Evaluate your riding - Top to Bottom

[@mymatemartin]

One my favourite teachers. I've truly appreciated your calm, authentic and masterful ability to teach and convey practical lifesaving information on any and all motorcycle skill topics. I'm 62 and first came across your channel nearly 4 years ago, 6 months before I even had my learners licence here in Sydney Australia. I didn't know a thing at that point. I started road riding as a learner on a little Honda CB125e, moved on to a Yamaha XVS650A Cruiser and later attained my Provisional licence in June 2022. A year later I got my unrestricted licence and since then have been riding a Suzuki Boulevard C109 1800cc beast with both respect for the bike and confidence in myself. Your voice and wisdom have been in my head all the way. All up I've riden over 18,000km on the streets and open roads and to this day still practice the slow speed exercises and riding drills you and others teach. I want to add my voice to the many that applaud your efforts and generosity. Doubtless you have saved many lives. Thanks Kevin

[@oldgeezerproductions]

I am constantly impressed with how similar the methods for good motorcycle riding are exactly the same for riding a spirited horse. Heads up, look where you want to go, avoid looking down or what you want to avoid, heels down, grip with your thighs, stay in balance, wear protective head gear. Nice thing about a horse though, he can use his brain to prevent you from getting into dangerous situations like ditches and things he can jump over.

[@crash5811]

Nice thing about a motorcycle is it doesnt get spooked... 😂 ive always been told im a natural w horses, i blame the motorcycles

[@oldgeezerproductions]

@@crash5811 I mostly know how to handle a spooked horse (if I don't fall off first) and I've experienced motorcycles going into skids on gravel and slick pavement that left me skidding on my butt and bruised me up pretty bad. The only thing I really fear about a horse that gets spooked is if it rears and falls over backward or on its side with me underneath (ain't happened yet). The fact is I've been to the emergency room way times more from horse crashes than motorcycle crashes, but (so far anyway) I've never broken anything or had to have an operation after a horse wreck. Can't say that about my motorcycle riding. Only one serious crash on my motorcycle, but it landed me on an operating table in the hospital and a load of titanium in my knee. There may be more truth in what you say about knowing motorcycle riding and applying those principles to horse riding.

[@beepbop6697]

4:00 depending on how your wrist is naturally position, you may need to adjust the front brake lever assembly up or down (same for the clutch lever assembly). Typically one or two bolts and only takes a few minutes to adjust.

[@keithhults8986]

I made it riding into my senior years and I ride with ongoing issues now. To keep my balance keen, I stand on one leg and place my other foot against the side my standing leg. And hold it. Then switch legs. All while I am staring straight forward at a picture on the wall. If you cannot hold your balance, and test you balance, you shouldn't be riding until you can.

[@donaldoehl7690]

You're describing a yoga pose. Yoga is excellent for balance and range of motion for older riders. Like me...

[@douglasradowick508]

Kevin, every point on the body was "on point", for a comfortable"ride posture"! I replayed this video several times- to make sure I don't" fall out of riding posture at anytime as I go riding. Doug🏍️❤️👍

[@timfarris8412]

Time to evaluate myself. I feel I'm a relaxed rider. My eyes are always up and looking ahead. My eyes are scanning 360 as well. There's a lot going on when you ride and all this need to become second nature. No time to zone out on a bike.

[@seriouslyflawed]

Thanks for explaining why I rolled into the throttle last week when I did an emergency stop. Great job as ever.

[@johndamato-xg9sv]

Great channel for safety. Keep riding safely.

[@streetglidescott6424]

Please do a video on backing out, downhill, of parking on gravel. I have been riding since the 70’s and the most common issue I see on poker runs and stuff is guys on big bikes trying to clutch and brake as they try to pull out and get to a place where they can get forward moving momentum going. I see it range from locking tears to fronts and just flopping over either way

[@elguitarTom]

7 / 10 here. I do great in high speed and cornering and is good at keeping distance and being visible to drivers. But I lack the super slow and turn skills. Mainly due to forward controls on an FXD. I ride way better with mid controls, but I mainly cruise at high speeds and it's more comfortable for longer trips

[@anitafisch7558]

Thanks big K , I did pretty good on the evaluation. Keep them coming.

[@MKandKCCampbell]

Good video. I regularly review these things as a long time rider. It’s easy to forget.

[@eddcurry1245]

Great video, as always. Good important info.

[@pipersall6761]

Thank you for your video. I have to admit it was distracting while you were talking my eyes were pointing ahead...at that awesome Rocket 3 that sneaked into your garage! What a bike. Wow. 🙂

[@wowdamann3367]

Footboards are wonderful.

[@bissellsmith8690]

On an Indian or Harley, but terrible not possible and worse on a R1250GSA. What I love about the BMW....is while riding at high speed I can stand...stretch...readjust. Try that on your Harley or Indian. When you ride long distance for weeks on end...that BMW is 10x more comfortable and has no floorboards.

[@Birdoneful]

Great reminders Kev

[@pmdinaz]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@hogwildbowhunter]

An amazing amount of good information here.

[@seriouslyflawed]

Great job as ever

[@marathon1972]

All very good info here thank you.

[@SMKreitzer1968]

Thanks kevin!

[@markbennett78]

As a 10 year MSF Ridercoach I repeat: Head, Shoulders, Elbows, Wrist, Hands, Knees, and feet often when I ride.

[@robertarton6141]

Your the Best 😊😊😊😊😊

[@larryritchey8557]

Great video for new rider's, and a good refresher for those of us who've been riding for awhile. By the way, I couldn't help but notice your boots. What brand are they? Keep them video's coming. 🤠

[@MrSparker95]

Thanks for the video! I have a side question, what is the motorcycle model from the video preview picture? Thanks!

[@MCrider]

It is AI generated

[@MrSparker95]

@@MCrider Ah I've been fooled! :D Looks so real on the small preview!

[@bob2u]

Your link to the song is incorrect. It has an extra w in the domain name so that doesn't work.

[@MCrider]

Thanks, fixed

[@MichaelKuhn317]

I do find your initial statement offensive. I have been riding motorcycles on the street for more than fifty years, in the dirt before street riding. The first thirty years on sports bikes and the last 19 years on a 2004 Harley Road King the same bike with modifications over the years. I think sport bike riders are more dangerous due to the experience and age of their usual riders.

[@mattconsolver9909]

You leave that Les Paul hanging in a garage?!? That’s not good for it. Show your guitars as much love as you show your motorcycles! Lol

[@MCrider]

The shop is climate controlled

[@snatr]

I find myself making many of these mistakes all the time. Just gotta stay conscious of it until it no longer happens I suppose 🫤