Beginner Rider Distractions - Vulcan S

[@garyrivera895]

14:42 - are stop signs optional where you are?

[@GasWorksISO]

I was wondering when someone would point that out! Lol. It was early in the morning and zero traffic. No excuse though.

[@GasWorksISO]

And because you pointed that out, you’ve won a pinned comment..😆

[@garyrivera895]

@@GasWorksISO Thanks for being a good sport. Loved the video.

[@honeniheixiu8119]

Stop signs are PNA for riders, but ...

[@beepbop6697]

@Michael Moretti heh. There are probably 100 stop signs within a mile of me. US doesn't grok roundabouts.

[@Jon-et3eo]

You went from 100 to 6.79K subscribers fast. I hope that gives you some sort of confirmation that we really like the content of the videos you make. Keep up the good work and since you always thank us for watching... let me say THANK YOU for making such great content.

[@GasWorksISO]

Thanks for that. I appreciate it.

[@tmcalis566]

Yes!! I 2nd this statement!

[@raheesom]

26k now! & I subbed more recently.

[@johnenglish1575]

I came across your videos while browsing KZbin. My thoughts were “What a sensible guy”. Subscribed. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺.

[@GasWorksISO]

Thanks, mate! Cheers from USA! 👍🏻

[@mvoki]

Mee too... ;-) Good work.

[@johnf.murphy3235]

Dude, your voice is so calming, listening to your videos relaxes me

[@GasWorksISO]

.zzzzzz

[@0x35F5]

He's the Bob Ross of motorcycling!

[@antinwo3664]

We find you pleasantly educational. Keep up the good work!

[@jhask64]

“Thumbs down, hit it twice!” That WAS funny. I really enjoy your videos and am really considering that Vulcan S! Thanks for your effort in quality vlogs.

[@ThePat1962]

Have come across your videos recently. I’m new to riding since March this year and am 57 years old. I love your comments about new riders. Totally agree and understand the obsession with it. Although I play a lot more guitar since retiring here in Ireland. I ride a Shadow 750. Very pleased to have got the ABS version. Have subscribed. Keep safe.

[@mojaverailfabricationltd4435]

I hate you tube but i do love that they enable me to get great authentic relatable content like this

[@CrimsonAnjel]

I'm new to your channel. First impression: your voice is great for talking. A lot of KZbinrs have a tendency to yell, try to sound more exciting than they actually are, or try to sound cool. The fact that you're just talking is refreshing; like you left the bullshit at home, ya know? Thanks for being real and sharing your experience. So far, your videos have been helpful and easy to watch.

[@GasWorksISO]

Thanks for watching!

[@kruisr7449]

My wife is thinking about buying the Vulcan S because of the good seating position and the good handling. Thanks for the video.

[@GasWorksISO]

Great bikes. I’m sure she’ll enjoy it.

[@ml4102]

I test rode a Vulcan S last Saturday. It is a great bike. Handel's well and feels nice and light. And I love the fact I could be flat footed when I stop. The test ride was a little sketchy for me because I'm not use to the forward controls. I'm 5'2" so I would need the reduced reach handlebars and the reduced reach peg position. The guy that I talked to said he wouldn't suggest getting the shorter seat. He said, for what ever reason it isn't as comfortable as the other seats. Just something to think about. Good luck and ride safe. I'm sure your wife will love this bike..

[@gavingreer8386]

Gas works your videos are awesome keep up the great work. It would be great to see a bike tour video around mountains and stuff road trips! The way you describe stuff makes sense to me. Great channel

[@stanleydepriest9144]

As a brand new rider at 40, I seriously appreciate your insights.

[@vedder10]

Your common sense approach is absolutely refreshing. New subscriber and as someone who is thinking about taking the safety course and getting a bike I'm so happy I came across your channel. Thank you for the down to earth advice. I'll be binge watching your videos this fine Sunday.

[@douglasradowick508]

Chief, every one of your points were spot on! Not only area you a "new" rider, BUT, you speak from the perspective of "a new rider just starting a bit later than everyone else"! You've got maturity on your side/under your belt to be speak with experience! I'm 57 years old and my head was nodding in agreement with every point you declared. Great job on the boldness factor to help the "newbie's" who are SO green, they could sprout any minute now if they got stuck in the dirt of someone's garden. 🏍️👍😵🙄 Doug

[@lowtech67]

Great video with great advice. I really enjoy "riding along" with you. Please keep them coming.

[@mang3139]

Thanks so much for your videos, they're awesome!! I am about to return to riding after 20 years and your videos are priceless brother.

[@mytunafish]

I like your riding style, calm, confident, and relaxed, and also the way you talk through you videos. Be safe on that Vulcan S bro 👊😎

[@GasWorksISO]

👊🏻

[@paulsatkiewicz7472]

Very good video for people starting to ride! One thing that I would say all the videos I've been watching about this bike. A lot of people call it a starter bike, which is almost laughable bikes that turn the quarter mile in the mid-13s are not starter bikes. I am 68 years old in the way I drive today, is not the way I drove in my twenties or teens. Nobody should be getting on a bike this fast with no experience, go out and buy a used 250 ride it for a year and then sell it. Because you are going to drop it! Too many kids have been killed in single vehicle accidents meaning just the motorcycle because they didn't know what they were doing. Very good video you possibly saved some people's lives, which is awesome.

[@dukenc1713]

Thank you for the advice and points you made. Keep the videos coming! And I LOVE your blacked out Vulcan S ! Absolutely beautiful!!

[@RiskiestGeeMan]

Awesome advice and video Thank you. As a really new rider these bits of information are invaluable to helping what steps to take going forward.

[@GasWorksISO]

My pleasure. Some of the most simple advice for new riders is nowhere to be found, and often overlooked. Thanks for watching.

[@RiskiestGeeMan]

I totally agree with you thank you. As someone looking for further training and better info on gear and safety videos like this about distractions really counts as there is so much to take in learning to control a motorcycle from the learning point of view and what you've said in your videos gives clarity to things we all need to sit down listen and understand as we continue learning even after 30 years of driving cars we still learn things daily with ever changing highways city's and drivers in general.

[@Trickhorn]

“Group rides... screw all that!” Lol. I live in a small city, in a big neighborhood with no through streets. I like to ride after dark when everyone is watching TV and long before the drunks are headed home. Also, there are miles and miles of farming, logging, and oil field roads with almost no traffic. Perfect for my dual sport. Good video.

[@stlchucko]

Good points for beginning riders. I also suggest that you assume that no one can see you, yet are still trying to kill you. I find groups of 20-40 people fun, but I often ride with people I know can control their bike. I get more nervous on the rides with 200-1000 bikes. It’s like NASCAR at a restricted plate race... all it takes is one person to wipe out a couple dozen, except there’s bound to be someone stupid on a ride that big.

[@GasWorksISO]

20-40 sounds like a huge group to me! I couldn’t imagine riding with up to 1000! I’d be a nervous wreck...

[@boingboing5361]

Awesome improvement about sandpaper to the foam!!!

[@stevendufour]

So 100 subs a month ago.. now at 2K subs.. well deserved sir. Don’t stop doing these vids. I learn a lot from you and like to listen to your stories and experiences .

[@GasWorksISO]

Thanks for being here! 👍🏻

[@teamlamzon2854]

FINALLY. . . great honest to goodness tips for beginner riders. . . many thanks. . .watching from quezon city, philippines 8:13PM september 5, 2021

[@ItothaGO]

I agree about the gloves making a difference. I had a pair of stiff leather dirt bike gloves with knuckle busters and they were garbage while I took the Harley Rider course. I had little clutch/throttle control during practice. The Instructor told me to get a pair of mechanic gloves for 8 bucks to use during the course. Crushed the final eval, got my endorsement and bought a better pair of gloves. No problems since. Thanks for the video!

[@GasWorksISO]

Lol, I took my course with Mechanix gloves!

[@Gkitchens1]

Wow you said thank you to 100+ subscribers in this vid and it’s now January 2020 and you’ve got 10.5k that’s crazy awesome man!

[@michaelnapper4565]

I just got my first bike, same as yours. Appreciate the tips. Things are still a bit overwhelming, and I havent even been out on the roads yet, just doing my parking lot drills ( I have one behind my house). I'm hoping tomorrow will be the day I feel comfortable enough to head out there. I really like my bike, but it is really twitchy in 1st gear, its taking me a while to get the hang of it. Anyway, be safe out there.

[@kendallholt3567]

Agree with everything but group rides but understand ur side

[@johnwoods9428]

Agreed with everything said about group ride. However, as an older guy but new rider in England, I go out as a learner with my son who has just passed his full test and another advanced rider using intercom between all three of us. I’m in the middle following the advanced rider, with my son at the back. No chit chat, but real time advice / guidance whilst riding is great. It also reduces my anxiety and increases my confidence. Great videos, by the way 👍

[@robertbarger6439]

Just picked up my first Harley yesterday thanks for the beginner tips

[@nepatriots77]

You're right that having on phone on the handlebar is a distraction for noobies. I recently put a phone mount and used Google map. I realized i was looking at it too often while riding on highway. I told myself i need to focus on the road.

[@christiangernigon282]

Hello from France. Thanks for sharing your experience and al these good advices!

[@gasman6922]

Bell was one of the only helmet brand that fit me as well. The other one that fit if you have the bucks is Shoei.

[@GasWorksISO]

True, Shoei makes some good stuff, but nobody local to me carries them in stock, so unfortunately I never got the chance to try one on.

[@mojaverailfabricationltd4435]

This is like the prairie home companion for moto

[@seymoure3594]

Excellent and intelligent cautions given. Always remember, on a weekend evening, those damned drunks are like Mosquitoes.....and Semi-tractor drivers won't get hurt, if they run over you.

[@ryangors9981]

Great advice from your own experience. Good quality video too

[@stephenwilder2320]

Idk if you still have your Vulcan but if you do Kawasaki makes a a bag that attaches to your rear fender and contours to the back of the bike blending in. I love how it looks like part of the bike and I don’t have to wear a backpack anymore. Also it’s suuuuper easy to take off of you needed to take the bag with you.

[@agawdsparadise3782]

Ngl when I was home where I knew where everything was I relied on Bluetooth in my helmet. But now moving to FL i need it to get around other wise those last minute directions will take my life more than looking down and seeing ahead

[@ObsessiveCarDetailer]

really like the video style👍

[@canrule08]

Number 1 distraction for me: Vulcan S 650 lol

[@ml4102]

Great advice. Keep up the good work..

[@UncleRed]

Ayyy. Grats on 100+ ! Let's see you climb higher. :)

[@FaisalFaisal-xg3ld]

Another great one ! 👍

[@algesbrek5695]

Good vid bud just a few comments Re shoe laces...firemans knot works good woth leather laces . Leather gloves ...a pair of leather gloves can be bought at a hard-ware store or lumber-yard for $20.oo . Cheers

[@nathelm]

I told my wife I was going to buy a motorcycle. She said, "over my dead body". You should see new Harley! Badumbum, chsssssss!

[@DivergentDroid]

I bought a Narley instead aka Not a Harley. Harley dudes Don't like my decal that says Narley Electraglide.

[@nekodi5041]

i am gonna start riding soon and i dont plan on having anything mounted on my handle bars dont even want it either

[@bigbert2508]

Thanks for sharing, good thoughts

[@KarlOlofsson]

Regarding distractions, what are the requirements for a motorocycle license in different countries? I'm getting mine in Sweden now and I feel like we get a pretty extensive education including a 4h safe driving session learning how to do emergency stops in traffic and ensuring proper cornering technique etc. But the first and main lesson seems to be to keep my focus on the road ahead as well as my surroundings and constantly scan for possible risks. Anything from children running behind parked cars to other veichles coming from behind a hedge.

[@trawlerkent9101]

You kind of sound like Jeff Goldblum. I dig it. Also, good vid and I'm looking at buying a Vulcan

[@trini_boi2414]

I agree with the large group riding but a small group riding staggered is safer than riding alone

[@mbarr1029]

I also used the screwdrivers in my Alpine star gloves, along with Mink oil. only the one hand, Right glove. LOL

[@bmwrider1931]

You should do a ride out in Cowiche so I can see what my home town looks like great videos keep it coming and ride safe.

[@GasWorksISO]

I’m sure one of my videos will be filmed out there.!

[@bmwrider1931]

Awesome Brother. I am like you got back into riding at 45. I love it. Makes me want to move to Florida so I can ride year around. You do make some great videos. What go pro do u use? The quality is very good

[@GasWorksISO]

Frank Blevins Hero 7 Black on the helmet, Hero 5 Black on the handlebars.

[@jessiverg130]

I think Shoei helmets are intermediate oval. I'm a round oval and im waiting for my tax return to get an Arai Quantum X; right now I have an entry level HJC helmet (not too sure the model) and have an HJC CL 17 that has the dot and snell rating coming in the mail. Im pretty stoked! Cycle gear can help out with finding a helmet.

[@x-man5056]

I sold my Sportster in 98. Recently got divorced and now riding new Triumph. The biggest possible distraction that exists now that wasn't around before is CELL PHONES. And some Moto Safe Driving Vlogs are pushing handlebar mounts for them constantly. I have had my new bike since Feb. Not once have I needed to have my cell phone on a mount on my handlebars so I can read it while driving and eat some immovable object or vehicle.

[@jay_l5186]

I’m currently still looking for my first bike (cheap in case I eat shit lol) these tips are helpful 👌🏼 I’m subscribed ✅

[@lpete531]

Good info 👍🏽 thanks for sharing

[@SergeGagne-tr6nb]

Try taking off the rubber around the mirrors they look a lot better no glue easy out and back in if you don't like take care😊

[@GasWorksISO]

I apologize for some of the weird ‘off’ sounding audio transitions in this video. KZbin always screws up the audio tracks in my videos no matter how well I edit them...I’ll keep trying to find a fix.

[@jamespatterson7809]

I have several m/cycle helmets, I always make sure they are a good snug fit. Not too tight and definitely not loose. I have a Harley-Davidson so yes I tend to wear an openface helmet most often. I must say wearing a full face helmet would be a far better idea. So much so I am thinking of only using my full face helmets.

[@yveslegrand9826]

Just never ride for anything else than hobby, fun or sport. Riding is a 100% activity if you have anything else in mind you are in danger. At least that's what I learned of my two crashes. I was riding slow and...thinking of something else.

[@glynhannaford7332]

Good video bud. 👍 That looks a nice suburban district you rode around in this video. Where is that please? I also like the look of your jacket. What make and model is that please, and would you recommend it?

[@mitchelllorens]

Loads of good common sense one can't get enough of along on a nice easy ride on a great bike. Nice throaty sound at the end. Love that Ninja. What were the boots you wear? TRX or something I'll check that one out. Ride safe, nice video.

[@techguyMD]

In most States it's illegal to share a lane even with a motorcycle. That's why lane splitting is illegal. You can share at a stop, but not while moving.

[@inn0v8tiv]

The distraction of gear is so true for me. Not the gloves though, its the restrictive feel of riding jackets. I hate hate hate them. The discomfort is so distracting and takes from the joy of riding for me .... So much so I Don't ride as much as I'd like to because of it.

[@jsprite123]

Man, where do you live?! That's bike heaven, barely ant traffic at all!

[@trini_boi2414]

I was saying the same thing too unlike here in Miami with these none drivers and heavy traffic

[@djjackson1454]

I don’t like metal whatsoever, but that intro slaps🔥🔥

[@gtb5216]

Nothing at all wrong with group rides. Most groups I have ever road with were and are extremely safe! Nobody does it to look cool. We ride with friends . Not to mention a mechanical issue is easier to deal with if you are in a group.

[@michaelfrascati7610]

Good Tips!

[@ptrisonic]

I see more traffic when riding to my first stop sign 100 yards away! Where the heck do you live? Best, Pete.

[@JohnKnee_F]

Thank you

[@Thechist781]

i use gps , getting lost and trying to find your way using the streets signals could take a lot more of your attention from the road hazards.

[@rockylion4382]

Really enjoy your content. New Subscriber 👍🏼

[@WarrenlaidlerExp]

Another great video, thanks man.

[@paulgora6503]

What is that jacket that you wear and how do you like it? Is it good for chilly weather? Can you throw some layers underneath?

[@rickymullane9973]

top video friend very nice where you are

[@leeinwis]

Like today, a plane was doing continuous loop -D-loops ..Or too loose of gloves sliding around and causing callouses ..

[@larobfaithful]

That Vulcan sounds like a Lexus...no sound what so ever. Or is it the mic and sound equipment???

[@shaunasmith9222]

Yes, I'd like to know the answer to this too!

[@my2wheels]

Love it!

[@peterv1806]

Awesome advice! Thank you! I love your videos.

[@edwardcaco8534]

Big, beautiful country out here in your vids - Wyoming, Montana?

[@GasWorksISO]

Central Washington

[@edwardcaco8534]

@@GasWorksISO Ah! That's why you mentioned the snow capped volcano. And congrats on breaking 1K subs and keeping it real for us 'mature' riders.

[@GoldenGod69]

Gas Works Garage yakima?

[@elijahisrael976]

Where I am you aren't allowed to have anything except factory part mounted on your bars. so that first one is easy for me.

[@michelevolz7769]

Love my TCX boots best ever..

[@fu2s693]

I wonder if its just that the camera tricks me or something but it looks like you have tacho in KM/H instead of MP/H.

[@1lollmaolol1]

100 subs to 27k subs. Not bad.

[@DivergentDroid]

That's why I ride a scooter. I don't need the distractions of a shifter, a clutch and a right foot brake. I'll never see the need to drive such.

[@ahmadbaihaqimatzahari4558]

Some rider listens to music in earbud while riding is it bad or no? Love from Malaysia 🇲🇾

[@boingboing5361]

Side by side is unsafe! The MSF course teaches you this!

[@honeniheixiu8119]

The bike is so quiet compared to others, is it your recording technique or the engine?

[@GasWorksISO]

A bit of both.

[@stonwall9065]

A hundred subscribers? I see more than ten-thousand!

[@dannykhoury85]

@gasworks nice videos! What mount are you using for your go pro on your helmet? im looking for a good one. I would appreciate the response

[@GasWorksISO]

It’s a curved bracket that came in the cheap Amazon GoPro accessories kit. I have it mounted to the helmet with an epoxy called Sugru.

[@dannykhoury85]

@@GasWorksISO awesome. Thanks!

[@Rodrigo-iq7su]

Hi, great tips. Thank you. Also, where in California is this?

[@GasWorksISO]

Central Washington state

[@aceofspades0996]

How's the heat you're feeling on your legs while you're driving in this video?

[@erkanorak6614]

👍

[@paulbaker9277]

Yep, don't ride near a beach just too tempting.

[@steelbride74]

Buy a Shoei Helmet 👍

[@orlandorodriguez9101]

I like your videos , new sub ,

[@GasWorksISO]

Thanks for the sub! Enjoy the show!

[@orlandorodriguez9101]

The video you made about starting to ride when you’re a lot older & it really help me thank you I really appreciate it and you have a sub for life 🏍🤟🏻

[@TAG067]

How is your GPS mounted?

[@GasWorksISO]

I’ll give it a quick mention in a future video

[@Boobtube.]

I never understood having a GPS on a bike. The best part of riding is going on roads you never were on before and trying to get lost. GPS is for cross country riding, IMHO.

[@GasWorksISO]

I mainly use it as a speedometer. Almost all bikes indicate the wrong speed.

[@tsubarider13]

Why though? That's weird

[@Thoridin58]

@@tsubarider13 A great many bikes have speedos that are off. Can't remember what bike it was but when the speedo read 60mph it was actually 53mph. Japanese bikes have a history of miscalibrated speedometers.

[@tsubarider13]

@@Thoridin58 well i know that... Don't know the reasoning behind it

[@broke123]

Going to sound lame.. but as a newbie.. pretty girls, huge distraction haha

[@michaelgregorich4835]

Running stop signs are safe though right?

[@GasWorksISO]

See the pinned comment....