How to Buy Your First Motorcycle - BIGTIME

Today we are finally buying our first project motorcycle! We'll show you ALL of our tips and tricks when it comes to finding and buying a used motorcycle, welcome to BigTime! It's BikeTime!
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[@flacht_6]

I love that Big Time is doing what we all do. Buy a project car, immediately buy a different project, repeat.

[@legionof0ne441]

All we need, another KZbin channel that never finishes a project.

[@SLIMMY93]

@@legionof0ne441 wow, you're a really positive and pleasant person! No wonder you're the legion of one!

[@amogusenjoyer]

​@@legionof0ne441I see what you mean but I think that was one of the reasons they even started the channel, to do a motorcycle project since they weren't allowed at donut. So this is one of their main projects maybe

[@thewhitedread7572]

No time for rinse, only repeat!

[@samuelfoote9135]

@Sevgidan_shodon_yuraklar lol you've commented this six times 😂. Sad part is its working🤦

[@meleeconquer]

You know they're real car people when they have 3 projects going on at once

[@Engiction]

And none of them complete 😂

[@TheSilasExperiment]

A new project each video haha

[@AdrianoCasemiro]

That's the spirit.

[@marktaylor171]

Jobe's got his Nissan project. Jeremiah's now got a Ninja. By the way he was talking, I don't think it's going to turn into a major project. He got a beautiful cabover semi that's going to be very useful. It can also provide content in itself. I'd say we are going to see even more new projects yet to come. They are doing a channel solo now, and it's taking off like a rocket. They are going to want to line up loads of awesome project.

[@c0mplex564]

The funny thing is this is the 3, WE KNOW of. There could be more lmao

[@Jameskii]

at this rate bigtime will have 10 projects at once, thus completing the infamous curse of the truly endless project garage. too real, guys..

[@chiptunerat]

james yugo + bigtime collab when?????

[@Gen10civic]

“We bought a garage to store our projects “ coming soon

[@JollyGiant19]

This isn’t the Garry’s Mod I was promised

[@nasilemak868]

*coughs* Project Binky

[@wilbo_baggins]

Banned from big time when? Haha

[@ItsNiteNite]

One big thing Jerry didn’t say about buying a higher cc bike is a lot of people don’t have the ability or place to actually use all of the motor. Bikes are like cars that if you can have less horsepower but drive them to their limit it’s more fun than having a bunch of wasted horsepower you never use.

[@Grovreicraynth]

True. Lol, I just finished some track riding with some coaching about a month ago. This 19 year old kid shows up on a GSXR 1000, and the coach asked him how long he's been riding and he happliy replies with "about a couple months, my uncle bought me this". The coach quickly told him he has no business getting the 1000cc. True enough all he knew was how to go fast on a straight line.

[@AJvsEverything]

I fuck with this statement...driving something "slow" as hard as it will go can be so damned much fun...

[@UnimpressedAussie]

Its more fun to drive a slow car fast, than it is to drive a fast car slow.

[@rob2257]

It’s also easier to NOT push too hard and kill yourself while learning on a smaller displacement bike….. been living 18 years with crushed vertebrae, a plate in my hand, and a pin in my wrist from getting an 1100 for a starter bike. Sticky tires matter, it’s not just enough tread like on a car. I can second Jerry’s advice on gear. Buy the best safety gear you can afford AND THEN buy the bike with what’s left.

[@Username-2]

You can drive a liter bike to its limit on the street and many people do, it’s just risky.

[@Panzil]

"From a diesel truck to an s14, and everything in between." Jer out here spitting bars🔥🔥

[@whollymindless]

A bike does feel either side of that continuum...

[@LvBigGirlz]

They're going to need a warehouse

[@hockeyguytj]

I really appreciate that they spent a healthy chunk of time explaining why you ALWAYS wear your safety gear. I love riding but it amazes me the number of people who don't gear up

[@maxmike181]

ATTGATT. All the gear all the time.

[@DriveWayMafia]

thats what we call squids 😂

[@3v068]

I don't have actual "gear" but I always wear boots that support the ankle and I'm always wearing pants and a jacket. It SUCKS in this Texas heat, but it's well worth it.

[@903lew]

@@3v068Good gear can keep you safer and cooler. Cooling jacket will change your life.

[@kngofbng]

One thing that was bugging me in recent Donut videos is nearly no one was wearing PPE when doing shop tasks, especially welding in a t-shirt with no gloves or anything. It does matter when a popular channel sets a positive example regarding safety, something I hope BigTime keeps an eye on.

[@jameswatts6787]

Finally someone online who really stresses the importance of full gear and a smaller cc motorcycle. Very refreshing, so much respect

[@jameswatts6787]

@@ClydePlays Absolutely, dress for the fall, not the ride

[@MotoDash1100]

​@jameswatts6787 (fwiw, the rhyme is "dress for the slide, not the ride", same sentiment as dress for the fall, but it bejng a catchy rhyme helps people keep it in their head)

[@QuickQuips]

Yep. Mr Regular also mentioned it in the Yamaha R6 review.

[@jameswatts6787]

@@MotoDash1100 Ahh I've just been told the fall and ride, it's a little frightening to think people don't get it unless it rhymes lmao

[@Stickies72]

This is exactly the kind of content KZbin needs. Independent, with people who have passion for what they do. Big media money has ruined KZbin and made small independent creators disappear. Big fan of what you are doing!!! Also bikes and cars go together like PB&J, let's go!!!!!

[@kixsand5682]

imagine people at donut quiting and getting a job at big time 😂

[@bAc0nBoY755]

What an original take

[@kixsand5682]

@@bAc0nBoY755 yea sometimes you have to say one thing multiple times for people to understand 🤷‍♂️

[@gregtudanca.]

I remember when Jeremiah with his Yamaha in Donut asked us if we wanted more bike content... sadly that was the last of it. Glad to see him making content he really loves.

[@StarlordStavanger]

I unsubscribe from donut!!!

[@toddthezondalover645]

​@@StarlordStavangerI did that and Hoonigarbage as well

[@fariznazreen9138]

Yes bro.. ❤❤ hope big time growing bigger and batter because they are doing that they love the most❤❤

[@fariznazreen9138]

​@@StarlordStavangerhelyeahh

[@kngofbng]

@@StarlordStavanger I didn't. No matter what corporate shenanigans go on in the backstage at Donut, I still appreciate their content and wish them all the best. There's plenty of love to go around to enjoy more than one car channel and making this a matter of us vs. them benefits nobody.

[@SteamGeezerUK]

As a former biker (road and racing) myself, I absolutely love the safety advice here, especially the segment about wearing the right gear - people don't realise just how absolutely vital it is. I can give a few examples of what can go wrong if you don't... 1. About 30 years ago, when I ran a garage and recovery company, we got called to a biker club (think H*ll's Angels) who got into a multi vehicle pile up on a motorway. We were sent to pick up the bikes. When I arrived, the police and ambulances were still there hauling broken and, more importantly, *SKINNED* bikers away. Denim will *NOT* save you, and even at low speeds, that asphalt will take you literally down to the bone in seconds. 2. A old school friend of mine was fixing his bike and decided to quickly run it up the road to test it. He decided not to bother with a helmet. He hit a small rock with the front wheel, came off, hit is head on the kerb and was pronounced dead at the scene. He was barely moving, maybe 15mph, but that's all it took. He was 28 and left a wife and baby son behind, because he couldn't be bothered to go into the house and get his helmet. 3. This one is mine - I got T boned by a car coming out of a side road. I was doing 30mph, the driver simply didn't look. I ended up with a broken ankle because, although I had leathers on, I was wearing trainers, not boots. The ankle got infected, I got gangrene and nearly had to have my leg amputated at 16 years old. I still, nearly 40 years later, have 30% reduced mobility in my left ankle. 4. Another one of mine, from my road racing days. I was at Brands Hatch, coming down Hailwood towards Druids and, as I passed the bridge, my front tyre blew out and threw me off the bike. I slid down half that section, face down, still probably doing around 100mph and my only memory of it was the sparks flying from the steel studs on the palms of my Frank Thomas gloves. When I hit the gravel at the end, I started rolling until I ended up in the haybales at Druids. Every stitch of kit, my leathers, boots, gloves, helmet were all completely wrecked, but I got up and walked away with nothing but some bruises and being very dizzy from rolling so fast and so far. THE. KIT. WORKS. Use it. Also, a word of advice. The only good piece of advice my father ever gave me - treat everyone on the road like they're a complete idiot, because 9 times out of 10, they will be. Expect everyone around you to do the stupidest thing imaginable at any time, because they will. Also also, always remember that you are not as good a rider as you *think* you are. After cyclists, motorcycles are the most vulnerable road users. Ride accordingly, because if you come off, for any reason, you will go down HARD, and your body is a lot squishier than anything you hit when you come off. I get so mad when I see bikers riding like they're invincible, because I've lost too many friends that way over the years. Bikes are huge fun, but please, for the love of whatever deity you pray to, be careful out there.

[@itsdokko2990]

as a bloke who wants to get into the bike world, will absolutely do, sir!

[@blvckdxvth]

i’m not even a bike guy but boy howdy was that a captivating read. i hope everyone really pays attention to that last bit, because the guys that don’t are the ones that make normal traffic hate bikers.

[@m.metinozkan3944]

@@blvckdxvth as a fellow biker, i totally agree with everything you say snd your fathers advice is right on the point. Be safe out there

[@-Eternal-Damnation-]

Thanks for sharing man, those stories are both fascinating and terrifying. I'm 29 and planning on getting my first bike soon, which my parents aren't too happy about 😅. I want to be as safe as I can be while riding to help give them (and myself) some peace of mind. What are your thoughts on those airbag vests?

[@Piracanto]

All The Gear, All The Time. I hear ya buddy!

[@adam346]

I sold my first bike the other month... was upfront about everything, kept receipts, service history, told them of all the niggles (very small cc bike, ate 200ml of oil per 1000km on avg), tire life (2000kms before unsafe), chain life (just adjusted, likley another 7500km before new chain/sprocket) ect... they looked at me like "why are you telling me all this?" and the answer was "because I'd want someone to tell me all this".

[@xzouix]

Same here. I just put my first bike on sale with all the info about the work and parts I put in. Added a short youtube video of the cold start. I spent more time wrenching on it than riding, now I am ready to get something that won't demand the work. I wish I had known better when I bought that motorcycle... Now that it is all fixed, I am over it and ready to move on. Hoping to get it sold soon to buy the next one. 🏍

[@GarbanzoBeansFan]

🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@apolloxlix679]

thats how i got my first bike. the guy i bought it from took such good care of it that i didnt dare to change anything (i thought of putting on a tail tidy, some flashier sleeker mirrors, led indicators etc). it still looks so beautiful, and it still runs smooth as butter

[@Krauser1226]

Thank you for driving home the point of having proper gear. I don't have a bike myself, but have known many friends who have been really hurt and almost killed through no fault of their own by other drivers, and proper gear is essentially a necessity.

[@SlashCampable]

"5 years in the making" It's such a shame donut never let you do any mc stuff, but i'm so happy that you guys are able to follow your dreams and just do what matters to you. That energy was sorely missing from the other channel, and from video 1 I knew that it lived here.

[@manuelhernandez2017]

Except that shitty Walmart mini cycle

[@jokeropsairsoft1706]

@@manuelhernandez2017 Which is one of my favorite series. But yeah more (especially budget) mc stuff!

[@btvbrndn]

They did buy that busa they were gonna rebuild but the block was cracked

[@manuelhernandez2017]

@@btvbrndn ah that's right! I didn't remember

[@RobKaiser_SQuest]

They went about that mini-bike project all wrong, if they had started with internals, bigger carb etc *then* installed the turbo in a later ep, they'd have had it shcreamin' without nitrous.

[@Bdub1952]

Milliseconds after I hit the deer @65 mph I was sliding face down on the chin bar of my Shoei full face helmet. According to the GPS, the bike slid for 190 feet and my slide was about the same distance. Helmet trashed, gloves trashed, jacket trashed, bike totaled but I walked away shaken but not broken. I think about this a lot...had I not been wearing that helmet, I never would have met my grandkids. And great news, my oldest just graduated from high school and will be attending the U of A at Fairbanks. You guys are doing it right.

[@StarlordStavanger]

Soooooo you stopped riding right. RIGHT? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Bdub1952]

@@StarlordStavanger Are you kidding? The fact that I survived that crash made me go out and buy an IDENTICAL V-Strom 1000!

[@toddthezondalover645]

​@@Bdub1952Like a Subaru commercial for bikes

[@willd7033]

Make sure they get a picture of the uaf temp sign when it's -50 out! 😂

[@Okurka.]

Milliseconds? Sure.

[@grape9306]

7:48 Pro tip! set the minimum price to somewhere around $2,000 to avoid those "$1,234" D-Bags that are actually looking for like $7k or a trade! Hope this helps

[@redey1290]

Hate those listings SO MUCH, oml. Pure evil

[@omgitsrawbeef]

​@@redey1290So True

[@devonesq.7533]

or the $1 ones which do the same thing. once you filter those out, it gets rid of like 500 listings and really clears it up

[@gorehammer1]

But then you miss that 1200 dollar Honda 305.

[@blvckdxvth]

@@gorehammer1good.

[@FEAR_Actual]

Loving the gear advice on this episode too, it reminds me of something a friend told me once I started riding: "Dress for the slide, not for the ride."

[@Right-Handed_Neutrino]

I'm a motorcycle Sales Manager by profession. Everything spoken here is truth. There's also a good chance you're going to dump it if it's your first bike and sportbikes are way pricier to fix. Those fairings ain't cheap. Best thing to do, especially if you buy a sportbike new, is to buy a set of aftermarket fairings and rock those. When you go to sell the bike, you can throw the pristine OEM fairings back on and get much more out of the bike than with rashed up fairings or even aftermarket ones. The aftermarket fairings are a ton cheaper. They will run you $400-$800. There is so much going on when learning how to ride a bike. Clutch, front brake, rear brake, countersteering, scanning your environment, constantly planning escape routes, etc.. there's no reason to complicate things further with speed. Not only are those supersports faster accelerating, but the brakes can be less forgiving. I recommend buying a bike with ABS. Despite what other squids say, very few riders can outperform ABS brakes. Also, most insurance companies will give you a discount for ABS. Starting out on a 300, 400, 500 is perfect. Got my ex on a bike. She got a Honda Rebel 750 from her divorce and she made it to the end of the parking lot and couldn't turn and whiskey throttled it on her first try. I swapped it out with a Ninja 300 and she was ready to start learning on a 600 after a year. She rode my 2014 636 once and I was a mess. Lastly, I'd recommend is to learn via an MSF course or atleast learn from someone you trust with experience. And don't go out on group rides for the first year. It adds an experienced level of complexity and peer pressure. I like the ole "AGV Visor flip." I have a Corsa and I love how I can close the visor with just a slight neck snap. There are good brands and there are bad ones when it comes to gear. You don't have to purchase a $1k AGV Pista, but I'd spend atleast $400 on a lid. I'd learn which brands are more about flash than protecting (example; Icon.) Glad the ole mouth breather survived his bike wreck 😊

[@TechDogeth]

Not interested at the moment in buying a bike, but good info there. Especially the peer pressure angle when you are still learning.

[@Okurka.]

Countersteering is nothing special, even kids on bicycles do it automatically.

[@timschwarze1739]

HJC make great helmets at a great price point! But don't cheap out on protection and good tires. You can always buy another bike but not a set of fresh skin or a new noggin ;)

[@Okurka.]

​@@timschwarze1739 Skin grows back.

[@Intrigued_Goose]

Your dead set about crashing your first bike, unfortunately I did and so many people I rode with did, even if they aren’t major crashes, I wish I knew about buying aftermarket fairings, that’s a great idea

[@doodskie999]

Thank you Jerry for advocating safety. I cannot stress enough how important it is. If you don't like leather suits, buy padded jackets that cover your elbows and padded jeans that cover your knees, and always wear a helmet and proper riding shoes. Dont ever ever wear shorts or flip flops, road rash is a bitch.

[@karelpgbr]

There’s even like protective underwear you can buy, it has the same impact protection as regular gear, but you can wear your normal street clothing over it, literally no reason to not wear gear.

[@HendrickT-bi4iw]

It's incredible how many people ignore this. Every day this summer I witness my neighbour taking off on his fireblade wearing shorts and a t-shirt. I get how uncomfortable it can be in the heat to wear full leathers, but after years of riding you witness enough accidents that any discomfort just doesn't matter anymore.

[@juliamiller2299]

I simply stop riding when it's too hot to wear my gear. And I agree, too many people ride in shorts and a t-shirt with flipflops. My current bike is a Kawasaki Z900RS and I love it.

[@doodskie999]

@@HendrickT-bi4iw I agree, I'd rather take the heat for years than see my skin melt on the pavement/asphalt one day

[@tommegg8486]

Dress for the fall, not for the destination. I always bring my casual clothes in my bag. Or when I feel lazy, wear my casual under my biking clothes

[@AaronSkone]

I have been waiting YEARS for real motorcycle content from Jeremiah.

[@marcellosilva9286]

Guuuuuuuuurl, same.

[@DannySpins]

Truth!!!!

[@spiralnapkin]

How many years?

[@AaronSkone]

@@spiralnapkin over four, when Jerry did the burnout in the office on the Ducati. He did a few videos here and there that were definitely supposed to become new series’, like the “how to start a project bike” one, but the only one that Donut pursued was that turbocharged Walmart motorcycle.

[@gasgas26]

I love that you guys are doing bikes too. I work in the motorcycle industry to educate everyone the way you guys do, so it’s awesome to see people bringing it to the media like the way car stuff is structured. This is amazing. Everyone’s a car guy, it’s easy to be a car guy, but everyone’s afraid of motorcycles and they don’t have to be. This is great.

[@Impact2us]

Ever since starting BigTime, your content is 10x more of what i want to watch

[@GardenGuy1942]

I’m on the Hub a lot. They should make that content.

[@pinchpeak5203]

Fr. I was only watching donut for them

[@Freydohh]

I love that the guy you bought the bike from is doing exactly what you recommended. Bought a 400 rode it for 2 years and graduated to something bigger.

[@rrc3]

I'm past my motorcycle phase, but Jerry is at his absolute best talking about bikes in this video. The knowledge and love of the subject really shines through.

[@StreamerBS]

I was just getting into my motorcycle phase(about to take my m2 test) when my friend I was going to ride with sent me a video of another guy he rides with sliding out and going into a wall ass first at 100km/h. The guy ended up dying and my friend is still confused why I never took my test lol

[@squidikka]

@@StreamerBS Somewhat the same thing stopping me from getting a bike. Not even that I'm not confident in riding one, but I'm not confident in the drivers around me. So many people get hit by people on their phone. If you're in a car, you're usually good, but on a bike? Game over. Dunno about where you live, but the people in my city drive like maniacs.

[@pacolicious]

As a Kawasaki zx10R motor bike driver I have some ideas... I want to see if you can increase HP with thinner chain/lighter sprockets, how to tune it. Is it better to have a PC or is it better to have a ECU remap? Exhaust wrap pro and cons, and why they don't use it in MotoGP if it's that good? Suspension setup how to. Steel brake lines. Stuff that you can buy/do to make good driving vids without shaking. Lithium batteries, do you feel the difference in weight while driving and is that the money worth? Test stuff, like cruise help and cruise control, different kinds of brake pads. Rain jackets with or without membrane? And how fast you get it on/off so that your drive buddies don't have to wait long. Etc Love your show guys🎉

[@rickbowker4179]

Thank you for pushing the safety gear aspect. As a motorcycle crash survivor I cannot express how important proper riding gear is and how important it is to ease into a bigger bike.

[@yosefm170]

Same here, the best way is to budget for a motorcycle and gear. What´s left, is what you buy a motorcycle for

[@rustymundorf4672]

And pushing for people to not go for a liter bike right out of the gate. But back to the gear--I was a paramedic for a decade. I saw some gnarly wrecks where people wearing gear came out bruised and shaken, but overall alright, and seemingly minor wrecks where squids ended up really messed up.

[@oreojsn92]

Gear saved my life twice. Hit a minivan head-on once at a combined speed of 40mph. Helmet slammed into the hood and side mirror, not my face. On my last bike, I hit a patch of road akin to speed bumps at 50mph and got knocked off the bike. Helmet kept my right ear from being sheared off and my admittedly cheap Bilt jacket only gave me a minor road rash scar on my right arm. Still broke a finger from tumbling across the street, but I'm alive because of my gear.

[@williamaxelsson2575]

Yo for all the new ridas out there, here's a crucial tip: Get your riding gear before spending on the bike. It doesn't have to be brand new - I saved a ton buying used gear - but always make sure it’s a new helmet. The membrane that protects you can be damaged even if the helmet itself looks fine. Don't cheap out on this. Get an undamaged quality helmet. I'm glad I did. Three months after getting my license, I hit some gravel on the road, lost traction, and collided with the middle highway posts. I flew over almost doing a full frontflip, landing on the opposing lane. Thanks to my gear, I survived with just a fractured wrist. Remember: Gear up first, then think about your budget for the bike.

[@duncathan_salt]

Brand new *full face* helmet, at that! Never ever skimp on the helmet 👍

[@supaoranges1086]

Solid advice

[@Hazzo88]

Full time rider here, I give the same advice, A great all around set of gear for occasions will be about $1000 (helmet jacket gloves, one pair of "riding jeans") oh and if you are going to squid, helmet AND gloves, remember kids you cant skin graph to the palms of your hand.

[@jakemcintosh1210]

That naked bit goes crazy 3:00

[@StanleyKubick1]

I was shook! then I was just kinda impressed with Jerry's rig, ngl

[@jakemcintosh1210]

@@StanleyKubick1 i completely agree that thing was a beaut.

[@natecade5168]

Love how they blurred the feet 😂

[@Wheagg]

especially the censored feet lmao

[@fabianperez4447]

3:05

[@beborodner930]

1.3M of very well deserved subs! As a dad bike ADV guy..I really appreciate the addition of bikes!!

[@plagueparodies6555]

The subtle shade they keep throwing at Donut is hilarious; “welcome to Big Time,” “this has been five years in the making” which means he pitched it to Donut and they said no.

[@mutteri1298]

Yeah but i don't get why some people on the internet hate them just because they left donut

[@andiamocclash397]

I saw the donut video pop up in my feed with the two dweeps testing camping gear and I laughed and kept scrolling. 😂

[@richbitch3240]

​@@mutteri1298 some people just get weirdly attached to companies. I guess that's a case of that.

[@rednexium4100]

@@mutteri1298they are getting hate because almost every video they do is just cheap car stuff and sponsored videos. No up to speed, science garage, bumper to bumper. The only thing they have left is hi low, and money pit. Which they wait a long time to publish. Big time has actually did some good videos and proven that it wasn’t just them not being creative, but the corp that owned them only wanted cheap videos and the big money makers. Past that they don’t want anything else. No one wants to watch informercials in the form of a KZbin video. With their current decline it’s not going well for them. They went from an average of 1-2 mil a video to 700-400k now. It’s dropping off and KZbin isn’t even recommending me their content anymore. It’s what happens when you sell out.

[@TheMissiIe]

​@@mutteri1298donut became far too corporate. Donut was the place where car guys/gals could watch people just like them build and talk about cars, then it turned to "trying out bad car tiktok gadgets"

[@Uncle_Drywall]

"NICE BIKE!" - Tommy Vercetti, GTA Vice City

[@Pr0toPoTaT0]

The gta trilogy. Why can't they do things like that anymore. Incredible work from Rockstar at the time. Remember the radio stations the most on vice city. Chasing people off roofs and never ever ever ever running into the water. God damn I miss that game

[@Uncle_Drywall]

​@@Pr0toPoTaT0A cult classic for sure. Damn, really makes me miss my old PS2, I remember I had to replace that game like twice from the backside resembling that of a cat going to town on it, scratching it up. Ah simple gaming times indeed.

[@psychosis1767]

"No! My bike!"

[@REXae86]

@@Pr0toPoTaT0San andreas and VC was such a good game. Both aged gracefully

[@MudSluggerBP]

T-1000 Hey that’s a nice bike 😂

[@OldManWith2Kids]

Like most of you, I don't know Jobe or Jeremiah other than watching them for years on Donut. But I'm so proud of them for how successful this new channel already is. It honestly makes me so happy to see them being successful.

[@connorwalsh8568]

I'm 1:41 into this and I felt the need to pause and say I absolutely LOVE how you two broke off and made BigTime. Merch dropping soon???

[@natearrigoni]

I really like this style of less fancy production. The camera tilt transition, the lapel sharing, zoom in on the broken wiper blade, yard and home garage; it all feels good. Less fuss on getting things to look a certain way and graphics and just focus on the information and fun. It feels friendlier and more human than a lot of super polished content. Also, not a whole project in 20 min, I feel a little more invested in the project when I spend more time watching y'all.

[@acacius1471]

FINALLY SOME MOTORCYCLE CONTENT KEEP IT COMING GUYS LOVE IT!!!

[@nsharg]

@Sevgidan_shodon_yuraklaryeeessss

[@FlogehtaufsKlo]

Jerry can finally burst out all his bike-content-ideas!!

[@thePsychoDuddy]

That was a really cool introduction to motorcycles for newbs or whatever. Positive vibes for the channel. An 80's, 90's or 2000's Ninja is the perfect starter bike. There's probably 1 million of them out there.

[@P0EN1X]

My first proper bike was a 2001 Ninja 400, it was 2 years old when I bought it, it taught me a ton, it took me everywhere, we rode from coast to coast wearing pink to raise money for breast cancer awareness, made some awesome friends for life (one of which is now my brother in law) it was dropped it was crashed it was stolen at one point and it still keeps going to this day, it’s now owned by Tyne Metropolitan College and it’s used to teach rider safety classes

[@dhag72]

12:28 Jobe's crash sounds scary. I'm glad you're still with us. A close friend from school died in a similar situation. Cruising down the road at between 70-80kmh, just about home, and a lady coming the other direction turned left in front of him into her driveway, no signal light or anything. He hit the side of her SUV and that was it. Horrible stuff. Glad you came out okay man.

[@sweatypackage]

Had a similar incident happen when i was 12, was riding on the back with my dad on the way to a show and pretty much same thing as jers but a monte carlo. Thankfully my dad was able to slide it just enough that just the back tire hit her rear fender and flung us off. Dad was never able to ride again and I've never had a desire to get on one since. Almost 30 years now damn.

[@dougerrohmer]

@@sweatypackage Sounds a bit like my story, although my story is less dramatic. I rode a Kawasaki Z1000ST between 1983 and 1992. I was convinced that I have the perfect spider sense, I could see all that was happening around me and knew the perfect reaction for every situation. And then one day I was parked at a traffic light and the bike jumped forward all of a sudden. At first, I thought the clutch cable had snapped, or something but no that was not it. Then I looked behind me, and there was a car parked against my back tire with a lady, hands to her chin, going "Omigawdomigawdomigawd!" She'd just stopped like 6 inches too long. No harm done, just gave her the "You're stoopid" headshake and carried on. Hours later I started thinking "So, smarty pants, you didn't see that one coming! What is she was at speed and not sopping?" etc. And I concluded that somewhere, sometime something is gonna happen that I did not see coming. Parked the bike, when I sold the house the bike sweetened the deal.

[@nickgir]

Residential areas are most common place for accidents. Most people going home on autopilot.

[@Zuxicovp1]

The time spent emphasizing safety & what to look for when buying a bike is top tier content. Exactly what a new bike enthusiast wants to know

[@OnEst_Opinion]

I started on a 2004 CBR 600RR with zero riding experience. I wasn't a wild guy but knew I didnt have the option to 250 it then trade up in a year. Respect it and it'll respect you. Starting out a little scared of it isn't a bad thing.

[@reedstemen]

first a hot boy Nissan, then shorty semi car hauler, now bikes? the variety is AWESOME, thanks for leaving donut!

[@rummyman]

This. They are providing us everything I ever wanted to see.

[@xXDONSHOXx]

This is amazing. BigTime is not just car content. It covers all platforms. Big rig, bike, car, everything. We needed this. Keep up the content guys, love it all 🤙🏾

[@Scott_english]

Dude. THIS is the kind of video I love! Sharing what your enthusiastic about is infectious! You have a gift for education dude. Great video y'all! Keep doing whatever you want to do! We're here for it!

[@Zeboki]

Zach: “Let’s work on this S14!” Jerry: “BIG RIG! S13! KAWASAKI NINJA! I NEED MORE PROJECTS” All fun & jokes y’all don’t stab my ass.

[@trx259]

he just like me fr

[@Yaboyzerve]

I feel like there's at least a bit of both of those in all of us, the car guy yin and yang so to speak

[@joaopedrobiscotto3340]

I was a carguy all my life, last year I bought my self a street legal Honda XR200R dual sport, fell in love with it so much that I sold my car and bought a Triumph Daytona 675 sport bike, and never looked back. Super car performance for econobox price, and plus you get a free shower everytime it rains 😂

[@Goose21995]

How do you get groceries or drive in the rain? Ur prolly down south so least u dint have to worry about winter and the cold with snow

[@joaopedrobiscotto3340]

@@Goose21995 I’m from Brazil, but you can carry groceries up until a point, if it gets too much, just call an uber. After my first bike I basically never drove my car, even in the raining season or to get groceries, so it didn’t actually change much for me

[@sendingit2601]

@@joaopedrobiscotto3340 each person has different needs. I respect that you love what u have and it fits your needs

[@joaopedrobiscotto3340]

@@sendingit2601 for sure man, I actually still love cars, but for now at the point I am in my life, bikes are my whole world, specially the triumph, I’m in love with it

[@mikealberto504]

@@joaopedrobiscotto3340yeah same in Honduras 🇭🇳

[@_skrzypo]

I really love how simple and real this video feels. My girl had similar accident, taxi driver tboned her on roundabout and even in protective gear some bones were shattered, with speed like 10-15mph. Luckily after 6 months she went back to full health, so much quicker than in Zach's case. Thanks guys for sharing really good advices for people starting with bikes like myself ❤

[@TheBGYeti]

Why do people think a jacket and pants are going to protect from an impact? They are there only to protect from a slide, some leather/kevlar and some semi hard padding is not going to protect you when you slam into a car or they slam into you they don't have the protective capability your helmet does which has foam and padding specifically made to disperse energy.

[@thagreatzadenko]

I absolutely love this video. Y’all’s enthusiasm and the good info for a person doing this the first time - great job guys.

[@djlee3276]

lol, love the Jobe story. Almost exactly the same situation as I went through. 40 mph, lady pulled out on me turning left, enough time to hit the brakes but I hit front and rear brakes and dumped the bike. Then I got wedged up under the car, no helmet, t-shirt, jeans and boots. Nothing hit my face or head but I did snap my femur. My head was resting on my right boot. They dosed me with a shitload of morphine and I got a nice helicopter ride to a trauma hospital about an hour away. Woke up the next day with a new titanium rod that runs down the center of my femur. I had already bought my next bike before leaving the hospital. I’m happy to be alive. I wear a helmet now.

[@captainzib]

Just casually eating lunch at work, watching BigTime on my larger of my two monitor setup, when Jerry starts talking about naked bikes.

[@scottbutts6703]

SAME had to minimize real quick 😂

[@samuelgutierrez7052]

hahaha same here, the dude next to me was like, "THAT'S INNAPROPIATE FOR WORK, YOU KNOW?"

[@gmoneyplayz-dead5999]

Oh my god! Creative and original automotive content for diverse automotive fan groups??? This is awesome!

[@limjaheyatyourcervix1601]

So glad you finally get to talk about bikes like you've always wanted too buddy!!! Love it, hope to see more.

[@the1337euph]

Dude I swear Jeremiah wanted to share this ever since he started bike videos at Donut

[@SpeakersGoinHammer84]

Love the energy! So exciting

[@cinemattics2379]

I have the EXACT same injury, Jobe! Open fracture tib and fib, titanium rod from knee to ankle on the right leg! The hospital asked me how fast I was going on my bike.... I had to admit that I'd fallen down the stairs at the train station....🤦

[@rogue_agent_actual1641]

as a rider and car lover, cars are my first love but im all here, front and center for this content.

[@AlmostAverageAutomotive]

I think what Big Time's doing is extremely smart, They are hitting 3 huge demographics (and potentially more in the future) on KZbin and raking in viewers from each one. Don't believe me? Just go-to the comment section of each video, this one for example is full of individuals expressing their love for motorcycles, same with the semi and same with the Silvia. Did I mention that each of the first couple videos are sitting at roughly 2 million views? Combine that all together with the preexisting fan base and talent, you get exponential growth in a short timeframe. Big Time is on track to be one of the biggest American KZbin channels by the end of 2024.

[@TySchmidt]

If you buy a sport bike, your first purchase (besides gear) should be a steering damper. If you end up pulling a wheelie and drop it down not perfectly straight, your steering can jerk back and fourth and send you flying off of the road. Happened to my best friend on his Ninja, lost him in 2018 when his bike struck a tree 😥

[@ElBach1y]

Yes. I'm not interested in doing actual wheelies but when you pull hard on a 600 you feel the front get light af. I worry if it lifts that might happen

[@Rancid_Ninja]

Depends on the bike, my yzf600r won't pull up unless I force it to, heavier steel delta box frame tho

[@96BN96]

I’m not a motorcycle guy and have absolutely no interest in riding or buying one in my lifetime, but I love this. I love how you break it down and explain the differences and the do’s and don’ts, especially the emphasis on safety. I can’t wait to see this build and will be here for every step!

[@Grovreicraynth]

As someone who's been so much into motorcycles (riding, working on them, modifying), I'm glad BigTime is putting on some 2 wheel content. I've always been constrained by how much I can spend on my bikes, so it's nice to see a channel that's taking into account new riders and more affordable bikes. A lot of motovlogging channels go for Liter bikes that cost most people a year's worth of salary to modify. At least a Ninja 400 is something a lot of us can relate to

[@davehawley4054]

This is refreshing, Big Time. I know NOTHING about two wheelers. This really peeked my interest. At 65, i will come as close to owning one as i see in this series. Great job boys!

[@southernbiker4728]

I know a 68 year old who rides the tail of the dragon on a Ducati Panigale (the Ferrari of sport bikes). If you have the desire to learn, go for it sir. You could always try a riding class to see if you’ll like it. Nearly all Harley dealers hold beginner riding classes all summer long.

[@ethanacton408]

Been waiting on this Motorcycle content. Loved the Walmart Mini Bike series on Donut. Can't wait to see more of this build

[@Slycarlo]

Jeremiah spitting facts if you have no experience riding bikes, do not start on 600cc+ bike. You have a high chance of going into accidents within 2 to 5 years. You should have incluse maxi scooter bros, which is the epitome of comfort you can easily ride go hundreds of miles riding it without any fatigue and sore ass

[@CopperEyeFilms]

I would agree if were talking sport bikes. If you want a cruiser I highly recommend starting on something in the 600 range. It takes most people no time at all to get your practice in to be able to ride safely and when you need to get that highway practice a 250cc cruiser just doesn't cut it and most people can't afford to buy a new bike a year or two after. TL:DR Don't buy a honda rebel unless you weight 90lbs.

[@RyanKiefer]

@@CopperEyeFilmsNewer Rebel 300cc single are great starter, though (unless you weigh 1lb/cc lol). Agreed on the old 250cc twin, though. Perfect for MSF and side streets, maybe even country roads, but if you have any 65+ mph highway that thing will be wrung out just keeping up.

[@sd3457]

Down here is NZ and Australia we have a thing called "LAMS" (Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme) which lets newbies get on a 650 that's power limited to 47hp. My 18 year old son is cutting his teeth on a Ninja 650 which he will derestrict when he has his full licence.

[@whoisthis4130]

This is F$**ing perfect because I’m seriously about to buy myself a Ninja 400 to be a street/track bike! I’m stoked for what you do to it and will be right behind you in my build. I need a couple more paychecks and I’ll be out looking for mine.

[@DefectiveDan]

Long time fan and fellow rider here. Thanks for showing people the very real hazards along with the joys of owning a bike. You guys are awesome, this is the wholesome car/motorcycle content we need

[@TSRR-zs6pf]

As a daily rider who doesn't live in sunny California, you need good gear for each season. The best summer gear in freezing cold is just as bad as the best winter gear in the heat.

[@monkjacob85]

It's so refreshing seeing somebody talk about motorcycles and emphasize how important it is to start small and work your way up... and to push proper gear. Use your brains, keep your brains. Love this channel already!!!

[@Juandongduck]

Starting small is such a waste of time and resources.

[@Xaunoki]

I picked up my first bike this past December and started riding in February. It's a 2009 Honda Shadow Aero. I have since put around 7k miles on it and I've loved every minute! I installed bags and a trunk on it turning it into a mini touring motorcycle. I'd suggest an Aero for any new rider. Low seat height, enough power to ride on the highway comfortably, and the thing is bulletproof reliable! Oh, and it sounds REALLY nice with a set of Cobra pipes!

[@Luca_Tantigattini_Sabian]

10 bikes and look how happy this guy is.

[@Okurka.]

He's probably single.

[@carlos_picyweiner]

☝️lol. It’s funny cuse it’s true!

[@RobKaiser_SQuest]

...and look how happy he is!! Lol

[@maestro4287]

Jobe's story is exactly what stops me from getting into motorcycles. Idiots on the road. I can't risk it, even with protective gear. Mortality rates on motorcycle accidents vs car accidents are absolutely heartbreaking. I hope everyone getting into bikes has a great time and stays safe.

[@BJaybenji]

I know if I had a bike I would be dead… I had moped at 14 then started racing in my Honda at 16… so glad I didn’t push things on the slow moped.. because that was scary enough for me.

[@kero-x8l]

Same I really want to get in to it but I don't trust other people enough

[@dooshdashcams2629]

If ZJ wore that helmet, that jacket and those boots he'd have a regular nose and leg.

[@kero-x8l]

@@dooshdashcams2629 I don't think it would have stopped it's leg from breaking tbh and this is just one scenario you can GG from some persons mistake quite easily

[@southernbiker4728]

There are tons of idiots on the road for sure. That being said, I’ve lost many more friends in car crashes than motorcycle crashes. You have to pay more attention on a motorcycle. The motorcycle takes up less lane space, is more maneuverable, and stops quicker than nearly any car though. The trick is to watch the front wheel of the car stopping or coming to an intersection. You’ll see that front wheel start to roll before you can tell the car is even moving.

[@torntendons]

I just got Tboned by a drunk driver, totalled my ZX6R, and put me in the hospital for the last 14 days. So excited to see motorcycle content finally. It'll give me something to watch for the next year of my recovery.

[@piedpiper1172]

I’m glad you’re mending! Though I suddenly don’t want a bike anymore…

[@alvelundin402]

Holy shit bro, hope your recovery goes smooth!

[@graveyardprospecting]

@@piedpiper1172😂 I can’t agree more!

[@MudSluggerBP]

Shit hope it wasn’t me 😂 knocked a dude off his bike a couple of weeks back and it wasn’t a pleasant experience for either of us, more so him as he left the scene with a severe limp …😮 in my defence though I wasn’t drunk.

[@AngerySumo91]

Shit man, hope your recovery goes smoothly! Glad you're still with us 🤙

[@mindymorenoolvera8447]

Had to pause and leave a positive comment regarding the beautiful pup. I love seeing his cameos in y'alls content. Also, loving the new channel and content. Keep doing what y'all are doing fellas! ❤

[@JOTNARMK]

Just rebuilt a vintage honda for my wife. So glad we got a "new" channel that understands that motors are addictive no matter how many wheels are connected to the drivetrain.

[@nathanireland8154]

As a fan recently getting into bikes who felt like bike content is missing out. I love this move.

[@cosmovg9955]

3:04 HOLLYY SHIITT my man committed to the bit…. Respect+

[@timyassa4343]

Took 2 months shopping for a bike and saw about 5 in person before my current bike. It was def worth the wait. Been riding it for 6 yrs with no issues so far

[@bnvnclq]

2-wheels, 4-wheels, trucks, this is the ultimate umph channel 💜

[@isaiahkane9282]

I love the fact that this channel immediately blew up 😭 literally took zero seconds. I wish the best for this channel and the bros. Won’t be missing a mf video 🫶🏾

[@louisjones2653]

That's a great quote at the beginning of the video. I'm 4 years into my motorcycle journey and I ride more than I drive. To anyone getting into bike PLEASE wear full gear. Crashing without gear really sucks.

[@the_real_boulder]

The long section dedicated to safety is extremely pog. Honestly great job guys.

[@chabbsmc]

Thank you Jobe for sharing your story. Definitely reinforced my safety awareness

[@LetTheBoys]

This was truly the BEST beginner guide to getting on a bike in 20 mins EVER!! Loving the content boys keep bringing the perfect vibes, excellent information, with the proper humor we've been missing and craving!!!!!

[@Cloud30000]

Something else I want to mention: if you haven’t ridden in a while, say 10+ years, do not look for a bike in the same cc range that you used to ride. Not only are you going to be rusty, but engines have come a long way and a 1000cc engine today has a lot more power than a 1000cc engine from 15 years ago. Start at about half the cc that you stopped riding, then upgrade from there as needed. Most of the time, if you were happy with a 1000cc bike from 15 years ago, you will find a 500cc bike today rides just about as well.

[@alexbrewer4570]

Alright, what if my past experience is a 400 cc four cylinder from 1975, and it's twice as old as me?

[@Francisco-Danconia]

​@@alexbrewer4570😂

[@aluisious]

1000cc engines do not have “a lot more power” than 15 years ago. 15 years ago was 2009. Suzuki is still putting the 1000cc engine from 2006 into bikes today. They made 160-180 hp then and they make barely any more now, unless you buy a panigale, then you get 220 and the enjoyment of dropping $30k in the driveway. You shouldn’t buy a 1000 if you haven’t been riding for 10 years because you’re rusty.

[@aluisious]

@@alexbrewer4570turbo busa, clearly

[@superbarnie]

Larger engine doesn't necessarily mean its any harder to ride. New bikes have so much nannies and aids that it isn't even far fetched for someone to start on a liter bike these days. I'd say just buy whatever you like.

[@shermangriffin2722]

This is a quality video for beginners, lots of good info for first buyers. One thing I recommend before buying, because it happened to me buying my first bike, a 2016 ktm Rc390 off these 2 20 year old kids, they had ownership and everything. Turned out to be stolen, cops came and took it, I was out $2500. Always ask to do a free vin check on a local police vin search, or if they refuse to let you do that, its an immediate red flag.

[@rustler08]

The first thing you should do *BEFORE* buying a motorcycle is get an insurance quote. I cannot tell you the number of newbie riders I have met that were shocked that their brand new bike that required full coverage insurance was costing them 2-3x as much per month as their payment. And even worse, the fools that totaled a $12k bike with liability only (thinking they were clever) and were stuck with no bike and over $10k in debt. Make sure you at least get comprehensive coverage, because it's very likely your shit will get stolen. It's so easy to steal that you'll stop for lunch and come back to no bike.

[@astatejb]

Truth! I got a quote on a gsxr750 when I was 21. They wanted $750/mth for full coverage.

[@SRQmoviemaker]

As a long time rider (started at 10 on a 10 year old xr80) I feel like this is a perfect video for a newbie to watch. The safety advice is also top notch.

[@1mandanceparty]

I’m literally PUMPED!!! The majority of my enthusiast has been distributed to motorcycles for their speed, handling and cheap cost of entry! I ride track days as much as possible and watch several channels dedicated to the sport. I love that Jeremiah gets to pursue his passion and entertain along the way. Let’s go BIG TIME 💙💙💙

[@joshporter4391]

This is my dream starter bike for when I get my license so excited to see you make the 400 sound more meaty and all the other modifications

[@JustDos1982]

I am all about this. I'm the Cafe Racer guy that grew up going to drag/dirt/NASCAR races and appreciate every second of that life. But when I found motorcycles, I found my niche and appreciate all the love that Jeremiah brings to everything on 2 wheels. ❤️🤘🏽🏍️

[@derekrebel3384]

Started dirt biking with old 2 strokes around 2020 when it seemed cheaper than continuing mountain biking. I’ve now got numerous off road options and am converting my Drz 400 to Supermoto. It’s been a blast and will be supporting all bike content moving forwards.

[@tszvj]

Glad to see you talking about the importance of good gear Jer! I slid out in a turn back in January and my Dainese riding jeans literally saved my skin. Riding motorcycles is fun but it’s also no joke, gear up!

[@marcusfoster6505]

Only just discovered this channel today but have been watching donut since forever. Bought a ninja 400 as a starter in the uk around 6 months ago, same livery and everything, so super stoked to see you guys doing a project on something i actually own

[@jaykay78666]

Glad to see someone going through all the possible pitfalls of buying a bike, and being an advocate for always wearing safety gear. I lost a good friend earlier this year in a motorcycle accident, and personally drive a Mx5 (miata), and I'm always cut off, and nearly run into by others. Be safe out there guys.

[@gsxrbengazi5869]

I'm absolutely LOVING Big Time! Please dont change

[@matthewstitt2950]

I’ve been a car guy my whole life… about 6 months ago my buddy bought a smashed out cbr300 as a flip project and was letting me learn on it (he had a 2012 fz6) and I fell in love immediately! I’ve been saving up and two weeks ago I bought an 04 fz6 with 20k on the odometer for $2200. I’ve ridden every sunny day we’ve gotten since. Probably gonna sell my WRX just so I can fix this bike up a bit and get out from under my car payment cause it’s just not even close to the same amount of happiness I get when on two wheels. Stay safe out there family🙏💪

[@southernbiker4728]

Sell the WRX to buy another bike! I’m two Ducati’s and a Harley deep myself, and it only gets better when you have more choices!!!

[@stamdar1]

I really wanted more motorcycle content when donut did their first bike video. I'm glad to see you guys making this content. I'm excited to see what you guys do to this thing, expecially ergonomics. The firs thing i tell my friends to do to their bikes is to lower the hand lever controls. it's so much easier to access the brake and clutch when they're rotated down a bit. stock clip-ons usually don't allow for a lot of adjustment of the front brake master cylinder, so aftermarket clip-ons help a ton by just giving you that extra room to move the controls. Tank grips is another must have item. they're usually around $60, take 2 seconds to install, but it is a night/day difference in feel.

[@joeeyman7503]

When I taught new riders years ago I always told them pretend you’re invisible . Now I tell them be aware and that everyone is out to get you. Whole different world today vs even twenty years ago. There was a time when I had 18 bikes in our garage Be safe out there riders!

[@chrisg9003]

I don’t know where you live but, here in San Diego, the bikes are the problem not the cars driving down the road. The problem is the bikes lane splitting at 90 mph weaving 2” in front of a car and slamming on the brakes. The bikers are their own worst enemy. I feel no sympathy for them and this coming from a guy with an endorsement for 15 years

[@joeeyman7503]

@@chrisg9003 I wholeheartedly agree 👍 some riders are the cause for so many issues. I’m in Colorado and they approved lane splitting for bikes here. It’s already a issue Here we call the very aggressive rider’s bold. There aren’t any old bold riders Sad as it’s a reflection on all us riders when they do sketchy stuff

[@BigDavoNorriwong]

@@chrisg9003 In Australia we call them temporary Australians or citizens. They don't live long doing dumb shit on the streets

[@Okurka.]

"pretend you’re invisible" "everyone is out to get you" "There aren’t any old bold riders" Do you know more biker clichés?

[@southernbiker4728]

@@chrisg9003my son is stationed in San Diego and rides there often along with a few of my friends. Yes there are some idiots on bikes out there, but they’re not all idiots. A big problem around that area is that if you don’t ride faster than most traffic, some other idiot in a car will ram you from behind.

[@ethrs]

15:56 bro humming million dollar baby while on the way to buy a bike lmao what a vibe

[@le.farquad608]

17:55 That lens flick was slick, made you look like a badass.

[@U_okay_buddy]

Seen you at the Aprilia track day at Laguna. Glad you are doing what you have a passion for and not letting anyone stop you

[@ReinoudvanZoelen]

Finally more bike content! 🏍