Riding With Keanu Reeves At Laguna Seca!

Awesome 2-day track day, got to meet Keanu Reeves (John Wick) at Laguna Seca! On the second day, they combined groups so I had the opportunity to ride by him and his 1299 Panigale Superleggera!
Gear:
GoPro Hero 11 Black w/ ND16 Filter
Chin Mount
0:00 Intro
0:10 Travel
1:10 Day 1
2:13 Day 1 Riding
4:14 Day 2
4:47 Day 2 Riding
7:10 Keanu Reeves
9:18 Outro
#yamaha #johnwick #motorcycle

[@AnonymousUser2023]

Love these small youtube gems! Great pov and great driving. Not often you see this type of quality

[@TacoedBars]

Thank you, means a lot!!! 🙏

[@Praise___YaH]

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[@Vforfreedom]

Keanu is a real dude! Down to earth and the only celebrity that lives and breathes motorcycles. Tom cruise ryan reynolds brad pitt all riders but none can hold a candle to keanu. Keanu does many trackdays

[@boocegaming8018]

Chanting Tatum also loves bikes. He is friends with Josh Herrin and hits track days with him. I think not certain he runs in expert and club races too.

[@Vforfreedom]

@@boocegaming8018 never heard that about him but he is a Bama boy and grew up riding dirt bikes

[@gareth5853]

It’s only a track day not racing against Marc Marquez mate, not one single American is worthy of MotoGP standards. So go figure

[@stevencampbell9944]

​@@gareth5853F Marquez mate this guy raced against John Wick on a track day that beats MotoGP any day 😂😂

[@stevencampbell9944]

Guys a legend and so humble 👍

[@serpentblade8704]

how nice it would be to see Donnie yen, keanu reeves and tom cruise in one movie.

[@Vforfreedom]

Wont ever happpen because Tom and his ego would want to be the star

[@lamefart]

So he didn't make a movie with Superman because- oh wait. He did!🤡

[@Vforfreedom]

@@lamefart means nothing!! they are not even in the same league! And Tom was the star. Henry knows his place. Tom and Keanu are long time A lister vets.

[@sweet-triple-UK]

That's awesome that you got to ride with Keanu! Every normal person who ends up meeting him says he's a super nice guy.

[@YohnzyRR]

Wow. Very cool meeting the legend. Geat video, hope to see more 🔥🔥🔥

[@cheesypooo6838]

I like how the furniture ....is the bike!

[@Cbr_Boy21]

Don’t kill his dog haha love the video man ride safe!

[@TacoedBars]

Haha thank you and likewise!

[@Jeaker97]

very nice pov, hope to see more

[@TacoedBars]

Thank you! Sonoma to come in a few weeks 👍

[@Suki750]

highest quality ever man looks amazing

[@kcchiok]

awesome!

[@RedBud315]

I used to race in A.R.R.A. back in the 80's and the two tracks I wished I got to race at were Laguna Seca and Sears Point. yes, I will always call it Sears Point. I raced at Willow Springs and luckily enough to race at Riverside Raceway before they tore it down for a shopping center. We probably can't count the number of Keanu nice guy stories on our toes and fingers. Ni e shots.

[@robvle]

nice pass on Keanu. Ducati 1299 Superleggera on track instead of Arch!

[@TacoedBars]

Thank you! Definitely was a cool bike to see on the track! There was a nice Arch KRGT-1 by the garage as well

[@jacksonmarshallkramer5087]

That's a wicked track.

[@therealbikerz]

Crazy. Happy for you.

[@TacoedBars]

Thank you, Ride Safe!

[@Scikonaut]

Nice riding man! Didn’t see 1 person overtake you?? Saw you overtake Keanu on a big Duc?? Your R6 is movin’! What, you have NOS on there or what?! Great riding👍🏽👍🏽 Laguna looks amazing. I ride Suzuka 1x/month in JP👍🏽

[@grimeyhonkyracing3938]

That's a good day 👊

[@TacoedBars]

Definitely an awesome day! 🤙

[@AdamMc07]

8:21 missed out on a chance at free content and a great chat with a legend

[@TacoedBars]

Hopefully I run into him next year haha!

[@LiveFreeMoto]

yeah that would be awesome

[@Vforfreedom]

LOL keanu not even going fast hes out there like cruising around not even tucked

[@TacoedBars]

I know and my R6 was still barely keeping up😂

[@user-se3kw1vp5u]

He's on a 100,000 dollar super leggerra. He doesn't need to go fast😒😒

[@anhad8311]

this guys really good keep it up man

[@TacoedBars]

Appreciated 🙏

[@MrStair308]

Great video.

[@TacoedBars]

Thanks!

[@MrOllie777]

I would love to be like keanu . I lives his life just as a normal guy . And a inspiration to us all . I like motorbikes and always wish I had done motorbike licence years ago when I was young . But now I am 54 years old . Merry Christmas to everyone. That's a nice motor bike . I wish sometimes my life was different as I feel some days like I am not living the life I was ment to live . Merry Christmas to everyone

[@TacoedBars]

Agreed, simple and cool guy. I think we all have those days, but it gets better! It's a little late. but Merry Christmas!

[@fbi3812]

Nice man ur lucky

[@TacoedBars]

Thanks FBI. Can you hire me?

[@fbi3812]

@@TacoedBars We performed a background check on you and found out that you are associated with a person who is on our most wanted list goes by the name john wick, we instead might have to bring you in for investigation⚖

[@overpearl2110]

EPIIIIIK

[@Rrshane]

Your bike looks awesome tho 💪🏽

[@TacoedBars]

Much appreciated! 🤙

[@jacobfinder7476]

Great guy. Have ridden with him on Mulholland Canyon and the Snake. When it was still open 😢

[@user-se3kw1vp5u]

Snake is reopened👌👌

[@mdoy5667]

I rode with him and Jay Leno through Mulholland Rock Store for lunch. Ride safe and have fun

[@TacoedBars]

Sounds like a great time in the canyons!

[@daniellee2691]

Hi what brand trailer do you use to transport your bike? That's cool, I never seen one with hydraulic jack built in before. Would love to get one. Thanks.

[@TacoedBars]

Yeah it's a pretty nice trailer we borrow from a friend, the brand is Drop-Tail Trailers 👍

[@TimRHillard]

Man... I love the smell of the exhaust after running hard. My old school leathers, always too hot, they smell too, da👃🏽💩👃🏽🤜🏽🤔

[@mattjones351]

Nice footage man, what GoPro settings you using? Assuming you’ve got a ND filter on right?

[@TacoedBars]

Thanks man! My current settings are below. (some used in this vid, more used in my Sonoma track day). I was using ND filters here, I believe ND16 for the afternoon. Add the histogram to your GoPro for better exposure gauging via Labs! - 5.3k (scaled down to 4k in Premier) - Linear or Superview (I forget which focal length) - 24fps - 1/48 Shutter - 10-bit - 180 bitrate (GoPro Labs) - Flat Color Profile - 100-400/800 ISO (varies) - Histogram (Go Pro Labs) -Stabilization either off or standard (still playing with it)

[@Hello-nd9xo]

im your 1k sub

[@TacoedBars]

Thank you!!! To whom do I owe the pleasure?

[@TimRHillard]

was that Tom Arnold? Cool.

[@gilroyrancher9474]

I came across your video and saw myself in it small world we live in ha

[@TacoedBars]

Really? That's cool! Maybe I'll see you at the next track day haha! 👍

[@frankfeng6199]

what trailer is that? also, that's so fuckin awesome man

[@TacoedBars]

The brand is Drop-Tail trailers, I was told they don't make then anymore but not sure if true. Thanks!!

[@marclography]

Very nice POV! Wondering what shutter speed are you running for the camera and did you have stabilization turned on?

[@TacoedBars]

Thank you! I try different settings every track day. Day 1 was 60fps 1/60th, day 2 was 30fps 1/60th both w/ regular hypersmoooth. My Sonoma video was 24fps at 1/48th no hypersmooth and it's shaky but the track is bumpy too.

[@rccoul]

@TacoedBars I believe the general rule is your shutter speed is supposed to be set at 1/2x your framerate. So if recording at 60, use 1/120 or if at 30fps, use 1/60.

[@marclography]

​ @rccoul Thanks I'm aware of that rule too! I have the Gopro Hero12 now and when I have it set to 30fps with 1/60 + Hypersmooth, I get a lot of weird blurs while my footage is stabilized. Maybe I need to tune down my hypersmooth settings. Here's the video that has some of those issues kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYm5i36NnNt0atU&ab_channel=MarcLo

[@rccoul]

@@marclography I would try toning down hypersmooth, I can't imagine fps and shutter would cause that

[@bosslifefpv]

Nice very boss

[@TacoedBars]

Thanks chief 🤙

[@rideracerepeat4353]

does this track allow helmet mounted gopros? mine doesn't that's sick

[@TacoedBars]

Yeah, I haven't had an issue at Laguna. With Z2TrackDays they ask you have an extra tether so I have it secured 2 ways on my helmet. Not sure about other track day providers though.

[@Knoxvillemoto]

Legit question... WHT ask to be sound checked? Also that's cool to ride with keanu.

[@TacoedBars]

Laguna Seca doesn't allow Decibels over 93 on certain days like these. If you go over the sound meter the first time you get a black flag and have to sit out the first session. I forgot what the second penalty is. But the Third Penalty you are banned from the track provider. And thanks!

[@JPTulo]

What’s a sound test? Nice video. 👍

[@TacoedBars]

Thanks! It was a ~92db day and everyone was popping the sound meter on the first day that they threatened to shut down the track. There was no passing between turn 5&6. So on the 2nd day I was curious what the sound on my bike was passing the sound booth.

[@JPTulo]

@@TacoedBars Interesting… I didn’t realize they even kept track of sound levels. Do you have a DB killer to put in your exhaust in case your over whatever the limit is or…? How does that work?

[@Adair9800]

I’d forgotten about that rule at Laguna Seca. It’s been over 10 years since I did any racing (CCS and WERA), although never at this track. Had a 07 GSXR-750 with an Arrow exhaust, etc, but was never certain if they would have allowed me on that track for a trackday, unless I switched to stock exhaust system. Pain in the rear, but that’s how they are. Corkscrew looks like quite a bit of fun, but Turn 1 has to be scary the first few times.

[@CenterChoice]

how do you get into these track days? I live in central California so this is doable for me. I just dont know where to start and how to actually get out there

[@RiderZer0]

Google track day organizations that do Laguna seca. Buy a track day and reserve your spot. Show up with your bike. Make sure your bike is in spec though. Check the chain tension, breaks, etc. some organizations require safety wire for the oil drain plug. Make sure you have a full body suit, boots, gauntlet gloves, and a helmet. You should be set.

[@TacoedBars]

I've used both Z2 Track Days and Pacific Track Time, and they're great. PTT does track days at Buttonwillow and Streets of Willow which is closer to you probably. There's also TrackDaz, haven't done a track day with them yet. Find a track day provider that has the day and track you want then buy your spot. Ari and Zach from Revzilla have a fun episode where they take $1000 bikes to Sonoma. The other reply has good info too. If you don't want to commit to spending $1k+ on all the gear yet, some providers also rent gear out for good prices! Once you have everything set and ready, rent a motorcycle trailer from U-Hual (only $20ish) and head to the track! Ride Safe!

[@practicalplinking6133]

Sound level testing at Seca?? Puttin up housing around a race track is bad ju ju. Killed flat tracking in San Jose !! Let's buy a house next to a race track and fuckin bitch about the noise !! The corkscrew seems to have lost a lot of trees since I was there !!

[@TacoedBars]

Seems to be more common these days. Sonoma has a sound level of 102dB I believe. Awhile ago the same thing I think was happening to Cleetus McFarland with the Freedom Factory unfortunately

[@practicalplinking6133]

Last time I was at Sears Point, they had a 4pm noise cutoff time !!@@TacoedBars

[@shtanovoz]

Димон молодец

[@TacoedBars]

пожалуйста

[@dasauto44]

What year is that R6? That's the best R6 ive ever seen

[@TacoedBars]

2020, thanks! 🤙

[@motocross1540]

Pour r6 elle marche fort et Keanu pour un amateur c est un bon pilote .

[@TacoedBars]

D'accord!

[@byronrich2780]

That's so cool bro. Were you able to talk to him?

[@TacoedBars]

Yeah, but I was too nervous and didn't know what to say haha! I just asked about John Wick 5

[@byronrich2780]

LOL that's funny@@TacoedBars

[@bearybooo]

What seat do you have on the r6?

[@TacoedBars]

It's a RaceSeats R6 "Competition Line" Carbon Fiber w/ Step from Warhorse HSBK Racing 👌

[@markhinkle5225]

is your clutch on the right?

[@TacoedBars]

My clutch lever? Clutch lever is on the left.

[@dancheung5549]

Was that Marshall Tom Arnold?

[@bikerboy1001]

Exactly what I thought as well the second I saw him!

[@TacoedBars]

I don't think so haha My friend said the same thing

[@MattFinch727]

I specifically came to the comments because that's all I could think about that entire video. lol Would be such a cool "weekend gig" to just do for him.

[@chemtrail_brew_Que]

Wasn't that Tom Arnold giving the n passing briefing?

[@TacoedBars]

A lot of people have asked but I'm not sure haha

[@LSB44446]

I want to have my bike in my house lol

[@TacoedBars]

Go for it haha!

[@makeoutbars2202]

Yeah, you did blow your chance.😅😅

[@TacoedBars]

Hopefully there'll be another 😆

[@gglover2142]

How fast can you drive with a motorcycle trailer?

[@TacoedBars]

In CA, it's 55mph when towing anything. I've seen people go over 80mph when towing which is crazy

[@chrisgerrardable]

at 2.28 tell me thats not Tom Arnold???

[@TacoedBars]

I'll ask him next year, a lot of people have asked haha

[@Rafael-tj8mf]

What track was that?

[@TacoedBars]

Laguna Seca in Monterey, CA

[@rikwright13666]

do you not use a clutch? is that an auto ??

[@TacoedBars]

IRC quickshifter w/ autoblip for downshifts, no clutch needed 👍

[@rikwright13666]

@@TacoedBars how does it work I.m new to riding but want to learn

[@jakerazmataz852]

Buy a house near something that was there long before the house, and complain about the noise.

[@APtS_Gh0stHunt3R]

why a sound test... that track is in the middle of nowhere... like its gonna hurt peoples ears?

[@TacoedBars]

That's what happens when you build houses around a race track. It was a ~92db day and we were gonna get shut down day 1 due to going over noise .

[@APtS_Gh0stHunt3R]

@@TacoedBars when race tracks are way too strict than roads LOL... Were there any houses around? I didn't see anything when you drove there...

[@BulaMeister]

@@APtS_Gh0stHunt3R - the houses are in the surrounding hills and they do carry over... however there's a whole coalition looking to shut down Laguna Seca. You can Google all the various stories... it's wild.

[@gottabail]

lmao you need some furniture in yo house dood

[@jesseharvey3302]

Monterey peninsula

[@ronanrogers4127]

I’m surprised your bike is so slow…lots of engine noise but slow progress

[@TacoedBars]

It's an R125, so only 125cc 😂

[@oletreed4230]

APEX Bro

[@steve00alt70]

Eh he wasn't there at all.....

[@habibi750]

What a lame 😂. Keanu is out there enjoying his track day and you go and bother him for a picture

[@rayhart7753]

Could be even faster if enter and exit some corners correctly. ...

[@TacoedBars]

My bad I'm not Josh Herrin at my 5th track day 😂🤡 Can you show me some examples of you for reference?