Overcoming the FEAR of Riding a Motorcycle on the Highway!

[@cinquedark5ivekamau800]

Had to ride my first bike on the Hwy to get home from the dealership..... I was absolutely terrified!

[@kiney4473]

That's insane🤣 I would probably practice 2 weeks before going

[@arokiswrld]

Same bro!! It was a 2 hour ride 😂😂and it started raining FUCK

[@pipersall6761]

Ill be 70 this year and Ive bought a bike after 29 years and I have anxiety about riding again, can I, should I, all those doubts but I sure did enjoy riding before and know I would/will again. Thank you for your nice ride and the subject of it.

[@Moleanimationchannel]

Awesome thanks for sharing bro. I have had anxiety issues for 30 years. I started getting comfortable last month where my fear was going away and then I got sideswiped and crashed. But I can't let it stop me. My big issue seems to be bridges and freeways with groove cuts that give me a fear of losing control. Anyway thank a lot for making this video.

[@oldmanhobbies9554]

Bridges do it for me too... Almost instant panic. I feel your pain. Hopefully you're doing better now, and hopefully my anxiety subsides a little as time goes on.

[@DF-ss5ep]

The fear goes away, which is both a good thing and a bad thing. Also, I've found that speed is your friend in a lot of situations, which is also both good and bad. Acceleration helps you cut through the hesitation of other drivers, but can easily lead to miscalculations.

[@GoingYooper]

It will pass my friend. Love that you are making these videos. I have a second channel iv been getting ready to do the same thing. Been on two wheels for 38 years. I had that fear the first few times on the highway but it passed. Its funny how 60mph on a back road feels fine but get on the highway same speed it feels like 100. lol. Good stuff man. And its not the speed you are having a problem with. Its all the other stuff added to it. Like you said wind,cars and trucks as getting passed often is always an issue. P.S. At about 150 you get tunnel vision and things get quiet.

[@MyMotorcycleObsession]

Yea, I'm still a newbie LOL

[@GoingYooper]

@@MyMotorcycleObsession Nothing wrong with wanting to live brother.lol

[@ericperry72]

Yeah the wind is my issue...plus I'm a muscle bike and not a tourer or cruiser

[@EvolvingNaturally]

Ridden my Ninja 250 on the highway. Feels like a big place on a small machine. The wind is a factor because it's light. And the crosswind is definitely a learning curve.

[@trikemike7291]

Ran across this video my brother this is exactly how I feel about getting on the highway I’m on video number three I have a 2014 Triglide Trike come on back my brother you have some outstanding content keep the videos coming

[@jonbadboy112]

I literally felt every word that you said, this is spike number four. I took a five-year break and I decided to get back on. I dealt with the fear factor of riding fast hitting turns, this is great content, thank you my brother I got it now💯

[@user_28373]

I apologize if this sounds weird but you have a really nice voice! It’s unique and I like it

[@3000solo]

Was thinking the same thing haha.

[@AceGoodheart]

I'm a new rider and I've got about 1,400 miles on my bike so far. All my riding has been on country roads. I still have not ventured onto the highway yet but I think this weekend I'm gonna give it a try. Cars don't bother me, but I don't like being behind big diesels. I had a diesel pass me one day I was going about 60mph and the diesel was probably passing me at about 75 mph. I was not expecting that suction to be so strong. It like pulled my upper body forward with quite a bit of force. Needless to say I did not like that at all. Pretty trippy. I'm trying to find a video on how to deal with diesel trucks on the road.

[@irrigationtim]

Chris I am the same way. I started on a mini bike as a kid , then a Honda CT90 , then a 71 CB350 in my 20's. I got tired of motorcycles , sold my CB350 to my brother in my 20's. In my 30's and 40's no motorcycle , now I'm 59 and have a 1975 Cb360t and a 1986 Honda Shadow 700, I got 2 years ago. I was brave in my 20's ,now I'm scared to death to ride, getting hit by a car worries me. But once I'm out on the road, I'm too busy operating the motorcycle to be scared. Shifting threw gears watching for people, dogs and deer crossing the road , it's a job , you have to pay attention. Its thinking about all the danger at home before I ride , is what bothers me., to afraid to get on it.

[@MyMotorcycleObsession]

I actually bought a bike when I moved up here in the mountains about 20 years ago and I was the same way, never rode it and eventually sold it because I was afraid to ride. Now I'm sucking it up LOL

[@airheadzradioadventures]

Interesting. I have a similar story 25 years ago I had a Yamaha Xs1100. Don’t remember ever having any fear just picked it up again at 49 years old passed my MSF course and bought a royal Enfield 650. Did all the parking lot stuff with it. Decided to take it on his first proper ride to the gulf coast here in Florida. All smiles until I reach to 60 mph two lane straight as an arrow Road. Hitting 50 miles an hour, the smile was gone and replaced by gripping anxiety. The bike felt stable. It was just the rush of wind and the buffering of the helmet, and whatever else when the car is stacked up behind me, and eventually started passing me, it was almost a panic. A few rides later I’m still only comfortable around 45 mph. Maybe it’s age, maybe it’s wisdom, maybe I’m just not as sharp as I used to be. I hope it improves.

[@wehatezesty]

I know that feeling brother ! Don’t ever push yourself to tho man ! Go as slow or fast as YOU want. Better safe than sorry.

[@timdougall5415]

Thanks man, I thought I was just a pussy for being a bit scared at speed. I look at other riders and it seems like they have no fear. I'm still happy going slow.

[@MyMotorcycleObsession]

Riding for about 30 minutes every day really helped me out the most, just keep at it. Eventually you'll get over the fear. It also helps to get some earbuds and listen to death metal when you ride! 🤣

[@charlesrocks]

Daily riding really helps with that.

[@Joel-C479]

Ya anything over 50 I get scared haha dang wind blows my ninja 650 around hah

[@cyclesandcigars]

I ride a big old Valkyrie and still get massive fear over 55. I actually get light headed and feel faint and feel as if I’m about to dump the bike at any second. I have to snap myself out of it. It’s horrible anxiety.

[@punkrawkahballpythons]

That ride in Colorado Springs was the smoothest safest ride I've ever done. I went on a group ride yesterday, about 50 bikes, and it was more like a race. 70-75 on back roads. I don't know why they were in such a hurry...

[@MyMotorcycleObsession]

That's nuts

[@masonsteele1674]

Having good braking skills and knowing how long it takes you to stop is the key to transforming fear into respect. Having all that gear piled up on top of the bike AND behind the rear axle is definitely NOT helping the handling of that motorcycle. It also serves as a really cool SAIL in the wind. Be safe out there. 😎

[@leeshepherd8486]

I've been riding for about a year and a half. Bought a iron 883. Took the msf course btw prior to purchasing a bike. By far the wind has been my biggest concern. I recently upgraded to a sport glide. Much more stable bike on the road in my opinion. I've ridden interstate a few times lately and can really tell the difference between the sport glide and the sportser. I'm not afraid of the interstate but much prefer back roads. My advice for what it's worth. Practice, practice, practice. Don't be pressured into riding above your skill level

[@extremebaggers7817]

Great video but more tips appreciated

[@candacemiller3525]

I am a fairly new rider and I have serious anxiety when taking curves to the right as well as going any faster than 50mph I practice as often as possible but still struggle getting through that overly cautious mindset I honestly just want to be as safe as possible not only for me but other drivers as well

[@MyMotorcycleObsession]

I took me riding every day for about three months before I started to really relax. Then I took the winter off, turns out I have to get comfortable all over again, not the anxiety from the beginning though.

[@skullduggery8514]

@@MyMotorcycleObsession that's what's happening to me. I was in a wreck and didn't ride for two years. Now I'm basically learning to ride all over again. My anxiety kicks in at about 45 to 50 mph

[@oldmanhobbies9554]

Just getting back into riding here. Turns don't bother me, but yea, 50mph and up I start getting nervous. Also, some stretches of road, for some reason, bother me more than others. Long straight stretches mess with me. I'm trying to just ride to my comfort level and figure I'll either get there later than some folks or let others go around me. lol. Happy, safe riding!

[@dolnick7]

For me it's the wind. I feel like at speed it's going to rip me off the bike and I start thinking "What's holding me on this thing?" Then KZbin crash videos start playing in my head. I'll take curves at 35 any day. LOL Thanks for posting.

[@MyMotorcycleObsession]

I actually upgraded my bike since this video, I put a windshield on it and some wind deflectors on the forks. Makes a huge difference! I also bought some heavy leather, a nice heavy jacket and gloves. Really gives me confidence.

[@jgruen9854]

Having a 550 pound r1200gs helps but I still don’t like riding on the highway. Way too many cars to keep track of and speed variations.

[@solobutterfly3923]

That is a HELL of a bike I love it!

[@MyMotorcycleObsession]

Me too! 😎

[@Sunshinee60]

Hey there nice video ! Hey what kind of backpack do you have there?

[@elwalker9034]

I gets that +60mph trepidation on the highway. God's about to give me a breakthrough though. I claim it!! (That or it's backroads for life)

[@ederooy]

I wish that more professionals would watch this video. My experience is that to much professionals stick to the old methods they learned at school and whet the farmacy tell them.

[@snap1024]

Driving along on the most ideal, comfortable, slow windy road in our fantasies, while talking about the fear factor of highway driving! Is this the definition of irony? I had a vision of someone accelerating on an on ramp at 75mph, passing and switching lanes, explaining how he got comfortable doing it. I still need to catch my breath at that speed.

[@alwayshappiness8702]

All these comments of 55mph or 65mph. Here in Ontario Canada the speed on the highways range from 80km/h to 110km/h which is 50mph to 80mph. I havent taken my bike on the highways here yet...😬 its my goal this summer 2024. Thanks for video...looking for an Ontario video.

[@Zoey5378]

I have a 2019 Honda shadow aero 750 with shaft drive

[@gabriellucero7202]

Thank you.

[@Jmcruz11]

I thought i was the only one. I havent been on the highway yet and really want to do it.

[@theheretic3764]

Hey man you get a lotta decel pop on that thing? I gotta 2017 wide glide with shorty big shots and it gets poppy on me…

[@whatszup1206]

You sound like you have anxiety just sitting at a stop light LoL.

[@Chazz1007]

Nice bike and nice gear! So many vloggers don't gear up. Good job!

[@trav6512]

I think my fear is from what kind of road I'm on I'm really comfortable on the curvy mountain roads like in the video but I don't even like taking the truck on the big roads with lots of traffic all around

[@MyMotorcycleObsession]

Very true!

[@arokiswrld]

Honestly the only thing that scares me is when there’s random big HUGE gusts of wind . Other than that I’m fine

[@ridergeo]

Hi there. What app is that on your phone?

[@MyMotorcycleObsession]

I actually paid a few bucks and upgraded to the pro version. It's called 'GPS Speedometer Odometer (Pro) from Cool Niks (for Android).

[@dmitriciccarelli4082]

I rode the expressway to work the very first time today. Couldn't get the balls to go past 40 mph. People passed me but that's ok. Better to slow down than ride too fast and panic.

[@dustinlerch9272]

The irony of talking about the dangers of the highway and fear, to have your foot nearly run over at a stop light. Perspective huh?

[@Bumbaclot213]

I ride a zx6r and am more than happy blasting around b-roads here in the UK at 70 to 80mph, but getting on the motorway freaks me out with the wind noise and side winds - it’s not the speed, but the side winds that scare me

[@David-bf6pl]

Wear motorcycle ear plugs. They make a big difference.

[@bennyccp]

Im about to ride my 71 Norton home for the first time tomorrow. 1 hr on the highway In pretty fucking scared 😂

[@robertbailey4454]

I can see it now, you riding down the road with Bobby around your neck wearing his tiny helmet and flicking his blelelele out to taste the air.

[@MyMotorcycleObsession]

Oh yea!

[@VSL229]

I would be afraid driving bike packed like that.

[@bmfilmnut]

I wonder how many times you said, "Let me tell ya'." Well, I guess it's better than saying, "You know" in every sentence.

[@raykarena4595]

You Americans are spoilt with great roads, I rode from Sydney to Newcastle a 2 hour trip and parts of the high way was throwing my Harley around...

[@davidcolinfisher1034]

That is what I would call a top and rear heavy luggage loading problem there. Enough about fear of riding fast....you should have the fear of getting into a irretrievable wobble, speed wobble....its basically basic physics. being afraid of riding a bike at speed on the highway is bad sign...are you sure you should be doing this? Oh and by the way , those pointed handlebars....that is usually the part the bike you hit in a simple rear end crash.....your safety considerations are not being considered. I have you ever heard of a crossbar pad on a dirt bike...thats for the forward motion chest and face protection in the event of a mishap.....those bars would cave in your face, I suspect you wear an open face helmet?

[@MLeago]

WtH?!….80 is cruising speed for me.

[@delladorey6560]

please take a riding course lol u need it to stay safe

[@MyMotorcycleObsession]

Actually, shortly after this video I took a three day riding course, then rode my bike every day for the whole summer. I'm much better now LOL.

[@elimanning6520]

Who told you that? Lmfao

[@dimitristrode1757]

No fuckin way you know how to shift and your scared of speed. I learned how to shift and needed speed ever since.