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[@yammienoob]

Another one that didn't make the list is Transitions face shields, just wear sunglasses my dudes, seriously it's way cheaper. Don't forget to check out Manscaped: mnscpd.com/39m2VLD

[@duaneschaffer2549]

Yammie Noob i’m going on a motorcycle trip this spring with my ridge wallet & my Lawnmower 2.0!!!! Everything else is optional

[@sciencebitch7720]

Hey Bruh make a comms video

[@lionelarmstrong7926]

@@sciencebitch7720 I agreee, we need a comms video!!!

[@BigDaveTALKS]

I agree and did that. BUT, when i finally got my transition visor for my Race Star, i asked myself why i waited so long. Good lord it makes a big difference.

[@yingyangchowdhury5993]

@@lionelarmstrong7926 Cardo wasn't as good

[@egosumbellum7707]

Having wrecked multiple times, overpants or riding jeans are nothing short of required. You will thank your lucky stars you had them on. Especially in a slide with the bike pinned on you.

[@motodork]

BitesWhenBitten Elder dress for the slide, not for the ride.

[@egosumbellum7707]

@@motodork exactly

[@buckrogers7498]

Yep, I personally love my riding jeans, Kevlar reinforced, CE pads on hips and knees, stylish, and picked them up on sale at Cycle Gear for about 100 dollars. They're stylish on my cruiser, and can wear them around town on or off the bike. Actually, I'm wearing them now as I just got home from work.

[@hermanman8235]

It looks good it feels good. 😎👍

[@briankrenning7811]

You can get chaps for 40 bucks. Reinforced chaps for 60. I believe they are a required piece of gear.

[@bhaddock9277]

I often ask non riders "what would you want to be wearing if you knew you were going to be thrown from a moving vehicle?" When they ask why I have so much gear on

[@Letsgobrandon678]

Amen

[@N0_Quarter74]

I am gonna use that one myself 👍🏼

[@xTheNameisEthan]

I’d want to be wearing literally everything plus an airbag vest lol

[@kanorcubes329]

no helmet i'd rather die than be a cripple

[@malwair7417]

Well said cuz

[@TheSpeedKing]

Motorcycle gear you DO need: GLOVES 3:49

[@yellowstonevii712]

thought the same :D

[@mklinger23]

I think he meant "heated gloves" not just gloves

[@yellowstonevii712]

@@mklinger23 we replied to the part of the video where he’s not wearing gloves while riding

[@kiiturii]

@@yellowstonevii712 it's not him, just some stock footage or some other vloggers footage

[@MrTaytersDeep]

Normally first thing to hit the floor is your hands as you try to stop the inevitable and unstoppable slide! At least the police won't be able to identify you from that day on with fingerprints.

[@seattlegrrlie]

A buddy of mine went down half mile from his house at low speeds (20-30mph) in regular jeans. Had to go to the hospital and have gravel removed from his leg. I am a fan of riding pants.

[@scottlang7564]

I have done that a time or 2 over the last 40 years and I get a pair of needle nose pliers and pull the gravel out myself. I believe strongly in safety but 99% of safety is how the rider rides. Simple as that. Accidents are going to happen no way around that hell my last one was last summer because of tar on the street but regardless if you dont ride like a idiot you have little to fear Most of the time that is.

[@beans4269]

I've seen gravel being removed with a wire brush at the hospital. Not wearing riding pants is like using half of a comdom

[@bingbangkaboom3437]

@@beans4269 ahah love that

[@2Wheeligniter]

Yeah regular jeans and clothes will rip in seconds from sliding on asphalt

[@emilianomartinez4083]

Just did the same thing at 26mph .4 miles from my house. Can say I'll be wearing all my gear from nownon

[@duaneschaffer2549]

Instead of riding jeans consider riding pants that go over whatever you’re wearing. This way when you get to work you can take the extra layer off.

[@A_Degenerate_with_Glasses]

Oh yes, I seconded this statement. I have two pairs of overpants, one for winter and one for summer. They are great for work. On my weekends, I usually wear my leathers, but on weekdays? Overpants and a matching textile or mesh jacket (usually same brand as the pants).

[@duaneschaffer2549]

Donny Donster I don’t have the winter pants but I do have the mesh Astars that match my jacket. Thinking of getting a full Klim textile one piece

[@CheapskateMotorsports]

Literally anything is better than riding jeans. Take it from someone who wears them on a daily - they aren't as stealthy as you think. But when you catch a glance of yourself in a reflection, you forget how badly you got ripped off because of how badass they look.

[@duaneschaffer2549]

Mustachio's Motovlogs anything is better that shorts and flip flops!!!!

[@CheapskateMotorsports]

Got me there😂

[@gunneralexcarrillo8057]

I've been down on track, street, and dirt... never felt I had "too much" protection." Get the best gear you can afford and wear it every time... all the time.

[@nardussaayman1962]

Only gear I need is 6th... seriously though, leather all the time.

[@sciencebitch7720]

the ball shaver is funny look

[@monroemonuments8721]

ATGAT!

[@alexandriavandervilt6827]

Yaaassssss

[@ashnichols4752]

Dress for the slide not the ride

[@chrissmith7669]

When I showed up to my first day of riding at a German driving school they laughed at me in my borrowed full leather gear. My coworkers who were all riders and had loaned me the gear advised me to find another school

[@tylenol_jones]

strong disagree on the airbag statements. The Alpinestars Street vest, and the Helite vests, aren't specifically track-focused and cover pretty much the entirety of your back, chest, ribs, abdomen, and shoulders. If you can afford it, you should buy it.

[@HarryNoze]

I just ordered the dianese vest after all those years of reading. Looking forward to it.

[@dippyass4u]

Agreed, I wear an Alpinestars back protector (with chest add-ons) every ride, which goes against his 'advice', am looking at airbag next 👍

[@sailronin]

I wear a Helite Turtle every ride. The most important benefit is the stabilization of the neck when the vest inflates against a full face helmet to prevent neck injury.

[@malcolmtaylor111]

Helite turtle 2 is a part of my “always” gear now. I got the high vis one so everyone knows how safe I am.

[@bikersquest]

Yeah the amount of pain and hospital costs the airbag can prevent is worth the price, they're upto 50x more effective than CE level 2 armour

[@jamssnana4084]

I can't imagine why you're telling riders, especially new riders, that riding jeans are not necessary, and that they can get them later BECAUSE THEY'RE EXPENSIVE. That's so irresponsible. How about suggesting that they wait one more paycheck before hitting the road, and they can afford those jeans? I know my ass is worth $200, and it's an old ass, so the young people who are watching your channel sure should be encouraged to protect as much of their bodies as possible for just a couple hundred bucks. Jesus.

[@DYLANKNAPP94]

Yes, unless of him telling kids and adults to shave....

[@Vessekx]

It’s amazing just how arrogant people are about not understanding what a lot of people’s budgets are like. The fact is that riding pants are actually the *lowest* priority basic safety item if you base it off of a rational risk/cost analysis. Helmet first. Gloves second. Jacket third. Boots fourth. Pants fifth. Hell, depending on insurance costs in your area, a helmet cam so you can document what happened might even fit in there between boots and pants in the priority list. That said, you can get a good pair of riding jeans for $140 or so (Street & Steel), or riding-specific textile pants to start with much less expensively than that (Viking Cycle). That’s the route I went personally, and I had full gear for my BRS course. But I could easily budget that. Not everyone can, which means they end up prioritizing and buying what they can when they can.

[@kvernesdotten]

@@Vessekx Also I dont get where pants being the lowest priority is coming from. Statistically you are most likely to get damage on your feet, legs and back.

[@Vessekx]

@@kvernesdotten, statistically, you’re going to get less severe damage, and that damage will be less debilitating.

[@kvernesdotten]

@@Vessekx From not wearing pants? Im not following what exactly you are responding to now... From everything ive seen so far you are most likely to shred your legs and back on the road like a cheese grater during highway speeds, and most likely to get some form of crush damage on extremities while riding in cities. Regardless of what type the accident is, it will be pure chance how much damage occurs. I know someone who died under 30 mph. In any case, seeing as you can get a road worthy car for the price of a motorcycle + gear where the cost of ownership is lower (or a bus pass for that matter), I think its fair to consider motorcycles a hobby or toy for 99% of people out there. I dont believe anyone MUST ride a motorcycle without affording gear. My point was that I really dont understand how pointing out that riding without proper gear is an unecessary risk, is in any way more "arrogant" than going out there without gear, telling yourself it wont happen to you or it wont be that bad. You have no control over that. By definition an accident is unforseen. But what you do have control over is what protection you choose. My list would be something like: 1 - Helmet. 2 - Jacket and pants that can be zipped together so they cant move if you slide. 3 - Gloves and boots. 4 - a back protector with a hard outer shell 5 - a big mac 6 - a motorcycle with whatever money is left in the budget But hey, everyones priorities are different. Mine are based off of having survived an accident with permanent damage. Right leg in case you wondered, only reason it was not amputated is because I was wearing riding pants. And no, im not saying im right and youre wrong period. Im just trying to add another perspective.

[@shuvool1]

I think in regards to abrasion protection, riding pants are just about equally important as a motorcycle jacket. 30% of non-fatal motorcycle injuries happen to the legs and feet. Incidentally, the tibia is the most commonly broken bone in motorcycle related injuries, although to my knowledge there aren't any riding jeans which afford protection for this, that's more of a motorcycle boot area.

[@Rogan_Dorn]

Oh man I got lucky and broke my femur in my first serious wreck.

[@kevenld]

The only issue is that most riding jeans cost around 200$ (some more, some less). For this price you can get an okay pair of real riding pants which will most likely be more protective while being equally convenient.

[@landonmc98]

Huh, I figured it was the collar bone that was broken the most

[@shuvool1]

@@landonmc98 not sure how often the clavicle is broken. Anecdotally, I had my first real wreck last December. Bike landed on me. Broke both shoulder blades, 3 ribs, and one bone in my foot. The EMT thought I had broken my clavicle based on what he saw, but the CT scans showed what I listed above minus the foot, which took an MRI to catch.

[@briankrenning7811]

Chaps guys. As a noob, I believe you should atleast have boots, chaps, jacket, gloves, and a helmet.

[@morpheus2615]

First one is a lie. I know what happens when ppl have an accident and slide on the asphalt. The jeans and flesh combine to a bloody mess and only a doc can cut it out. Srsly even at 100 km/h (60mp/h) it can lead to some really nasty flesh jeans combination that you don’t want. If you only drive in the city it’s not that big of a deal but if you commute or ride back roads it’s a must

[@gabrielpokrajac5941]

I know a guy that was riding in jeans on a very hot day, he slid on asphalt for 60 or something metres and the blue paint from jeans litteraly tattooed him because of the heat generated from hot asphalt and friction

[@yammienoob]

I agree. Abrasion protection is important. But I stand by what I said, if you are on a budget and you are just starting out - a helmet, gloves and over the ankle motorcycle specific boot is more important than riding pants. The most common injury on the lower body in a crash is broken ankles/feet. Also, a beginner likely won't slide out at 60mph. They are more likely to have a low speed drop where impact protection from hard parts is more important.

[@monroemonuments8721]

Lol honestly only leather gets my approval at 60mph slide.

[@morpheus2615]

Yammie Noob I get your point but riding a bike is a hobby in the west. You Said it yourself for us in the first world it’s basically a toy. And you need a certain degree of protection for this dangerous hobby. You might not need a 400€ helmet or an airbag but cevlar jeans that protect your legs is not too far fetched. Doing 60 on the back roads or highway is pretty normal and every beginner should do that. If smth goes wrong on these roads you need that protection or get a nice jeans tattoo. (This will totally invalidate my point but idc I wanted to write this since day one I found you Yay senpai finally noticed me)

[@morpheus2615]

ptičja gripa that’s not the worst case. You probably know sarma. I saw a pic of someone who’s leg looked like a jeans meat sarma. One layer jeans one flesh and it perfectly rolled in his leg. Just terrifying that 100 km/h (60mp/h) can do smth like that to your leg

[@GriffDogActual]

The first one solidified you as a noob..

[@bhaddock9277]

Back protector served me well as it took a lot of force when I landed on my back. Was so happy the back protector was between me and the road.

[@StanleyHuang1007]

I’ve bought two Dainese smart jackets (airbags). In my opinion, no matter how good a rider you are, someone else can still hit you.

[@medrict]

1)0:38 Riding Jeans 2)3:03 Heated Gear 3)4:20 Airbags 4)5:25 Expensive Helmets (in my opinion, you should get one which is focused more on comfort and safety, not the price) 5)6:26 Racing Leathers 6)7:24 Kevlar shirts 7)8:33 Back protector

[@thartiustheslayerofthots7088]

I live in London.. I did my bike exam in December… it was -2… I didn’t have heated gear… I couldn’t feel my fingers

[@0121chuchurocket]

When I was a kid I saw my sister went down riding a 50cc scooter in normal city traffic and the months of hospital treatments after that. So whatever anyone says, I'm gonna stick with my 1.3mm CE rated leather pants rain or shine, don't care if they crack, I'd rather $350+ every year or two on new pants than skin grafts and hyperbaric therapy

[@TravisOtt46]

your so damn right! you can ride as carefull as you can. when a car yeets in you with 50kph you are thankful about your pants/gloves....

[@DYLANKNAPP94]

Mario There is more to it then a car hitting you, road rash and much more is added to it...

[@PeterEssex]

So forking out for a pube razor is important but protective jeans are unnecessary? Oh dear, I think the influence of sponsors is getting in the way of helpful advice

[@A55455In47I0n]

"Now I'm not advocating for you riding without any protection below the waist" Did you listen to him at all?

[@brendanm6921]

@@A55455In47I0n Dude, he literally said that riding jeans aren't important to start with and that new riders should just wait until they can get hold of a full suit. So he's basically saying that there should be a period of time where new riders should just make do with regular jeans. He then said later on that full leather suits aren't important. So what, don't buy protective jeans and wait until you can afford a much more expensive fancy suit but then don't buy the suit? Seriously, did YOU listen to him at all? The guy is clearly an irresponsible moron who is putting bad ideas into young and impressionable minds about what they do or don't need. And then to top it all off, he actually spent a chunk of the video telling people to shave their pubes with this absolutely ridiculous and pompous product which I'm sure everybody is sick to death of seeing advertised. So he's saying "Hey, you don't need proper protective gear but you do need this hipster willy shaver that I'm being paid to tell you to go and buy."

[@A55455In47I0n]

@@brendanm6921 "Now I'm not advocating for you riding without any protection below the waist"

[@brendanm6921]

@@A55455In47I0n Yes, well done. You have definitely proven your ability to repeat a quote out of context multiple times. But sadly that does nothing to address what I said, what the OP said or what all the other commenters you've replied to with that same quote have said.

[@A55455In47I0n]

@@brendanm6921 "So he's basically saying that there should be a period of time where new riders should just make do with regular jeans." - You suggesting that Yammie Noob advocates that riders can make do without protection below the waist. "Now I'm not advocating for you riding without any protection below the waist." - Yammie Noob, advocating that people should wear protection below the waist. Calm down, intellectual rage boy. If you're so intellectual maybe you would've seen what I meant by that quote. If Yammie Noob has contradicted himself he's still at least said what I've quoted.

[@anabarthowner2974]

When I go out riding I always have my full leather on. Don't care if people laugh because I'm wearing a full one piece. I'd rather be safe than sorry. That's just me though. Be safe out there everyone!

[@OSR_1]

Woahhhh... don’t buy bike jeans/pants, but do buy your advertised beard trimmer... that’s not cool.

[@adityabhatt4186]

Not beard trimmer the junk trimmer

[@blamedair6543]

Im only 12 and like bikes

[@dlive0652]

Forza Drives forza is a pretty sick game my dude

[@310smoker]

im with you bro. wtf why is he worried about my balls

[@A55455In47I0n]

"Now I'm not advocating for you riding without any protection below the waist" Did you listen to him at all?

[@Lucas-i9t5h]

I think when it comes to safety,there is no such thing as "unnecessary gear" if money is not a problem. I had an issue with the airbag one. I have an airbag that cost me like 300 bucks. It is reliable and it could save you if you got rear ended or if someone tried to do a left turn (or right turn depending on where you live) in front of you. It protects your neck,your chest... It is not a matter of "I'm not driving recklessly enough to wear an airbag." It is a matter of "people are driving recklessly enough for me to wear an airbag."

[@RobsAutos]

I have a Helite airbag vest and the way I figure is if it saves my spine one day, it is 100% worth the premium cost.

[@BaldKiwi117]

I agree. As long as I'm riding, I'm getting the best gear I can afford.

[@abdellah4878]

money is a problem, i can't buy $3000 gear when my bike is $5000

[@NormalcyMan]

Thank you. Wearing safety gear shouldn't be about your skill level. It's about factoring other idiots on the road. That's why it called an “accident".

[@kristoffswinoga83]

this guy is abit of a bellend telling people not to buy this or that protective gear, because HE doesnt think its worth it

[@moo2814]

1:43 Who puts on gloves before their helmet?

[@yammienoob]

Actors?

[@sirtnfol8476]

When i smoke a bowl before goin to work i will do this

[@AnythingWeThinkOf]

I do then immediately have to remove them lol

[@fatmikecj]

@@AnythingWeThinkOf Then put them on. Then realise you've not put your God damn ear plugs in, so have to take it all off again.

[@daveybrunalli5207]

People with ratchet straps instead of d-rings :D

[@TheFlatEarthChannelcom]

This is based on what bike you have. I crashed my R1 by accident on a power wheelie. I flew and slid doing 120kph. I was wearing alpinestars gp pro 2 piece track suit and super tech r boots and gloves with shoei helmet. I walked out without a scratch. Definitely don’t skip out on gear. Track suit zip up is essential.

[@smolbodybuilder1602]

what is zip up?

[@itsmeagain1745]

@@smolbodybuilder1602 Jacket and trousers are separate pieces of clothing but have extra zips sewn in so the 2 pieces can be zipped together. This way the jacket won't ride up in an accident (e. g. on your back sliding arse first, the jacket stays in place, not getting dragged up your back by the road exposing your back to road rash).

[@ilyafilru]

When I get pulled over for riding with no pants, I'm gonna tell the cop you said it was cool.

[@db3170]

Get on Craigslist and buy gear cheap this guy is wrong new riders especially need it ! This guy is better at trimming pubic hair ... horrible advise

[@RCFourFive]

Exactly - as this guys subs have increased his advice has got more foolish.

[@malcolmtaylor111]

I got an airbag for riding this year. I agree with what you said, it's absolutely overkill and all that, however I decided to give it a shot. My saying at work is "overkill is best kill".

[@DavidMossMGS]

malcolm taylor how you like it

[@rem362]

I bought my riding cargo pants for like 240 bucks a few years ago as my first pant and i still regret nothing

[@Tonyx.yt.]

agree, i ride past year with regular jeans but im deciding to buying a proper high quality motorcycle jeans. leather is expensive and way too hot during summer

[@rem362]

@@Tonyx.yt. i can really recommend them to you. They're as safe as normal textile pants and so comfortable. You don't really feel the protectors just feels like a normal pair of pants except for them being a little thicker since there is kevlar underneath. Bought them because I'm a short and skinny guy but with thick legs since I'm an athlete so no leather or textile pant would closely fit me

[@IsadorAkios]

@@rem362 Exactly this ^ Have tried so many pants but never found one that fits me. It was either to big overall or to small for my thigh, its hard to find a normal trouser but specific for riding a motorcycle? A true pain in the ass....

[@rem362]

@@IsadorAkios i really feel what you said. It's exactly the same story for me. Let's hope for gear brands notice us. Normal pants are really hard for me at the thigh area but yeah as you said motorcycle gear is much more harder to find. Been to like 6 gear shops and found 1 leather pant that barely fit me for 400 bucks but I'm not that insane to spend that

[@jackmcconnell5546]

Yam, you have quite possibly the most recognizable mental curve within motorcycle riding, all of which we have gotten to watch and learn from your youtube documentations. I started watching back when I was a freshman in high school (college Fresh now), and I can firmly say without a doubt, my opinions and perceptions of how I will ride in the future will be attributed to the fun and lighthearted expletive commentary you post for us so religiously. Thank You for everything, God Speed.

[@welikegoodies]

I’m a new rider and I don’t ride without full gear ever. Safety first always for this gal.

[@ancientpho]

That’s a good mindset to have. I’m going to be a first-time rider (getting a bike in April), and I already bought my gear. I’m planning to wear it all of the time as well.

[@andrewpeak5658]

Bro... the knees are one of the first things to hit the ground... you're also likely to slide on your ass. Wear your riding pants ppl.

[@harorider96]

I bought new tires and didn’t heed the warnings of how slick they were, causing me to lowside doing a 5 mph u turn. My knee was the first thing to hit the ground and I couldn’t believe how badly it hurt. It’s like the bike throws you onto the knee when you lowside. I still have a scar

[@jeffklein9623]

He made it sound like all you need is a $99 dollar helmet, tee shirt, shorts, and flip flops

[@leroylaney307]

I prefer my krocs

[@remoir6273]

Jeff Klein have you ever been to asia? That’s how they ride there.

[@xTheNameisEthan]

Remoir I don’t see many helmets there lol

[@SoulTouchMusic93]

@H H as a scooter rider that's exactly all you need and i've been on the ground about as many times i've been on the scooter. only once i got my forearm a bit scratched. no scars tho.

[@mjonji1281]

@@remoir6273 scooter + you dont really ride past 50-60 mph on those lil things

[@MonsieurToffeln]

boots but no pants? :D you dont need feet if you lose your leg in an accident :D

[@A55455In47I0n]

"Now I'm not advocating for you riding without any protection below the waist" Did you listen to him at all?

[@JLWrangler23]

I’m a new rider and I’m most likely going to be riding in a full suit. I have experienced very bad road rash in my life and I can’t let it happen again

[@nothingman3542]

If you spent as much time convincing riders that all gear IS MANDATORY as you do stroking ball shavers, id agree with this vid.

[@erpaderpa4469]

He dosent make money from ALL gear though does he.. he makes money from ball shavers Welcome to how the world works no matter how nice people try and be

[@nothingman3542]

@@erpaderpa4469 no doubt, thats true. Id just like to see the same enthusiasm in the content as the advert. Im pro gear, but pro choice also.

[@vilniusonfire]

No protected pants? Its not gonna happen, never ever, consult dandanthefireman on this issue, he might have few clips for you on how noobs ride their bikes.

[@sic3b]

Fell off my bike in normal jeans a couple of times in my younger stupider years. Burned the skin off my knees and the pants were still fine. Always protected pants now.

[@Aegrim]

Show anyone not buying trousers the video of the guy sitting on his own peeled back thigh after an accident.

[@wouter1179]

FIRST YOU BUY GEAR AND AFTER YOU BUY BIKE !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@buckrogers7498]

Yep, that's what I did. I found some amazing deals on Craigslist too. A great Tourmaster 3 season jacket never worn for 75 bucks, Some moderately used crazy fancy armored gloves for 20. Bought my helmet new as well as denim Kevlar pants. All in I was at about 300 dollars in gear when I went to my first class.

[@quatro2468]

Why???

[@tedd5587]

Did that too

[@neilgouws6962]

Could not agree more with you ✌🏻👍🏻

[@neilgouws6962]

@@quatro2468 I've seen this way to often, guy spends all his money on his dream motorcycle .. then buys cheap entry level protection gear !! Not everyone has got a unlimited budget ,for high end gear after buying a motorcycle !

[@Lexx1976]

Motorcycle jeans are awesome! I own several of these and I don't want to miss them. Commuting every day

[@78logistics]

having just crashed on the track for the first time wearing a one piece leather suit with a separate back protector and walking away bruised only, giving some thought as to what I need to wear in the highway at 75 mph that I ride almost daily.

[@avdrftr]

I've been down at about 50mph on a low side on the freeway, and I would suggest going for the pants and not the boots.. my over the ankle Converse held up pretty good in the slid with no tearing.. my leg and knees didn't do very well and if I had been wearing my riding pants I would have sustained no injuries.. the pant I own were very affordable, $99, and have kevlar lined knees and butt. With CE level 2 knee pads.. I agree with Mr. Yam on a lot of things but buying riding shoes before pants is a big no..

[@thatoneguy985]

Sorry yam i bought riding jeans. They have armor in the knees and kevlar reinforcement haha

[@conroygreyfin7011]

I bought some too when I got my boots. Genuinely regret it. I was hoping to have something I didn't have to change in and out of when arriving for work but they weren't worth their price in my case.

[@buckrogers7498]

@@conroygreyfin7011 I found mine at Cycle Gear on sale for a little over 100 bucks. They came with knee pads and I added hip pads. I do have to change when I go to work, but I have to change out my shoes too. Takes a minute or two in the restroom.

[@briankrenning7811]

Just buy a decent pair of reinforced chaps.

[@buckrogers7498]

@@briankrenning7811 Those are valid safety gear, but I don't see myself wearing them.

[@jjbing3]

I got a pair for $60 so I have two pair. I don’t ride without them. They have CE level armor and kevlar. Now I want a riding suit for the streets just because 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@gabetwigg2545]

The only one I agree with is the Kevlar shirt and for strictly a commuter the full back protector and 1-piece suit. But other then that, you are more likely to fall or wreck when you are first starting out. Buying the best gear possible might not just save your life, but commonly adds comfort as well. For example, cheap helmets are commonly heavy, loud, and the vents are commonly for decoration cause you'll never be able to tell if they are open or closed. In helmets like Shoei, Arai, and a few others they fix many of those issues along with being leaders in helmet safety. If you do more than your casual ride to the store (which most of us do) I think Dainese airbag vest and the upcoming Alpinestar Tech air 5, which is designed for the street only (not to be used on the track) are amazing since it's additional protection in most jackets weak spots. The only piece of gear I never use is handle bar covers, bought them and they were a pain to use. Also textile mesh jackets, though cheap, it might be better off buying a perforated leather jacket in the name of safety.

[@bakkudeku]

#1 Helmet #2 Boots #3 Gloves #4 Jacket #5 Jeans

[@IanJesting]

1st thing you don't need: riding pants 1st thing Yammie needs: more common sense

[@alphaforce6998]

Suggesting a brand new rider encase themselves in expensive and unnecessary gear is opposite of common sense. What he said in this video is accurate. Shoes/boots, gloves, helmet - go ride. That's it.

[@alphaforce6998]

@@badgerman23 The only gear that a rider _should_ have is a helmet, gloves, and boots/shoes. The rest is optional, and in many instances, encasing yourself in gear makes you a worse rider because you have a lot less visibility, mobility, and your reaction time is decreased...plus rider fatigue increases. Unlike the 'safety nazis', I don't care what you choose to wear or not wear.

[@RCFourFive]

@@alphaforce6998 stupid advice - one fall that skins your leg or arm or back and the pain and infection and horrible recovery will make proper gear look cheap. All these fuckign noobs giving piss poor advice is not a good sitution.

[@RCFourFive]

@@alphaforce6998 Jesus - could you spew any more nonsense than this?

[@alphaforce6998]

@@RCFourFive Riding comes with risk. If it is too much for you, stay in a car or truck. Don't try to diminish the ride for others with your fearmongering BS.

[@Charlies_Riding_Adventures]

I will completely disregard riding jeans as not required. Got mine on sale and they were only about $40 more than a pair of Levi’s. Everything else you make valid points. I can see there will be people out there that will spend the money for an airbag vest but their tires are bald and they could have two sets of tires.

[@MajinCanon]

yammie "heated gear is not needed" Me In Canada already owning a heated jacket gloves and several pairs of 1 inch wool sock and doesn't even own a bike...

[@barnyard9058]

Michigan here thinking the same thing

[@chrissmith7669]

Heated grips and a bun warmer make winter trips a pleasure.

[@78logistics]

Out yesterday and definately cool here in Alberta at expressway speeds. Happy to wear a new one piece suit. I do have a jacket for when it gets warmer and I will look for a pair of riding jeans.

[@mohammedshahir2816]

I'm surprised people aren't putting you on full blast, a lot of this video contained important stuff you don't recommend

[@chris_ackroyd]

Mr Yam, Sorry if this turns into a over long message but you got a few messages SERIOUSLY wrong here - my stance is ATGATT ( all the gear all the time) any less then carry a donor card!! Kevlar jeans - brilliant if that’s your only choice and will not ride when it rains/ cold / adverse weather - as you never mentioned textile overtrousers/pants I must assume you are advocating riding in Levi’s (ok in the 70’s but no longer) - please remember your viewers may rely on your advice to then ride out in a pair of Speedo’s and flip flops🙄🤯 Airbags - a brilliant idea albeit an expensive one ,but as they are coming down in price to c£350 or so is worth investing Helmet - get the best you can BEFORE the bike (dumb choice otherwise)! Gloves - I agree that heated gloves are a second pair but once you’ve ridden in the UK I promise that heated grips just don’t cut it! Until then spend at least £80 on a decent goretex pair. Back protectors - if your jacket hasn’t got one then this is a no brainer! Although it’s hardly going to break the bank to buy a jacket with CE protection. Please check the facts - more serious injuries result from high speed abrasion than would be mitigated by a decent pair of boots. all riders should see the first bike as a multiple package bike AND gear - no point in spending 10k on a bike and 10 bucks on the gear is there. The rest of us have to save up.☝️ In all cases rule one applies - ATGATT! Better arrive hot and alive than cool to your funeral! Thanks for reading and sorry if it comes across as a bit of a rant - lost too many friends who just popped to the shops and get T boned by a car thinking that bikes bounce well!😳

[@ezekieloruven]

As I am asking elsewhere here, what if you are a fat guy like me and no one sells riding pants in your size? I literally can't find anything anywhere that fits me, except possibly online but sizing is very inconsistent so I can't really trust that the size will be right. Let me know your thoughts.

[@chieppachat9381]

Air bags prevent spinal injured and prevent head movement they don’t take up to much space until they inflate. Not a beginner system but Definitely not a bad purchase.

[@coolworms7297]

i saw someone on a 50cc moped with full racing leathers once lol

[@dms1087]

I agree to most of it but not the riding jeans. Not only for the kevlar, it’s got the least protection you need. Knee, hip damage prevented at least. Also I don’t think much ppl’s gonna get a riding jean without a helmet boots and a glove. Leather pants are of course better but if you commute on daily basis, riding jeans are a great option.

[@lordofdeceit]

Having broken my back I'll always wear a back protector. Mostly it's just a "big" lump on my back but I'd rather have it in case something goes wrong rather than braking my back again and maybe not make it this time. But I guess I see what you're saying, if you do have the extra cash, buy a back protector I'd say.

[@Kevinjimtheone]

I don't care about riding jeans, but overpants or proper leather pants are required. As for airbags, I think these are much more important than adding stiff Kevlar addons to your gear because an airbag will protect both against slides and broken bones.

[@jessiedivincenzo5215]

The cost of medical expenses for skin grafts on your legs will far exceed the costs of good gear. Thumbs down bro.

[@shines7554]

For cold weather riders - say above freezing but below 45 degrees - riding long distances ... I would suggest heated gloves or if the aesthetic doesnt bother you - grip deflectors. I did a Dallas to ElPaso trek with temps varying between 40 and 50 degreesF. At speed, the wind chill is pretty low and while the grip warmers kept my grip toasty, the backs of my hands felt frostbitten after 13 hours. So, heated gloves. Cheap alternative if you have some room in the gloves, put a Hot Hands heater pack on the top of your hands inside the glove. Agree, this is limited circumstances, but cold hands on long trips create fatigue, annoyance, and distraction the longer you are on the bike. Great vid.

[@LeGrandPleb]

My revzilla wish list comes out to around 1300$, which personally, I think is a pretty good deal. It has all the essentials to get started, helmet, jacket, backpack, gloves, 2 pairs of jeans and shoes.

[@kevenld]

I ride all summer long with my BLACK two piece leather suit. Protip: when it's hot outside and you know you will cook, take your base layer(s) (get some if you don't have any) and dunk them in water. Remove excess water and put gear on. It's a bit disgusting at first but as soon as the water gets to your body's temperature you forget about it. The water on your base layer amplifies the heatsink effect. As soon as you begin rolling, you'll have instant A/C!

[@supastarvfr9534]

If you dont want to spend and arm and a LEG (😂) on motorcycle jeans, you can get a nice set of new or used knee pads/shin guards. And a cheap hack to keep your hands warm are the little disposable hand warmers. Crack em open and slide them into your glove onto the top of your hands, where the most blood vessels are. $3 to $7 well spent.

[@TheSupertexx]

Your right they aren’t needed but heated grips is the best luxury upgrades you can do.

[@quentinellis2102]

"Back to back Daytona slaying" I love the fact u just meme the crap out of ur near death experiance and the destruction of your favorite companies motorcycle 😂😂😂

[@TaylorsAuthenticTraditions]

I highly disagree with everything you have said in this video. If you weigh all your safety concerns on dollars than you shouldn't even ride. Why should dollars be compared to your life which cannot be replaced? If you can't afford brand new gear i.e. jacket, gloves, full leather pants, buy used. I do not reccomend buying a used helmet as one does not know what happened during its use unless you are experienced and can spot issues. Simple fact, spend the money(if you dont have it at that time, be PAITIENT, save your money and then purchase the gear you want and need). For me, I would rather spend the money on really good riding gear to protect myself in the event of a fall or as we all know the non-drivers out there that just dont pay enough attention, than to wish I had it laying in the hospital bed permanently paralyzed or needing massive skin grafts. Be safe, wear your riding gear everytime, all the time. Shalom✡🙏👌

[@FragEightyfive]

Gear is part of the gig. If there is PPE for a task, you should wear it. I don't think people fully understand what they are saying when they say they'll take the risk.

[@abeali4567]

Dear Yammie Noob, you are the only person that makes advertisements okay, maybe even enjoyable.

[@archygrey9093]

Buying used on ebay is always an option, maybe not for helmets but definitely for things like jackets

[@nathanhood2415]

You can easily buy riding jeans or textile pants for less than $150. As a new rider, I was wearing normal jeans for the first few months until I saw videos of what going down without proper pants looks like. Went out the next weekend and picked up a pair of Kevlar jeans with full D3O armour for less than $150. They are definitely worth it.

[@hectorskmetija3015]

I think a two piece (zip together) leather suit is a must on a sports bike. My first accident was priar to these being available, and only had a skimpy leather jacket (no padding) and normal jeans. My bone ripped right through the jacket. Luckily (contrary to the name I'm female) I had thigh length leather boots that did in fact save my knee and leg. Eventually they started producing decent leathers for females and my second accident saved many parts of my body. Only needing hospital treatment for a couple of days. My third my body had learnt to bounce well but my back protector was worth its weight. Sadly only one of my bikes survived these accident's. R.I.P LC 350 and FZR 400 r exup 😭😭😭

[@christiangiord97]

Not all airbags are race focused. Actually the majority of them has now been developed specifically for road use

[@RCFourFive]

Bingo - this channel is now a money maker for him so he scoops up the views, promotes sponsor merch and spews absolute tripe.

[@jacksmoke3731]

I get spammed by Cycle Gear with all kinds of sales, I think my riding jeans were $80 or so, with CE pads

[@rem362]

Depends on the materials used. The pant i bought a few years back has a reinforced outside layer with a additional kevlar layer on the inside. I don't think you will get that for 80 bucks. I mean if you're serious about the pants spend 200 bucks and you have a great pair which you could keep many years

[@purifieddrinkingwater3325]

I spent 180 on mine, I'm 5'4 so after trying on 10 pairs of both men and women pants that didn't fit, when I finally found one, I was like fuck it and just bought it

[@chelseahanson3514]

As someone who lives in rural montana with deer, elk, and that stupid random dog that likes to appear out of nowhere with no chance of avoiding, i WILL be getting full gear including tech air street. For my location its a necessity. For most other places, not so much.

[@richardahola692]

Riding jeans: have worn regular jeans for over 50 years. Still alive. Bought some waterproof riding pants this year. Great when it is very cold and/or wet. Took the armor out for room for more insulation for below freezing. I was looking for mesh pants to take home to Argentina. A cold winter day may get down below 70. Normal riding in temps from 90 to 100. Roads are pretty bad so armor is useful. Ended up ditching the riding pants idea this time and just brought a good helmet

[@judetisoy7400]

If only I had a motorcycle. I've always wanted one since I was 10 or 11 (my uncles taught me how) the only problem is my Mom wont get me one cause she is scared. I know the risk of riding motorcycles and also the fact that if you're not careful enough you could die but I don't care cause motorcycles has always been my passion. Anways thats all Btwwww Yammie Noob I started watching you like a year ago. Imma big fan if yours :)

[@timjohnson1199]

I bought my first bike without telling my folks. Caused a stink but I got to keep the bike.

[@gur262]

Not only being careful or not. Learn and train. Braking. Curves. All of it. And. Well. The fucking hog came out of nowhere and the stretch of forest was slim. It was dark. I survived it without much injury. But. You can always die.

[@James-qr5hx]

As a Brit, heated grips are essential. Just got the bike out of hibernation but it's still only 2*C outside!

[@StrangeC8]

Yammie: ...if you live where snow falls a quarter of the year... Me: Laughs in Alaskan

[@stvns1k952]

I have a full Dainese racing suit for the street. But I live in the UK where the average temperature is around 10C. Safety? 100% worth it. Staying warm? 100% worth it.

[@raykehr1832]

Think I have $2,500 in gear I ride with. Also crashed with all that gear on and ouch I broke a lot of bones but least my skin stayed on.

[@j.vosier6786]

Where is a good place to buy gear

[@riskysway2542]

A 2 piece leather suit that is designed in a way that u can wear them separately i think it's best, then also get some knee protectors(for when you don't want the whole race suit experience). Ofc, after u have boots, helmet and gloves.

[@inspectorchicken]

Yeah some sportbike youtuber recommending newbies to go without proper pants. yup. 2020.

[@lex1945]

I wear motorcycle gloves, 2 piece all season-all weather suit (wich can be zipped together as well), biker shoes and a modular helmet with built-in sunviser. When i ride, the helmet is totally closed ofcourse, but i like how you can flip open the helmet, easier talking to someone when necessary during a stop.

[@bimbim18ok]

Should be named Motorcycle gear Yammie's noobs don't need.

[@sebastian_olthuis]

I would say an Airbag is great for a lot of reasons, newer ones have dubbele change so they can take 2 impact which can definitely happen in the street. The biggest part tho is neck immobilizing while still being able to turn your head when the airbag is not deployed. Don't think I have to explain why this makes the most difference in safety next to gloves and a helmet.

[@bassfishingireland]

I cant believe this guy is suggesting to get gloves and boots first and maybe wait a while for leggings. Terrible and dangerous advice. Don't dare ride without fully protected leggings and jacket. Either 1 piece or 2 piece and make sure the jacket and pants zip together at waist. If you don't have pants and jacket connected the abrasion on road after a fall will probably rip your guts out. I have been down the road and luckily I had full leather gear on or else I would be still scraping my guts up.

[@neowolf09]

The MSF course requires only a dot approved helmet, sunglasses, full finger gloves of some kind, sufficient ankle protection, a long sleeve shirt or breathable jacket, and denim, or durability equivalent to denim, long pants with no flare. (In Texas) This is why I'm getting gloves, shoes/boots, and a helmet first. Getting my license, then a bike, then more gear as I progress over time.

[@A55455In47I0n]

He did say that you should wait and get a 1 piece or 2 piece, essentially you're agreeing with him if you didn't notice.

[@Coyote11007]

I'm a norther rider and warmers are key, the greatest threat to hypothermia is around 50-60 *F. So yeah its not needed for noobs, but you can comfortably extend you season by a month... and every hour counts

[@dizzy8950]

Yeesh the guy who's been in several wrecks and flew trying tell us how to squid what a surprise

[@martin72345]

I see a lot of flak here... And I think papa yam is right on the money. I think a lot of biking is like this: Ride around parking lots? you don't want race slicks, you want tires that work in the cold, you want pads that work in the cold and you may as well dress appropriately. Ride fast on the road? You start to need better gear, need better tires, need a better serviced machine, better brake pads, better brake fluids. Ride on the track / racing? You need a bike prepped for it, race tires, race pads, racing suit. As you get faster and more aggressive you need to scale your WHOLE budget up: bike, tires, gear etc... like when starting out you don't need a HP4 race, a Z125 does just fine. This is a video aimed at beginners and I think its solid advice. Dress yourself and your bike up to the type of riding and your budget (appropriate to riding style) Whats the damn point (and I see this a lot) of a guy riding a scooter in a helmet that's worth 3 times more than his ride? and then not having gloves or any of the other recommended equipment? just cause someone told him to buy the best helmet that he can buy... PRIORITIZATION

[@Letsgobrandon678]

Nope sorry. You work with enough spinal cord injuries as I do and you will be the first to purchase an airbag best\jacket because the right one will come from under the helmet making a potential life saving barrier to protect the cervical spine and back protection that goes all the way down to the sacrum is a must as well to help with walking in the future. Ask Wayne rainy. (sp) I agree with others. You can not have too much protection. How about suggesting make the equipment purchase before the bike because your life is worth more than a few hundred dollars. I mean how can you have the budget for a 10k motorcycle but not a $500 jacket? Normally I like your vids minus all the freaking commercials but this one was irresponsible. After reading more comments your viewers seem to more responsible than you. You should be proud.

[@Sweetw4ter]

#1 is a very bad advice imo. proper riding pants (mc jeans, textile, leather etc.) are mandatory just like helmet, jacket, gloves and boots. If you dont have the money to buy proper pants, DONT ride. Wanna see how your legs look like when you slide on apshalt for 5 seconds? You dont.

[@Tigerric3]

never been this early on a video and then u start off dissing riding jeans … djeez papa Yamm :D

[@sgt_kissekatt6686]

I have a thick Mocka jacket (Mocka being leather without the smooth surface), thick as in like 2mm thick (normal ones are around 1mm, with some cloth liner on the inside. NOT a riding jacket but what i had available atm. Sturdy leather boots, a good Fully Closed helmet as well as strap on back-protection, thick-sturdy leather gloves. Ive ordered strap-on knee-protection. Planning on getting some Riding Jeans (with kevlar or something that wont tear like normal ones). As well as probably some better gloves, maybe even proper riding jacket from the mainland at a later point.

[@rogerkay8603]

"If you've got a ten dollar head, buy a ten dollar helmet"......got anything for a fiver?

[@averageheightwizard4798]

You don't really need a helmet... The same way the tires protect the rims use a tire to protect your head.

[@He_isI]

I disagree on not needing riding jeans. A motorcyclist needs the added protection. The rider doesn't have to buy the most expensive gear, but has to buy the gear for his/her protection. My gear: Scorpion r420 helmet, Scorpion Optima jacket, Scorpion Havoc gloves, Scorpion Covert pro jeans, Bull It jeans (under $100 sale at Revzilla), Harley-Davidson riding sneakers. Also, I did buy the armor for the jeans, and upgraded the back pad for the jacket. Bought all separately over 5 months time before I bought my 1st bike.

[@michaelscott2681]

Hey ma baldy dude :p , speaking of gear, I need a comms device: What do you think of the Domio Moto Pro?

[@andrewthomas7064]

@yammie give us them baldy tips for the comms device man. Domio seems cool

[@KingJames-sn4ui]

The Domio Moto is completely wireless and look slicccck

[@salvashetty7792]

I have the Domio Ripper and its great!

[@tucosalamanca2983]

Our baldy homies needs to make some videos for the gearrr

[@sciencebitch7720]

I agree! I used the Sena and didn't like it much

[@78logistics]

My mid life crisis...bought a NInja 400 to complement the Sportster 1200. Always a fantasy to own a sport bike and I just got a large settlement for injuries suffered during my military career, among other things jumping out of airplanes. Got the broken bones and a souvenir plate to show for my efforts...ain't China.And said screw it wanna look like street Rossi, so got the racing leathers. I have lost more than 100 lbs in the last two years so gotta protect this pristine bod. And yes I plan on going to AA novice track day in due course. At 62 don't give a poo what other people think.

[@OneCantBuySincerity]

You're not my supervisor!

[@sam.h9032]

You're not my space supervisor!

[@bastiwen]

I'm not a risk taker, I'm a good boy who follows the law and all that. I still picked up and airbag and you want to know why ? For two reasons: 1. I live in a mountainous area and if I slip and happen to fall down a slope or a ledge or wathever it could save my life. 2. I'm not worried about my riding as much as I'm worried about others. If a car slams into me at least I'm at less of a risk of breaking my back or snapping my neck.

[@johanvanniekerk5875]

No dude, I stopped watching when you said no to pants. ATTGATT, pants are just as important as the rest of the stuff, your knees are actually important for walking

[@caseysgarage5991]

I live in the North, and I can tell you that heated gear really isn't necessary. A good leather jacket and a hoodie underneath keeps me warm at freezing temperatures pretty easily. It's a good idea to have some nice leather gloves though, or you'll be huddled up against your engine for warmth every chance you get

[@chojanwang1225]

Can’t believe what you’re saying!

[@rogersmith6515]

When I took my MSF, they highly recommended jeans and just having no skin exposed. All this higher level gear was barely mentioned at all. But you watch these videos by guys selling products, and they leave you feeling like jeans and a jacket is the same thing as shorts and a tank top.

[@sirtnfol8476]

Dont buy gear. Buy performance mods. Youre welcome