How To Ride A Motorcycle UP A Mountain | RAW DDFM 002

[@DanDanTheFireman]

Did you miss Episode 1? How To Ride A Motorcycle In Town & SURVIVE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYGspoqJrq5miLc

[@Mcpro40]

Please do DOWN the mountain too! I'm also hoping you'll talk about proper downshifting and how to engine brake well, because when I do it I slow down WAY faster than I want to, so fast that my downshifts can't keep up with my slower speeds.

[@DanDanTheFireman]

That will be next week! Takes a long time to edit lol. I got a cool shot with the 360 camera though!

[@jimmorrison306]

WV has lots of technical super curvy roads. There is some great riding. However, you do have to watch out for broken road and/or holes in lane position three. Sometimes the road starts to dip or break off into lane position two on some of our older roads.

[@generalgrevious815]

Used video to safely make it up mountain. Waiting for video on how to get back down. Please help.

[@Tashin32]

Instructions unclear, bike stuck in airplane.

[@woolypuffin392]

Thank you 😁 Yeah going down is my problem.

[@DanDanTheFireman]

That will be next week! Takes a long time to edit lol. I got a cool shot with the 360 camera though!

[@415thebay415]

😂😂😂

[@vasuhardeo1418]

driver commentary is a great way to stay alert in areas with lots of curves/turns. great vid.

[@dalevoigt8612]

I am pretty sure that that by not starting outside you are limiting your line of sight through the corner. You would also see a car that is over steering the corner sooner, if you start from the outside. The middle can also be the slickest part of the road because car tires don't throw off any dripped oil from the center of the road. The idea of outside in side, is to stay wide till you see the safest line to take.

[@joelay6826]

Great video Dan. I like all the pointers you provide on these types of videos. Looking forward to the down hill next.

[@peterschaer6311]

Great video. I'm a cyclist and appreciate you calling attention to all people on the road. I like the new Indian (motorcycle) by the way.

[@kendotek9414]

Some Mt. Lemmon views! Thank you. I used to live in Phoenix and enjoyed chances to head up there. I loved the transitions from desert floor, saguaro forests, and eventually the alpines forests. The best part I remember is the nice 30 degree temp drop going up.

[@xoclon]

I've been hoping for this one since I live in the Tucson area.

[@mrvwbug4423]

Downhill is of course riskier, very easy to end up going much faster than you intended. One thing that helps a lot, especially on left hand corners, is late apexing, stay to the outside longer than typical and make your apex later in the corner, that gives you a lot more buffer zone to react to things happening during the turn.

[@flatsun2132]

For some reason, I cannot comment on Instagram So I will leave this message for Nikky here after here latest post Don't worry Nikky I'm about your Skill Level and some times you just have a bad day you will improve and someday you will look back and laugh at the entire situation get back on that steel horse and show it who's boss

[@Alex__palumbo]

Canadian summers are beautiful but short - I bought some of those emergency heat packs from the dollar store and keep them in my bag in case it gets too cold at night. You can pop them into your Boot/shoe or even just putting them in an interior jacket pocket works wonders!

[@denyspoyner4150]

The dreaded Tar Snakes, Squishy when hot and slippery when wet. This road has a lot , but the most I've encountered was on the 180 in New Mexico during a fun run. Loads of 'em and twisty turny, that had me a bit tense until I reached Alma NM and could take a lunch break and refuel. Love what you're doin' Dan, keep up the good work. \m/

[@thedavidwilliams]

Hey Dan, loving these 'ride along' videos!! :)

[@Ed-ip2sg]

Really good Dan. Clear audio, great explanations, keeping me humble on the bike. Tx

[@josk5389]

I want you to ride the german Autobahn. A44 from Kassel onto A7 to Frankfurt. Thats the Autobahn through the hills. But be carefull where speedlimits are, they are there for a good reason. And do it on a Sunday, trucks need a special permit on Sundays.

[@PC-uh6hk]

I left Tucson for the military after high school (Catalina) and have only been back once to drive up Mt Lemmon in my Saab Sonnet III it was great but my little carbureted engine wouldn't start at the top because of the altitude change so I got her pointed down hill and free-wheeled till I could pop the clutch and get her started again. I'd like to do it again on my motorcycle but I'm in Colorado now. I'll make it back down there again some day but there is plenty of riding to do where I am. great video and real nice personality. I'd like to see you and Nikki do the ride.

[@victorsturdivant4731]

Great lesson to everyone overall,especially those of us that needed refrehers.

[@amicusdraco5526]

The telling yourself "very good" can come through any medical training. Being in nursing for 20 years, we're taught to talk patients through every step. I find myself complimenting myself whenever things go the way they're supposed to. Just a thought. :)

[@tommyarnold890]

I'm a new rider. Haven't even gotten through the safety course yet. But I'm aquiring all information I can. This is going to be really important for me as I intend to move to Montana and I can't wait to get in those Rocky's.

[@tommy12056]

This is the EXACT mountain I was looking to drive up haha. Going to college at U of A soon, thank you for the video :)

[@ScarlettDeLion]

In the rain, while in the dark. cause you don't know when that'll pop up

[@oneonlyxram]

Nice video man, another big thing about the mountain is those look out points. There are many times cars have blindly pulled out from them and if I had been hauling i would have t-boned them. I do think you still need to look a little too the sides because of situations like that, just not in a spastic manner.

[@alderendon941]

Thanks man I am planning to go to Palomar Mountains for my first time here in California with my vulcan s Now that I have my endorsement, I will follow your advice Thanks again take care and ride safe.✌

[@ghosteagleguardian]

I love mt lemon, it is epic ride and views, I was living in south tucson when it was burning. I might move back there soon

[@stevensterner8176]

Thank you for this series! Really looking forward to the downhill episode! I was hoping to see this when the vote came out on Patreon!

[@doitdamnit]

I miss your Ride Along videos, Dan!

[@VikingBagsYT]

Such a useful video to watch, can't wait for part 2!

[@Universal_Craftsman]

So many people were I live complain about the speed limits here, although this road he just drove would have a speed limit of probability 100 km/h, 65 Mph in my country. When I hear people complain I just think to myself, what they are complaining, while in other places they have to go up that hill with 56 km/h 35 Mph, and have to pay probably 200$ for a ticket, while here if you are about 20 km/h 12 Mph over the speed limit you will probably get away with 20$ to 50$ if you pay in cash at the officer, so I am glad it is not that strict here.

[@hackattack7811]

Very informative tips Dan. Thank you.

[@dalevoigt8612]

If you are nerves enough to need to pull over; you may want to consider getting of the bike, taking a few step or doing knee bends to improve blood flow.

[@DanDanTheFireman]

Yes!!

[@daytona8398]

Riding in the rain and in the dark are excellent but add riding in the riding in the dark is a completely different animal than just riding in the rain with light or riding in the dark while dry.

[@woolypuffin392]

Will you do a down the mountain too? I am perfectly fine going up, going down scares me.

[@DanDanTheFireman]

Yup!

[@woolypuffin392]

@@DanDanTheFireman Thank you 😊

[@tomzone5459]

Riding in the dark would be awsome Dan! And i actually enjoy doing that and it would be fun to know the tricks of it you know? 😁

[@running4fun74]

There's a cookie shop at the top? I'm not sure which I'd look more forward to the cookie(s) or the awesome views.

[@locoocho2415]

Great video, good info on all important parts of cruising up hill. Do you have one going down hill?

[@thefox4279]

Great video..i did learn from this video so thankyou 👍

[@kurtguidry8367]

Dan, I know you have talked about the 360 camera you are using but I don't recall... is it the Insta360 from Amazon? If not, which one is it and what would you recommend?

[@shaywelch]

i am very careful when riding a mountain. i almost avoid them. but one of the reasons i get stressed is because of the groups of riders that come out there to show off and speed. i don't know what to do when they start riding my ass and trying to go around me on narrow roads because i'm going the speed limit. what is the best move in this situation. i'm always afraid to change position because i worry someone behind me will be going to fast to adjust their position if i move into their line unknowingly.

[@JeremyJamesDec15]

I would like to see you ride in the rain.

[@NickVetter]

Mt. Lemmon? I think you mean Mt. Lemmy from revzilla

[@richardmoun5273]

Dan dan what do you think about a Suzuki bandit 600 for a first bike , seller is asking $1200?

[@basshumbler5886]

Would a Kawasaki 125 eliminator be able to handle these type of mountain condition's, and steeper?

[@bowzerdude5646]

How do you deal with tail gaters when your just crushing at the limit?

[@glynhannaford7332]

Great video Dan, thank you. I'm looking forward to part 2 of the climb. If it is already to view could you please post the link in a reply to this comment. 👍

[@DanDanTheFireman]

That will be next Monday!

[@glynhannaford7332]

@@DanDanTheFireman Thank you 😊

[@4greenb]

wasnt it you who got pulled over and had the convo about passing with that cop

[@DanDanTheFireman]

Yup

[@4greenb]

@@DanDanTheFireman have court today for same shit

[@cedricksamaniego9146]

No#1. Stop being so trusting of others on the road with you.. No#2. Stay hydrated..

[@flatsun2132]

If you can do a Ride in the Night and show us what to do in the corners that would be much appreciated

[@DanDanTheFireman]

How so in the corners? Like body position?

[@flatsun2132]

@@DanDanTheFiremanO I mean when you take a corner at night your head light when keep pointing forwards so you basically steer your bike into total darkness I guess I should have made myself more clear

[@MrDVader]

As someone who has jumped back onto a bike after many years I have been keen to give fellow riders the "biker wave". This is difficult in Australia because we ride on the other side of the road, so our throttle hand is also our waver hand. How to conduct wave whilst also maintaining throttle?

[@DanDanTheFireman]

Use your left hand and raise it up. Or do a quick one. If it creates an unsafe situation for you to remove your hand, don't wave.

[@MrDVader]

Thanks Dandan, sounds weird but I'm jelous of you guys getting to use the closer hand! I watch all your livestreams, not live though due to time difference but it's all good. Love what your doing and will be throwing some Patreon support your way soon mate.

[@bengrey4856]

whats that liquid on your handle bar?

[@glynhannaford7992]

Hi Dan, Is that an Indian you ride, if so which model? What is Nikki riding? Cheers, G

[@DanDanTheFireman]

Indian FTR1200s. Nikki is riding a Honda Rebel 500

[@glynhannaford7992]

Thanks Dan. Love your review of the Rebel, that could be my next purchase! Just wondering what made you choose Indian over Harley?

[@justincriswell4354]

Wait! What did you do to almost get a ticket? Huh?

[@Naitsiro]

what's the best lane for blind turns?

[@DanDanTheFireman]

The one that gives you the best line of sight.

[@dalevoigt8612]

Slow down till you can stop with in your limited amount of sight. Stay wide making sure that you are on solid pavement. This gives you the longest amount of road you can see. When you can see a safe line through the corner, take it and accelerate after the apex of your turn. P.S. you may want to shift the weight of your head and shoulders to the inside of your turn before you pick your line. Please stay safe.

[@D3nn1s]

So wheres the mountain, i didnt find any in the video... Greeting from Switzerland :P

[@johncoe6304]

Nice. Love the fact you're cruising, doing in the 40s mostly, same thing I'd do. But you lose me when you even talk about something silly like knee dragging. Just saying