle as many times before - when out of the nowhere (and in the middle of the turn) the ICU suddenly decided to rev up - probably to avoid stalling. So keeping the balance between clutch, throttle and movement in slow speed becomes more difficult in „modern times“…
@BarkersBikes14 күн бұрын
We’ve had a few throttle issues from the new Harley’s with the throttle inadvertently dropping RPMs during the maneuver, even though the throttle was applied properly, so I understand what you’re saying. My new Kawasaki Z900rs actually did this to me yesterday and almost caused a drop. 😅 Thanks for watching!
@BarkersBikes14 күн бұрын
My newest edition. After eyeing these bikes for years I decided to get this one. The black and gold cafe definitely had the best retro vibes. Reminds me of Smokey and the Bandit’s black Trans-am with the gold bird. ❤
@arlie50514 күн бұрын
great info explained nicely ! glade to follow !
@BarkersBikes14 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
@Peter-mcmcmc14 күн бұрын
I'll be damned! When I bought my '23 Road King Special new in Feb. '23, I also picked up a 2-into-1 black carbon exhaust from Fuel Moto. Great exhaust! When I asked the guys at Fuel Moto how to take care of black pipes, this is the EXACT product they recommended. He said, "after every ride, after the bike cools, just spray the hell out of a rag and go to town all over the exhaust. You can use it on anything." Admittedly, I only apply it 2 to 3 times per week, but it's been awesome. Exhaust still looks like new after 13,000 miles on the bike. I was dubious about their claims I could use it on everything (you know how we H-D guys are anal about our precious paint haha), but if you do it on your KTM, that's a ringing endorsement and I'll give it a shot.
@BarkersBikes14 күн бұрын
Oh yeah I use it on everything. I was a little hesitant to put it on the plastic windshield of the Harley but I did and it hasn’t hurt anything. The KTM was replaced by a Kawasaki Z900rs yesterday and I’ve already used it on that bike too. Love this stuff! Thanks for watching!
@Peter-mcmcmc14 күн бұрын
@@BarkersBikes - Oh, man - such a badass bike! Did you get the Cafe (that's the one with the mini-fairing, right)? Regardless, love the retro-esque look of the Zedds. 👏
@BarkersBikes7 күн бұрын
Yep, got the Cafe! Black and gold. Love that bike. Nostalgia mixed with the heart of a sport bike = perfect combo for me! You’ll see it in future videos!
@Peter-mcmcmc7 күн бұрын
@@BarkersBikes - Great looking bike! You've got true motorcyclist street cred, for sure! 🤘
@DonaldJodouin15 күн бұрын
-+*Thank you,makes perfect sense .
@vicavirosenzweig41815 күн бұрын
my biggest worry is not falling, it's stalling out.
@BarkersBikes14 күн бұрын
A valid concern. Just keep those RPMs up. It’s better to have them a little high than too low. Thanks for watching! Glad to have you.
@runfromnuke12 күн бұрын
What's help me, by and large, is to not let the engine impersonate Seth Rogan's laugh. With exception of turning into an uphill, that's kept me from stalling out.
@valskorupko871415 күн бұрын
Thank you. For best results of your channel keep it short and concise.
@kevinnorris615715 күн бұрын
Get that throttle up, find the friction zone, lean the bike, and use rear brake but u gotta push that bike down and lean that sucker. Practice ur ass off and try to get every part of the technique perfect! Practicing everything else with slow speed helps all other areas of slow speed too
@ppvshenoy15 күн бұрын
Thanks for the splendid video. It's always a fine balance between clutch and throttle with a tad pressure on rear brake (friction zone), if needed. Rear wheel needs to have power while making turns, period.
@BarkersBikes15 күн бұрын
Exactly! You’ve got it! Thanks for watching! Glad to have you.
@rickscholar764215 күн бұрын
Great video ! Thanks for putting it up !
@BarkersBikes15 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Peter-mcmcmc15 күн бұрын
So glad I discovered your channel! I've been riding for 4 yrs. I took MSF, and then IMMEDIATELY hired a retired moto-officer for 1:1 training for an additional month. He competes in the rodeos and works for H-D and YCRS (you probably know of him). We spent 4 hrs. each week (in one block) for 4 straight weeks and the foundation he gave me was - and remains - immeasurable. I can honestly say that, purely because of his tutelage, I am light years ahead of people who've been riding for 30+ years. I say that not in a brag-y way; instead, to show my deference to what y'all do and to thank you for providing such sound guidance to the MC community. I still watch the usual suspects, all of whom are talented, but you're right...nobody's talking about what you are in this video. Robert Simmons is phenomenal, no doubt, and he, along with Quinn Redeker, Jay from Motor Officer Training (Houston), and Andrey from MotoControl are my favorites, because y'all get into more granularity, but manage to do so succinctly. Your camera at 2:18 and again at 3:50 where you're physically demonstrating and then walking us through the actual turn is pure gold! Thank you for what you do and your focus on keeping riders safe (Obvi, I subbed). 🤘✌
@BarkersBikes15 күн бұрын
You, sir, are the exception! Continued training after MSF is very rare. I absolutely love to see people take their skills and safety seriously. When I became a motor officer, I realized the group I was in was very serious about this stuff. I quickly realized this wasn’t going to be just riding a motorcycle around some traffic cones. No, it was more than that. They taught me that this is a discipline, like a martial art, that you continuously improve on yet never fully master. I love the motorcycle community and, hopefully through KZbin, I can reach some people who want to take it seriously. If I can pass on skills and safety and save even one person or prevent a family from dealing with a loss, it will be worth it. Thank you for the kind words! Glad to have you!
@Peter-mcmcmc15 күн бұрын
@@BarkersBikes - Couldn't agree with you more and you nailed it by analogizing it to martial arts. You're right to characterize it as a discipline, and I believe that's why guys like you who create this content have such a well-deserved cult following. Most people take the MSF, get their license, and that's it...nothing further, which is scary AF, for them AND the rest of society. But you, the others, and all who follow, view it as a discipline and a challenge. It's fun to get better at things, and all who enjoy this are, IMO, competitive by nature, certainly with themselves, and that's healthy. Tiger Woods doesn't show up at the 1st Tee without hitting the range first, and the only way to get better is through persistence. I've also noticed that when other drivers see someone who's in control of their motorcycle, they respect that rider. They know the rider knows what he/she is doing and not some daredevil or idiot. Again, much respect for what you do, thank you for your service and sacrifice, and thank you for giving your time to share useful, life-saving knowledge. Looking forward to watching your channel's growth! 🙌