Old School vs New School Riders - What's the Difference?

[@yammienoob]

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[@strategy_photos1382]

Yammie Noob hi

[@matiiss3501]

where can i get your merch?

[@CraniumSlows]

Would you please consider releasing some stickers or maybe an iron on patch or some other kind of low cost item? 37 bucks out the door for a tshirt is pretty expensive. I bought one anyway but I still feel dirty.

[@abhishekv9426]

Where is biku is waifu????

[@benjaminteeter3331]

Go old school or go home (or just do your own thing) #Tshirtsandcowboyboots

[@amsedan43]

I'm 77 years old; been riding since 1956. Still on two wheels. And still learning from people like yourself.

[@splasheooguides15]

I really want to meet a guy like you

[@erikryan6407]

👍🏼👊🏼💥

[@RaNDomNvr]

Dang ride safe and keep riding man I’m just a kid but hope to ride one day

[@UncleBensChannel]

You're a badass. I wanna ride until I'm 77.

[@mikaelsant7980]

wilson swilley respect

[@ggbro2829]

I waved at a scooter once and they didn’t wave back. Never again.

[@nbgaf1040]

Me too wtf those bastards

[@GHOS7v]

Facts lol I'm over here trying to be nice and inclusive and all

[@NaveenKumar-oj7xh]

Maybe they were new to riding and focussed on keeping both hands on the handlebars. Making friends with you is not their priority. Staying alive is.

[@Rgeochris]

I wave to everybody, only time i didnt wave was my first day riding bfr i got to a dead end to learn my bike. Cuz the only experience i had was the msf course (2hrs?) Lol.

[@MrAjcoore]

I did too smh I thought Harley guys was the douches of the road But dammit, those non waving, going 35 in a 60 mph shooter basterd

[@even7steven]

This should be titled "power-rangers vs. pirates" that's my perception of riders.

[@RC-cv2jo]

This is an underrated statement actually, your pretty damn right! Lol

[@omshree901]

Add the delivery guy in there as well 😂

[@changnoiboi]

Hahahaha

[@janetgreenslade9281]

🤣🤣🤣 i always thought they look like power rangers and pirates!

[@dxshawn532]

This needs more likes

[@maxpressure1063]

I always try to wave at every rider I see. I wave at scooters, trikes, and even bicycles. I wave to riders on the freeway. Why? Because, if you ride, then you have my respect!

[@lovrobone9952]

Respect

[@LeeKirkman88]

Good man.

[@jakeedgell591]

We're all sharing the same pavement out here man, I like that attitude. I ride old metric bikes and I'll wave to Harley's, scooters, can am trikes, super sport bikes, it doesn't matter, we're all out here having a good time

[@AlexFlexo6]

Max Pressure i ride a unicycle and i wave to every rider too. But they dont wave back😂

[@johnduheaume6650]

Good attitude sir, I have had old British bikes , 2 Harley's and now a BMW, try to wave to all our brethren out on 2 wheels, unless I feel I'm in imminent risk of falling off!

[@Commishpct2]

Yammie. Old school 66 year old Harley guy here. Been on bikes since I was 10 yrs old. I've ridden just about everything. I never judge another rider by his ride or outfit. If you're a true biker, I will know. If you're an idiot, (Harley dudes included,) I'll judge you accordingly. Love ur vids.

[@wheeltrouble]

I think the biggest reason harley guys are getting a bad rap right now are all the Sons of Anarchy scene kids. Sure, it brought a lot of new riders in, but they didn't last long. Hell, we had one guy at work sell his after doing all these customization to it because " he couldn't ever find time to ride"... while I was riding to work every day.

[@amanwithafakename]

Agreed. I wasn't totally on board with this video and essentially stereotyping old-school riders as closed minded and ignorant. I think this mentality ironically serves to divide the community he supposedly wants to unite.

[@n4zou]

Yep! My first ride at 12 yrs old was a Sears Allstate Moped. I'm 63 now. I've always gotten bikes that sat for years and fixed them. Then proceeded to roll over it's 5 digit odometer before dragging another out of someone's garage that never rode it.

[@ruikazane5123]

Idiots like talking about things they don't even understand! Hate them!

[@YTisDumb]

"true biker"? Gatekeeping is definitely an old-school biker move.

[@pontificaterebal677]

A real biker worth his salt, cares less what anybody else rides. Those who do are insecure and driven by ego. A man and his bike have a relationship similar to marriage. Who cares if the next man likes blonds, burnettes, tall, short, plus sizes or slim? It's the inexperienced whom are defined by someone elses opinion. This is truth- solid gold wisdom.

[@erintizard2458]

Well said.

[@loopertrooper6671]

I agree. I want a larger displacement NM4 and a Ruckus. If you show up on those bikes, people are gonna talk. But that’s OK.

[@captaindan3129]

You explained it really well man 👍

[@rocker76m88]

Exactly 💯

[@falkensteinhome7814]

..."New school riders are not concerned with aesthetics" .... HA!

[@therainbowbelongstosatan4260]

My Brother just got his Motorrcycle a few weeks ago. Its a Black Yamaha and his helmet is like Yello white black (really ugly in my opinion and he seems to think that too) where we life you have to get full gear if you want to start youre practical lessons. So he bought his helmet before he got his driving licences and he didn't knew what kind of bike he would have. Im making my drivers licence right know and i have a Black helmet. So now he is alway taking mine insteat of his because mine fits better to his bike. And frankliy its pissing me off a little. Im only letting him take my helmet because i wouldn't be allowed to ride with him otherwise. New School riders are very mutch concerned with aesthetics.

[@uselessmitten7836]

Right? Why even ride if your gear doesn't match your bike?

[@SiegePerilousEsauMaltomite]

He means they don’t get 1200cc bikes with 75hp Edit: 58hp

[@xxsunnymelodyxx77]

The new equipt is great. It gets better all the time. The Harley stuff is usually top shelf too , it’s just darker to go with the thing Harley wants to keep for now. But let’s face it , at 75 mph, an unplanned T Bone accident is not going to matter much ...

[@jaspervanloo9864]

Fucking stickers. Dual sports riders are riding a riding advertisement machines. Every sticker adds 10HP!

[@th-rv1wr]

5:23 A picture of that helmet should be posts on the wall of every DMV, MSF, and Bike shop.. As a reminder of how important Helmets are!

[@duckysbro88]

I've seen that pic a thousand times, is that actually Yammie's?!

[@anakinvandyke]

Chris Lammert I don’t think it is. I’ve seen it since I was really young in middle school and his wreck was more recent than that

[@frznrrfan.frznrrfan102]

Helmets save lives, I wrecked broke every bone on my left side, torn artery, hole in my lung, ruptured spine, crushed my shoulder, broken femur and shin. Along with multiple fractures in my arm, but my skull was saved because I had a Simpson full face on. They found me 85 feet from impact, tumbled like a rag doll. Spent 80 days in icu, ran up a hospital bill close to a million dollars. Don’t drink and get on a bike. But remember a Brain Bucket will save your life. Don’t let anyone tell you different.

[@harrisn3693]

@@frznrrfan.frznrrfan102 let me guess, you were going 180 in a 40 slightly curvy road....damn squid

[@MrFlash1412]

2:50 look at the search box :D

[@CraniumSlows]

That rules ha ha

[@jokkeboy98]

Made my day... thx man ;)

[@RiderRickMaker]

what the.......f...!? ahahahah

[@kpsmith4241]

how the fuck didnt i see that.

[@9430johnnyb]

WTF ?!!!!!!..... 😂🤣😂🤣

[@hvymtal8566]

Shammy Pube is living proof that proper protective gear is literally lifesaving

[@Crismodin]

Are you telling me you've never made mistakes?

[@hvymtal8566]

@@Crismodin ? Did you reply to the right comment?

[@Crismodin]

@@hvymtal8566 probably not

[@hvymtal8566]

@@Crismodin lol xD

[@GlitterPoolParty]

As a new rider, i like the wave concept, but because i'm new, often times i'm not comfortable taking a hand off the handlebar to execute a wave. In most cases when those times happen, i will nod my head. I don't overthink the wave. Usually when I wave, I'm saying "Happy to see you on the road, be safe." I don't limit my waves to bikers, or bikers riding my favorite brand or style of bike, either. I've waved at 3-wheelers, amish buggies, old timey cars, and cars that have demonstrated a healthy respect for bikers. If i pass a biker who doesnt return my wave, i don't try to take it personally. I jyst assume the rider is busy shifting, or negotiating a rough patch of road, or going too fast to take their hand off the handle bars. By assigning a positive rather than a negative, i have a better riding experience and even if the rider made a concious decision not to wave because of some prejudice, chances are, im never going to see them on the road again anyway. Bottom line, spread the love, don't overthink/judge, be safe, and assume a positive.

[@MrPinguinkiller]

Renae Brosam Amen

[@santi9532]

Thank you for this rider. I take it the same way and I’m glad there are others who view it the same. We’re all on the road for the love of the ride. It’s best to always take it positively and spread good wishes on other riders cause lord knows not all of us make it back home. Be safe out there brother 🤙🏼💪🏼

[@datnillavondizzle]

You got it right! Dont overthink anything when you ride. Cheers!

[@JJPelszynski]

I’m like Danof. Energetic HELLOOOO to everyone. It’s fun

[@jamessnyder176]

As a wounded veteran who needs a trike I take affence to your commence on trikes!. It is not a motorcycle but still enjoyable!

[@x-man5056]

Right on brother Vet. Just keep on rolling. Handlebars in your hand and wind in your face and you are free. And I've seen some truly bitchen trikes.

[@ridingwithjon3048]

I need a shirt that's a little more low key: "Turbo Busa or I'm disappointed in your life choices"

[@tigersdl65]

One might call it more family oriented.

[@lakeland6798]

I'd buy that

[@jimwitt21]

As an instructor, I want one that says "turbo busa for first bike" pleass

[@dan_kay]

"If you own a Turbo Busa, raise your hand. If not, raise your standards."

[@ShtBoxRCR_09]

So I’m a hybrid I guess? I ride a Road King but wear a full face helmet 90% of the time and usually wear at least a flannel. Also trikes are acceptable for those with injuries that prevent them being on two. 3 wheels and handlebars is better than 4 and a cage.

[@HuangHangLo]

Yeah, a flannel is as good as nothing...

[@ShtBoxRCR_09]

@@HuangHangLo it's better than nothing.

[@HuangHangLo]

No... It's literally as good as nothing. You clearly have never been down. Don't be naive. Do you understand what pavement will do to cotton?

[@ShtBoxRCR_09]

@@HuangHangLo I actually have been down and the flannel I was wearing at the time held up fairly well in the slide. Not as well as a textile or leather jacket would have, but its a risk i accept whenever I ride. I accept the risk when i decide to wear a short sleeve shirt or on the rare occasions I wear a skid lid or no helmet at all. Thank you for your concern though. Have a terrific day and keep the shiny side up :)

[@HuangHangLo]

@@ShtBoxRCR_09 As long as you accept the risk! Be safe.

[@Ozzy62863]

Ive been called a "helmet homo" before by an old school rider. good times papa yam

[@genericallyaccepted]

Haha! That's pretty good

[@slippy9916]

Ozzy he need one for that Huffy Davidson.

[@jeffraven]

Just say back “Okay boomer”. :P

[@bobsullivan5714]

And then you stood proudly and said, with eyes down, "Yes sir, Thank you sir." And then you quietly peddled away.....

[@nightshadegatito]

that's hilarious

[@wiredmoto]

Doesn't matter whether they wave back or not I'm good as long as I've done my duty of waving.

[@tosic4097]

Got my first bike last week, got my permit 2 days ago, went riding yesterday and passed another biker and the instant he saw me he gave me a wave, I waved back and we continued on. I don't know why but it felt great, seeing another biker and just giving each other a little wave, there's just something about it.

[@XHDC-013]

It feels really appreciated i guess. Car drivers don't do this haha. I understand why obviously, but still. It gives a really good feeling on the go.

[@miporsche]

Me, 1990, age 26. I was nearly broke and needed transportation. I had nothing and nothing to lose. I bought a beat-up, 8-year-old Magna V45 and rode that thing everywhere! Up coast, down coast, state to state, Mexico desert, in rain, shine, wind, dust, traffic, snow and through Death Valley on the 4th of July. I never rode with others. It was a lonely life, but I remember it as mostly positive. I was a young, self-taught, old-school rider, by your definition. My gear: Helmet, gloves, boots. Fast forward to 2021. I'm 57, married with kids, and have much to lose. It's been over two decades since I've ridden a motorcycle. I'm signed up with my 18-year-old daughter to take the MSF class later this month. I'm learning all this stuff on-line from Yammie and F9. Thinking of a dual sport and all the gear this time. Older people can learn.

[@joshuaherring7246]

Trikes are bikes too especially when the riders are disabled vets and u can’t tell me no different

[@gwartard]

Rode a couple miles with a trike that had a wheelchair strapped to the back Sunday. Dudes more hardcore than I'll ever be.

[@Cookie-fe7mn]

My grandpa is a vet, and he's always told me two things about trikes; 1: even if he's too old to ride a motorcycle, he'll never ride a trike, he's getting older now, and still stands by that statement. 2: if we ever see him in a trike while driving and we still respect him, we are required to pull up next to his trike, slam the door open to knock him off, and drive on. Fyi: not my words, but this man would rather die than be caught on 3 wheels

[@ntdscherer]

Trikes aren't bikes ("tri" means three and "bi" means two) but you could definitely argue that they are motorcycles.

[@claytonbigsby1689]

@@ntdscherer someone with sense lol

[@moddude101]

I remember a guy at the dealership who was 92 who owned a Spyder, pretty rad.

[@xpurpled]

I find that the Harley old guys are the nicest.. and the meanest are the young sport bike guys 🤣

[@millennialmalaise9386]

Both crowds have their asshole, hardass traditionalists vs the squids.

[@willyjimmy8881]

Iv'e found young harley riders to be worst.

[@brucecaldwell5239]

I'm a 62 year old rider who's been riding since the age of 13. My current & only ride is a 2017 Yamaha FZ-09. Almost all Harley/cruiser riders wave to me & almost no sport bike riders wave. I guess they're the real pricks.

[@TheVaff3l]

2012 R1 guy here. I wave to everyone (except 50cc mopeds. They don't count as bikers) The only guys who doesn't wave back sometimes, are adv guys and cruiser guys

[@johnc8910]

FJR rider. Been all over the country. It's been my experience that Harley riders generally wave (group rides generally seem to have a designated waver) until you start getting close to Sturgis.

[@joshmills2181]

@@TheVaff3l ive been known to tinker with a 50cc til it could do 60mph. Dont judge a book by its cover

[@TheVaff3l]

@@joshmills2181 Yeah, I get that. It's just that here in Europe, teenagers fart around on their 50cc's because they're too young to get a car license, and generally don't give a flying fuck about bikes. That's why I don't wave at them.

[@mrvwbug4423]

I ride a Versys, most people wave at me, except scooterbros. Sportbikers assume I'm riding a sportbike, ADV guys assuming I'm riding an ADV bike, and cruiser guys have no idea what I'm riding haha.

[@markchalloner5883]

Apparently I've been "New School" for the past 36 years. Who knew?

[@jakewilliams5679]

Mark Challoner you’re a cool pops

[@MarkLeeuwis]

My dad is 80 years old and still rides a bike and he is definitely new school. This weekend we're both riding to Germany (we're Dutch) and wave to all the bikes out there.

[@forstgrade6949]

Mark Challoner nipsey hussle

[@don8apparel497]

45yr old Harley rider and I wave at everyone on 2 wheels - except bicyclists....

[@richmorin424]

I wave at lines of bikes, just to be friendly. I even use all of my fingers...

[@smittywerbenjaegermanjense7376]

I had an old school rider tell me he WISHED he'd started with an MSF course because what he learned about throttle control and countersteering there would've saved him a lot of hurt in the beginning.

[@IchibanMoto]

YaY! Turbo Busa MERCH !

[@michaelcoffey2706]

I do wave if I’m not in a place that requires my focus or hands to be freed if so I do a head nod.

[@howardlloyd9183]

I'm a very new rider despite my 38 years on the rock. I have a Suzuki Boulevard c50 super clean. I just finished my into rider course and so glad I did. The road calls to me but so does my safety gear. Great vids bro.

[@miguelfernandes8244]

Well, im kinda old school rider with my leather vest and my ape hanger but my best friend is a convict new school rider. At the end we re just two assholes who love to ride together.

[@RiderRickMaker]

I'm the 125cc sorta school rider (a big effin n00b on two wheels). I do wave. Even at aspirators aka scooters. I don't care. I wave at everyone ma dude.

[@forstgrade6949]

RiderRick i don't wave and no one where i'm from waves. but i live in a big city so everyone is really focused on the road

[@NoNonsenseNumbskull]

I learned on a Honda Elite 75cc and I always waved. Always got waved to back.

[@anakinvandyke]

I’m going to my first class next month and getting my first bike some time after. I’m not excited to start waving cause I don’t like talking to people😂

[@Angus565]

Love your vids. I'm in my 50's. I wave to all bikers, street, sport, even motor Cops (scooters, not so much). We're ALL on "2 wheel death machines". So, why not appreciate the fact we ALL love the ride? :)

[@rcktgirl05]

I waved to a cop this morning. He didn't wave back.

[@michaelleahey2759]

@@rcktgirl05 Cops are hit or miss.

[@dianemcgee5302]

For someone “inclusive”, you should not hate on trikes. Many people ride them if they have a disability or other reason. I can and do ride both two and three wheel and have no apologies. I’m just happy to be in the wind.

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

He rode a Morgan: " Albert Ball, VC, DSO & Two Bars, MC (14 August 1896 - 7 May 1917) was an English fighter pilot during the First World War. At the time of his death he was the United Kingdom's leading flying ace, with 44 victories, and remained its fourth-highest scorer behind Edward Mannock, James McCudden, and George McElroy.[1] Born and raised in Nottingham, Ball joined the Sherwood Foresters at the outbreak of the First World War and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in October 1914. He transferred to the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) the following year, and gained his pilot's wings on 26 January 1916. Joining No. 13 Squadron RFC in France, he flew reconnaissance missions before being posted in May to No. 11 Squadron, a fighter unit. From then until his return to England on leave in October, he accrued many aerial victories, earning two Distinguished Service Orders and the Military Cross. He was the first ace to become a British national hero. After a period on home establishment, Ball was posted to No. 56 Squadron, which deployed to the Western Front in April 1917. He crashed to his death in a field in France on 7 May, sparking a wave of national mourning and posthumous recognition, which included the award of the Victoria Cross for his actions during his final tour of duty. The famous German flying ace Manfred von Richthofen, remarked upon hearing of Ball's death that he was "by far the best English flying man". "

[@rocker76m88]

Thank you 👍

[@RacingT25]

2:50 look at the search bar, im dead 😂😂

[@It_Is_Flat]

LMFAO now that is an easter egg! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Cocobeachhippie]

😂😂😂

[@mr.sir0173]

How do people see that kinda stuff

[@fidelbecomingcastrojones7841]

im deeeaaaadddd!!!! 💀💀💀 the fact you peeped that is hilarious, the fact yammie really typed that in for the joke is even funnier

[@TannerOBrien]

Thank god for that Arai! It may be blasphemous but, maybe you should be getting a sponsorship from them before Triumph? 🤷‍♂️ that is one hell of a PSA for them haha

[@toddstovall9274]

My wife and I both ride Harley’s and we both wear all the gear- full face helmets, gloves, jackets, riding jeans, and boots. Never had anyone say anything thing about our gear one way or the other and wouldn’t care if they did.

[@robertwilliams4486]

I use to roll my eyes at trikes, then I saw a tiny woman, in her 70’s, on a Can-Am tearing it up, & I thought, ok, it depends who’s riding it.

[@MrWastedSaint]

Something important to note; When you see an "oldschool rider" don't immediately assume that they've ridden all of their lives and have vast experience and wisdom to share. More common today are guys in their 50's who began riding three years ago after the kids left home because it was something they'd always wanted to do. Another group are those that rode for a handful of years in their teens and early twenties then quit, only returning to bikes in three years ago aged 55. The negative and disparaging attitudes mentioned in this video will likely come from riders meeting either of the above descriptions as they seek to affirm their "bikerness" while wearing the traditional "biker" costume and riding their traditional "biker" motorcycle. The third group of "oldschool" riders are those of us who started young and have never stopped riding. Thus, having survived this long, we have very little to prove and (i would hope) are more likely to be friendly and helpful to new riders. Myself? 52yrs old currently riding a GSXR750 or VTR1000 subject to how I feel on the given day. I wave to everyone :)

[@sgates83]

Papa Yam, as always I love and enjoy your videos. One point I would respectfully disagree with you on is the point of trikes. I have nothing but 100% respect when I see some dude on a trike and crutches on the back. This means he somehow loves biking so much that even with what could be seen as a disability that he has made motorcycling work.

[@lipshitz2012]

As a former rider training coach we strongly discouraged any attitude at all within our class's. Everyone wears helmets, gravity always wins, and the road was built for all to share!

[@DoomFinger511]

My newbie experience has been different. I wear full gear and a full face helmet. Whenever I talk with random "old school" bikers in their half helmets they all praise me for wearing full gear and then go on to tell me about all the stupid injuries they've gotten from not wearing full gear. However, like you said, they just accept it because they seem to be more concerned with the look then the safety. One thing that's great about the old school riders is they are a wealth of information about how to ride safe. They have all sorts of stories of accidents they've been in and tell me how to avoid those situations. I think in the end they are just happy to see a new generation taking up the mantle and keeping motorcycle riding alive.

[@MisterOcclusion]

Yep, I’d been ridiculed for wearing a “noob suit” because I was atgatt when I started riding. Years later the gear is faded, but I still wear it. Going over the bars in training demonstrated my wisdom in choosing a full face helmet as well, which I’ll never be without.

[@rhyssanders9122]

lol noob suit

[@Stumc46]

I remember when I started riding in my early 20's. I'd rode to Westgate road, newcastle, uk..got off my bike as another biker was taking his lid off... He had grey hair but with his helmet on looked like the rest of us.. Now I'm 52 and I'm that grey haired biker.

[@michaeldelano3645]

YAH ME TOO! I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS THAT 21 year old guy looking at the older guy... LOL

[@n4s117]

The Wesgate Road? The mecca for Geordie bikers - Champion (I now have very little hair and it is grey). Still (or again) riding.

[@AmericanDuck]

Same here

[@JMTride]

2:50 look at the search bar, I'm dead!😂

[@its6696]

Interesting take on attitude.I have been riding for over 20 years,all cruisers,last three have been Harleys. I do use channels like yours to help me improve my skill set as I have gotten older.The new skills help offset the slowdown (minimal :-) in my reaction time.Also,the "new" safety technology like riding gear with kevlar armor is nice and i use it.I REALLY love D3O. LOL I HAVE traded my harness boots and leather jacket for new gear.I still have them because I just cannot part with them,but they don't hold a candle,safety wise, to the new stuff.Plus,looking all armored up is groovy,in my opinion.I ride with guys who love their leather,and I get what you're saying,just know know that some of us dinosaurs do change with the times. :-) I put about 15-20 thousand miles a year on my bike as it is my daily driver and anything that helps keep me out of the skin graft ward is great.I enjoy your channel,keep up the good work

[@Zirconium5DRiFT]

I dab when I see other riders on the street

[@ElvisRocking1]

@Johnny Jackass who gives a fuck lol. I wont let a group limit my body movements.

[@dankanon3785]

if i see someone dab on me i will chase you down on my bike and pelt you with eggs.

[@milan5159]

@@dankanon3785 says something about dab but has Dank in his name 😭😂😘

[@goblinkok]

I point at you and then pump my fist.

[@goblinkok]

@Johnny Jackass Ok ok... I'll show full fruit basket.

[@joybuning2734]

Getting my first a1 motorcycle this weekend :) and yes in my country you have to be 18 for a 125cc

[@bernevanrooyen5201]

Yeah that might suck but at least you have free health care and schooling!

[@WorldLogic]

Berne van Rooyen just got my 125cc (17 and from England) just gotta wait until 19 to get a bigger cc 😅

[@magnithorson6568]

Never knock on responsibility my dudes. I'm 100% certain you guys got a lower mortality rate on motorcycles

[@joybuning2734]

@@bernevanrooyen5201 oh boy are you wrong hahaha

[@joybuning2734]

@@WorldLogic sucks for the styling you have to put that fat L on your bike

[@aaronschug6671]

I ran into an oldschool "gatekeeper" on a FB group. I made a post showing all the gear I bought preparing for my first street bike purchase (2022 Indian Chief). He said to go model my gear and what I was a "wannabe" biker. Been riding dirt bikes aggressively for 23 years, but apparently wanting to be safe with full gear on the streets makes you a wannabe.

[@Agamum]

All this talk about old school riders has me nostalgic for my 1973 Yamaha DT3-250. Was born at the tail end of Gen X. The first thing I thought of when you said "old school" were farm kids waving at cars. "It is a rural country thing people do not do anymore. "

[@NoBSMusicReviews]

Funny: I'm 59 years old, just learning about bikes now, and am, based on your descriptions, decidedly 'new school' - I want the training and the gear that maximizes my safety and performance. It is, indeed, a mindset thing...

[@Bacon75420]

There’s definitely more to it than “new school good, old school bad”

[@rustyswolio]

58 year old Harley rider here. I love the biker community. I always wave and stop to help a brother when needed. I see a lot of sqid on crotch rockets or super aggressive crotch rocket riders. Not all old dudes are bad. I think we know how miserable it is to-be stranded on your bike and usually the first to stop. Not bashing just giving my 2cents.

[@AlexBarregon]

Hi Yammi, from watching your video there must be a difference in mindsets between US and UK riders (old and new). I am 56 and been riding since I was 16. For me the difference between ‘old’ and ‘new’ school riders, I went as far as becoming an Advanced Motorcycle Instructor and my friends laughed at me, I am still here a good few of my friends are not! Any way for me Old School looked out and acknowledged fellow riders an helped riders in trouble, it did not matter if you wore cuts or not. New school just get on with it while they blast up the tarmac. Ride Safe.

[@1AOR1]

I nod at everyone on two wheels in the UK and everyone else on two wheels nods back 99% of the time

[@ethan2570]

My dad is an “old school rider” but he DOES care about safety. He has like the most expensive/safe helmet like....ever. And his leather jacket (yeah) is also stupid expensive/safe.

[@MissNeonNyx]

I learned how to ride when I was about 14 on dirt bikes. Mimicking my friends and a little trial and error to improve. When I finally went to buy my own road bike, that riders safety course taught me a lot that was missing, and I am glad I was required to take it.

[@stevenpaul2954]

I ride a Sportster and I’ve noticed I get more acknowledgement from sport bike riders than other Harley riders

[@formam1022]

My dad is that mix, he is old school but understands safety, he is wierd. He believes that basics are needed, he believes experience will always help tho.

[@Ghostride503]

I’m definitely getting the hat. “MAKE BUSAS GREAT AGAIN”.

[@yammienoob]

do ittttt

[@adeoguntolasolanke-oguntol5108]

If there’s anything I am so happy about my motorcycle experience,it would be that I went to a proper motorcycle riding school to learn. Money well spent. Great video you have here.

[@GreenRipper-tl6zb]

Been riding since '82. I always respect ANYONE with the guts to sling their leg over a bike of any kind. I always stop if a rider has trouble and give the "salute" to them too. I ride a 97 HD SuperGlide, don't wear leather, wear a half helmet and still try to learn all I can about riding. Stay safe and watch out for people to do something stupid. Cause they will, EVERY TIME.

[@Gabriel-Kazu]

But you're not an internet doggo, youre one of the " Great Bald Men with Facts" like Scott Manley, Simon Whistler and Matthew Santoro!

[@12yrtti]

Yammie is a god among youtubers. I shall build a turbo busa monument in his name.

[@Moracycle]

And sacrifices a baby grom in his honor...

[@sdaly415]

Why not a giant bronze ball shaver then?

[@Half-Cocked]

With 2 turbos spooled by a supercharger!

[@David-eh9le]

Rossi is the god. Yammie is a prophet

[@forstgrade6949]

Sparko it is i, your turbo vid monument. you're welcome

[@stlchucko]

I wear a full face helmet because I’ve spent too much on dental work. But sometimes I forgo the jacket to show off my “ I ❤️ CrackWhores” shirt.

[@JDMuir-hm6hl]

Just getting back into riding after a 20 years of no riding. It’s interesting to hear your perspective. I’ve been watching a lot of riding vids on KZbin and seen a lot of new school riders saying that your not a good rider if you don’t wear full riding gear and just talking a lot about what people are wearing while they ride in general. So from my perspective it’s the new school riders that are all about the image they project while riding. I don’t know where your from, but all riders wave to each other on the streets that I ride on.

[@dkay1000]

Trike rider here, also a female, newish to riding because I am only a decade in. I should be offended with all the trike comments, but I will save my insults back atcha because I am a lady, I have a motorcycle license like yourself, I also clutch and throttle like yourself, and I wear the gear and a helmet just like yourself. Last time I checked my 1600cc of power between my legs doesn't discount the fact that I still ride whether I have an extra wheel and additional storage for a lot more gear. But continue to dish your insults to show your viewers just how shallow you are and I will continue to ride on my favorite toy, which is my much loved trike. PS my trike is better than anything you ride.

[@roykinder4134]

Been ridin' Harley's most of my life. Had a Kaw Classic once, good bike but missed the Harley. The thing I've noticed more than anything else is the speed that the younger rider rides at. They don't cruise, they flat out ride hard, and they get into real bad accidents because of it. I noticed watching your video that you ride fast, nothing wrong with that unless the cager pulling out does not see you....I've laid a couple down over the years, always a low side slide, never a hard hit or over the bars. I guess the term "cruiser" fits the Harley crowd and the sport bikers live for the speed that their bikes can get them to.

[@stacys3857]

According to your description and based on gear, I'm an old school rider when I'm riding in town. I'm new school when I have to go over 25mph.

[@leakingjar6801]

i pulled up to a shopping mall parking lot on my Ducati V4 S and this old man must of been 80 years old came up to me and he was wow whats this? i end up having a nice long talk with him showing him the bikes electronics and settings and he told me all about his riding experiences on his bikes we just clicked instantly felt connected. i will always give time for old school they too have a story to tell RESPECT edit: he even waited for me to leave so he could watch and hear the bike in action. i gave him a nod as i pulled away i feel like it made his day complete after seeing his smile in my rear view mirror

[@sethlobdell9013]

I've been riding for 25 years lol damn I'm old. But I wear tons of gear because of what I've seen. Keep spreading the good word my dude.

[@GunFunZS]

Muh straight pipes are for safety, and muh 40" ape hangers are for comfort!

[@kevinkentucky9972]

I ride how I ride. I respect all riders however they ride or whatever they ride. Stay safe

[@robertsummerhayes1220]

Hey Yammie, old school rider here. Been a subsciber since your very first videos, just loved them!. Gotta say we arent all judgey about the new school guys and gals. I give love to all on two wheels. Last year at the big rally here in port dover, every friday 13th, (40,000 bikes last time) I actually told off a guy complaining about "all the fucking rice rockets". I said "dude your on a Honda shadow!" Doesnt get ricier than an old UJM! But what the fuck is wrong with whatever someone chooses for their stable. Lets all give love and waves to all who chose this lifestyle, even trikes. Cause i know guys with disabilities that ride trikes, most cuz the fucked themselves up on a bike.

[@TheDayzman]

We need Manscaped in Europe DADDYYYY. Please talk to them. Dont let us eurobros down. Thank you Daddy

[@luvaanrooyan2564]

To much daddy

[@Half-Cocked]

@@luvaanrooyan2564 one was to much >_

[@dallinkenyon1]

Yams gf doesn't like us calling him daddy, he has verified this on insta.

[@claytonatkins6058]

dallin kenyon I don’t give a fuuuuuuuck

[@michaeldelano3645]

Guys do not call other guys "daddy" in America. For any reason, if you are a hetero male.

[@mlong1954]

Been riding since 69' and I still wear a full-face helmet, real leather (thick) and an armor jacket when hot. AND more importantly, I WAVE at ALL bikers! PS...like Yammie, I am still here because I have always wore a helmet, at first open face, like a Shoei, but now, only full-face. I like my face and want to keep it like it is.

[@LuLuBelle2000]

The Internet bs , Twatter, Instagrovel all contribute to this "phenomenon". A lot more face to face, anywhere, leaving your feelings at home and actually "talking", no keyboard bike warrior, to another motorcycle enthusiast just might be what you'll need.

[@breahwright601]

Again, it’s a house divided in my home. My husband is an old school rider, Harley and all, while I’m a new school driver. When he came home with his bike, with having spent hundreds of dollars on gear, without a helmet I was blown away and obviously upset. He got me riding but I had researched to the max and went with keeping my beautiful face with a full face helmet. I’m in a unique position because not only did he support me in my Honda driving, new school mentality, but he also bought my gear for me. Also, despite being a Honda riding, helmet wearing, new schooler, his Harley pals still embrace me as their own. Maybe it’s just because I’m the wife that chooses to ride beside her husband instead of behind him. (Keep in mind that I’m 5 months older and we’re 22) I do have to say, though, that there was nowhere else I was going to get riding boots than Harley.

[@critterwatene8073]

Great video as always. Peace and respect from New Zealand.

[@saywhaaat8391]

Ok. Where to start. 1, I am 77 and was able to ride for 55 of those years. I am as old school as you can get. I would still be riding if not some short circuit between my ears that makes me fall down; a lot. I started on a 50cc scooter and ended with a 1400cc Kawasaki. I found out at an early age that stepping off at 50mph hurts. I always bought the very best gear that I could afford. And I have a collection of broken helmets. My preferred style of ride was sport turing. And I found a lot of riders just like me over the years. A hell of a lot more than the type you showed as being old school. You know nothing. Those guys were old men, not old school. 2, I also learned that 2 wheels down is much better than 1 wheel up(New School). And that fucking around in traffic is a very good way of getting very bad things to happen (New School). You want to race(New School)? Take it to a track. Or are you afraid that a real rider wil hand your ass to you?

[@CaptainDayne]

Love the kawasaki 1400 on my second one. Like a idiot I sold my first one , then bought a v rod. Sold the v rod bought the same year model zx14 08 midnight sapphire metallic blue.

[@johnc8910]

Hi, Charles. Also a sport-tourer rider (FJR1300). I am 72 and also been riding nearly as long. Started riding in 1967.

[@orlandokaraoke3002]

I have a 80s nighthawk 450 SC. It is kind of styled like a rocket but more like a sport cruiser. I love the fact that I can ride it leaning forward, back, or upright. It's versatile and I absolutely love it. I use to ride a suped up tomos moped. I came off it going about 40mph and I was extremely glad to be wearing a full face helmet. Ever since I have been a firm believer of the right gear. The same helmet saved my life twice. So it doesn't matter if it matches the bike or even remotely looks cool. It's full face all the way for me. Nothing beats a old 80s real leather jacket to block the wind. And I bet it would save a arm from road rash easily. I'm in the partial for looks primarily for function crowd. I don't care what people think as long as I enjoy my ride and get to keep riding another day.

[@ZP1993]

I don't think I'm either old school nor new school rider,I think I'm somewhere in between. I'm 26 years old,and my bike is a European-made metric cruiser.I like all the cruiser bikes,American, European and Japanese-made,and I respect and appreciate all bikes for their intended purposes (I bought a cruiser because that's the type of bike I like the most,and I chose my bike specifically because it was very cheap and was in good shape for a bike that's over 20 years old).I also have friends who have,or have had in the past,various different bikes,from cruisers to sports bikes to naked bikes to dirt bikes to even scooters,and I wave to all bikers,from those on 50 cc bikes to those on a Boss Hoss,and even to scooter riders if I know the rider or if they wave at me first. As for the gear,it's a mix.I wear a matte black Nolan N104 flip up helmet, a Schott Perfecto-looking old school leather biker jacket,and also regular jeans, leather fingerless gloves and regular boots,but I do plan to get kevlar jeans with knee pads,and maybe better gloves and proper biker boots,when my financial situation improves. Basically,when it comes to looks,I'm closer to old school,but when it comes to mentality,I'm new school.

[@rootbear75]

I learned the "wave" from my mother and stepfather when they had Jeeps who also wave at each other.... it's like certain brands or types of vehicles wave ---- Jeep Wranglers wave at each other, truck drivers, bus drivers, motorcycles... I always *try* to wave but sometimes I'm focusing on the road or shifting so i don't wave.

[@fubakwarrior]

if your left hand is busy you can just nod your head or raise your index finger

[@nicksmith4808]

I drive a tdi jetta wagon, always wave and get waves back from other diesel vw's. It's kinda nice

[@thomas316]

I wouldn't even say "old school", for example my father was a motorcycle instructor in the late 1980s and they where already teaching many of the techniques we practice today. It's just obstinate and pig headed to laugh about things like wearing all of the gear all of the time, you may be the best rider in the world some teenager playing on her cell phone instead of driving her RAV4 could basically turn your brain inside out in a heartbeat.

[@letsgostupid]

Gear is no joke. I cannot believe how many riders are willing to skip it. I’ve high side crashed, and my helmet and gear was the only reason I walked away “clean”

[@knightstemplar1967]

I’ve been riding for 40yrs I’ve seen newbies with L plates putting a hand up and old school bikers ignoring other bikers it’s the same in all walks of life some have good attitude others don’t Ride safe all

[@rameylewis7730]

Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and the Temple of Solomon. Which bike do you ride?

[@tkordik]

'Old School' Harley Riders almost single handedly torpedoed their own beloved brand. Oh the irony.

[@cadinbaldwin5020]

Holy shit truth. My grandpa's attitude towards riding turned me away from a harley to a victory.

[@docmoto6477]

Agreed, i lost faith in harley making good bikes when they scrapped buell

[@tkordik]

@@cadinbaldwin5020 Yep - and me to an Indian. HD does not fully realize that their most avid fan base is actually turning new riders AWAY from the brand.

[@dynamicjaethought7788]

Tim Kordik Yep, which is why I ride Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, yamaha, or even maybe Indian.

[@121Zales]

Rata 4U They might be the #1 selling American brand, but the next largest american competitor is Zero. Japanese bikes sell way more than HD

[@timblackburne77]

Wtf was this rant really about? You basically just segregated bike types. My experience since 1994 in Australia; New school rider: Wears matching leathers to bike, is now safe enough to do whatever speed he or she likes, knows everything about bikes and riding, refuses to wave to dissimilar riders. Old school rider: Knows from experience, doesnt have anything to prove, will wave to anyone except trikes and mopeds. Not bike specific. We were all young and stupid once, including myself. It's not the internet that causes this, it's simply new rider mentality, whether they ride race bike or cruiser, doesnt matter. After you've been riding long enough, you become old school because TIME causes this. Simple.

[@innocuousmerchant8766]

bikers wave to eachother here in Aus? what city are you from? I've only just started riding on my L's btw.

[@BliTzeDGames]

you seem a tad bit biased perhaps

[@DeimosPlayz]

I’m a new rider, about to turn 30. I wave at everyone as everyone always waved at me during my lessons. But now that I’m riding on my own seems no one waves back. What’s with this guys! We’re family!

[@michaeldelano3645]

KEEP WAVING AT EVERYONE! (except scooters). I do. Even if they do not wave back. I keep doing it. I hope that my efforts at comraderie will pay off.

[@cmdr_talikarni]

old school: Harleys and cruisers. Guys (and girls) that are typically 200-300 lbs with little gear and not overly concerned with acceleration nor doing 150mph, and commonly drive a motorcycle as their daily driver. new school: sport bikes. Guys (and girls) that typically weigh 100-130lbs but carry 100 lbs of gear and more concerned with acceleration and speed, but only gets to ride for an hour after work or few hours during the weekend, so they speed as much as possible.

[@cyriously_nick2191]

Finally papa granny’s rude addresses the old head on bikes that don’t wave to us younger folk

[@robertsummerhayes1220]

Ill wave at ya Nick!

[@bobadler3097]

old school= big balls, freedom loving, new school= less balls, but probably safer, less judgy. I don't think old school was all about image. To them, riding was freedom, not the image of freedom.

[@huba-gabrieldeak6239]

also, many of them have been constantly perfecting their bikes. The best example I guess is Indian Larry. I personally look at a chopper as a light weight, rigid, simple bike that is an assault vehicle, agressive and fast, something that handles great and is reliable. I don't care if it is rusty or full of burnt oil, as long as it works good and is built with purpose, I will love it.

[@ombg024]

Started riding 45 years ago. Was a new school rider of those times, still a new school rider in these. Nice incites.

[@drshocking1229]

My brother is new school yet rides a honda shadow, he didnt wanna become a biker at 15, but when he decided, my dad asked him and that got both of them into riding motrobikes again! we always waved, we always paid respect. even me!

[@giorgiostegher5504]

Hey, new rider that grew up with father Yammie's teachings, does this make me a middle-aged driver?😅

[@giorgiostegher5504]

WESYM typical error of a dude seeing at 1 am the notification: Yammienoob has uploaded a new video😅

[@eirikulveseter255]

Most of the new school dudes dont care about the riding of a bike, they just care about looking cool and getting some attention. Most of the old school dudes ride because they love sitting on a motorcycle and riding, not because attention or getting form point A-B

[@richardsteele6776]

The club I belong to started in 1919. Not brand specific but there is a lot of Harley guys. A motorcycle safety course was offered to our members. They jumped at the chance. We had a lot of fun and learned from it.

[@kenni121]

Stopped today for a biker who needed help with his ride. Lucky i carry a basic set of tools around on my Kawasaki, so he could looses a screw here and there to at least drive home. He told me usually only old school riders stop for others, and i'm happy to break the mold.

[@juraicgamer4408]

I see that you have a bias against “old school drivers”

[@SwankyKitteh82]

No trike love either. xD

[@1CaptainRedbeard]

6:55 if i say school one more time. 2 seconds later...

[@ssssssssssss885]

I'm almost at 1/2 of my expiration date (i.e. almost 50), but I commute daily full gear + closed modular on a 800lb full dress K-bike and I'm not a shy rider either. I rarely get hand greets or nods back from V-twiners (some much younger than me), and almost always from "all others", almost makes me think the "V2's" don't like us. I advocate full gear always (including ear-plugs) and safety classes. I do my slow/narrow 8's, both ways U-turns and slalom practice every morning in the parking lot before I have my coffee. Every single day on the 11 mile stretch I encounter stupid canners/cagers that are endangering motorcyclists, but I feel much safer due to the practice and full gear on. And no, "just ride the bike" won't teach you everything. As my (Road King owning) bike instructor always says: every idiot can ride straight.

[@grahamwagner1880]

I don’t like to wave, I’m more focussed on the idiot beside me that usually turns into me without signalling or looking.