The Reason 99% of Riders Crash

[@yammienoob]

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[@andykochtube]

started riding 6 months ago, the most dangerous thing I've done - based on my fear in the moment - was driving around the Costco parking lot looking for where my wife was parked.

[@seattlegrrlie]

Parking lots are terrifying. Walkers jump in front of you. Cars are going way too fast. Some dude backing out of a space with out looking. Even in my big truck, I'm terrified in a Costco Parking lot

[@urbanbshvac]

Lol 😆

[@brokeandtired]

Me getting rear ended 3 times while waiting at various junctions.

[@danswizzle4113]

im more nervous at gas stations than in heavy city traffic....

[@Jon-nz3dm]

Dude, Bucee's. Bucee's is so bad, all day everyday. I'm hyper aware and as Yam said - I do the thinking for people because I know they're not any good at driving, or just super distracted(same thing?). Still prefer to only take my car to Bucees. Dozens of cars all looking for an open pump is no bueno

[@hankstrause9018]

Fun fact, a month ago a large two trailer semi lost a wheel which then bounced into my lane on a two lane road. We were both going 50 (the speed limit) but in opposite directions. I slammed on the brakes and swerved to the middle of the road as the truck blew by in the other lane, and the wheel bounced by on my other side. Looking carefully down the road and being a bit paranoid about traffic saved me from being squashed like a bug. I’m 72, and shit does happen, but being careful is always good advice. Thanks dude!

[@swansong425]

sometimes stuff just happens, but that is just being on the road. No form of high speed transportation will ever be 100% safe. All we can do is mitigate risks, at least that is the way I look at it. That wheel was probably easier to avoid on your bike vs whatever car you drive, and that is still really dangerous if it goes through your windshield. People have been killed by retreads coming off and flying at them at high speeds. Bikes can squeeze into tighter spaces, stop faster, and are generally more nimble and evasive than a car, so it can make up some for lacking the steel safety-cage, at least imo.

[@zeke3187]

Wtf

[@BIMPOCARMELO]

That seems to happen more often than not. Knew someone that died from trailer losing a wheel. Bounced and went right through the driver side windshield. Wrong place wrong time is really a thing that we all cant control. All we can do is just be as careful as possible

[@lawrencesommaesq.9944]

A long time ago, I read a helpful safety tip in a bike mag. Most accidents happen when a car driver turns left in front of a rider, usually, but not exclusively, at an intersection. Reason: Driver didn't see the oncoming bike despite headlight being on. The article suggested that the human eye is good at picking up horizontal movement but bad at recognizing vertical movement ... especially old eyes. Solution: As you approach a left turning vehicle (or one that might bang a left across your lane) do a quick weave left to right and you will usually notice the approaching driver wake up to your bike's approach. I have been using this technique for 40 years plus. It works.

[@getdownmikelove]

I use this technique as well. It works well. If it is a four lane road, it also helps to go through an intersection with a car beside you.

[@jonmartin88]

Thanks, great tip.

[@gabrieltiso8537]

Excellent thank you

[@MrCTruck]

I’ve been doing this because I notice it in my car around other bikers. Really good piece of information!!!

[@James_Wotring]

That's exactly what I do. I have little former training but I decided risking being "obnoxious" to be seen is a fair trade

[@Motoplugg]

I started on a grom and I hate when people say “groms are too small to start on” because riding a grom for two years on public roads helped me learn a lot about recognition and driver tendencies with low stakes. I truly hate when new riders talk about “not getting bored” and “growing into” a bike. I rode dirtbikes my entire life and still had a blast on my grom and speed is the absolute last thing to be worried about

[@yammienoob]

Groms are way too fun! Totally agree.

[@tedunguent156]

Yeah, I started on dirt and I think you develop better skills THAT way before you graduate to sport bikes on pavement.

[@Motoplugg]

@@tedunguent156 can you believe that there’s 18 year olds that have never even ridden a dirtbike that try an start on 600s and 1,000s? I wish the best for them but I wish they got to experience the other great things about riding before they hopped on a missile of a bike

[@suowner]

Decades ago, when I hung out on B.A.R.F., someone said, "Superior awareness allows for superior avoidance, which doesn't require superior skill." I repeat this every time i gear up.

[@Lyniaxx]

Fantastic saying

[@SongJLikes]

Let me refine your M.O. : Superior Awareness + Superior Skill = Superior Avoidance

[@SayAgain709]

The original quotation is from astronaut Frank Borman (Apollo 8) but it applies to many risky pursuits: "A superior pilot uses his superior judgment to avoid situations which require the use of his superior skill."

[@ryancraig2795]

​@@SayAgain709 that's the one I was thinking of. You want to have the skills when you want or need then, but it's better to avoid situations that require them.

[@BroOmnipotent]

Sounds a bit like a false dichotomy to me, because superior awareness and decision-making is the greatest part of the superior skill. There is an old adage that learning martial arts makes certain types of people LESS safe. They would not avoid as much confrontations, thinking themselves "fighters", and no matter how good they are - even very - each actual confrontation has failure chances above 0, while an avoided one is exactly zilch. Same goes for riding. Sure you need to learn the ropes, and many advanced skills help too, ultimately the least risky to handle any threat is prevention and avoidance. That's the skill #1 (Getting back to MA, again, there are multiple not-so-jokes that the best self-defensive move is a powerful swing... of own legs, in the general direction of your home.)

[@maxamps45]

I avoid crashing altogether by riding slow in rural places and road that barely gets any traffic. I don't wanna go places, I just wanna ride around and enjoy the sights.

[@Q_N-]

The problems are all of these, but to me, I think the worse problem is ego. Most of these fools who ride like asses are too comfortable. Forgetting that they’re a soft chunk of flesh on what’s essentially a freaking ROCKET. I’ve witnessed TOO many situations where morons would put themselves in a horrible position. Then SOMEHOW blames everything around them, besides their own stupidity. Now, I know there are many of us who try to be a good example. We try our best to ride with the intent of creating a positive view for the public. Like most of the community, I’m tired of getting the stink eye from people on the road. They pretty much lump every one of us with the bad few who are jackasses. Is it fair? No! However, picking a fight with a frigging car while you’re on a bike is by far the most IDIOTIC thing to do. Stay safe out there brothers 👍

[@JB-rp6it]

The reason .0000001% of riders crash is because their massive ego tells them to cross the double yellow and pass on a blind curve resulting in hitting a Cayman head on.

[@IceBoNeZ]

Experience ÷ Attitude = Survival. That's the formula.

[@NoFrictionZone]

Dig it!

[@moebeltje]

this video is one of your best... such good advice for my son, whom is recovering from a motoraccident 🤘

[@davidyaroch6622]

Been riding for 50 years. My motto, slow in the slow places , fast in the fast places. The magic is identifying the difference.

[@rickosborne6521]

Great advice. Been riding for 18 years and managed to make it through the first 14 without ever laying a bike down, and when I did it was because I made a stupid decision and I absolutely knew better. Thankfully I came out of it with just bruises and scrapes and minor bike damage. But it’s good proof that even the experienced rider needs to make good decisions, or is likely to pay the price.

[@aeroman5239]

Maintenance of your ride is big contributor to whether you'll have an accident or not. Maintain proper tire pressures, be aware when tires need to be replaced, especially for riding on wet roads, proper chain maintenance, change brake pads when they are used up, maintain fluids (oil & filter changes, flush brake fluid, etc.) - maintenance can make a huge difference especially when you need to swerve to avoid a crash, or brake effectively to avoid rear-ending someone, etc.

[@wallacemjr]

I drive at the speed limit, I'm 57 years old and here in Brazil the speeding fines are high and generate points that can result in the loss of your license.

[@John_Ridley]

I don't generally go any faster on a motorcycle than I do in my truck. I just love being on two wheels, I don't need to go fast to have fun. I'm not at the limit but I'm < 10 MPH over it. I do generally move a few MPH faster than traffic, just for safety.

[@EdieRoxUrSox15]

So many crash videos where the motorcycle could have anticipated a car's movement and prevented the crash. But they kept going because they, "had the right of way." And then people in the comments are like "Everyone always blames the biker. smh." It's not always the rider's fault, but it's their responsibility to anticipate stupidity to prevent injuring themselves.

[@ryancraig2795]

Yeah, the fact that you had the right of way will be a great comfort to your grieving loved ones, for sure.

[@adamlanglois563]

How many tombstones have "I was right" written on them? Lots

[@BrittyK19]

I just bought a 2024 ninja 500 krt se. I’ll def use this advice. Thanks for the video. This will be my first time riding!

[@jonmartin88]

I have been riding since 1970. I had quite a few accidents when I was in my ‘20s. Inexperience, 70s bikes and testosterone contributed to every crash. The last thirty years I ride with a zen mind, just accepting whatever situation arises and dealing as best as possible. Much safer and still the second most fun you can have in this life.

[@hepcat-bob]

Any time there are other vehicles on the road, you have to expect they're going to do something stupid.

[@gregm9230]

That sums it up pretty well.

[@AbbStar1989]

Always.

[@John_Ridley]

Totally agree. I watch these videos and the riders get mad at people for pulling out in front, and I'm like Dude, if you didn't see that coming like 10 seconds early you need to step back and do some more self-evaluation. Just move over and move on. Some of these videos, they go so far beyond blatant stupidity and lack of situational awareness that I'm pretty sure they are intentionally causing close calls, either to stroke their own egos or for video content.

[@markpacker6951]

I've been watching you for a while now. Just subed to your channel. I've ridden a lot while younger and got back into riding after 25 years. These videos are very good, I spent the first 20 years of my life riding dirt bikes, crashed, and quit. Baught my first road bike, and I'm hooked again. I've been driving on the road all my life, so I have an idea of what to look out for.

[@lucasj8516]

I like my 2021 650 Versys blacked out ADV set up, and everyone that sees it love's it. There's always a tone of question about what it is. Live Ural Indiana it good for this area.

[@StreetSinner]

If you're having close calls: slow down. Now you have acceleration as a tool to get you to greener pastures, away from whatever bullshit is happening over there. Don't get drawn into that bullshit and end up having to deal with it. Hold some oomph in reserve so that you have both speeding up and slowing down as tools for opening up escape routes on short notice. When you're already going too fast, then you've limited yourself to probably needing to slow down first in order to avoid something. If you're not going too fast, you might have the option of speeding up to improve your position. And forward might be the only way out. But you also have to watch your back, especially if you're trying to keep it real and not speed too much. You can't allow people to tailgate you, so sometimes you literally have no choice but to speed in order to get out of that danger zone. Make sure you are choosing wisely and not running yourself into a fresh manure truck when you do it. When you take on more speed, you take away some of your ability to react in time, which is then also completely dependent on the relative velocity of the incoming threat(s!). Bottom line is that you have to maintain a cushion of space, which is time, which is life. Control your throttle hand and release anger and other negative emotions like slippery fish, just leave em behind. They can't help. Having close calls is a sign that you are out-riding your cognitive ability to track threats and maintain your escape routes. You can try to blame others, but it's on you. When you stop having close calls, it's way more fun and less stressful. Even with dummies bumbling around in their big dumb cars. Nobody can touch you. You calmly disallow it.

[@dgphi]

Yeah, a close call is an accident where you happened to get lucky and didn't crash. If you keep having close calls, you will end up crashing. I would add that if you are ever riding scared, that means you are riding above your skill level, and you are not properly in control.

[@ogasi1798]

i am 49, got on the road legally at 16 and never stopped - had everything you can imagine and i have got a 500 ktm now - still riding and still alive. Use your heads and enjoy it 🙂

[@Mortalcoil100]

Honestly, "time and place" is a good motto for not just 2 wheels but 4 wheels. I have sports car, but I save the "fun" for country roads where's less traffic and stuff. Have fun, but do it safely.

[@IanQuimson]

Always be cautious "if it's not worth it, don't take the risk" since i was 11 i was already riding a motorcycle (now I'm 23) i only had minor accidents like tire slipping on rocks and muddy slide aside from that no other accidents.

[@scottturner-zm1vu]

This is probably the best video I"ve seen in the last year and a half on how to avoid getting seriously injured on a motorcycle..

[@matthewtrinh4872]

May I add what you said at the 14:37 mark. Riders or Non riders should not based our judgement on the dangers of motorcyclling on inexperienced/recklesss riders we see on social media. Been riding for 30+ years and most of my mishaps were solely placed on my inexperienced. Except for one incident I'lll never forget. Following a car in front of me. He was turning right as I was going straight. All of a sudden, you breaks left and hits me. Didn't anticipate his last second indecision!

[@benvu2364]

Love this message. Thanks Yam!

[@dimitricocquyt]

I've been riding motorcycles for over 25 years, 50cc since i was 14, done a lot of stupid shit when I was younger and sometimes had some very close calls. When riding a motorcycle experience is everything, knowing how your bike will react in unforseen circumstances can save your life and a lot of that knowledge I got through messing around with those 50cc 's when i was young. All of those 50cc's did over 100kph but they are extremely easy to manage and cheap to fix when you mess up.

[@graylunsford]

Before every ride i have some things i say as i tune my awareness to the moment. they start with, “There’s no rushing, there’s no holding back.” We can’t afford to hurry and at the same time, we have to be ready to act defensively at any moment. Like Yam says: time and place. be here now awareness.

[@justinstrothman4830]

Started riding a year ago and your videos do help a lot Papa yam. Even though a deer almost took me out, 😅 If I didn't watch your videos most likely I would of been going faster and could of learned to fly. 😮

[@some_guy441]

Dallas is getting horrible weather right now guys.... stay safe

[@elmersalonga6424]

That Yellow Bumble Bee Street Triple looks Amazing! Makes a 57yrs Old Me a Classic/Retro Rider wanna go Sports Bike.👌

[@astontoftero3404]

i saw a dude on instagram posting his first ride, also his first crash. he was lane splitting on the motorway in a curve, looked back at one of the cars he passed, and hit a car in the inner lane, just insanity.

[@briandavies3723]

I would add to your “ time and place “ is “ speed and space “ , you have to ride offensively defensive , stay ahead of cars look for open spaces in lanes speed up to find those spaces, keep your eyes moving , check your mirrors for who’s behind you and ride like you’re invisible! Riding since 1983 , one accident, wasn’t my fault ..having fun at 64 on 2001 ZX6R!

[@Robert8455]

Wise word Yammie Noob! The best ride is the one where you arrive safely. So many distracted and unskilled drivers in 4 wheelers and trucks, motorcyclist must have a high sense of situational awareness plus good (defensive) riding skills + maintain their machines.

[@thecornishbiker9323]

Great video that alot of youtubers wont post . Great information in here.

[@brentcollins9727]

I agree about how dangerous the suburbs are. I live right in the very center of Houston, where the blocks are short and the speed limits are 35 mph. For the most part, people follow the rules and are courteous to each other. I’ll ride out to the suburbs and it’s like the Wild West. The biggest thing is drivers will approach stop signs or red lights, barely tapping their brakes and blow right through them.

[@THEDEUCE.GOESFISHING]

I work 12 hr swing shifts and only get to ride seldomly rn because of weather, I try to stay to the outskirts of town and just cruise

[@astontoftero3404]

after a good couple years of riding on the street, i've come to the point where if someone does something stupid, like trying to block me when in filtering, which happens a lot, i just wag my finger at them and laugh, i dont even think i've ever gotten so mad to where i confront or especially fight someone

[@ryancraig2795]

Been riding steadily for nearly 30 years. While I've had a couple minor falls - low speeds, unexpectedly slippery surfaces - and one slightly more serious - overcooked a corner and dumped the bike breaking all the plastics, but no injury - I've not had any really serious crashes. Because, as you say, I pick my time and place for letting loose. Last performance award I got from the local gendarmerie was at least 20 years ago. I've watched a lot of crash videos and so many are the same - too much speed in high hazard environments, poor situational awareness. I've learned to read other road users will enough that sometimes I know what dumb thing they're going to do before they do. I'm not a particularly slow rider. I've had a series of 100 HPish sport/sport-touring bikes (plenty for the street) and enjoy acceleration and going (fairly) fast in the twisties.

[@Michael_Ellicott]

Drive like you are invisible

[@mixedplategaming5262]

i had talked about this on my channel too! most of the danger on a bike can be mitigated by you, the rider. Even on those slow days, hey guys, be happy cuz guess what; you're still on a bike and it's still fun! Chill and enjoy the ride, and yeah, right there, patience.

[@hardlybentspoke1506]

Excellent points. After 50 years of riding, writing, teaching, traveling, and studying motorcycling danger intently, I have come to the conclusion that the primary survival tool is awareness of the situation, which is very similar to your reasoning here. Situational awareness is a lot more complex than it might appear to be. To survive, we need to be aggressively aware of everything happening around us, including other traffic, road surface traps, debris, loose animals, weather, dynamic traffic patterns, fatigue level, brain quirks, and the feedback the bike is providing second by second. OK, we're overdue in sucking up our egos and admitting that we have met the enemy and they is us. In the USA the motorcycle is the striking vehicle in more than 95% of crashes. If you want to read up on such subjects, the 3rd edition of the book Proficient Motorcycling will be available April, 2015, from Fox Chapel Publishing.

[@Jim-nm1en]

Constant all round observation is a skill that all motorcyclists need to develop and maintain in order to be as safe as possible.

[@Retiredcop1966]

I am 58 years old, been riding dirt bikes, on/off road bikes, sports bikes and cruisers since I was 15. Had a crash when I was 16 on my Honda XL-185. After that, I learned to be HIGHLY VIGILANT. Since I got my 2023 Suzuki GSXR 1000RZ in May last year, I have had about 10 close calls that I prevented because of defensive riding and hyper vigilance. Be safe friends.

[@alpineacres8042]

I watch Dan Dan the Fireman often. The crashes that scare me the most are the ones that I don't see. Most of them, I can see what's about to happen, the rider is doing something stupid or there's a car inching out, or some other issue that I quickly see and think "Oh, better slow down/get ready". The ones I hate are where, if I were in that situation, I don't see anything that's cause for concern. But yes, most crashes that I see are easily avoidable.. It's the few that aren't that keep me up at night!

[@AmeixasS2]

Do be careful, lost my loving boyfriend in a colision against a bus, the bus was on the wrong lane on a curve, expect the unexpected

[@BIMPOCARMELO]

I cant imagine how you must have felt finding that out. I broke my femur, foot, and couple bones in my hand/wrist and my girlfriend was traumatized by that. Has to learn how to walk again. Havent rode since because of it.

[@redrock7243]

I've been riding for a few years now. My experience is when I was in the left lane riding according to the road speed limit the suddenly an SUV just pullover in front of me without making signal then just making a full stop. I have to pull my breaks to make a stop, I was like an inch away from the back of the vehicle leaving more than 2 meters of road tire mark. Whew! 😅 I felt the cold perspiration on my forehead haha, good thing I didn't panic. Riders, just wear proper gears and be alert on intersections. Treat all vehicles as your enemies you have to avoid, even if your bike is that cool, nobody cares, ride safe.

[@protomon]

This video gives me CycleCruza vibes.

[@chriswilson5257]

I was thinking the same!!

[@arealious25]

Yeah baby lol

[@Ephem13]

The number of times I've avoided the left turning car or the pulling out of a parking lot SUV just by doing the speed limit and paying attention is crazy.

[@paulconnell1309]

Good video. Wow, such wide empty streets! Poodling around in the city is still better than driving a car!

[@Mr.EeToMyself]

People: the Autobahn is a road that has so many Safety Measures that we don't realize. The traffic can only enter the roadway every twenty miles. Please, if the speed limit is 25mph. That means people are entering the roadway often. So, please don't speed there. Go out to the open freeway. I lost my girlfriend when a truck didn't stop and took a wide right turn. We seen him pull out, and made contact in the left lane. I took all responsibility. As he was married and had kids. The blame rested on me for driving up to 71mph in a 65mph zone. And yes I could have walked away without charges, but it didn't matter. I miss her every day.

[@jeremiahmeraz9298]

As a rider who has crashed at high speed on the roads immediately after my msf course, I can say that the number one reason is going to fast. I still go fast, but now I learned how to read the roads better and I know when to slow down and what to look out for. I still go fast every time I ride, because going 40mph sucks. You might as well drive a car at that point.

[@stevec6427]

Expect the worst of all car drivers, anticipate their mistakes and just remember the grim reaper doesn't care who had right of way.

[@FinkleIsEinhorn.]

This is what I want to know: 2 years ago it was reported that the Yammie noob store alone was bringing in 250k a month. Now that’s not including:KZbin revenue (of 1 million subscribers which is a ton of $$), sponsorships, other social media platforms etc. Why is it that more is not done with this channel content wise. A video or two a day is great but I’m talking about the sustenance itself. This channel is making so much money it’s insane, there’s so much more possibilities. 1 giveaway bike every couple of months (in which gets paid for and then some by the $ coming in from the people that sign up for membership for entry’s) is not enough. Why not giveaway bikes just for handpicked comments every once in a while. One that doesn’t have to be paid for in full first by that membership fee. Idk I just feel like there’s so much more than can be done, this is someone who is making millions of dollars every year!

[@molgamk2]

I ride a versys 650 2024 model. I ride mild as well...but have dropped my bike 3 x already. 😅 Guilty & happy! love my bike!

[@krzywy_na_moto]

I fully agree, very informative episode. Although I have only been riding motorcycles for 5 years, I have reworked some situations in which an accident could happen. With each new situation, I did my homework for the future, which led me to moments where I can catch threats very quickly while driving, unfortunately I am not a clairvoyant to see them all😂😂😂

[@chrisd4228]

I maintain that learning to ride a bike made me a better driver in a car.

[@JackRLong12]

4:30 Holy hell, the sensor actually saw you as a motorcyclist and actually turned green right away instead of making you wait until a car pulls up! I literally do not think I've ever seen that work for a bike lmao

[@SASQUATCH205]

Good video, every new rider should watch it.

[@kentalanlee]

The Byrds had a really nice tune pointing this idea out. So many years ago. Still true though.

[@giovanhagar]

Time and Space. Drove 20 years in a semi without hitting anybody. Minimum 4 seconds following distance. That includes driving in fog and bad weather. You should be able to see 4 seconds in front of you. Smith Driving System.

[@grinningintheirface2685]

Had to tease me with the black and yella, there is a 2003 black and yella fz1 for sale near me STILL for 3300 bucks...being poor sucks, wah.

[@carlos-oz2go]

You are correct, I have been riding for over 50 years. Still riding my klr-650 & a 650 twin on the street.😎

[@saschamaritz]

Got a cbr600 3-4 months ago. Someone took me out recently while making a random turn. Bike is written off and I broke my wrist and leg. So upset mainly because I miss my baby and I only got 3 months on it 😢 I wasn’t even speeding that’s the wildest part I was just chilling but had 0 time to react especially still being a newbie. Ride safe and watch out for idiots on the road

[@skrninja636]

Haha nice try Yammie Noob... tell me that blue HR-V 12:48 wasn't paid actor 😂 what a perfect demonstration of what you were just saying! Oh ma lawd ❤

[@Motahead7930]

Great video Yam!

[@K_Nasty]

Riding in bad weather is sketchy. High wind. Rain. Cold .... Takes all the fun away immediately. turns a short nice ride , into a battle for life or death 😅😂

[@Rickmac22]

Yammie, get up north on FM 455 & 697... fun is out there!

[@BahalaKaMoto]

Guy from my city literally got hit by a wild semi tire at the beginning of last season and unfortunately passed :(

[@abrahammedhin5510]

You're not talking about motorcycle riders but speed+adrenaline junkies. Time and place is perfect advice for them

[@Kingjames313]

Speed only matters to me when i need to pass traffic. I don’t care about speed and power. I just wanna hop on and cruise around and breathe the fresh air and be thankful for life and check out nature.

[@heavenlytacos1221]

i ride mine in the back country when i can see a solid mile ahead with clear view of all the driveways

[@chukamakalaka]

Thank you Sensei Yammie

[@KnightShadowsong]

Last year was my first year of riding. and so far I've not had any close calls, though to be frank I don't really ride like an idiot, but I have had to slam the brakes maybe... two times, the last one was just Yesterday in downtown where a car started to pull out suddenly, thankfully it was one of those cars that had an incoming sensor, and we both stopped, though it was a bit more of a jolt for me. but I've seen video's of people riding like idiots on facebook or something and I've been amazed they were still alive riding like that.

[@scooterjay25]

That's why I'm patient until I get on I75 to the next exit 4 miles down to see what it tops out at

[@Name_Lessness]

If someone does crash or fear riding within the first year and decide to quit I'd understand, it's not for everyone, the fear might out way the thrill or the thrill might out way the trust they have in themselves.

[@schmitty675]

Can you do a video on Hyper Scooters like the Nami Burn-E 2, Inmotion RS, Kaabo GT, Dualtron Thunder, etc?

[@papabrtrk]

Give yourself plenty of following distance, Assume other drivers DO NOT see you even when trying to stay in the blind spot mirror, at intersections,I wait a few seconds to make sure traffic is stopped before proceeding,there’s always someone running a red light. No guarantees but it does put the odds in your favor. Been riding off and on for almost 40 years. One accident where a guy came around a blind curve in my lane. Fortunately I was going less than 25 mph,went over the handlebars,totaled the bike but I was able to walk away with only a slightly bruised wrist. Like they say,KEEP YOUR HEAD ON A SWIVEL!

[@stephenscott6570]

Situational awareness!

[@jeromewest5704]

The problem starts with rider education. I believe that riding instructors, whether they be professional coaches or someone's dad or uncle, feel like they would be encouraging unsafe and illegal behavior by suggesting that there are certain times and situations where it's safer to exceed the speed limit. It's a stupid position to take because, as you've said, nobody buys a motorcycle to obey the speed limit. As teachers and mentors we have to do all we can to impart all the information necessary to give our novice riders the best chance of survival on the street. Education needs to go beyond the basics of the Rider safety course. Unfortunately, that's all many new riders have access to.

[@Godric_71]

Paused at 0:50 You will probably cover this, but a big reason for crashes is, instead of focusing on riding, people are focused on their content.

[@ronald1851]

Just broke my fucking ankle, stay safe.

[@swansong425]

Some people are just not intelligent enough to respect the risks and take them seriously. I think too many pick up the fundamentals and then get overconfident.

[@BlokeOnAMotorbike]

how do you predict when a driver is actually out to murder you? I was rammed off my bike and ended up under another car on december 27, by someone I had never seen before in my life. Pretty sure she intended to end me.

[@RTK171]

I been riding for 40yrs and 10 yrs in Bangkok on a R3 and a ex racer. You don't assume you know most people in cars do stupid shit. But after time you do get a sick sence of what they are going to do before the do it. I agree time and place.

[@sylvainletang8645]

Papa yam you are 100% right! Hence why bikes are not too fast its the people who twist the throttle that are the problem! There's à time and place to ride like Rossi! Ride safe!

[@Sharples97]

The risk of major injury and/or death is what makes it so fun for me

[@PogingSweet]

Here in our country, even scooters are leaning and feels like they are in motogp. Even a 100cc scooter 10yrs old will lean and want to overtake a busa.😂😂😂

[@Veiledrider]

Time and place, this is so true. I started to ask myself if it's worth it? Lane split and save 5-10 minutes or sit here in traffic and get home to my family more safely. Would me being in a hospital or being dead be worth the 10 minutes saved lane splitting?

[@henrypanthofer4347]

There’s a couple things here. Pay attention always. 99% of drivers pretty obviously telegraph what they’re going to do. If you are riding like a little squid, ripping around and lane splitting where you shouldn’t, don’t get mad at a driver you have a close call with. It’s scary, but you put yourself AND that other driver in that situation.

[@MachinaTian]

I kinda like the versys 650 guys...

[@gabrieltiso8537]

That was a funny roast. I can't remember but one of the moto channels actually took an older one to a track and faired pretty well.. called it the "battle toad" lol

[@aidencoder]

Roads in the US suck. No way I'd ride over there. In the UK you just don't get massive junctions across 4 lanes like that. We don't have right turning on red lights. Motorbikes on American roads are basically camouflaged by the sheer size of them.

[@DavyHeb]

Agree with you aidencoder. Watched many KZbin crashes with motorcycles from the US. These urban and semi urban highway junctions are quite dangerous. I’m from the UK as well and I am very wary of our dual carriageways with right turning lanes. A lot of drivers are not paying attention and maybe distracted by mobile phone alerts or calls, social media notifications, satnav adjustments and impatience. Can cut right across you as the haven’t estimated the speed of your bike. Always slow down and cover my brakes at junctions. I treat every vehicle driver as an idiot. Another one is try to avoid group riding in country roads with a mix of rider skills and pumped up bravado. Personally seen some very bad accidents with that one.

[@rundnb1116]

And riding engulf by hedges and one way lanes with little walls blocking line on sight, is waaaaay better. Nah no chance.

[@gabrieltiso8537]

Interesting how we get used to riding where we ride. I'm in Riverside California and it's a different beast than where I came from. I feel like I'm taking risks but people split lanes so fast I find myself moving over to let other motorcycles through lol

[@kbearpro]

You failed to mention young men's egos. A lot of those guys on super sport bikes like to show off even if it's to automobile drivers. Superbike Riders are all about showing off how Macho they are on their bikes.

[@Ryem3]

So true about expecting driver errors. So much complaining about bad drivers. Is simply a fact of life, deal with it

[@awsmughal4643]

if you're having "fun" 100% of the time something bad is going to happen, but if you drop it down to 30% your odds are a lot better and always remember it only illegal if you get caught.

[@MussbacherIndustries]

Not sure if you read these replies but..........an idea that would be interesting for you to cover one day is signaling. Hand vs signal lights vs not at all. Can not always tell on your video's but, I suspect you use some and maybe not at all at time......

[@supaxr]

I'm surprised that their isn't any other videos explaining all of this simple stuff ...great video nooobb