Yammie Noob Insults The Entire Harley Davidson Community

[@Dalevd]

I do not care what others think about my motorcycle because I get crap about my Goldwing. But it makes me smile. Hope your bike makes you smile too….

[@adamsandoval]

The smiles are what count 💯

[@Longrider-fp1ez]

Amen everyone should accept all bikes like Adam said.

[@robertlong538]

The Goldwing is the ultimate in pavement eating comfort! I have a 13 FLHTK and just purchased in Sept. a 24 Trail Cub ! 🤷‍♂️ Pure enjoyment! So many motorcycle choices! There's not enough sace and money to have them all ! God bless you and your family in this Christmas season and always !

[@SuzukiJim]

Goldwang.

[@JDewby]

exactly...We like BIKE! LOL. Same wind

[@gregwelch2459]

Everyone should stick together, don't matter what you ride or drive, unless it's an E.V.

[@Longrider-fp1ez]

Sounds like you and Adam share that opinion.

[@geraldscott4302]

I include crotch rockets along with EVs.

[@Briansgate]

I had a guy at work (a HD rider), we were friendly, I was joking with him if he would still associate with me when I bought my Rebel, He just looked at me and said, 'hey, if you ride, you ride.' That has stuck with me ever since.

[@dmenaced]

“Everyone should stick together”. Then proceeds to single out a group.

[@tpresten]

Livewire is fun to ride. Why the EV hate?

[@tedecker3792]

77yo life long motorcyclist here. I’ve never thought HDs were cool.

[@christopherbarker942]

value for money you pay gets you more bike for less money.

[@Sideler74]

me too, that's why I ride a VROD😂

[@Mr.Unimpotant]

They are just less efficient compared to other options

[@SpesEtFides111]

I get to hear that type of comparison all the time, but it just reminds me that old aviation joke An Airbus 380 is on its way across the Atlantic. It flies consistently at 800 km/h in 30,000 feet, when suddenly a Eurofighter with Tempo Mach 2 appears. The pilot of the fighter jet slows down, flies alongside the Airbus and greets the pilot of the passenger plane by radio: "Airbus flight, boring flight isn’t it? Take care and have a look here!” He rolls his jet on its back, accelerates, breaks through the sound barrier, rises rapidly to a dizzying height, only to swoop down almost to sea level in a breathtaking dive. He loops back next to the Airbus and asks, "Impressive?" The Airbus pilot answers: "Very impressive, but now have a look here!" The jet pilot watches the Airbus, but nothing happens. It continues to fly stubbornly straight, with the same speed. After five minutes, the Airbus pilot radioed, "Well, do you have to say now?" "What did you do?" Asked the confused fighter pilot. "I didn't see anything impressive." The other laughs and says, "I got up, stretched my legs, went to the back of the flight to the bathroom, got a cup of coffee and a cinnamon cake and made plans for a date with a stewardess tonight. Impressive?"

[@georgemcpherson3706]

I'm a sportbike rider and no offense the Harley guys around here are pretty much assholes why i have no idea and I'm 64, I treat everyone on 2 with respect maybe the Harlewy guys should try it.

[@edritchotte6659]

@@georgemcpherson3706 overheard one local bike night from a guy with a mostly stock FXDB…”That Hyabusa ain’t shit, my bike will hang with that bike, and if I can’t beat it, I can get a showroom stock v-rod and WASTE that thing!” I heard this and had to chime in…”oh, you think your bike is fast? Come race against me on my old man touring bike, $100 says you see nothing but taillights.” Of course he came up with the excuse that he’s had a few drinks tonight as I pulled the two fiftys out of my wallet. Scared of a Kawasaki Concours…

[@banjoboifonzie9145]

As a harley owner (07 fatboy) I don't understand what's wrong with alot of the harley riders out there

[@Donnie-cj8tg]

​@@banjoboifonzie9145 most of the bike riders that weren't around in the 50s and 60s. Pull up a Honda Dream, or the first yamahas or any of the other brands. If you had a harley

[@Donnie-cj8tg]

​​@@banjoboifonzie9145 Most are to young to understand the whole picture. Compare the Honda dream and other first Ja-p bikes brought into this country to the Harley Model's of the same years. They have no clue of the cold war, buy america or any of the other crap thrown at america in the 60s. The disrespect that was shown for having mechanic stains ALL THE TIME. The history that is motorcycles in america will never be known cause most Americans are to lazy to learn it. There are A-Holes in every walk of life and every occupation and sport. It's two wheels no matter the brand and all camps have there children.

[@tieredlabsllc5728]

The common denominator is probably.. you. Whatever energy you bring, is reflected back. I'm an enduro/ADV rider primarily, even though I also have old Harleys, and I get zero static from anyone, anywhere. I show up to Harley dealers and meets looking like I'm taking a break from Barstow-Vegas. It's all in how you roll, homeslice.

[@krogersucks45]

Harley riders are not gonna give two hoots what this guy says.

[@miketrunzo1459]

The fact that this guy is making this video and there's people watching it says your comment is 100% wrong

[@rickyhawkins7407]

I was watching Adam S, not YN. I have never watched one of his videos. He appears to be an arrogant self righteous AH. If you don’t like H-D don’t ride one. I’m not a Japanese bike fan. Have never and will never own one. But I don’t bash the brands.

[@rickyhawkins7407]

I was watching Adam S, not YN. I have never watched one of his videos. He appears to be an arrogant self righteous AH. If you don’t like H-D don’t ride one. I’m not a Japanese bike fan. Have never and will never own one. But I don’t bash the brands.

[@JDewby]

@@rickyhawkins7407 I think YN just has his own, slightly off perspective....I remember being younger and having some single sided perspectives...then I grew up, lol. I just LIKE BIKE....any brand, all two wheels (currently own Indian and HD but owned em all) Ride safe!

[@JohnCunningham-sy5ug]

Yup Adam is a Dork he doesn't get it. Yammie is four time more relevant.

[@barrykw68]

Paid 37000 cad. For a streetglide 3 years later and 38000 km. Got 34000 for it. That's good value!!

[@Hoggdoc1946]

OK, tell the full story, on top of the 37,000 initial purchase price. How much did you put into the bike during those three years and add-ons accessories and upgrades.

[@barrykw68]

@Hoggdoc1946 1600 for bars 900 pipes.

[@cackalacky_outdoors4959]

U lost 3 grand in 3 years. I paid 6k for my ninja 400 and 3 years later sold it for 5k🤷‍♂️

[@barrykw68]

@cackalacky_outdoors4959 lower priced vehicles tend to lose less. Beat up old pick up I paid 6500 for sold 2 years later for 6000. Yet a infinity I paid 37000 for 1 year later is worth 26000

[@papertiger795]

@@barrykw68 there are different definitions of value, not just resale. It's just a fact that there are better bikes out there at half the price. If I paid $15 for a Big Mac from McDonald's because it's an all American icon, took a bite out of it, then sold it to some guy for $13... It's still an insane price to pay for a Big Mac. By both parties.

[@MrForming]

hi from Russia, Moscow. ride on my shovelhead 1978 and have much fun. Harley Davidson is great motorcycle, who have soul, custamize how i lke, make great travel and big community. But i no have interest to make shit for sportbikes -noob ride, or comment video whith this bikes

[@frankfurther3828]

Slava Ukraine

[@roadrunner681]

You guys have some cool builders too like box 39

[@MrForming]

@@roadrunner681 its custom bild guys. i have shovel , this year buy pan engine and bild bike whith it, have road king ss engine 107 and buy m8 r glide this year . there are no motorcycles like harley , enfild may be

[@roadrunner681]

@MrForming I like my harley, I have a good friend that runs a road glide that lives in northern Moscow, stay safe on the road

[@davidj4662]

@@frankfurther3828 New Russia.

[@brettgillmore5825]

Harley has been struggling for a reason. The price is a high barrier of entry for newer riders and the customer base they aim for is dying off. Sure they have the factory customization options, but you pay at a premium. 99% of Harley owners act the way they do to justify the fact they got bent over by the dealership and get easily triggered when you criticize HD in the slightest.

[@nrm3247]

Harley is struggling and for obvious reasons. They just aren’t practical for people that actually ride their bikes. I started on dirt as a kid and at 18 hit the street on a sport tour. I progressed to super sports and then transitioned to a dyna bobber in my 30s, then back to naked sports in my late 40s. I enjoy the standard sports much more than the super sports or cruisers and they are much easier/cheaper to maintain. I’ll probably end up on another sport tour before I give it up. I also just acquired a z125 pro and am actually having quite a blast on that as well. I don’t put Harleys down because I’ve owned one myself but the stereotypes exist for a reason. They’re mostly either shithead yups with more money than sense or assholes with anger issues. Some of them are cool and ride other brands as well but the die hard Harley guys tend to fit the molds of the two previously mentioned categories. Opinion of someone that’s been riding for 39 years.

[@novacounciloutsdrs4770]

You almost can't even customize a Harley without thinking you may have to take it to HD to do it. I own a 2022 Sportster, and I hate it. Looks cool, but a bitch to own. Is it a real motorcycle if you have to charge it's battery because of the security system??? What's the point of a security system if it never leaves the house? Ugh.

[@jedmelvin6422]

It's like a Lamborghini owner shitting on Rolls-Royce owners because the Rolls doesn't perform the same as the lambo. Hey, don't drive a Rolls!

[@Longrider-fp1ez]

Right!

[@adamsandoval]

💯

[@bridgettemcconnell9034]

Best summary I have ever seen.

[@tydavies1able]

Nah bruh. Harleys out here still using 1950s technology and getting worse gas mileage than the 50's. The comparison would be more like Lamborghini vs somebody making replicas of 50s chevys but they are even less efficient now.

[@fatboymx3906]

Harleys are definitely not the Rolls Royce of motorcycles. I owned a 2000 ST Springer for 12 years and it was terrible hardly rode it. I bought a new 2022 KTM 1290 SuperDuke for $500 less than I paid for the Harley in 2000. 180 HP, an amazing electronics and actually more comfortable for me.

[@scatpack440]

American cruisers are about day rides, 500+ miles. So many people who ride sports bikes are complaining about their backs 100 miles in. Why I ride what I do. I love being out all day 2 up with my wife. Love the bike lifestyle I chose.

[@frase32]

Baggers are 100% about laying down miles. But, if you can't stand the rider triangle of a bagger then sport touring bikes are amazing. I cannot stand my feet being out in front of me and even with "mids" baggers foot controls are way too far forward for me.

[@dominicfinucci7118]

Save for the diehards that are all about getting their kicks late at nigh doing 300km on the highway,sooner or later most sport bike guys learn that an uncomfortable,dead bottom to midrange bike is not the hot setup for real world street riding

[@lawrencedavis3446]

Let’s put logic into this. HD riders is about long distance. And sport bike riders isn’t . Right ?!? That’s what you’re saying. 1. That’s what HD riders say why they stopped riding sport bikes long distance. Not sport bike riders they still riding. The ones saying that are what? Late 30s and up. Don’t rider a lot anymore because of 100 different excuses Or let’s face it. They didn’t ride anyway. Maybe didn’t even own a damn bike and just say they did. Now HD riders ride less hours day to day they most sport bike riders. Now let’s throw in the fact you say sport bikes as in all non cruiser, looking type bikes. Sport bike riders put more time in the seat day to day all day. In 1 state then 86% of HD that took that 3 state trip they take only once a year and do short bar to bar club house to club house in state trip. Hands down. So yall logic don’t make sense. And yes “I ride”. Get this ride “ride” to other states and I’m not talking that 2hr to get to 2 states any direction like the east coast. And ride daily. On my sport bike. I also rode a few HDs long distances. And short. Baggers also. You know what hurts when riding HDs. My back!!!!! I’m hunched over like Quasimoto In a recliner without a back. On my sport bike it was my knees. Why because I have bad knees.

[@RedBud315]

@@frase32 I want my feet directly below me ready to stand on the pegs at any moment something pops up and I don't want to get bucked off the seat.

[@saddle8bag]

Meh, I don't agree with either of you. I didn't buy an HD until I was 55 and started riding motorcycles about 12. I don't belong to any culture, but I like bikes I can ride a long way and not feel beaten to hell. In 2020, HD seemed to fix their issues with the sumping and oil transfer so I gave one a try and it's been fantastic. I liked it so much I bought another. I still don't have a pony tail or wear vests or chaps. I don't have an issue with those who do, but I'm not part of that culture. I used to (and still do) like bikes with better ground clearance that can be hustled around mountain roads without dragging things, but I've never been part of Ricky Racer culture either. I don't have any issue for peeps who want to be part of that scene either. I'm just not a good culture warrior. Live and let live.

[@Longrider-fp1ez]

Sound like you 100% agree with Adam

[@luisantoniomaisonetespinos9585]

You’ve got it right!

[@mcmoose64]

@@saddle8bag Amen !

[@KamaTanha]

I've watched a lot of Yammie Newb content. Not understanding HD's is part of his shtick. He's committed to his own ignorance. I stopped watching him once I saw he was doing it in bad faith.

[@Confedyank]

I stopped watching him after trying Royal Enfield. And realized what he promotes doesn't matter whether it's good or not, but just what he hasn't tried.

[@breakitdownmike]

I stopped watching him when he got rid of Spite!

[@stephc4427]

He also hates Kawasaki and is constatly denigrating a wonderful first bike (I had one), the Ninja 650. Let's see him design and build such a fine machine. And turbo Hayabusas? Don't get me started.

[@TimJackson-r4y]

Harley Davidson, yesterdays technology at tomorrows prices. Yammi nailed it.

[@whiskeyniner6416]

Yammie is full of crap.

[@itpugil]

@@whiskeyniner6416 he definitely is especially with what he did to one of his employees(creating content out of this said employee's exit interview, what a weirdo), but that doesn't discredit his points about the HD culture because a lot of what he says is true and this video was made because it took offense to that

[@whiskeyniner6416]

@itpugil His issues with the harley culture is on him. Are there assholes in it? Sure, just like there are assholes in any bike culture. Example, Yammie Noob.

[@itpugil]

@@whiskeyniner6416 i dont see where we disagree

[@Embargoman]

I see Indian as more up to date American made motorcycle next to a Harley benig obsolete.

[@JamesHowardFilms]

Every experience I have had with Harley guys has been that they believe they own the road.

[@mimeeks3]

He’s a nozzle. He fired his number 2 guy because that guy was getting too popular and taking too much attention from him. He also put someone in the hospital because he was riding like the road was a track and hit a Porsche head on, injuring the driver…..

[@Wixicon]

Did he fire spite?

[@vernonjjf]

@@Wixicon Yes he did, tried to make it look like Spite wanted to go on his own. The video was so cringy and he got such massive kick-back that he removed the video.

[@CactusJack252]

@@Wixiconyeah he did and Spite has thrived being on his own

[@lukeblythe6494]

@@Wixiconsadly yea, but luckily Spite is doing great on his own and thriving now

[@Richard-r1x7d]

@@Wixicon yes

[@jefferychapman9640]

I ride a 1985 Honda Shadow 1100!! It's not the biggest or the fastest motorcycle but it's mine and it is very comfortable to ride. Everyone is different so just get out there and ride your ride. One day I might get me a Harley but I do not criticize others who ride other types of motorcycles. Ride what makes you happy!!!

[@allenperry2921]

I bought a brand new 03 750 Honda A.C.E. Deluxe Shadow back in well 03. I absolutely loved it because it was mine all mine. I then owned a Honda 1100 Sabre around the same age but I inherited it a few years ago. I loved it. Why you ask? It was mine all mine and like the other I made it different to match my liking.Today I am the proud owner of a Harley Davidson 2003 Fatboy!!!!!! 2003 sounds OLD (21yrs) .I like Adam,like yourself like all bikes and brands.1,2,3,4 and even 18 wheels for that matter.Hows your peter built? lol.I am no pro rider or anything close but what I have is experience. 59 yrs to be exact.That boy that made that video has a lot of learning to do and I hope as he is getting it he fine tunes his personality because from what I see it sucks!!! Now back to the Hondas versus the harley... no comparison. It's like riding a Ford Pinto and hoping on a mercedes.Those hondas did not feel balanced at all compared to the fatboy.Now I am sure that I could love me some goldwing or Hyabusa and all others in between but my fatboy is a dream machine to date.I love her!!! my little 21 yr old!!! I am desperately trying to do a cross country ride before I can't and if I don't hurry it wont happen.Wish me luck!!! And it will be on a harley!!!

[@strongocho]

1100 shadow is cooler than a harley, but dollar for dollar, 5 honda shadows are definitely cooler than 1 harley hahahaha.

[@DanielHugh-t4s]

You nailed it! As an old fart that began riding Hondas at 14 years of age, buying a 1974 Kawasaki 900 Z1 when I was in the Army (82nd Airborne), to my 1st Harley in 2003, to now riding a 2021 CVO Limited I have matured as a rider and adult (practicing General Surgeon)

[@dustinb6249]

Dude, YOU nailed it. In the 80's as a teenager I rode Nighthawks, after retiring from the Navy, a Z1000, after turning 45 a Harley, now on a 24 CVO RG ST. Thanks for your service!!

[@mikehenkelman2111]

I came up on sport bikes, until I realized that this was like trying to drive an Indy car on the street...makes no sense. Ive gravitated to Harleys, and am on my third, a 2022 StreetGlide ST, which I am in love with. "Soul" is the right word for it, Harleys have soul.

[@TheZX11]

Have you seen Kawasaki's 2024 Z900RS? It is modeled to look like the 1970's 900 Z1. Even the paint design and Chrome speed and tach dials. It is based on the Z900 street naked so modern tech.

[@dustinb6249]

@TheZX11 I will now be forced to check it out. Thnx bro. Cheers ZX11!!

[@TheZX11]

@@dustinb6249 It's gorgeous.

[@word2228]

So Harley's best selling bike in 2024 was Sportster S , 15,000 units sold #5 USA this bike will be discontinued for 2025 hysterical

[@203squids]

The irony of Adam missing that point as he claims Yammie missed the point... Harley sells 33% of all bikes because of government protections... He's asking , what world would we live in if Harley didnt have the protections , if they didnt grow complacent with their product... Your examples of "innovation" are nothing more than quality of life upgrades, not innovation.. you really should have watched the whole video first ...and maybe a couple others , then made a proper react video to his perspective and context... Adam, your videos on riding and bikes are quality ... Your react videos are ill informed and trash... Get good or get back in your lane ..

[@rickyhawkins7407]

@@203squids what protection for Harley are you speaking of?

[@203squids]

@rickyhawkins7407 in the 1980s Regan imposed a 49% tarriff on Japanese motorcycles, and which was not imposed against ...stating that because Harley was American and played a significant role in WWII they deserved a competitive market place advantage... This came after Harley suffered its first year of losses against Japanese bikes between 81 and 82 .. In 2002 Harley lobbied the Bush administration to drop it's plans to impose tarriffs in European steel as that's where they were buying their product from In 2008 Harley used government loans to a total of 2.3billion to avoid taking losses and keep their corporate officers and share holders paid . And finally in 2016 Harley avoid Trump's tarriffs on imports for their Brazil, Thailand and European factoriess... Which will continue on with Trump's new tarriffs he plans to unload .. effectly protecting Harley one more time from tarriffs that have affected other brands of bikes. Harley has had an unfair advantage in the market for decades and still doesn't have much to show for it

[@rickyhawkins7407]

@ ok, I see what you mean now. I knew Harley had received assistance from the government over the years. Did not research nor know the scope. I still do not agree with YN assessment of the brand. I have ridden one since 1992. My first was a 1974 FXE “Shovelhead.” Harley has made significant improvements in their machines since those days. Are they as technologically advanced as their foreign competition, no. But their core market doesn’t want that either. They scream and stomp anytime the company changes or modernizes anything. And don’t even get me started on the smear campaign the last couple of years because of the changes the CEO made to the machines or maintaining employees. What I hope everyone, especially Harley, understands. Is that customer demographic is aging out. The younger GEN is not gonna keep the company afloat, base on nostalgia. They will have to change and progress. If not they will fail. Which I would hate to see.

[@danlford]

@rickyhawkins7407 yep that's the position harley put themselves in long ago. When harley was new they were top ov the line innovation race bikes. When they stopped trying to grow with the new tech is When the core consumer latched on to the old school thing. Now everytime they try new innovation the core consumer goes crazy. Ie: v rod with its liquid cooled engine OMG. Then the ill fated electric thing. Now with the pan am. And of course the whole buell thing. Which I think if they would have gotten 100 percent behind buell could have been making competitive American superbikes. I think a competitive regular bike lineup along with the sport bike lineup could have brought in more young riders and helped the company out in the long run. They could have separated the dealerships and then the old school crowd would have never known that buell existed.

[@rickyhawkins7407]

@ I do agree with you and wish they had taken Buell seriously. I was very much a fan of Buell and was initially excited when I heard H-D had purchased them. I dreamt of having a Buell and my RK at the same time. 😫 I have a ‘17 RGSPL, that I have no plans to get rid of. When it gets to awkward to hold up, I’ll probably retire from riding. Not sure if I’m a “trike” guy.

[@MotoXplor]

Why would I want a bike that needs a ton of improvement, after I've paid a ton of money for it already? I don't get the Harley thing either. I owned 1 Harley, a fully built Ultra and didn't like it. All my friends still ride them but I couldn't do it. I went back to adventure bikes and everything feels right.

[@Longrider-fp1ez]

You get to customize is it. It does need anything, plenty of stock bikes rolling proudly. But for many riders customization is fun.

[@SuperEasy1337]

@@Longrider-fp1ez You can customize ANY bike, dude! WTF are you talking about? Pipes, tunes, wraps, full systems, lights, chrome/carbon fiber and on and on...

[@Longrider-fp1ez]

@@SuperEasy1337you can indeed. But I don’t think anyone can argue that HD has by far the most options in aftermarket parts. The point is you can ride the bike stock if you like. But if customization is your jam no other brand comes close to being able to offer as many options.

[@mikein60fps30]

@@Longrider-fp1ez Ha, customization can get crazy for many popular bikes. Back in the day i went through a faze where i wanted to make a farley(fake Harley), had a Suzuki Boulevard, it was a carb version so yah 2001ish, to make a long story short i was a big fan of the Heritage softail, got many of the Harley parts, whitewall tires, tons of Harley chrome bits then got deep into fabrication, a part diden't fit? no problem, bending metal and fabing new connections/just made it work one way of another, nedless to say it was fun. Kind of a "taste of Harley customizing" but yeh even with metric cruisers there is a bounty of parts choices. In my older age ive gone off in a different direction, fully a Triumph guy now but never the less you do you, whatever it may be. -Cheers

[@Longrider-fp1ez]

@@mikein60fps30 I think it would suck if all bikes were created equally in all categories. Sure most bikes have aftermarket but you can not argue that HD has the most bolt on ready parts. That’s just a fact. For many this is a high value point. To each their own, I don’t like crotch rockets, also don’t like the gear but I understand it suits their desire and has value for them. And that’s great. 2 wheels 1 love.

[@geraldscott4302]

I actually don't get either side, though I'm closer to the H-D side. I am 65, and I started riding at age 10 on a Bultaco Lobito 100 dirt bike. I got my license and first street bike at age 16. It was a Suzuki GT380 2 stroke triple. I didn't pick that bike specifically for any specific reason. I wanted a used street bike that I could afford, and quickly found that one for sale. And it was a lot of fun. It was what I would call a "standard". Everybody but Honda made 2 strokes back then. Then at age 21, I got my first brand new street bike. A 1980 Suzuki GS450L. A small displacement Japanese CRUISER. I loved the way it looked, and the riding position was far more comfortable than the GT380. And it was totally highway capable for a solo rider. I put over 40,000 miles on that bike, mostly touring. After that bike, I went through a long list of Japanese cruisers. They got bigger and bigger. And I used all of them for touring. My trips got longer and longer. I never had any desire to go fast, never cared anything about handling, as long as it was acceptable. Comfort and ability to cover long distance was most important. And so was the looks. I love the cruiser look. At least the way cruisers USED to look. Bright shiny paint, bright aluminum, and lots of chrome. I've also had a number of dirt and dual sport bikes, as well as a few vintage British bikes. One kind of bike I have never owned, and in fact cannot stand, is crotch rockets. They are insanely uncomfortable, there is no place on them to carry anything, and I consider them super ugly. They are fine on the track, but they were never designed for the street. They were built for track use. On the streets there are speed limits and unpredictable traffic. Every crotch rocket rider I have ever seen has been riding recklessly, irresponsibly, and illegally. Crotch rockets are seriously overrepresented in crash statistics, part of that has to do with their design, the other part is that they are mostly ridden by IDIOTS like this Yammie Noob guy. The streets are NOT racetracks. There is a reason why MX bikes are not street legal, and crotch rockets shouldn't be street legal either. Just like MX bikes, they should be for closed course competition only. I have always liked the looks, sound, and feel of Harleys. That is OLDER Harleys. Back in 1995, I tried to buy a new base model 883 Sportster. They wanted TWICE msrp for it, and it would take 6 months to get it. They insinuated that I could get it faster if I was willing to pay more. I told them where to stick it, went down the street, and bought a new Kawasaki Vulcan 750 for UNDER msrp. I have owned three Vulcan 750s and still have one. Two bought new, the last one bought used. They are by far the most comfortable mid sized motorcycle I have ever ridden. I have put over 230,000 miles on them. I have had a couple of Goldwings. I found them boring, and didn't keep them that long. Kind of like driving a 2 wheeled car. I've never had any desire to own or ride a H-D bagger either. Back in 2003, I got my first Harley. A 1989 FXRS Low Rider. I still have it, and absolutely love it. For me it is the perfect H-D touring bike. And when I say touring bike, I'm talking about Easy Rider style touring. Back in 2016, I bought a 2002 Sportster 1200C. I wanted to do some shorter distance Then Came Bronson style touring. I have owned close to 40 different bikes, about half of them bought new. Starting in the '80s, there was always a new motorcycle that I wanted. I spent a fortune trading one bike for another. That all ended when EFI, ABS, traction control, rider modes, and flat black came along. There is no longer a single new motorcycle of any type or brand that I want, or would even ride. That includes all newer Harley Davidsons. I will not ride a flat black computer. And the M8 bikes are just as smooth and quiet as a Goldwing. I know because I test rode one. I currently own five bikes. My 1989 FXRS Low Rider, 2002 Sportster 1200C, a 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan 750, a 1966 Triumph Bonneville, and a 2009 Suzuki DR650. All carbureted, no computers, all except the DR650 are bright and shiny with lots of chrome. NO flat black. The DR650 is yellow, with an unpainted aluminum engine, wheels, and other parts. I have ridden over a million miles. I have never crashed. I have never gotten a ticket on a motorcycle. I always ride alone, never in groups, and I do not carry passengers. No phones, no stereos. My riding time is MY time. Just me, the bike, and the road. I have never known anyone else who rode a motorcycle. I am not the socializing type.

[@molecularmage5443]

Unc really wrote an essay out here

[@nathanielmillington4950]

Just read this entire story and it made me smile. Currently 20 and just beginning my motorcycling journey. Thank you for sharing this fun story in the comments, and may you have amazing rides for decades to come!

[@robynmolle5842]

I get both sides but if Harley doesn’t find a way to get a little more competitive on price there’s not gonna be anything to talk about.

[@geraldscott4302]

@@robynmolle5842 I agree about the price, but it doesn't really matter to me. They no longer make anything I want, at any price.

[@Robert-j6v4h]

I remember the Bultacos back in the day, that and the Hodaka Super Rat -if you had one of these you were the sht!

[@stevenrice8439]

What's weird is crashing head on into boulders and oncoming traffic while riding beyond your ability.

[@lg71185]

@stevenrice8439 yeah this is a common thing with sport bike riders, I'd give you that. I only ride my sport bike really fast at the track. Canyon carving, seen too many accidents on sport bikes hence why I use my FXLRS way more.

[@twogungunnar9456]

And then bumming money from viewers to pay for medical bills.

[@lg71185]

@twogungunnar9456 agreed. So irritating. Hence why I save the speed and knee dragging for the track on my CBR

[@twogungunnar9456]

@@lg71185 Exactly. "Yammie Noob" is so douchey I think he may have been created in a lab to be The Perfect Douche.

[@twogungunnar9456]

And crashing into Porsche's. Don't forget about the Porsche's.

[@beefextreme1754]

He’s definitely right about the value aspect. Harley charges tons of money for less options to increase profit margins and people buy them because of brand loyalty. That’s also why Harley is failing financially.

[@ma3stro681]

My good mate (who actually got me into biking) has spent as much on maintenance (including tyres etc) as his new FatBob cost him around a decade ago. I’ll stick to my low maintenance, much more agile Kawasaki sportsbike … 🎉

[@FrancLockyer71]

Great response...I'm a 54 year old Canadian who has been riding sport bikes for over 35 years. I just bought my first Harley Davidson (2024 Road Glide) and my reason was definitely not to feel American. Still love my 2001 Honda RC 51, but something about my Road Glide puts a bigger smile on my face. Thanks again for all you do for the riding community and your countries Vets.

[@Southern2Lane]

and YOU sir win the award for proving @Adam's point here. THANK YOU! Well said!

[@DeBa1226]

Three and a half minutes is all I could digest from this guy.

[@aknmtbr]

Yammie or the Harley dude?

[@trafficon2wheels]

I learned to ride at 12 and commuted to college and work on all 4 major Japanese bikes. On my 3rd Harley still commute to work on a Fat Bob and tour with wife on Road Glide for comfort reliability and stability

[@stephendehart]

I don't understand elitism. Personally, the first motorcycle I can remember was my uncle's white Harley, in the 1950s. My first was a Triumph Bonneville T120. Since, I've had HD, Norton, Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda, and now, three Harleys in a row. I don't care what anyone rides. I care about enjoying the ride.

[@adamsandoval]

That’s the only thing worth worrying about 💯

[@coastaltransplant]

It’s like comparing a classic car to a new sports car…

[@RobDaKid87]

True. But my 69' Camaro isn't anywhere near as good as my 16' Corvette.

[@Frey-Doh]

So HD sells outdated technology at a premium price, yup that sounds right

[@coastaltransplant]

@ Harley sells a premium product at a premium price as well as a dealer base that is unrivaled. Harley riders don’t pick a bike for the tech… you clearly don’t understand what it means to own a Harley.

[@coastaltransplant]

@ why do you buy a Casio vs an apple watch?

[@ry6050]

Worked at Harley for 2 years in sales, there are very few riders that are so wrapped up in performance and if they are Harley has the bikes for those things. The young people like me who do ride Harley’s ride dynas fxrs, sporty chops, the young side of HD is still alive and well, if you want to knock Harley for anything it’s not really giving the riders like me a lot of love. Touring riders are born every year when somebody trades their sport bike to Hd. And those bikes do what they need to do. But I love HD. Sure the brand needs some change, but what doesn’t?

[@RealMJSr]

He's not 45 yet, there's a genetic change that happens that makes you start looking at Electra Glides with a sparkle in your eye.

[@Axle-7]

I'm 27 and my wife and I have 3 harleys and a victory. A dyna, a softail, and a bagger

[@PezRaider]

I am 63 and zero HDs

[@Axle-7]

@@PezRaider some just never learn

[@UncontrolledJibe]

​@@Axle-7 and some never lean

[@sk8xaq]

I'm old enough to remember when H-D's strength wasn't just baggers, and I always thought there was an age barrier to considering a fully dressed bike like that. Thank goodness I tried them out before my forties, because they are fantastic. If I would have waited til 60 to relax on a highway hog, it would have been a tragedy. The '24s are better in the hands, than ever.

[@A.M-dt4ev]

Road King for me BABY!!!!! Thats just my style. Houston to Sturgis zero issues.

[@focohustla]

Harleys = yesterdays technology, tomorrows prices.

[@hanskorschinowski1113]

I prefer it that way

[@fmagalhaes1521]

Same here. That technology, 1994 Electra Glide has 127800 miles on it and It is still my daily driver.

[@gamotur]

All my life I was riding the sport/naked bikes. One day my friend let me ride his Harley around the block and I was hooked. Love it

[@aaronbakerbcg3984]

I don’t get along with Harley Fudds so I’m not around them. I don’t want to hear how my bike is shit all day during the ride. I’m not spending that much money on any new motorcycle.

[@KaplanCycles]

Outstanding video Adam I'm glad you did this and I have more respect for you than ever

[@NomadMoto]

I ride a chopper, sport bike, and a mini bike. Great video. Im 45 next month.

[@vics8873]

Yammie is overanalyzing all his (and other's) personal reasons for riding (or not) Harleys. I started on Triumphs in the sixties, had some friends on Harleys. That's all there were. We all could afford only older used bikes, learned to fix them as we learned to ride. After almost sixty years of being around bikes, it is obvious to me that not just bike culture, but all culture, has changed. But Yammie, one thing has not changed--Triumphs and Harleys are still the coolest! And at 80, I still have one of each. And my heart still flutters every time I get on one. You can keep those plastic bikes that are worth nothing after five years.

[@mikein60fps30]

Ah nice, yes my grandfather had a chopper with a Triumph engine in it (yeh they did weird things back in the 1970's) and a sportster. I ultimately ended up sticking with Triumph's but had a friend (who picked up a sporster and she would let me ride it)/loved that bike, it had soul even though it was just a sporster/though heavily moded.) Some people get the Harley thing and others dont, at the end of the day to each his own. Annd to through a curve ball into things, have you heard of Janus motorcycles? hand built American made even some Amish hand made parts thrown in (leather etc)/though with a import honda clone engine. They sure are something else, 1920's vibe 🤔 kinda like to get my hands on one of those, talk about "an old school vibe" light, small (they make a 250, 450 versions) but man thats how the first bikes were/kind of a beefy bicycle with a engine thrown in it, wow just something else. Best of luck, -Cheers

[@midnightrun5622]

A year ago, at age 57, i got my first bike. Originally, I was looking at maybe an old Kawasaki police bike but ended up on a Harley Low Rider. I haven't gone on any group rides yet, but I am enjoying the hell out of riding around with it.

[@InfiniteInsight221]

I’ve been riding my Road King for years. Yammie is on point with description of the brand.

[@larryellis51773]

As an older man, power and performance are way more significant than the Harley dude's talking points. Just ride

[@CorvetteGuy912]

As someone who owns: 2001 Ducati 748S Mono 2004 Ducati 749S Mono 2024 Ducati Monster 30th Anniversario 2023 Suzuki GSXR1000RZ 2024 Suzuki DRZ400SM 2025 Indian Scout 101 I find Yammie’s opinion to be completely wrong and a disgusting rhetoric to be throwing out there especially to a young motorcycling generation since most of his channel is geared to new riders… I appreciate all bikes because bikes are fun. I have a cruiser, sport bikes, supermotos etc. And DUCATI is poor value for money. A new Panigale V4 goes for 30k new and it’ll be worth about 16k after two years if you ride it, or not. Yammie has a lot of opinions that are quite honestly disturbing. He’s never explained why he ‘hates’ Harley so much… and it’s a poor word in the first place… so strong of a word to use. Dislike may be better?

[@LARGO125]

Value for money isn't about resale value. Especially when you consider that HD resale value is vastly artificially inflated. Value for money is my 1980 Honda Goldwing that is still running today on an all original engine. That is value for money.

[@CorvetteGuy912]

@ if you’re talking about buying used motorcycles - sure. YammieNoob discussed value for money. Value is really perceived individually at the end of the day and quite honestly depends on taste, intended purpose, and wallet depth. For example, if you want a cruiser, an ADV bike or sportbike is lesser perceived value than a ‘glide. Yammie fails to see that.

[@sir0nion]

That's a great collection of bikes.

[@JoeRomano-o2v]

I’m a hard working blue collar motorcycle rider for 50 years I recently started shopping for my last bike . I came so close to pulling the trigger on so many very nice extremely low mileage used wide glides and other dynas . I grew up around Harley’s like the sound they look good love that there made in America. I ended up buying a bike with more suitable for me I just always rode a standard non sport light bike. Honestly most of the Japanese bikes don’t appeal to me even though I’ve owned a dozen of them. We are day trippers but I demand comfort good breaks and power and a seating position that puts me in total control of the bike especially in an emergency. Ended buying the new Bonnie she’s a sweet with all the new stuff I wanted. Ive been riding every weekend no Harleys in sight since it got cold in the northeast. The funny thing is lots of Harley riders don’t consider non Harley riders non bikers just another reason I bought a non Harley.

[@ericthered7226]

I like to think that I appreciate all motorcycles. I am a Japanese motorcycle guy though. I do think that Harley, without a doubt, builds the best looking "cruiser style" bike. However, from my experience (through others that I know), I don't feel that they build a reliable motorcycle and that's the main reason I probably won't own one. That being said, I don't care what anyone else rides. They didn't spend my money on it. The only thing I care about is not being a douche nozzle just because someone rides something different than you. I buy what I think checks all the boxes and I'm sure everyone else does the same. Let's give each other a wave and be happy we're out enjoying our bikes.

[@MinnowMoto]

I've been riding for a long time and never understood the HD Culture. In 22 I bought a Pan America and it opened a new world. Instantly I was part of a group that I never had access to. People that wanted to ride, share adventures and stories. The bike was the key but was up to me to open the door. HOG chapter events and rallys are always happing. My bike has depreciated way more than 10%. Its a new style, adventure bike made to be beat up, I get that. The culture is why I would come back. Thanks to everyone to welcoming a new owner with open arms.

[@pacnw3069]

Yammi got most his subscribers after he ran into the front of the Porsche when he was out of control on the street. Now, that's weird.

[@michaelohara2161]

I drive trucks. I don’t buy sport cars. I don’t even bother to question or bad mouth other peoples freedom to choose. I had Honda’s early on. I rode trail bikes as well as road bikes for years. I eventually had a Heritage and still have my current 2019 road glide ultra. This bike is so perfect, so comfortable for me, I only added a phone mount.

[@charlesnewell569]

He s too closed minded and judgemental, personally, I'm stone free and ride what I like, like my bonnie

[@RobertNeal-i4m]

My uncles rode bikes, but they didn't ride Harley Davidsons . I fell in love with motorcycles. But I liked Harleys better, who cares what you ride.

[@greenshield1]

He's hated Harley ever since his wife's boyfriend picked her up at the house on one.

[@ShutterUp]

Yammie is all about controversy from my experience with him. He's lucky to be alive after his head on with a Porsche. He posted this for clicks. I own and ride both. I was never a Harley fan but like Adam stated, you can't beat them for touring. The Goldwing I looked at last year was $30k out the door. Those are your best two bikes for comfort. I bought my first Harley f(22 RGS) early this year and I really like it. We have ridden through the mountains on sport touring, and our bagger, we will choose the Harley for comfort. When it comes down to it, Shadetree has it right, "I like Bike"

[@TheZX11]

He got seriously high up in the air off that Porsche.

[@chrisdadigger1018]

Harley Davidson. The tshirt company that also sells motorcycles.

[@yarilich544]

I don't get harleys either, so I appreciate your perspective on customizability, value and purpose of them. I find it funny you paid so much attention to what some random guy on the internet said you've literally built your video around his.

[@Longrider-fp1ez]

It’s called a “reaction video”. It’s common. And it’s nice because it lets other see different points of view.

[@charlesprice7608]

I bought my first Harley at 22, a new FXRS. I bought it because I knew it wasn’t going to kill me because I was doing 150mph. I could enjoy the ride, without riding at getting locked up or dead speeds. I started riding at 5. Until I was 18 I only knew two speeds, idle and wide open. So a 180mph sport bike wasn’t a good idea.

[@TooFarWest1]

I’m impressed you kept your cool and remained mature. I like Harley’s and I love sportsbikes but I can’t stand Yammie Noob.

[@Longrider-fp1ez]

Could not have been easy to do. I give Adam credit.

[@mr.johnson3827]

In the first 40 seconds you misquoted him already. Do I need to even keep watching? He said the culture was weird, not the people, Adam. Pay attention.

[@Longrider-fp1ez]

Your reaching. We are the culture.

[@SlowRiderDucati]

I'm 62 now and I grew up in Long Beach CA riding sport bikes. My Dad rode British sport bikes and was an LA street racer back in the 50s and 60s. My two boys now ride sport bikes. We just like fast bikes which we do fully customize as well. I put 25,000 miles on my Ducati Diavel V4 just last year and my boys put 8,000 miles on their Ducati Panigale V2s over the summer. We customize the intakes, exhaust, wraps, suspension, the tunes, etc. i just love a riding a super bike which easily makes over 200+ HP. I went on a toy run last week I was the only Ducati with over 100 Harleys. My Termignoni Titanium Dragster exhaust was the loudest which gave me a big smile. And my stock 240 rear tire with my cruise control.

[@adamsandoval]

Sounds like y’all have really bonded over riding! I love that

[@eddieellis677]

I'm happy to see the adults in the room are finally past the "us against them" attitude. We have heard the little digs and insults coming from both sides in the past and it was silly then by now we should all know better. Let us just be happy for each other and support those who do something different. They keep things interesting. Just think how every young rider who bought a Sportster 883 felt when the first "real Harley" rider they meet blasts them with the same 30 year old insult that was used when the first 883 rolled off the line. I won't repeat it here, but you all know the one. I'll give a nod of approval to anyone starting their riding journey. Even a chopped Vespa or a heavily modded Grom is cool to me.

[@TerryALee]

This. Is. A. Nerd. Who. Doesn't. Have. A. Girlfriend

[@subzero-ku2wx]

He's married, and she's probably hotter than your wife 😂😂😂

[@schlumpfen]

Surprisingly married with a child.

[@dmenaced]

@@schlumpfenhe said “this”. Maybe he wasn’t referring to Yammie. lol

[@subzero-ku2wx]

He's married, and his wife is probably hotter than yours 😂

[@schlumpfen]

@@dmenaced you could be right, but who knows.

[@2001wj]

This guy took everything way too personal. I personally don't have a problem with Harley-Davidson motorcycles, I do though have a problem with the type of people that buy them.

[@ussoldier3RDACR]

I got a Harley Nightster Special about a year ago, and started watching more motorcycle videos on youtube. This guy byfar bashes HD riders the most. Just Got a 2024 Street Bob. Loving the bikes.

[@GlipGlopicus]

He's just making a point of why we need $30,000 drivable recliners. When sport touring is already a thing.

[@IRLtrolls]

I’m a hardcore Adventure bike and Dualsport guy. I also own both Harley’s and sportbikes. I’ll be the first to say that all 3 segments of motorcycle culture have their quirks. We’re all a little weird. Pirates, Power rangers and Commandos. That being said. I would rather hangout with a bunch of Harley riders than sportbike kids. ESPECIALLY today’s sportbike kids that are consumed by TikTok. They don’t know how to ride…I’m serious, they literally don’t ride their fkn bikes! They stand around parking lots and just talk about riding and film content. And finally for some context…Don’t listen to a word Yammie noob has to say. He’s a kook and a hack that has built his entire KZbin career off of controversy. Hes always picking fights with other channels for no reason. And finally, a few years ago he was riding in the hills of Austin TX, riding way beyond his skill level and he went into the on coming lane and hit a yellow Porsche head on sending himself flying through the air. It’s a miracle he’s even alive but he severly injured the women riding in the Porsche. After his accident he came back to KZbin with NO remorse for his accident. He trolled even harder claiming he was an immoral motorcycle god.

[@tmburke1]

Ok. Lets narrow this down. He's owned not one, but TWO Triumph 675R sports bikes, and crashed them BOTH. One into a terrified sports car owner head on. He's arrogant as ever, but can't seem to keep two wheels on the tarmac. He needs a hell of a lot more experience before opening his gate.

[@angelolauria7781]

Yammie was born in Brazil and spent his early life there. I don't think he considers himself to be truly American.

[@adamsandoval]

Ive heard him say he moved here when he was just two 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Dynacologist]

Because he's not an American

[@CatylisticRevo62]

We all need to cut the beef. Sport bike riders think Harley guys are unsafe because they don't wear gear. Harley guys view sport bike riders as dangerous because they ride fast. These are obviously just generalizations, but the list goes on and on. Ride and let ride ✌️

[@walkerschouviller5349]

I will probably not buy a Harley until I’m around 40 or 50, but I prefer to gain experience as a rider trying different styles of riding. After trying a Harley last summer I learned how much weight has to be thrown into a turn compared to my ADV bike and the Suzuki Savage I started on, but I was also blown away by how comfortable it was to ride. It’s why I’m debating on upgrading to a cruiser or a scrambler to see if that riding style could cause me to want a Harley in the future. I will give sport bikes credit for having the rule of cool on their side, but I’ve found that I prefer comfort and preferably the option to off-road on my bike.

[@Thadopeera]

Sport bike guy here. You hit it on the head with youth and wanting to go fast and push the limits. In my 20s and 30s yes that was me but at 48 now I just cruise like you Harley guys just on a sport bike 💯🤣

[@Russell_and_Rosko]

There are a number of idiots in every group regardless of what they ride...that said, Harley guys often aspire to play an elitist angry character. Like when rappers aspire to sometimes flaunt wealth. There are community/societal assumptions that pigeonhole riders with a certain appearance...just be cool to everyone even if they're rude to you...kill with coolness. If you don't like it when another rider passes you and you bum rush them for simply passing (on the left in the other lane) you...I think you might need some support in other areas of your life 🇺🇲

[@justinkeller9187]

I only want to ride vintage Harley's. I'm happy with a carb and analog gauges. I work on my own vehicles and don't want all the "tech" and electronic sensors. Soon to be an 83 shovelhead owner with my fingers crossed.

[@adamsandoval]

Good luck! Maybe you will be the new owner on Christmas Eve 🍀

[@gwentristan1368]

I'm French - I'm driving a 2021 lowrider S club style and I completely agree with your argument Adam.

[@one-of-us9939]

In my 55 years of riding, I've found NO toolbox (garage) is complete with only one tool inside it. But that's just me.

[@scottlong-o2k]

Adam, off topic question, When is Ciro3d going to get a an ASR seat for our 24 Roadies? I want a new seat but was trying to wait untill the ASR was available.

[@tracey38999]

Reading the comments, I see a lot of gangster tough guy wanna be egos are bruised!!!!!!👊🏾

[@Longrider-fp1ez]

Sounds like I’m replying to one of those right now 😉

[@chris8205851]

OK I’ve owned three Harley’s, Yamaha road star, Kawasaki Vulcan, etc. I got a great deal on a Kawasaki concours and now no Harley riders speak on the road🤦‍♂️😵‍💫. Thought it was a myth but I experienced this for myself and it’s sad but true.

[@adamsandoval]

You just haven’t met the right Harley riders 🤣

[@chris8205851]

@@adamsandovallet’s hope not lol just passed two more on the way home today and guess what no two fingers from neither one smh

[@maostheone]

Min 3:24 Who is this guy? What planet does he live on? My brother and I are Mexicans, we have been riding Harleys for over 20 years and we don't want to feel like gringos because it should be noted that, even if it hurts him, we are also Americans (as are all of us who live on the American continent). Anyway, what a closed mind.

[@orlandogonzalez1343]

Yammie is right when he says that Harley Davidson is very expensive for what it is when it has so much competition with the same or more technology for a lower price.

[@les5386]

I've been riding for over 50 years. My brother and I started out on used metric bikes. I got my first Harley when I was in my 40's. After riding it a couple times, I told my brother "I get it. There is something different about riding a Harley" within a couple months, we were both on Harleys. I love all bikes, but there is something different about riding an American icon.

[@ChadLand011]

Didnt he turn himself into a Porsche hood ornament on his sportbike

[@adamsandoval]

That’s what everyone is saying 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@pitchforkpeasant6219]

Yeah. Weird huh😂😂😂

[@sikefla]

It was caught on camera. Became a meme.

[@ChadLand011]

@sikefla I didn't think he released the video. He was motovlogging so footage existed.

[@invinciblevettel5]

@@adamsandoval Oh yeah it definitely happened. He talks about it on his channel. He almost earned himself a dirt nap.

[@stevenbuis4490]

I stopped watching at 3:36. Can’t believe he has a million subscribers.

[@Longrider-fp1ez]

For real. We need to work together to make people like Adam the ones with the following 🇺🇸

[@davegilbert1866]

Your 250 thousand are way cooler than his million,I know that because I'm one

[@adamsandoval]

That’s right brother 👊🏼

[@charlesprice7608]

Don’t let ole Yammie get your balls in a bunch, he says tons of stupid shit! Just one of many things he doesn’t understand.

[@charlesprice7608]

Can’t believe YT removed such a bland comment! All I said was Yammie doesn’t understand many things in life.

[@pitchforkpeasant6219]

@@charlesprice7608welcome to youtube and its delete everything when it comes to motorcycle, firearm, or anything even remotely considered right wing

[@pitchforkpeasant6219]

@@charlesprice7608yup. KZbin removed my comment too. Fascist fkrs

[@coryhendon692]

You said it Adam. Noob just does not get it. He peddles in Harley hate. He’s full of contradictions.

[@LARGO125]

Which is ironic, since there is no motorcycle community that absolutely ragingly HATES on ANY other brand of motorcycle more than the Harley community. Guess you guys are the only ones allowed to hate?

[@artyomroukas4664]

Keep telling yourself that you need to drop $30G on a bike slower than my 700 to "get it", I'd be willing to bet you're a weekend warrior that had a mid life crisis and bought a motorcycle so you could feel young again before your time is up

[@coryhendon692]

@@artyomroukas4664you just made the entire point of this post. Go jump on your “700” and enjoy. Keep the wheels down and be safe out there.

[@Genghis_Khaan_]

I’m 27, have an R1 and don’t mind the ergonomics of sports bikes but man, the comfort you get on ANY cruiser style motorcycle just makes riding so much ENJOYABLE. I’ve found myself wanting to take long road trips with buddies on cruisers, because doing this on a sports bike would be brutal due to the ergonomics.

[@itLoneTho]

My first motorcycle 10 years ago was a Yamaha cruiser, followed by a small Harley, and then I went into different direction with a higher powered European modern classic. From here, I went into super sport motorcycles, and now I have an adventure bike. I still have my sport bike as well as my adventure bike, I like them both for the opposite reasons. I also still like cruisers, but there aren’t that many that really speak to me. No matter what type of bike you ride I think we can all agree, Yammy noob is a child.

[@jonchrzanowski725]

All of this coming from an individual who crossed a double yellow around a blind corner and went head on with a car being driven by someone just trying to make it home to their family minding their own business following the law.

[@andyyougoonie]

Yammie is a Tool

[@spaceman83]

Facts

[@Bradd1958]

Yakking Knob!

[@scottlin777]

It's not just about going fast. It's getting there in style. The coolness factor. The history of the bike. Customizing it to make it 'your" bike. To me riding a harley looks much more comfortable than leaning forward towards the handle bars. Although I have never been on a sport bike it does not look comfortable.

[@Romenet310]

@@scottlin777 there are a lot more bikes than sports bikes and Harleys.

[@monarch818-]

@@Romenet310 Exactly! My biggest complaint about Harley bikes are the Forward controls on most of the peg bikes. I don't like baggers, because of the weight, and the lighter bikes with pegs all have forward controls now. It's NOT a comfortable riding position for me. No mid pegs, I'm not riding it on longer rides.

[@TheZX11]

I had the opposite view. Doing 1000 to 1200 mile days on my 91 ZX-11 (or 900RR), I could sit up or lay down on my tank bag with my feet on the passenger pegs. Fellow travelers at the gas stations said they thought I was asleep. variety of positions. I couldn't see cruisers as being comfortable with the rider stuck in one seating position. All the weight on their rear end. But yes, the newest tiny lightweight sports look uncomfortable.

[@faanvdberg]

@@TheZX11 Agreed. My ZX10R is the most comfy on my road trips. Doing road trips with upright bikes is like mountain bikes doing the Tour de France. Perhaps the choice of bike is also dictated by the size of the rider. An overweight and unfit individual would perhaps be more suited on a cruiser/adv bike than a sport bike 😀

[@toejam503]

I can't explain the feeling. It's the thump. If a Harley pulls up next to your super sound insulated car and it has a stock exhaust, you can FEEL the Harley in your car. You can feel the cadence, the soul, as it were. You can feel it in your home as one rides by. No other brand does this, no matter how loud it is.

[@JoeGoeMotorcycleAdventures]

This was great. Very respectful but keeping it real.

[@jadensmith-mcgregor2546]

That's okay, he can deal with his back and hip problems that riding a sport bike can give him. 😂😂😂

[@jameskiehm546]

Adam, great response to ignorance.

[@strongocho]

Honestly I don't get it either. I'm not knocking cruisers, I just don't understand buying an overpriced and unreliable bike made in Mexico or Thailand instead of a Japanese bike because you think the harley sounds cool lol.

[@Longrider-fp1ez]

It’s okay not to get it. Just don’t attack people who do 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@whaleventures6228]

Most Japanese bikes are made in Thailand now lol 😂

[@strongocho]

@@whaleventures6228 that's why I buy old ones.

[@seabumbb3067]

Alright Adam, you earned my subscription with this video. I have to agree with everything you said. I have watched a few Yammie Noob videos but after that one, I think I will avoid them until he broadens his outlook. His style is condescension and I feel watching his videos supports or encourages his style. Like you, I have ridden many motorcycles and enjoyed every single one and have no issue with any of the styles of bikes or riding - as long as you are not negligently endangering others. I started my motorcycle journey on a 60cc Suzuki (age 7 or 8?), moving to a massive 90cc Yamaha and then more old junkers, never owning a new bike until I bought a 1984 Honda Sabre V45. Even at that time, I would have bought an H-D, if I could have afforded it. Being a dirt-broke pump of 20, the Sabre was a dream. My brother and his 'clan' all rode Harley's. My uncle and his wife road just about anything - BMW, Moto Guzzi, Aprilla, Honda (his wife road her Gold Wing to work every day while pregnant up to the day she gave birth)... the list of bike's in my family is long. The H-D clan, they never cared if I showed up as the sole Honda and rode with them. It was just a bike and I was just another biker. No one cared. Eventually, I had the job to allow me to buy a Road King. I bought it in Norfolk, VA, rode to San Diego, then back to Texas, the first week - due that on a sport bike confortably. I loved my Street Glide, bought a few years after the Road King. Now, my stable has a H-D (Pan America), KTM, Honda and Indian. All very different. All for their own purpose. Track - check. Mountains - check. ADV - Check. Touring - Check. Why some people cannot accept that all bikes are bikes. If you ride a Grom, you are riding. Make that Gold Wing yours if that is you. Swap pipes on your track bike for the sound, okay. I wave/salute every bike I meet and most return the gesture. The community does not care so much what you ride. Just ride your ride.

[@ronwarber9359]

I learnt a long time ago that you never criticize another persons bike. It is their bike. I have ridden and own a lot of different brands. I enjoy riding long distances. Something that I couldn't do on a sport bike. I enjoy your comments Adam, spot on

[@sydpetersen467]

I have to agree with Adam. Noob is giving non HD riders a bad name. The high cost to buy HD and the much cheaper availability of Honda drove me in that direction.

[@british_ita.brit1]

Brother don't worry about Yammi he is a very clever KZbinr and knows exactly what to say to get attention, passively controversial=more views=more comments= MORE INCOME for him😉...so no point filling his bowl even further by giving him the time of day .....let me end this comments following his "style" by saying Indian is much better than Harley.......now sit back and watch the comments 😂

[@geraldburmeister9637]

Your exactly right, Yam is kinda the shock jock of yt motorcycle content.

[@faanvdberg]

It still not right though to allow factual inaccuracies or a one-sided opinion to be out there unchallenged...

[@faanvdberg]

I support any channel that serves to promote motorcycle riding, especially now in times where our youth are torn away from adventurous lifestyles by computers, the internet and social media. I like Yammie Noob's channel, because he attracts and appeals to the more youthful audience and opens the door to them to the world of motorcycles. This is not a bad thing in my books. In this video, Yammie separates the HD riding community from the broader motorcycle community for purposes of creating entertaining discussion. He succeeded, because, amongst others, he prompted someone making a reactionary video about this. A little about me. I have been riding bikes since 5 y/o (Honda Z50 being my first, which I still have). I presently own a gen 4 Kawasaki ZX10R and a Harley V-Rod Muscle. Riding these bikes enrich my life and each of them serve up a different riding experience. Believe it or not, for long road trips (+/- 2000km loops) I choose my Kawa every time, as its simply more comfortable (my physique, ergonomics etc) than any other bike I have taken on road trips. Interestingly, look at the distance of Tour De France cycling race compared to races done with more upright bicycles. My final remark: HD has and should continue to coexist well with other brands of bikes. I did not buy my HD based on financial considerations or because I needed to commute or because of its comparative performance features & attributes. I bought an HD simply because I WANTED ONE.

[@stevef8065]

I have been riding motorcycles since I was 10 years old and I am now 68. I started riding Harleys in 1991 purchasing a 1992 turquoise and white Harley Davidson heritage. At that time when you rode a Harley Davidson, you were literally like a celebrity. People would come up to you talk to you about your bike, even if they did not ride. One of the coolest things was for about eight or nine years you would get men over 70 who fought in World War II who came up and talked about how they rode one in the war or they purchased one after the war. They would share their stories about racing them and how much they enjoyed their Harley Davidson. It was awesome. This is something that never happens today. Once someone asked me what is it about Harley Davidson I said if I need to explain you won’t get it. I rode Japanese Japanese bikes for years and I do love Japanese bikes as well.

[@Dirk1961-l7y]

Adam, it's almost too much honor to correct that kid. I, male 63 years old have been riding Harley for about 6 years now. I have had many Aprila's, BMW's GSA,K1200, KTW Adventures, Honda GW1800, BMWR1200RT and many many more. But riding a Harley has grabbed me in 1 shot! It's majestic, character, experience,...and I can go pretty hard on it too (Road Glide Spec 114). Friend with his Yammie Tracer 900GT was impressed in the Schwarzwald (D)!!! I ride all over EU and also to events like Faak Am See Bike week, and Budapest 120th HD anniversary. I don't feel American or anything. It just rides GREAT!!! And indeed you meet a lot of nice people in a good atmosphere. I wave to everyone and also talk to all kinds of bikers along the way....amen! (btw…iam Dutch)

[@mikeskidmore6754]

Hey Adam Sandoval, Do you remember when you were a Nobody and Harley Davidson only gave away new Motorcycles to Celebrities like Elvis and Jason Momoa? So Jason took a Brand New HD that had been given to him and he painted it flat back with rattle cans of spray paint? To me that was very Cringe If HD's have such good fit an finish why do you need to paint them with aerosol pant cans? Harley Davidson was the Last Motorcycle MFG to work with KZbin channel bikers. Remember your World's biggest Harley Davidson Parade, the one that you Organized with no Help or Interest from HD. Then HD shows up and tries to take Credit for it? Have you noticed the $Million Dollar Bogan ride HD's for years and never got a dime of promotion from HD until Laidlows HD got him some Free parts and accessories from HD? Remember that Diversity hire CMO Senior Marketing, Brand Builder and advocate for Consumers Heather Malenshek didn't support your riding to every HD Dealer in the Continental USA? Remember when HD offered you a contract to Promote HD's only and you had to agree to never be seen riding on or sitting on any other Brand of Motorcycle? It's sort of like your New Girl friend is prettier than your EX girl friend. Adam did you ever buy an Indian Challenger, or did Indian loan you 1 for a year? I can't think of anything you could do to get more Sponsorship and Free Stuff from HD than to ride an Indian for a year. The HD Street 500 & Street 750 have been discontinued a couple or years ago or more. I am not sure if they still build them in Asia and sell them in other Countries or not. The Cheapest HD you can buy in 2024 is the Nightster for $12,000.00 +++++ all of the HD taxes. The Cheapest Touring Bike you can buy is the Road King Special with no Windshield for $25,000.00 The Street Glide and Road Glide for $26,000.00 ++++ all of the HD Taxes and extras and sales tax ect. Then the next price is $32,500.00 Yes the Honda Gold Wing is a Far Superior Motorcycle especially in Reliability. I hate all of the Plastic on them. Labor is Horrendous to work on them because you have to unscrew all of the Plastic. Harleys have a lot of Stator failures thanks to all of their Vibrations. The Gold Wing has a Car alternator on it which is easy to replace on the side of the road with a few simple hand tools. Keep in mind , the most I paid for a new car is $7,190.00 for my new Z-28 Camaro in 1979.. As far as adding aftermarket parts, @ 14,000 Miles I put headers on it a much hotter cam Single plane Intake Holley 600 CFM Double pump carburetor and Headers. I basically doubled my power.. then I put bigger sway bars front and rear for much better handling too and wider tires. If I had to pay $32,000.00 for a new Touring bike the last thing I would want to have to do is spend thousands more for better suspension ect. Adam you get lots of Free stuff for Promoting after market parts, good for you, but Most Modern Motorcycles don't need $5,000 to $10,000 in aftermarket parts to make them ride like an Indian and perform like an Indian does stock. As far as loyal owners there are Huge Goldwing Clubs too. It looks like 2021 was the last year for the Street 500 or the Street 750 in the USA. HD Imports small Parallel Twins for their Riding Academy, but they don't sell them in the USA. A Chinese Company bought Italian Benelli .. and Benelli Dealers do sell them in the USA for $1,500.00 less than HD Dealers were going to sell them before the New HD CEO cancelled them. It's called the Benelli Leoncino 500 and 300, Italian for Lyon. Would you pay $1,500.00 more for an almost identical bike to get an HD Badge on the gas tank and the HD Orange Color? They are made in China so you should not have to pay Yamaha or Honda Prices. Harley Davidson does not sell 1/3 of the Motorcycles in the USA, they sell 1/3 of the Cruiser bikes over 750 CC's in the USA.. Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, KTM, Ducatti .. BMW , Aprillia , Husqvarna Gas Gas sell many Dirt Bikes, adventure bikes Small Street bikes Enduros ect. The Biggest year for HD Sales in the World was 300,000 units. For Perspective in 1979 GM sold 288,000 Camaros.. Plus Chevelles, Monte Carlos, Nova's and Pickups. Remember only 3% of USA Drivers License Holders have a motorcycle endorsement on their License. The most Popular Motorcycle in the World is the Honda Cub with over 300 Million of them sold .

[@mick_1976]

Are you asking a serious question about the rattle can paint job? That's as far as I got. It didn't "need" a rattle can paint job. He's rich and he can do that to a new bike because he likes the ratted out look.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

@@mick_1976 He is Rich and Harley Davidson gave him the Motorcycle for Free. That's the point. HD was the last motorcycle mfg to recognize the little people who have motorcycle content youtube channels.

[@mrpoizun]

Hope you don't think anyone read all that.

[@mikehedrick4349]

Dude, good info but harley riders can't read that much at one time without a nappy... ✌🏻💩

[@mikeskidmore6754]

@@mikehedrick4349 I read that more Harley Riders die on Tail of the Dragon from Heart Attacks than from Crashes of course in many cases the Heart attack causes a crash.