7 Unspoken Rules ALL Motorcyclists Must Follow

[@JmaK17]

Last one is spot on, in 8+ years of riding I’ve only had to stop 3 times, 1st time, the dudes engine was running rough so he had pulled over. I checked if he needed a phone or some water, he let me know he already called the local bike workshop and they were coming with a trailer to pick him up. Took 30seconds out of my day but for the peace of mind, it was worth it. 2nd time, guy ran out of fuel 5miles from a fuel station, so I offered to take him up the road and back to get a jerry can. Took 15mins out of my day but the guy ended up insisting on buying me lunch, so worth it I guess. 3rd time, watched a guy go into the ditch and he ended up under his bike, I was the only one who saw him go down, if I hadn’t have stopped, god knows how long he would have been down there or even if he would ever be found. Another 2 bikers stopped when they saw my bike parked on the road above and came to assist and the 3 of us were able to get the bike off him and stabilise his spine, It took an ambulance, 2 fire trucks and 3 cop cars worth of personnel, equipment and expertise to cut back the trees and brush and safely hoist him up and out. Dude sends me a Christmas card every year along with a drawing/painting of my motorcycle done by his kids. Took about an 1hr and 45mins of my Sunday afternoon, but gave that dude a lifetime with his family in return, so again, worth it.

[@liesdamnlies3372]

@@JmaK17 That last story is the secret dream of anyone who takes emergency preparedness seriously. Everything working-out okay because you were there and ready to help. Or they just become first responders. >.>

[@TineEdong]

Man that’s a cool story!!

[@wskeyson3382]

IMO the biker wave ( 2 fingers down) is NOT you saying "Hi Buddy, look at me I'm just like you!". It's you saying "Ride safe and keep 2wheels down".

[@steveaga4683]

This doesn't work in the UK! You would have to take your hand off the throttle. We use a polite nod of the head here.

[@frankfurther3828]

waving is stupid

[@chasstiles7611]

It's the only position you can wave that isn't an indication of intent, Turning or stopping

[@Briansgate]

@@frankfurther3828 you either don't ride, or you're a hater.

[@Briansgate]

@wskeyon3382 correct.

[@bambie1830]

Tapping my helmet- “no officers I was opening my air vents, not signaling you were there”

[@jamescrawford3956]

Brilliant

[@GliderRider-GL1]

I just flat out don’t care what the cops think of this one. Tapping the top is not just about them. It’s for every potential hazard ahead.

[@Ghostbatman98]

supreme court already ruled this as free speech, same as flashing your high beams, tell the cop to kick rocks

[@wskeyson3382]

Yes Officer, I was tapping my helmet, yes Officer, to let others know you are around, and yes Officer you can't do anything about it. Because Officer, it is totally legal! Now unless you have another reason to detain me I shall be on my way!

[@JeniferTelshaw-k5j]

Thank you for commenting on women bikers and to just be cool with us. For the most part, I feel safe on my bike but have felt a little uneasy when a guy is being too friendly. Thankfully there has always been someone around to redirect. The bike community does a good job of looking out for each other.

[@josephmiddleton8584]

I agree with everything except the parking lot. If I’m by myself, I will take the whole space unless I am expecting to meet someone.

[@WilliamErnst-n3e]

The last rule sparked my interest...several years ago, I broke down, on my HD Sportstsr...Several HD Big Twins rode past me, like I wasn't even there... But a guy on a Honda and another on a BMW, did....Although I moved up to a customed HD Roadking, I never refused to assist any type of motorcycle, in need of assistance...

[@travisc231]

I have personally always attempted to assist when I am able to see them far enough ahead to safely pull over. most of the time I am waved off (they are fine) but I have found other times it actually being a interesting time helping folks out with broken bikes. A lot of time the roadside assistance is simply holding the bike secure or even just helping diagnosis / problem solving.

[@NANA-lq5md]

I ride sportbikes and I stopped to help an old guy on a big ass Harley. He tipped over at a light when it changed right as he was stopping. He couldn’t pick it back up so I did it for him.

[@carriebrockmeier2285]

I know that some don't see a scooter as a motorcycle but I ride a 450 Suzuki Bergman and I live in the mountains, so windy roads. I was coming down from a twisty turny area; and a bug hit my helmet in front of my eye. I was going about 55 mph and hit a medium sized deer. I was so proud I didn't go down. I was also in a dress.

[@IanBlooraven]

I'm a cop and a rider. I still let others know when there's an officer running traffic ahead

[@gixxusmetalman7435]

It's a great feeling when a car pulls over to let you by...these people must be bike riders! I always say a great car driver must be a bike rider 😊😊 because we see bikes!

[@MidgetPunter]

Or it's a friend/family member of someone that rides. My wife had almost no idea as to why I drive the way i do or especially when I spent 2hrs behind a slow moving rider in a nasty storm until close to 2hours mark when they stopped under an overpass and I pulled up behind and had em get in the car to get warm and dry off a little. I explained to her you ALWAYS adopt a rider especially when the weather is bad and they're under the speed limit. Be that blocker for them because there is a chance they're not used to riding in bad weather or if they are and you don't want someone in a vehicle getting up on their ass because they're riding at a speed they're comfortable with. My oldest has no urge to ride but my 14 year old will likely ride once he turns 15 and can get his permit and I dont think he realizes that I'm so much more excited for it than he is. He does wish my dad still rode but is hoping my uncle will still be riding when he legally can. We all expected his rectal cancer to kill him withen 6 months..he's almost 2 years and is doing great. I was surprised my sons mom told him she was cool with him getting a bike instead of a car when he turns 15.

[@vancejohnson2578]

Used to be that if a guy needed help, they would put their helmet on the ground next to the scoot.

[@frankfurther3828]

Way back when HD made American motorcycles

[@The_RussianBias]

still is the case in most of the world

[@nowhere.com76]

Still is

[@davidbreen4353]

@@nowhere.com76 that's good to know. i stopped for a smoke, helmet on seat, and another biker stopped to make sure everything was ok.

[@mrpoizun]

Never heard of that one in fifty years of riding. Of course, I don't live in a helmet state.

[@steveries3928]

I don't play by anyone's "rules" I ride alone within the limits of the law. I wear what I want to, and I don't meddle in anyone's business, or worry about what others wear. ✌️😉

[@BuckFiddy5]

Riding with others makes me too self-conscious. Am I riding too fast, too slow, too close? Why does your ol' lady keep giving me the stink eye?

[@jadefreier8084]

I've been riding for 40yrs, generally the only hand signals I've ever used is maybe a lane change but definitely pointing out road hazards to riders behind me.

[@GliderRider-GL1]

Went to Sturgis for the first time this year after an across the US motorcycle trip. It surprised me that no one waved on the first day. So, I stopped waving. After some thought, I determined that there were just too many motorcycles on the road, so it made no sense to wave as you’d be doing it constantly.

[@NANA-lq5md]

I’m originally from San Diego and people waved all the time. Sometimes a Harley rider wouldn’t wave to a sport bike rider and vice versa but it was still pretty common. I moved to Arizona and now it’s rare anyone waves.

[@whaleventures6228]

A Harley rider tried to wave me down on my Dirtbike, I did not stop for the lecture

[@MrEiniweini]

I don't have an issue with having a single pint of beer at a destination point. If I go for a ride in the hills and stop at a quaint little pub, I am going to have one drink. My mates do too. The thing is that we nurse it through a 45 minute conversation and we never buy a second.

[@southernmike3265]

Same, our social MC with a around 24 members respect alcohol and the damage it can do. Some will have 1 maybe 2 beers all day out. Others will have soft drinks and/or coffee instead. In the 12 years of riding together as a club we've had not a single incident!

[@joeprewitt2539]

Just to throw this out there as a expert on the alcohol subject. lol Sober now for 20 years, there was a time I could slam down a 6 pack and you would think I had one. I drove/rode freaking wasted many times, should have had hundreds of dwi and never had one. There's always that one guy, keep it in mind. I wouldnt have rode with the one beer beer drinker anyway I rode with people who drank I I did.

[@TymP321]

Biker wave is more than you're saying. Its wishing them a safe trip, but also that you're communicating. If there was a hazard or other thing I needed to say - I would. So if you see me wave, the road behind me for bit can be considered ok, I'm wishing you a good trip.

[@TerraPruett]

The first 60 minutes from the time of injury until in the hospital is called by we First Responders the "Golden Hour". Your chances of survival in a catastrophic accident is crucial depending on the treatment you get during that first 60 minutes.

[@kevindecker9444]

I should know. Totaled two HDs. Drunk pulled out in front of me and a kid ran a stop sign for the second wreck. I pay the price today 45 years later. Bac in the early 2000s I took a 3 day bike defensive driving course. I learned a lot about bike safety and how one can reduce their risk 80% in most cases. What I learned saved me numerous times since with people texting on their phones while driving. They may as well be drunk.

[@russm3866]

The most important bit of advice I've ever been given about riding as safely as you can is... ALWAYS ride your bike as if you're INVISIBLE and everyone around you either don't see you, or in some cases, They Literally Don't Give A Rat's Ass About Your Personal Safety!!! What I'm about to tell you is A TRUE STORY... 😊👍 I was driving on the QEW from Hamilton, Ontario, going to meet someone in Burlington, Ontario. I was approaching the craziest case of ROAD RAGE I've ever seen... Some insane guy driving a mid-size car, at about 65 miles per hour, actually serving at a guy riding some type of Cruiser Style, 650cc, Yamaha Motorcycle. The guy in the car was literally trying to side-swipe the Motorcycle repeatedly for about 3 or 4 miles. I honestly felt at the time that the guy in the car was going to kill this guy on the Bike, that I was forced to put my Pick-Up Truck in between the two until the guy on the bike was able to get off the Highway while I kept the guy in the car on my left side so he couldn't chase after the bike... 🤔 😳 I guess the reason I decided to share this story is because... Everyone who rides a motorcycle and hasn't seen something like what I just explained above... 🤔 You all need to clearly understand that there are people out there who are at least this aggressive, so you really need to understand that you can never let your guard down, because you really can't ever know what type of person is driving the vehicle next to, behind, or even in front of you... And one of them could really just snap, and turn their focus on you at any time, and they can easily take your life in the fraction of a second!!! Please always ride safe by always practicing to increase Your Situational Awareness, while riding as if YOU REALLY ARE *INVISIBLE* Never Allow Anyone To Ever Have More Power Over Your Life, Than You Do!!! 👍🙏❤️ Just Sayin'🤬

[@harleyhawk7959]

some guy asked me what's the best riding advice I could give him was. I answered, "IF AFTER RIDING 5 TO 600 MILES ON A ROAD TRIP, IF YOU ARE NOT COMPLETELY EXHAUSTED, YOU WERE NOT PAYING ATTENTION".

[@jesstreloar7706]

Warning people about speed traps, most all the charges are dismissed upon your notice that you will fight it. It will cost you time.

[@lpd1snipe]

Yes, I went to court twice about it. Both were dismissed.

[@richkelsheimer3888]

Renewed rider and I like the video. Brand new to the Harley World. I bought a 19' 883 and love it. Other riders have been great in giving me solid advice. It's a great Community and I appreciate all of my riding Brothers and Sisters.

[@kennethehassard5586]

When I ride, I ride like everyone is out to get me . Head on a swivel. Car vs. a bike we know who is going to win.

[@davidschrecengost1601]

The 2 fingers down represents 2 tires on the road. It is expressing a wish of saftey. It is not a secret biker boy handshake.

[@JohnCunningham-sy5ug]

I give the wave not a poser

[@randyholcombe4234]

Parking spot depends on terrain and the bike. We have 12 bikes and some stand more fully upright on the kickstand. You have to park so the bike leans to the kickstand side or bike can / will tip over. We are constantly having to read the ground in parking situations and sometimes have to park at what looks like an odd angle due to that reason.

[@flyfshjimsinclair3981]

I was raised in rural SW Missouri Ozarks. Even as a child I saw most of the cage drivers would wave most of the time. It just stuck with me.

[@bradbucklin2692]

I always wave to riders but I guess it’s cuz I ride as well Also how is Missouri? I’m actually thinking of moving to the Springfield area

[@flyfshjimsinclair3981]

@@bradbucklin2692 I was raised and still live in a small town of 800 people. We are a little over a hour south west from Spfield. I don't care for the cities but they are needed. If you are an outdoors man you will love the area. Fishing and public land to hunt is amazing. The riding in north Arkansas and southern Missouri both dirt roads and pavement can keep you busy the rest of your like.

[@bradbucklin2692]

@ I am definitely an outdoors guy Camping shooting 4wheeling dirt bikes you name it I love it We live near San Francisco and we are so over the California BS the crime the poverty and the population and just the Bay Area attitude everyone has Been researching other states for a while now and honestly Missouri is at the top of the list I’m just concerned about the weather We are spoiled over here 50 is freezing and 95 is hot as hell We rarely ever see 103 or anything below 40 degrees And we are looking at cities SW of Springfield Battlefield, Brookline, republic….

[@flyfshjimsinclair3981]

@@bradbucklin2692 Worst thing about our winters is freezing rain on occasion. Just don't drive on the ice. Summers get hot and very humid. The high humidity and 90 degree is brutal. Just find one of our clear lakes , rivers or creeks and jump in. Damn tornados are scary some time. We have more nice days than bad ones.

[@bradbucklin2692]

@@flyfshjimsinclair3981 thanks man The weather I can handle I just know it wall take some time to adapt to Nothing compares to the Bay Area weather It cracks me up that the news actually reports rain measurements in “thousands of inches”😂😂 literally the amount of rain a spray bottle could produce I mean we do get some good rain but maybe a total of 30 days and maybe 6 days of 100 degrees but never over 103 in my area But basically we have the best weather and economy over here It’s just time for a new lease on life

[@WilliamWilkerson-o4o]

It doesn't help that 80% of the drivers on the road or drunk high or on their phones

[@deedle6073]

8:45 I would never park in the same space of a stranger's bike. that lone bike is waiting for a friend, or group?

[@nicoradv3923]

for real !

[@kevindowell6003]

The only time I will park next to a strangers bike is when going to events. I am part of two riding groups and go to scheduled events, breakfast, rides etc. parking is limited. Out in the wild, I would never park next to someone I don’t know

[@milkosek]

Wow, what a profile picture! :D

[@JohnCunningham-sy5ug]

Really 😅😅😅

[@lewismingledorff6417]

Thanks for the one about leaving space for another bike in a parking spot. In the future i will do that. I have noticed that many times car drivers will straddle the line to get closer to a bike....not sure what that's about. Off subject question: why do a lot of riders refer to "curves" as "corners" now? It's understandable for the crotch-rocket crowd to use that term because to them every road is a track.

[@shelleywall]

Great content. Over here in Australia we wave or give ahead know to fellow bikers, as we ride on opposite side of road.

[@mrpoizun]

Give a head know???

[@noquestionabaudit]

Interference/obstruction of police duties requires a physical act. Simply alerting other motorists doesn't fit the statute. Doesn't mean a cop won't pull you over. Just understand if they articulate your signaling other drivers as a reason for the stop, the stop is unlawful. Request a supervisor.

[@juliochingaling5824]

Excellent video. We are all brothers on the road,no matter what u ride and always stop and help a biker, good karma and the right thing to do. I done it since 1975. Blessings to all.

[@Clancy-ig8zt]

And merry Christmas to you Heg

[@liesdamnlies3372]

Not a rider yet, but that last one, hell yes. I’m considering saddlebags with a trauma kit and roadside emergency kit to be non-negotiable everyday carry, no matter what bike I get. If I or another rider go down you bet your ass I’ll put what first aid training I have to use. May not be much but minutes really do matter. If someone busts an arm or leg on a group ride, I’ll be the guy with the tourniquet. Or I’ll be directing someone to go get that tourniquet and put it on me. 😅

[@izzojoseph2]

Try watching Dan Dan the fireman He sells those and used to be an EMT

[@liesdamnlies3372]

@ Oh yeah I’ve been devouring that man’s videos. For the trauma kit though I’ll probably buy from Red Cross. I like to be the ultra-prepared guy who’s ready for when their buddies get into trouble. XD The trauma kits you can get from Red Cross here are much more comprehensive, and if I need to I can trim it down for any particular ride and fit it in a backpack instead.

[@clemc5457]

I’ve attended two crash management courses and carry a foam pad to kneel on (or cut up for a split), first aid kit with a variety of items and an umbrella to keep the summer Arizona sun off of the victim. I hope I never need any of this but it’s always there just in case.

[@kevindowell6003]

If I ride (or drive), I do not drink at all. If I am going to drink I do not ride (or drive). 8 hours between bottle and throttle. Easy rule to follow. There is plenty of time outside of riding to drink.

[@liesdamnlies3372]

@@kevindowell6003 8 hours is legitimately a bit excessive if you have a healthy liver. It should only need about one hour to filter-out the alcohol from one drink. But you do you fam. Nothing wrong with being extra safe. :)

[@kevindowell6003]

@ 8 hours rule also helps keep focus on getting enough sleep for health reasons and fatigue has a similar effect as alcohol does.

[@kevindecker9444]

How about this novel idea. Dont drink at all.

[@liesdamnlies3372]

@@kevindecker9444 Uh…because alcohol can be nice sometimes? Like, wine is pretty good and limoncello is great.

[@jhask64]

@kevindecker9444 agreed. My life began when I found Christ and lost the desire to drink. Always sober, always grateful. Ride on!

[@casperrudy2314]

Yeah I like the refreshing. It's been a while since I was able to ride and I've gone from a sport bike to a cruiser

[@harleyhawk7959]

back in the good ole days when you came up on an officer doing speed control, you let the opposite lane travelers know by holding up two fingers parallel, pointed to the side of road they were on.

[@westcoast3595]

If I wave. I drop an open hand. That’s how it is.

[@tonysi2528]

Same here, just trying to have a good time

[@DeelzridesandAdventures]

All great points explained here, good job!

[@goldfieldgary]

Interesting about flashing lights to warn others. Truckers still flash other truckers to warn of cops, although it's less common than it was a couple of decades ago.

[@davidphillips7255]

When I was a young rider I was riding on a great twistie road; there was an approaching Yamaha 900 Seca who waved at us, promptly lost control and hit us. Waving is for dummies. I ride my own ride.

[@robertkb64]

You’re wrong on speed traps. The US Supreme Court already ruled on non-verbal communication - anything that is likely to convey information that another is likely to understand (like the head tap) is explicitly protected, Spence v Washington (1974). I would love to be arrested for the head tap, wave, or anything similar as it’s essentially a guaranteed payout under 18 U.S.C. §1983, and even more money if it’s an actual policy to arrest under those circumstances (§1985).

[@michaelgriffin3403]

I have one for you, don't smash past a club on the left. Especially a one percent club. Move a lane or two the right and pass slowly. We ride in a different world. you may be seen as a threat if you move the wrong way. Just info for everyone's safety.

[@wskeyson3382]

If you're ever chased by a taxidermist do not play dead!

[@peterollinger2584]

Thanks for the video. It's a good reminder of the rules/common sense/respect. Ride a motorcycle is a way of life.

[@glenforster4990]

I just thought I'd share I've been driving motorcycles since 1977 I'm getting older the bikers do respect each other and I bought a brand new 2013 Fatboy which I drove for 10 years I really miss riding I'm ready to ride somewhere

[@MidgetPunter]

Adopt a rider especially if the weather is poor/raining and you see theyre going under the speed limit. Be that blocker for a complete stranger so they can ride at a speed theyre comfortable with.

[@NANA-lq5md]

Yeah I don’t park right next to someone else’s bike. Just because there may be room doesn’t mean you should. I purposely block as much as possible because I don’t want anyone parking by me.

[@loweredyote8416]

Parking spot one is huge. So many bikes park in an angle and stop me from being able to park there. I always leave space for another rider to back into the spot

[@BustedKnuckleMotorcycle]

15:37 I stopped 3 or 4 times on my way home from Sturgis the first day. And I always feel like crap when I see a bike pulled over and I’m in the hammer lane with 0 chance to pull over

[@BustedKnuckleMotorcycle]

8:53 somehow I knew that was IMR and you were staring at that gorgeous seat on the bike.

[@craigg4925]

Yes, you always stop even if they don't need help right then and there, I've been riding for 50 years now, I have seen people think they have it it's an easy fix and then go oops, before cell phones you only had other people, never leave a neighbor on the road, I had that on a vest once.

[@keithheck4193]

Respect is respect no matter what you ride.

[@donbahn1319]

I drive my 4 wheel vehicle the same way I ride my Motorcycles, looking as far ahead as visually possible, and watching for that fast moving young biker suddenly appearing from behind the utility pole. Many young bikers forget that they have a cloak of invisibility on as soon as the side stand is up,

[@ADobbin1]

You mean the respect shown by club riders trying run other bikers off the road because the guy dared to try cruising past the line in the other lane on a four way highway? Or how about the harley riders screaming at a sport biker for daring to pull up beside them at a stop light and then trying to take out the sport bike after the light turns green and they both go through? You mean that respect?

[@GliderRider-GL1]

Respect is earned. It is given once for free. After that, your response determines mine.

[@BrianZaborek]

Totally entirely respect giving respect comes first. Cool, admire someone's ride. But please admire from afar. Don't approach someone's bike

[@mikedold9900]

Absolutely.

[@vidmann100]

Sorry but im not leaving space in my parking spot for another bike. Its not an issue of greed but simply self preservation. Ive experienced several instances where i did leave room only to come back and fibd myself parked in by a number of full dress bikes to the point i could barely squeeze past without scratching my bike or the ones next to me. I would NEVER assume it is ok for me to crowd or infringe anotger rider and i dont want it happening to me. The other issue is at hotel lots. Ive had several instances where i come out in the morning to load my gear and im parked in so tight that i cant walk around or mount my my gear without jockeying my bike out again worrying about bumping. To me, unless youre in my party, find your own space. Just my opinion i could be wrong.

[@gingernaut2550]

Can Canadians win the bike giveaway?

[@jimjim753]

Never pass on the right, seen several bad accidents caused by people passing on right...

[@MrEye4get]

Group rules without rules are a recipe for disaster! Go over max speed, stagger, distance, route, hand signals and actions should a breakdown occur. I live in Thailand, where vehicles use opposite lanes than the U.S. The motorcycle salute isn't feasible because you have to release the throttle to wave. Some people make an exaggerated head nod, so I return it.

[@tonysi2528]

I know im gonna get some shit for this but i never understood bikes parked at bars, i would never drink before getting on a motorcycle, even having "just one"

[@marcusrobles1957]

I notice this among riders, cruiser riders have a different set of attire/gear, same with sports bike rider, classic riders, adventure riders, all with different gear or attire. I thought there is 1 riding gear/attire as tought in riding schools ✌😊

[@williamsaldanah3554]

I have all different types of motorcycles and wave to everyone. My theory is we’re all in this together. I find Harley riders to be snobby about the wave. I have three Harley’s and have seen this from New England to Florida. As a side note corvette owners always wave to each other also, shared interest li guess.

[@Will8022000]

loved it ! greatc video !

[@trd4d]

Dont do stupid stuff for the camera. Watched a video of a group heading to sturgis from southern california. They were standing on the seat, feet up on the dash, driving on the wrong side of a solid line to get a shot, sitting on the passenger seat with the cruise on. I dont like riding side-by-side either. No time to react. Running in both lanes holding up traffic.

[@williamfleckles]

How about a vid demonstrating hand signals commonly used; When I was younger, my rule was I can drink the number of wheels I am on. I don't even approach that limit anymore. R.E.S.PE.C.T. Thank for the Vid

[@purebloodbiker7300]

And for your own safety….don’t overtake a 1%er without permission!

[@richardsmith5738]

I agree on all points. I don't think I'll ever understand drinking and riding a motorcycle. That is begging for a bad day.

[@robertholland7558]

Great content. I don’t understand those that critique your videos. Why are they even watching?

[@amelierenoncule]

If my parents, mes amis, had followed the warning 'bout not having sex on a cycle, I may not have been born !

[@mikesteinhilber9289]

Went to website and see former winners, but no link to enter. Please help!

[@juanfrazier5104]

Thanks Hegshot.

[@Yamahog]

Yup. Leave no one stranded.... Don't be a freak and tailgate a group ride. ...And Yes, .... ride to the left or right of the lane-way, meaning " The Line is my friend",.... Leave yourself an out, be it to the left or right of traffic aka lane position 1 or 3. Do not ride in lane position 2 aka the Grease strip. Group rides,.... Ride staggered at least 2 seconds apart in town and 3 or 4 on the hi-way..... Keeping in mind that some twit may cross your line of travel if the spacing is more than 4 seconds .... The Wave..... Most times that I've seen is newbs don't because they have that new bike and in a curve on the hi-way..... they are scared S-less and aren't even looking at you. Don't be offended.... The fun ones are when you pass each other in a curve at 70 mph, in lane position1, and you drop the salute and 20 bikes flag back, and you are close enough to smack palms with them... and then 500 feet later, Both hands back on the bars and you carry on ..... Stay Safe

[@lisabreitwieser6032]

I been riding for 3 months now with out a license is that bad?

[@BustedKnuckleMotorcycle]

14:22 what road is this? Damn that’s narrow.

[@David-f6o1h]

The only rules should be from DMV not from clubs

[@JimGibbons-t6s]

As far as drinking and riding, technology has come a long way in the recent years. Heineken makes a 0.0 alcohol content beer that taste like the real deal. I cannot tell the difference. A much better choice for riding and also for your health.

[@cliveadams7629]

Don't fall off would be high on my list.

[@K_Nasty]

When i pass harleys i put my feet up on my frame sliders and lean back. Light heatedly mocking them. Most give a thumbs up and seem to think its funny. If they dont then i know they are assholes😂😂😂

[@Mental_Illboy]

Look at those rifles! 😍 Wish i was American.

[@steveaga4683]

Flashing to warn others of a speed trap is illegal in the UK, by the way

[@normandegeorge6526]

I never drink and ride. I may have a couple when driving but never when riding.

[@Andrew-pr8ic]

You don’t know every law in every state or municipality.

[@wardog3217]

I have Banditos in my area, and I don't care. Stay away from them, and they will stay away from you.

[@jesstreloar7706]

Insurance research indicates 1 drink within the past hour results in a 50% greater chance of having an accident.

[@izzojoseph2]

Oddly, it’s exactly the same for texting. I know I know, can’t really do that while riding😂

[@liesdamnlies3372]

@@jesstreloar7706 Yeah mixing alcohol with motor vehicles is just a bad idea. Drink responsibly and give your liver ample time to deal with the alcohol so you’re sober when you ride/drive. Or alternately, just don’t drive/ride to your drinking destination, so you literally _can’t_ get home by driving/riding yourself. Get a cab, or have a DD (I happen to be a perfect DD since I can only afford one drink a week because of a bunch of health stuff. Liver’s fine though so can handle a bit.)

[@jaceacekalgoorlie]

When you take your harley on its monthly trip to a nearby coffee shop, don't forget the harley t shirt, the harley lighter, the harley wallet, and the harley key ring.

[@tomb5396]

You forgot the ring, HD boots and leather baseball cap So cheezy

[@gophucyorselph5179]

And Harley tattoo!!

[@stringr3791333]

I actually ride mine without HD swag

[@robertkb64]

You forgot to remind us to bring the HD bill too - the Hundred Dollar bill…. P.S. says the guy currently rebuilding his engine after it ticked over 100,000 miles…. Without a single HD part going back into it :)

[@scrimshank1]

And the new tatoo!!!

[@jimbranscomb4350]

This comment section is absolutely the dumpster fire I expected. I RidE mY oWn riDe, NoBodY tEllS mE hOw To RiDe, I AinT teLlinG NoBodY elSe hOw tO RidE.

[@wbien6994]

Our rules were remember to put your feet down at a light between bars so not to attract attention. Take care of the brothers and bros before hoes.

[@D.E.X]

Pack riding rules are fine for the pack. Packs should not be trying to enforce made-up rules on other riders. And not all packs are like that, to be clear. I agree that an outside rider should not join a pack, and no rider should try to share a lane with another rider they don't know unless invited. Same with parking. But a pack should not threaten riders trying to pass the pack, or try to force a rider back beyond safe following distance from a pack. That behavior is just schoolyard bully Karen stuff. If the pack doesn't want an outside rider following them, they should make it possible to pass, not block them across multiple lanes. I'd think having an unknown rider behind the pack would be more worrisome than that rider in front of the pack. And, where I live, rather than a wave from a cruiser, you'll likely get the finger, if on a sport/naked/ADV/dualsport/trike. Hell, if you are wearing traditional protective gear, not a vest, not a half helmet and riding a street glide, they won't wave. Ick, you wear a full face. No wave for you.

[@angelstone3861]

Hello dear unknown and known bikers, can I also participate as a French biker to win this beautiful 883 ?!. Cheers from France. To Ride or to Die.

[@TheGoodbabies]

Thank you

[@stuartblyton75]

Riding in a pack - funny

[@justinwalters1988]

I throw down the 2 finger wave regardless. Do i think its a dick move from those who dont wave by choice? Not entirely. By choice, fine whatever, be dick i guess. I see it happen from every style of rider, not just Harley riders. It can happen from any rider. If its because you're focusing on what's in front of you, in daylight or at night, ok that's fair. Crossing interections or approaching them if i wave or they wave but one of us cant wave back, i nodd acknowledging the wave if i have to slow down or shift still acknowledging their wave and i can see for a split second they saw i acknowledged them. Pulling up on another biker at a stoplight is never a wrong or a bad thing to do at all. I'm no expert but it's common sense for safety reasons, the more riders are together(as a pair or larger) in moderate to heavy traffic the easier you are seen reducing the chances of being hit by a car. I never pull up to have conversation. He looks at my bike, I look at his, giving the nodd acknowledging him as a form of riders respect for his bike. That's on the rider if he "wants to clear his head" and wants to be left alone. Bottom line is that rider knows the most important thing riding is safety, i dont care how much of a rebel child various riders are. Fine, do it when its quieter with traffic or nobody's around, I do it, we all do it. Maybe a rider rolls up on another rider to be better seen by traffic. Imo that's more of a safety benefit than a burden to pace with another until reaching yours or the others breakoff point. Done it numerous times with other riders where I ride and never had a problem, doesn't matter who it is or what they're riding. From the café bobber, sports bikers, HD outlaw riders or the MC riders, to adventure riders. Never had a problem. That's just me and my experience. If I get a rider flying by me in traffic, fly by me if that's how you ride. I don't. Carry on

[@The_RussianBias]

i do agree with all of these and obviously think it's good advice but good god man that's a horrible thumbnail to choose for this video, makes it look like you're gonna start saying that motorcycle club "you can't pass us without permission" kind of shit, almost made me avoid this video

[@mississippidrifter5960]

I don't wave to everyone. It's not a Harley thing with me I've been riding long enough I can spot the guys like me, whether it's on the road at a rally or in a bar.

[@markwhatley9955]

Speed traps? Think about it. It’s only a trap if you step in it. And my real pet peeve is duck walking and dragging your feet. Learn how to ride your bike.

[@izzojoseph2]

Yeah but I like dragging my feet. On a serious note. What about going backwards?

[@thomasbelbenoit1192]

Why the guns dude……. extremely aggressive background

[@tonysi2528]

Does that hurt your feelings?

[@BillyR79]

Flashing lights or head tapping is protected speech under the first amendment. It’s a form of nonverbal communication that relays information. If a cop tells you otherwise he’s lying to you and if you get arrested for it or detained , then you have a lawsuit.

[@Sharky_On_The_Road]

ok. I`ve seen on a few of the crotch rocket videos is dumb kids patting their heads when they see a cop car. It`s for telling other riders a cop is close. Not sure if many know about it.

[@zavlo72]

what am i missing? i cant figure out how you have so many subscribers. ive watched a bunch of your vids and just dont see it. you ramble about pointless and inane. guess it must be that we all have a passion for motorcycles.

[@Andrew-pr8ic]

No shit. 2 hour video for 4 minutes of worthwhile info

[@DerrynGriersontt]

Is this a guide to joining the boys scouts?

[@karlwittner6067]

I don't know if your other videos are similar to this one. Since you asked my opinion, do you ever get to the subject matter? Its one long commercial! If you're not pushing yourself or a product, it's a whole lot of talking without saying anything. In other words, Dude, get to the point! And on the subject of "Waving" at each other, keep your hands on the bars. So don't act like you're like me. I've spent decades earning respect, and you go buy a new bike, and you call yourself a biker? Most of you newbies don't even change your own oil! So, if you don't know me, keep your pointing finger wave thing to yourself. One question, tho, if a group of 20 bikes are going the opposite direction , am I expected to point wave thing 20 times? C'mon. Also, keep your eyes to yourself. Otherwise, you might find trouble when you least expect it .