7 Things That WILL EXPOSE YOU as a NOOB Motorcyclist!

[@yammienoob]

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[@bqoutdoors2334]

Hey poppa yam 🍠. Would you buy the new mt09 or the new z900? Thanks

[@dietzness]

Who really cares, Yam? We just need 58k more subs!

[@jlee111776]

I do all those things as a seasoned rider just to expose all the Karens of the world.

[@Bancboyz925]

@Yammie Noob You should do a monthly giveaway for a pair of boots 👢

[@walkerfharris]

Did you see me on the road? Hey I've only been riding for two days.

[@dylanc2806]

a true sign of a noob rider: being overly condescending and judgemental of others riding

[@dunegoon3014]

Ikr. Good ol freedom of choice

[@tonyragans5866]

@@dunegoon3014 gotem

[@voornaam3191]

You wrote that wrong! I am not overconfident, I just like near missing trucks!

[@Pseudometrik]

Tbh am i ridin a bike or usin a jet?

[@officialrivv]

And having a high pitched voice

[@michaellee3687]

The term "Noob" &"Duck Walk" come from so-called experts who consider themselves superior riders because they can do a sharp u- turn on a YOU-Tube video. I've actually seen riders that dropped their bikes desperately trying not to use their legs because they didn't want to be thought of as a " Novice". Don't let these idiots set the standard for you, practice your slow speed skills but use your legs if you need to.

[@carlrobinson2338]

From an MSF instructor: I agree, it seems like this noob hasn't learned anything yet! Stop giving a shit about how you look to other riders, "Ride your own ride". And as an 850lb Goldwing owner, I don't think this noob has ever ridden 2 up with luggage. Whatever makes you the most stable, confident and safe will make YOUR RIDES much better!

[@Snafu2346]

Yeah, I'm not sure if this video is supposed to help newbie riders, or rather shaming people to making them feel insecure about themselves if they have to put a foot down when they have to.

[@GUNSnDOZES]

@@carlrobinson2338 wow that’s 1700 lbs between you and the bike!

[@TidalWaveDan]

I was saying the same thing. I’ve been riding all my life and I’ve never once wore water. Fuck outta here! Where do these idiots get this shit?

[@DuzBee]

Cool story Bro - Yer yer use your legs, when you don’t have training wheels fitted the back of the bike, just risk personal injury and use those legs

[@JeepRoad]

Been riding 27 years. Like to waddle walk in super slow traffic when you're only moving feet at a time. I think it's fun. Sometimes I'll pick both feet up and "slow race" just to practice balance. Just depends on what I feel like doing to entertain myself.

[@grooutube]

I feel like the first thing a Noob buys is a hydration pack.

[@Gismo3333]

No, because they mostly are stupid. They don't buy gear either. And that's why so many new riders die every year. And that again is why it never becomes many people riding bikes. Because so many are dying every year.

[@mperry228]

Lol!! Street riding. Absolutely. Kinda like the new Harley guy that buys a leather vest. The only time hydro packs are necessary is dirtbiking trails

[@droneartists6137]

haha agreed

[@baconoverlord7982]

For $150 from the store this guy is advertising every 4 minutes in his video.

[@baconoverlord7982]

@@mperry228 Why would you NOT buy leathers for riding? That's PPE and it's all that stands between you and the road if you wreck.

[@CALI805JC]

If you ride with your heels on the peg so it makes it easy to shift during city/commuting more power to you. Don’t let a tool shame you for not riding like a power ranger racer on the day to day commute. Stay alert stay comfortable frens

[@NutEByN8urrr]

Total tool. Amen. Good insult.. Also a jabroni

[@michielvandepol6765]

Lesson 1: don't ever let someone tell you you look like a noob on your bike. You can learn to improve and change things you might be doing in a technically wrong or clumsy way. But don't change things that work for you just because somebody tells you it makes you look like a noob. The real noob or wannabe is the person telling you that. Just enjoy your motor and improve your technique if you think it is necessary.

[@organicfarmer8647]

Can only imagine what this guy would bring camping with him 😂

[@dylanc2806]

LOL

[@nano-gq9tv]

Lmao ikr head have to pay 10k in moving fees

[@bizzieace]

LOL

[@PoisonousPen]

Probably some unwarranted advice on how much better a camper he is than you.

[@Illness.og.]

@@PoisonousPen he’s gonna list 7 things that make you a noob at camping.

[@TheBeardofDOOM]

1) Yammie never stretches his feet 2) Gas stations sell bottled water 3) Touch my waddle and tell me I’m pretty 4) But Fidlock bruh 5) No used Trojans here 6) No flippy floppies! 7) Guilty as charged

[@zonda6012]

1) is even worse than no stretching, how do you change gears with balls of the feet on the peg all the time??

[@Elkunas]

@@zonda6012 I have big ass feet... but for most I would think he wants you to adjust the lever

[@alexp6409]

@@zonda6012 you just scoot your feet up, do your thing with the shifter or brake lever, then scoot your foot back when done.

[@zonda6012]

@@alexp6409 Or alternatively, ride like a duck most of the time for frequent shifts, ride on the ball of inner foot mid corner, then ride like a duck again (I quote Jack Miller foot video again). I find hanging the raised heel of boots on the pegs in straight line more comfortable, but if you find riding on the balls on straight line more comfortable, it is also totally fine. But judging people by foot position is definitely ignorant.

[@MikeB-ng3ol]

@@zonda6012 It's function over comfort. I judge people that ride that way as well. Saw a video a while back of a girl wrecking because her inside foot was dangling too low while she was leaned over. It's bad practice, and I've never seen high skill riders with their feet dangling.

[@Arizona_rider]

The only thing I’ve noticed or care to notice is people who look like a circus bear and a bicycle. They wanted to ride but got the absolute smallest bike they thought was right. You should get a motorcycle that is your size and go slow and practice.

[@perrymullinix2267]

A tip for you. The new biker boots look like sneakers however they have strong ankle support and wear tabs for your shifter foot. Times change, so should you.

[@saltyfl-clowns1248]

So according to a “professional” EVERYONE who rides is wrong. But if you actually watch PROFESSIONAL riders. You’ll see them waddle out of the pits, off the trailers and pretty much everywhere they’re going low speeds. So unless you’re on a track Ride your ride and fuck This shit.

[@ronwhitaker5486]

I've been riding for 55yrs and the best advice I ever had was to ride like you're invisible. Because people in cars do not see you. They're not looking for motorcycles, they're looking for other cars. Try riding a dirt bike for a couple of years first and learn how to control a loose motorcycle, just ask Roberts or Lawson or Rainey.

[@NK-uf1ek]

So true the blinker is something that can be easily forgotten as a beginner.

[@Drakeziel]

I was just cruising in the HOV and a guy lined up with me and kept bumping his throttle. Then he gassed it and his lid blew clear off(helmet not strapped) and he kept haulin. I was in awe and embarrassed for him. Never looked back.

[@BrassAmTV]

Badlands makes self cancelling turn signal controllers, made in US, even adapted plug and play for old Harley models like my '91 XLH 883. Easy to install and working perfectly well. Brings also emergency signals feature.

[@whitewingedkrowe]

Well, now that I feel thoroughly called out: I'll just ride away on my reflectively wrapped Grom and steer with my feet (barefoot mind you) as I sip the salt water from the mug I put on the bars because I didn't want to put on a backpack. Without my helmet strapped in

[@alexp6409]

Noob!

[@baconoverlord7982]

I've got a cupholder on my Fatboy. He'd utterly lose his shit if he saw that.

[@hokedo]

It gives me chills to think about all these foot injuries... holy shit is it horrifying

[@CopperheadRoadCustoms]

Weird? Almost 30 years of riding (9 different bikes) with 70,000 miles logged on just the last two bikes alone, and I still point my feet down, and I’ve never used a hydration bladder.(not even during 3 Ironbutt challenges) I’ve never totaled a bike or even been seriously injured. Guess I have a lot to learn? I most certainly do NOT want to look like a noob. Thanks yammer!

[@jonnysidebottom3095]

I can understand different foot positions, unfastened helmets to an extent, and forgetting to cancel indicators. My biggest pet hate regardless of whether the rider is a novice or experienced, is not wearing gloves whilst riding.

[@hokedo]

Just thinking of all these hand injuries gives me chills. Please wear gloves

[@maximusmax4557]

I wear gloves all the time, 95-percent of the time, but when I went on a 1500-mile (1500+) trip a few years ago, I ditched the gloves at every other fuel stop. Having a different feel on the grips was like a break for my hands!

[@eddieshittie4368]

why would you care if i wear gloves or not? They aint your hands.

[@zacharydunn5847]

Restless leg syndrome causes people to place it anywhere when riding along distance. I have it and my legs and feet will start to hurt if I don’t move them around

[@Showza83]

I occasionally ride sans-gear. It feels nice to cruise the couple miles to my shop wearing shorts/t-shirt/sneakers. It is a calculated risk of course-I'm not ripping the ADV commuter on city streets. Longer rides, faster rides, dirt, etc., it's full gear.

[@stephenbustos]

I have a water hydration backpack 🎒. I just don't use it. I live in the Dallas Ft Worth area and ride every day of the year. I'll just stop and get a fresh drink when I need it. Why put extra weight on my back that I don't really need....

[@deadman983]

And the water taste like plastic no matter how much you wash it, I use to ride with one when I would go mountain bike riding

[@Gismo3333]

@@deadman983 Then its to old or it is destroyed. You have to change the water at lest once a week.

[@deadman983]

@@Gismo3333 I had mine brand new, and the water taste like plastic, it was one of those camelback back packs. And I would throw out the water after each ride.

[@Gismo3333]

@@deadman983 did you wash it before you used it, with some dishwasher soap. Or you may just have bad luck with that one. You can buy just a new bladder.

[@deadman983]

@@Gismo3333 I would put downy soap for dishes, multiple times before use. Maybe it was just that one, but I ride with a backpack and I don’t mind packing a bottle or two. Those backpacks are expensive for something that taste like plastic, but to each their own

[@dcd5050]

the balls of feet on foot peg tip is actually debatable, expecially in motocross, good luck keeping your feet to long in the pegs if you position it like that on motocross, and also, loose a lot of time repositioning your feet every time you want to break or shift (expecially when youre standing) , you know in motocross you constantly shifting all the time

[@nano-gq9tv]

That's what I was thinking about wich I'm not in motor cross but I ride my dirt bike and I've always had it in the middle of my foot it seems to be the best far as stability and shifting and hitting your rear brake but I honestly don't use my rear brake unless I have to. I reson is because I was riding a simi otm where u shift the gears with no clutch. If I could hold the clutch in then hit the brake that would be nice. I like not having a clutch on my 4 weeler but on a Dirt bike it kinda sucks. I've riden a clutch a few times. I hade a 110 4 speed. It was a Chinese bike it lasted me 2 years and about 3 weeks ago it quite 😂. I got a 125 that has a clutch but my mom and dad won't let me ride it much because they say I'm not old enough yet but I mean it's really not that big of a bike though only 4 stroke if it where 2 stroke that would be a different story.

[@nano-gq9tv]

And I have a naber that used to race motocross I liked hearing his stories about it. He unfortunately passed like 2 months ago through.

[@Mockle07]

Exactly. I have been riding all sorts of road/track bikes for over 20 years and I only ride on the balls of my feet when on track or riding hard on the road. Who gives a fuck what anyone else thinks about your feet anyway… this guy will literally say any old shit to make a video. This kind of crap is the last sort of thing the motorcycle industry needs.

[@B-U-T-C-H-E-R]

FTR is the coolest bike out right now. I have a 2022 FTR 1200 Rally and love it. I had a 2004 gsxr 1000 and this ftr will hang with it up to 100mph

[@jimpay853]

OK - #1 - Dangling feet... I've always wanted to know: If you don't have your feet in a position to be shifting, how are you going to quick shift when the time comes? You have to completely move your feet to hit the shifter, or brake, if you're on the balls. Once you get up to speed, and you're free of traffic, or if you're in a cruising area of trail riding (which is almost never), then you can be in any position you want, short of anything unexpected happening. Luckily, with trail riding, you're really only using two gears 99% of the time, so perhaps it's better to be aggressive. It does feel better to be in that aggressive stance, but moving your foot back and forth between the shifter and the brake... Doesn't seem efficient. I could see the argument if you're never wanting to shift, and/or just on the open highway - and it feels incredible being in this position, but.... Efficient and safe? IDK about all that, Jim.

[@seabass3k454]

Dangling with your feet also makes a higher risk of snapping off your foot when cornering.

[@liamfisher4191]

Still ride with heels of boot on pegs , like a little waddle for fun as it tests your balance .First bike aged 17 ...now 55

[@MorTphyr]

What if i dont have a water pack/backpack but bottles of water? I dont plan on drinking while driving

[@ripsnortedg4922]

Not having a camelpak makes you a noob luckily guys I sell them on my shop. Genius

[@neil2525]

Don't force it dude! What's important is you drive comfortable. Its not you who decide if it's noob or not.

[@justinjtoldham7657]

Been riding for over 20 yrs and I ride in sneakers or whatever I’m wearing that day not going to change my shoes every time I get on my bike.

[@richardsmith5249]

The Kawasaki Drifter I had twenty years ago had self-cancelling indicators. Also had floorboards so every part of my foot was on the peg.

[@baconoverlord7982]

Floorboards... the mature biker's choice.

[@teaguejelinek4038]

Me riding to work: "Hmm, nice day" Yammie zipping past be on the balls of his feet: "NNOOB GET A HYDROPACK NEWB!!!"

[@devinhite9733]

I wear sneakers when I ride my sports bike and cruiser. Comfortable to me. Never lost foot grip or had an issue.

[@Hunter-ze4eu]

When you said something about your feet dangling like ducklings, I was thinking you were talking about angling your feet outwards. I have to angle my feet outwards because I have a set of adventure boots and ride a dual sport. If I don't, I'll find myself accidentally pressing the rear brake

[@desert4seat]

I ride with sneakers and I know its super dangerous if I go down. But I'm commuting 2 miles to work, so I just go for it.

[@GottaGoQuick]

Sneaker gang forever and I've had my endorsement since 2014.

[@towman9167]

You got me fucked up lol, I ride frequently and for long periods, I have rode a bike more than Ive been in a car. If i want to let my feet dangle comfortably so be it. Call me a noob....even noob riding I can wheelie, stopie, and drift. Stay humble and ride comfortable people 🤙🤣

[@lucde_ville4743]

So basically: buy the stuff from Yammies shop and you are approved. And strap your helmet (which is the only good point)

[@airdreams1]

I have to admit that even after riding motorcycles for years, I commonly use both feet on the ground at the stoplights. Not always , but I do often. But then again here in Idaho we have some stop lights that are nearly 7 minutes long. If you get a 7 minute long stretch on your leg as opposed to hanging it on your peg for that long it definitely helps. My bike is also a little more uncomfortable probably to ride than many others.

[@cnrom]

7 minutes long!!! Is this for real??

[@TheGrandmaMoses]

There is one reason and one reason only that can be used to defend 'no waddling', it's rather simple actually. Normally, it is said that you're not supposed to waddle because you then can use the rear brake at all times when stopping or moving at walking speed. That's the only reason why waddling is deemed unacceptable BY SOME PEOPLE. This, to me, has two benefits: Firstly, if you're the last one to stop at a red light, you can easily light up your rear light, even tap it multiple times while coming to a halt and thus ensure other people will see you and not rear-end you ( think: stop right behind a crest ). And if they do rear end you while you stand still, you will not fall automatically as you would with the front brake engaged. Secondly, it's way easier to start moving when going up a hill with the rear brake engaged, using it like you would engage the handbrake in a car in this situation. If you're not on a hill and some cars behind you at a red light have stopped, I can't really see any detriment to waddling. In fact, I'd go so far as to say that it even reduces fatigue. Simply try to not do it in situations where it's detrimental and do it freely everywhere else. Also also, waddling allows for neutral at red lights. 'Left foot down' always automatically leads to 'always stop in first gear' - if you stand on your left leg, it is never going to be able to do any sort of shifting, so neutral is never an option as you can't get into first gear when the light goes green. So you HAVE to stress your left hand for minute upon minute pulling the clutch, no alternative. Having to hold the clutch for three minutes to not look like a noob simply cannot be the way. Just think for yourself and you'll see that waddling sometimes is a noob thing to do when in the wrong situation, and sometimes it's a pro thing to do when in the right situation.

[@MaaZeus]

Okay I have to call bullshit on the first part, sort of. Yes on a track it is true that you want to ride with the balls of your feet but on the road is not a track and you want to have your feet as close to the brake and gear levels in case of something surprising happening in front of you, every millisecond counts. It is usually more relaxed posture too, unnecessary tension is not good on longer trips. Now of course the style of the bike matters, you do not want to have your toes scrape against the asphalt during turns.

[@yammienoob]

move to your heel to activate shift lever or rear brake - otherwise keep the ball of the foot on the peg.

[@MaaZeus]

@@yammienoob I realise that, but it is a much longer distance than if you drive with the archs of your feet. I should clarify though, I am a cruiser boy and 99% of anything I drive comes with mids or forwards, even floorboards so my mindset may be completely different from yours on the matter.

[@wingrazer7687]

I ride either arch’s of my feet on the peg. I will try the other way and see how that feels.

[@aao331]

I saw a video of a motoGP rider when he actually used the heel, no the balls of his feet, so he could shift faster. At least on the left foot.

[@Dangerwiggles]

So it will be closer to the controls in case something happens? How about when you lose traction and you need to actuate the foot pegs and end up jamming on the rear brake accidentally because you had bad foot position? Good way to highside. There are times under emergency maneuvers that you need to weight the pegs for stability and control. Floppy feet don't let you have that control. Learning where your controls are and how to properly use them is the most important part. You can easily adjust your feet off of the balls to use controls even under emergency situations if you have practiced. Don't hide behind your insecurity, learn something that will actually save your life.

[@derek17005]

I could not care less what someone else thinks about how I look on my bike. I ride for comfort and cruising and some "me" time. I couldn't care less if someone thinks I'm a new rider just because I don't look like an idiot on a cruiser with a hydration pack and the balls of my feet on my pegs. This is just bad advice to you new riders out there. Do what feels comfortable to you and to ensure you don't drop your bike. Who gives a rip. Waddle away if it means not dropping your bike and ride however you can get comfortable. 99% of us aren't track day riders so this doesn't pertain to any sort of street riding. The hydration pack thing is about the dumbest thing I've heard today and that's saying something seeing as how I was browsing reddit earlier.

[@mrsurvival6733]

Take it from a guy who had to push his rat rod 3 miles up a hill without a camelback, your gonna want one

[@nopenopeagain4397]

Can vouch for the footwear. On the second day of practice, I dropped my bike and some of it ended up pressing on my boot. If I were wearing sneakers that would've been a big ouchie.

[@MastaKeahi]

Every rider needs a saddle bag full of Arnold Palmers.

[@Klasikです]

Hi Yammie Noob. I'm enjoying your video a lot and recently I changed my foot position according to several recommendation of you and other youtuber. But I found out another video from professional biker that I actually have to place my midfoot close to backheel on the foot peg so that I can engage rear brake and gear lot faster. Also that pro mentioned about placing front foot is also okay but it is an option for limited situation but it isn't supposed to be the basic stance for biker. So I want to hear your opinion about it

[@ahmedbineshaq4750]

how does not having a water bag makes you a noob lol. i see that marketing strategy tho

[@hvac42long1]

This is exactly the kind of know it all person no one wants to ride with. Even if it’s just to sell some stuff.

[@2Aisaac]

Bro I understand the feet pointed down and the tires, but everything else is straight bull putting your feet down is due to being comfortable not being a noob I'm 67 and still put my feet down and rode over 35 years seems to me you're a know it all and a tool for looking the best out there

[@buckets4527]

I think you're misjudging people who ride with their sneakers, because some of these riders are not riding for leisure, instead some of them are commuting to their work or some place where being in a full riding suit or simply in a riding boot is inappropriate.

[@techsir8866]

I must say that good tires are as important as the gas in the tank on your bike. I went Michelin after a year or two of riding and will never buy any thing else.

[@thomasbranson7237]

I have road all my life and I do not wear a hidration pack. I make frequent stops and carry water in my bag or trunk. My yamaha 1200 deluxe has auto return signal. After a few minutes my signals turn off automaticly

[@mathiash9323]

Sneakers are super comfy to ride with, when you stop its comfy when you rode its comfy its always comfy. I use Air max 97 and they are perferct for long and short trips a my bike

[@vanitas-5276]

I'm wearing sneakers and you won't convince me to wear bike shoes - I need ~3-4cm platform soles or my feet won't touch the ground properly on stop...

[@jacobscott3414]

Why do people care what strangers think of them so much

[@07Convertable]

My Victory Vision has self-cancelling blinkers.

[@BradleyGibbs]

#1 Actually, a bigger issue there is catching your feet when you turn...

[@cynthialian5913]

I wobble on touring bikes, but not on street or smaller cruisers.

[@josephedwards8992]

I rode in tennis shoes, just beacuse I have a lot of previous injuries and tennis shoes provide enough cushioning to function

[@chicagoui9299]

It drives me nuts seeing people with their feet on the rear pegs.

[@Toastybrah]

“Just get a water pAcKbAcK it’s that simple.”

[@BramBergs]

"It's more athletic". Well guess what, I'm not an athlete. I like to ride and want to be comfortable.

[@nickbellais1192]

This guy definitely cares about what people think about him obviously. Video was just for promotional reasons so don’t bother

[@tjharmoning5848]

Me having riding boots but scared to use ‘‘em cuz I got used to wearing sneakers

[@SK-nt7vt]

The comments section was better than the video itself

[@traviscolvard4015]

Good info.

[@LarryJ602]

I felt like this was going to poke fun of these guys you see who buy a ZX 10R as a first bike and ride with a helmet, t-shirt, shorts, and flip flops. This is titled like that, but it should be "7 bits of advice for new riders.

[@shanthsp2002]

Well not sure why its a big issue, but I am simply riding motorcycles for last 15 years daily. There is nothing to feel bad, just ride responsibly and you will be safe and other too will be safe. You want to learn patience then go to INDIA and ride in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore traffic for 1 month, you will learn to be patient.

[@christophervanmeier1648]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I ride (and a major annoyance!), but I drive long distances. Turn the EFFING Signals off!

[@Jgleason23]

I bet you do have a waterpack to sell me. Every biker on the road must be a noob cuz I never see them wearing waterpacks

[@jean-marcobeaudoin7824]

noob rider has both feet on the ground and playing tam tam's on the tank at a red light

[@cocodjambo]

Why would i want to "look" experienced though, since i just got my license? I care far more about riding safely

[@ghostgunner27]

Guilty of not buckling my helmet 😬😬😬

[@travisdonley8768]

Lol #2 no hydration pack? wtf...

[@Alwaystenk]

Number 4 is very annoying, and theres a lot of that here in the Philippines...

[@jamesdefrange]

New riders that Lean before the bike leans lol!

[@ry2262]

Wow 3 different backpacks your cool bro.

[@trehdo9857]

My victory cancels its blinker sometimes

[@antoniotolliver1039]

When someone pretends to know everything. It's a sign

[@Mikaylah-s6f]

I mean, it’s all preference based to be completely honest. Everyone rides differently.

[@AddisonLarson]

Lolol I quit. I'm literally laughing I agree with three. One- maybe, at least on corners Walked away at mandscaped

[@VIDEOZAL]

As a brand new rider I agree with everything he said (safety wise) but waddling at an intersection. Sorry pal, I will do it and you can think whatever shit you want about me. Like I said I’m a brand new rider (just a few weeks old) and with my first bike that weighs 600lb+ and additionally my 250lb+ at 6’4 tall I will waddle till I feel comfy at at low speeds.

[@tonygraham4840]

When your six two you’ll put your feet all over the place to keep comfortable

[@davidmcfaull3162]

Ive only been riding for 52 years. I dont own a car. I ride almost every day. I live 200 kms from a traffic light in any direction. IO didnt realise i was so useless . But i guess if one wants to make You Tube vids talking to people who only WANT to ride.. anyway. Time to ride home .

[@LONEWOLF-rq5tl]

I mean yeah bring some water obviously if you're going on a dang trip or something along them lines but otherwise just stop by the dadgum store like i do. Now i do most of the time ride with a backpack on to carry certain things regardless. Also,hey boys and girls you better wear your seatbelt on your motorcycle and make sure you ALWAYS and i mean ALWAYS check your motorcycles windshield wiper fluid before leaving that dadgum house boy,you hear me boy??

[@Nikomeng1]

another is not having proper saftey gear for the passenger

[@NoNameForThisGuy]

Yes, relevant content is extremely difficult to generate.

[@eddieshittie4368]

i ride with sneakers always. converse all stars mane. and leaving blinkers on?.....my bike doesn't even have blinkers.

[@Aries-us9cy]

Been riding for 7 years now. Been in a few wrecks, hit a few times, low sided twice on a track. Never whore a “proper riding boot” in my life lol feet still intact, toes still suckable

[@jeffstanford4287]

Damn this dude makes riding sound like a job.

[@dylanc2806]

riding isnt a job. appealing to an overly judgemental youtuber is...

[@Yahsan_yhwh]

Right like shut up LOL talkin about my dangling feet I been riding all day that’s so the BALLS of my feet hurt so they are gonna dangle YAMMIE

[@dylanc2806]

@@Yahsan_yhwh god help yam if he would ride all day lmao, he would understand

[@TuLokotron2010]

Exactly. Hell make anything sound boring when it comes to riding A bike.

[@ferdsan9025]

Yeah he really over thinks motorcycle life in general. He always puts riders in a category always forgetting that he’s THAT motorcycle rider that we all make fun of on the low.

[@tylerjones879]

I've been riding for just over 7 years, and I can agree with him regarding the safety points (unstrapped helmet, proper boots, and OEM tires) but everything else is personal preference. You wanna waddle walk in the parking lot? go at it man, who cares if people think its silly. Do you have control over your bike? that is all that matters. If you are casually riding, who cares where your feet are positioned. Can you respond quickly (i.e. shift gears or brake). if yes then keep doing you. If you are riding more aggressively, then yes you should tuck in and have a more "athletic" footing. Also, 11min video and 7 sponsored ads. GTFO.

[@tylerbreeden7735]

You should have an aggressive stance as much as possible. It makes responding to incoming cars and obstacles that much safer.

[@Wonderbacon]

First, I wanna address one thing you said, foot position doesn't matter. It really does, my first wreck was having my heels on the pegs feet dangling, did a little turn, and my foot got hit, dragged down into a low side. Completely avoidable if I was on the balls of me feet like normal. Further, just because you seem mad, there was only one sponsored ad. The rest are for his store (you can't sponsor yourself) and were references to things you should buy, not saying buy it from him. It felt more like he was just showing that the casual boots were acceptable and showing a range of boots up. Honestly, if he has something on his store I would normally buy at Revzilla, I get it from him just to get the free bike entries, since its all the same price/shipping. I got a cardo and a riding hoodie there, I didn't like the shoe options he had, so I just got something else, no skin off my dick.

[@timekeep3r]

Plus the times he mentions their own website/gear to buy

[@Wonderbacon]

@@timekeep3r grow up. dude runs a business. promoting products is LITERALLY his job.

[@youtubehatestruthtellers8065]

@@Wonderbacon just because it happened to you doesn't mean it's true for everyone else

[@TheT5547cr]

I do lots of long distance riding. I put my feet all over the place just to stay comfortable 😁

[@BradRohrs]

Same.

[@Domitianvs]

Same here.

[@Zombified-]

Dual sport rider here in California. It gets hot as fuck sometimes so I'll have my legs way out looking ridiculous I'm sure but damn the breeze feels good 😂

[@keithburt7874]

Me, too , nice O/O°

[@bunniebray]

all the time

[@zcryptxzz]

I disagree with a lot of things said here, I'm perfectly fine wearing my sneakers. They are not high tops but they are comfortable. I waddle my bike sometimes, especially when turning around in a parking lot or something when there's not enough room to actually make the turn. I also think a hydration pack is unnecessary as I usually don't ride for more then an hour without stopping too fuel up and have a coffee and a drink of water. I usually plant 2 feet on the ground at stop lights because you never know when a gust of wind is gonna hit you and you lose balance, I think you are just being really judgmental and kind of an asshole. Ride how you want too and don't try to force it onto someone else, I think everybody should ride how they feel comfortable. What matters in the end is you make home alive.

[@jochenstacker7448]

Agreed with most of that, I just approach the traffic light a bit differently. I have my left foot down, left hand holding the clutch, right foot on brake and right hand ready to go on the throttle. That way I can just get off the line quickly. Though if I'm a few cars back, I do pop it in neutral and put both feet on the ground and relax my hands. So I can see where you're coming from. The wind doesn't bother me as much.

[@Redacted950]

And preferably in the same shape as you left!

[@orpheusness2422]

Agree!

[@realityquotient7699]

Some of what he said definitely only really applies to certain activities. If you're just cruising around or tooling along the highway I don't think you really need a bcakpack baby bottle. The same goes for footwear. For commuting or cruising around as long as your footwear isn't flip-flops or slipons (and has something fairly grippy for a sole) you're probably going to be okay. Waddling the bike also has a lot to do with what kind of bike you're riding and where. The foot position is also extremely bike-specific in addition to what's appropriate/necessary for what the rider is actually trying to do. The points about the helmet and tires are spot on. Seems like a fair portion of this video is the presenter being an elitist douchecanoe. I've noticed this before on some of this channel's vids.

[@dingus622]

Shorts and sandals are for noobs and squids

[@dj1slandboy]

Damn this is one of the most judge-mental things I’ve watched lol

[@SFTCEdits]

i know lol dude is insecure af

[@robertdesi6368]

Hey, look at that noobs feet AND he has no water pack, what a loser… you wanna head to my house and watch lord of the rings?

[@dylanc2806]

yeah man god help you if you don't buy a 150$ water bag

[@OpM1key]

@@robertdesi6368 yeah he lost me at the no water.

[@PK-lo6ws]

@@OpM1key I live in south Asia,it's hot af, yet you can do 700+ kms without a water pack if you stop and drink water at breaks. Idk if it is hotter in Austin tho lol

[@FinleyAlice]

I don’t care about looking like a noob, I absolutely am a noob and it’s so obvious there’s no point hiding it lmao. Confidence grows faster than skill, and I’m alright looking like a newbie until I’m not one 😊

[@juansolo9166]

Newbie means that someone is new. But noob means idiot or stupid.

[@Bucksturdie]

"Confidence grows faster than skill" Something so many people could benefit from learning in so many aspects of life!

[@FinleyAlice]

@@juansolo9166 if you Google search definition of Noob it says someone lacking experience, so it’s the same as a newbie :)

[@Redrickson1]

@@FinleyAlice Context is everything.

[@Hazardxv]

@@juansolo9166 Yeah no.

[@iannicholson9875]

You know what annoys me about NOOB KZbin video presenters? A condescending "I know best" attidude, a really irritating voice and debatable knowledge of their chosen subject. This guy scores pretty high on all three IMO.

[@atxking27]

Man I’m glad it’s not just me that felt he was condescending AF. Also I’m born and raised in Austin Texas and no one I’ve seen rides with a hydration pack. lol.

[@mugambidennis6268]

@@atxking27 probably a way into shamelessly plugging their products

[@1AloneX2]

THANK YOU!

[@donjon123]

him promoting his water backpack was a biggest example of BULLSHIT

[@Mockle07]

I have literally never heard of anyone riding a road bike with a hydration pack. This fucking guy 🤦🏼‍♂️😂

[@lukefredricksen8044]

Sounds like he got some hydration backpacks to sell.

[@ans05]

100

[@Yonex333]

That is the noob thing ever!

[@albiondi4769]

In the marines we call “boot” to whoever wears a camelbak. Although when you go adventure riding it is absolutely necessary and super practical.

[@SMALLTOWNREACTIONS]

Yammie is my new favorite person. I love how he talks down to other riders who have been riding their entire life! it's amazing that he's become such a master motorcycle rider in 7 years and a beast on the track. He doesn't have time for "weekend riders". absolutely not. it doesn't matter if you are a licensed motorcycle mechanic and have rode every day for the past 30 years, he is better than you and knows more about bikes than you'll ever know. I mean if he didn't he wouldn't have a channel right?....Honestly I liked yammie up until I saw him talking down to other riders who disagreed with him and he called them weekend riders when he doesn't know them. we get it Yam, you make money talking about motorcycles after reading the stats on the companies. It's good to know you can read the brochure.

[@ZeroTheHero6920]

I like how he preaches about being a better rider but almost lost his own life because of his incompetence.

[@arjanverhesen4243]

I couldn’t agree more

[@BallisticEVA01]

Amen, brother!!!

[@SuperchargedSupercharged]

I have told my wife to ignore every thing she has "learned" from this guy. He is in it just to make some money. It is ok to be new to riding we were all new at some point. I am just happy she has started riding after being on my back seat for 16 years.

[@rebman5150]

LOL exactly. At least two things I have gotten from his videos; the KTM Duke 390 is the best motorcycle ever. And he contradicts his own opinions in his videos.

[@hvnter-xy2xw]

damn i never realized how much of a tool yammie became

[@Illness.og.]

Same. Been years since I watched a video, I just happened to click on this, I agree with you.

[@Mark-cd3sy]

Watched a couple vids, I’ve seen his decent. Dudes just a tool.

[@Slodsworth]

Wow first vid iv seen in a few years and yup just seems like a snobby tool. Hydration pack xD thats why you fkin pull over, stretch your legs and have a coffee xD

[@bennettlewis5495]

Uh oh... Did he hit a nerve? How many of those 7 things do you do? All of them?

[@destroya3303]

You sound like someone wearing SNEAKERS, instead of his custom riding boots :p

[@s.sullivan5299]

"Perception is important" sounds like something a tool would say. I'm a firm believer in the phrase "those that matter don't mind, and those that mind don't matter." In other words the people that count will support you no matter what. And F### the ones that give you crap for being you.

[@66wildrose]

this!

[@christopherhorton5269]

Man you got that right!!! IDGAF about what people think what I look like ride like or anything else. "Options are like @$$holes, everybody has one and all of them are full of $h!+"