5 Tips For Riding Your Motorcycle AT NIGHT

[@yammienoob]

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[@zerocoolaow5122]

Where do you put in that code. It just says pay, then that's it, done. =/

[@ralphwarom2514]

Tip number one.....don't.

[@YallNeedJesusTho]

what about the beginner bike ?

[@calisugar4118]

Love the 🔥🔥🔥 videos

[@seekerhunts]

Having a helmet with a built in visor is nice. Cloudy day or night? Just use the clear. Sunny and bright, drop down the shade. Don't need to worry about swapping.

[@danmacmillan88]

@NOOBS REVIEWS me who then proceeded to spend $80 on a tinted visor for my rf 1400

[@ItsJDonYouTube]

This is a must for me especially since i wear glasses

[@seekerhunts]

...did I mention mine came with a pinlock right out of the box?

[@sdswingr]

Seriously, drop down tinted visors have been around for a while now..

[@seekerhunts]

@@sdswingr pretty standard on most helmets I see

[@mikeguitarification]

FortNine has really raised the bar for motorcycle content, and I applaud Yammie Noob for starting to up their game. Good video.

[@codyparker679]

Honeslty I was thinking that too. Quality has improved by miles

[@uninteresting-content-dump]

not even close to F9's content. once yammie makes only 2 billion "ayy turbo busa" or "dank nooners" a second on their video, we'll talk.

[@sir.636]

yeah, it's good but they present like middle schoolers

[@jakecease]

Clear main visor with a secondary tinted dropdown is the best way to go

[@pawisangtulisan1248]

Most accidents happen five miles from your home. To be safe, consider moving.

[@dannydevito5729]

Alternatively, be homeless

[@zach_rc6356]

Hey man, I pick up my first bike in about 1 hour from the shop. I am super excited and can't thank you enough for all of your videos, I have learned a TON!!!

[@rjway5923]

What you picking up?

[@rcdenniz]

Awesome.. Have fun. And remember. You can better brake to soon a lot, than brake to late once.

[@zach_rc6356]

@@rjway5923 2022 Ducati Monster plus. I absolutely love it. Already put 150 miles on it in my first weekend.

[@chetansingh3219]

@@zach_rc6356 that's your FIRST BIKE ????!!!!

[@AmericanAsylum87]

@@chetansingh3219 that is Ducati's entry level motorcycle...(fyi)

[@Cheezmonka]

I'm always super surprised to see videos about this topic fail to mention deer and other animals at night. Way more active, generally harder to see, and if you get horribly injured it would be less likely that someone would be nearby to help you.

[@davidfisch7654]

I use a transition visor on my Shoei helmet. Automatically changes from clear to dark smoke based on the light available. That way I don’t have to use sunglasses, especially the polarized kind that makes all these prism colors on your gauges

[@jonasv369]

@@adamphoenix4253 you got a cheap knockoff shit:D buy a proper one and it will work. works like a charm for me. have to be carefull and not scratch it as it is expensive to replace

[@Kelly-rq4po]

I had a transition lens on my Bell, I kinda miss that.

[@John_Ridley]

I have a transition from Bell, but it never gets quite as clear as a clear visor, and the time it takes to change can be a problem in some areas like riding into tunnels. I went with a flip down on an RPHA90 when it was new helmet time this year

[@michaelpetepiece4566]

I've got a Shoei transition visor as well and it's great. I still need to use a fully blacked out strip along the top of my visor for when I'm riding west at sunset.

[@CaffeineFreak13]

@@adamphoenix4253 from what i remember, arai uses that visor clip on thing they dont have photochromatic visors.. all my shoei helmets use the same photochromis visor so i just swap over based on what helmet im using. It is the best thing ever and i bought 2 when they were cheaper

[@realtalkwithphil]

Remember to ride according to the conditions of the road. Don't go speeding into blind corners or dark spots, assuming that nobody will pop out of there. Riding is all about anticipation.

[@Hotrob_J]

Retro-reflective stripes are actually really effective. Even if you held up a pretty dim light (like even a cellphone flashlight) next you your camera, you'd see them jump out at you, even more so than the high-viz highlighter yellow

[@davidbreen4727]

Hotrob, i have wheel tape on my bike, and added a couple of pieces to the back and sides of the helmet, just for that reason.

[@hg.chetan]

A strip of Reflective tape on the number plate, and a similar one on the back of your helmet, is a good light catcher.

[@Hotrob_J]

@@hg.chetan here in Canada, number plates are a made with retro-reflective paint already, but that's a good idea if yours isn't.

[@TravisTerrell]

Nerdy, but I recently got some polarized amber clip-ons for night driving and was blown away. Completely eliminated the usual glare from incoming headlights.

[@dalekidd420]

I used to have a set myself, but they got broken. I think I need to find myself some new ones. As I get older, my eyes are becoming ever more light sensitive when driving/riding at night.

[@lililililililili8667]

Try amber pinlock+ dark smoked visor for bright sunny days its god tier

[@HoratioIsHere]

I am 58. This sort of stuff has kept me riding for decades now. Great episode.

[@KSMotoCafe]

I choose to not ride in the dark but during winter months, I sometimes have no choice to ride in the dark. It definitely has a different cool factor riding at night and all the lights make the riding sensation a bit more exotic but due to the dangers of other drivers who pay less attention to riders, I avoid it.

[@KnightBX]

Depends on the time if night for me. I have to ride from work at night and it ain't so bad. But when I hang with friends and it's like 1 am, the streets are empty and it's just a calm cool ride

[@quack_stack]

I'm still doing research before getting into riding, but I just figured I'd store my bike for the winter. The threat of ice definitely seems like something I'd rather not deal with, what's your experience been?

[@KSMotoCafe]

@@quack_stack yeah I don't recommend riding in below 0C temperatures. I started riding in 2020 and I wish I started earlier in my life. I started my channel to document my riding experience that you are welcome to check out!

[@quack_stack]

@@KSMotoCafe I'll check it out later, thanks for the insight!

[@gmailisaretard]

One of my favorite rides I ever went on was a surprise trip home from a town about 60 miles away. I decided not to take the freeway and just kinda wing it home for the most part. Honestly it was as spooky as it was amazing to just not be able to see anything but a tree occasionally flash by at 55-60 while I was rolling home.

[@ryandude2448]

I know this video was essentially all equipment driven, one major note is when you see a car at an intersection (you have right away, car has stop sign/right on red) present yourself side to side. Odds are your single headlight is going to blend in with a car way back behind you. If that light starts zigzagging they're not going to pull out in front of you. I started riding in December and well over half of my 1400 miles have been at night due to how late I get off work, so I'm no expert but personally I think that's great advice that can easily get overlooked

[@MrEiniweini]

I ride home at midnight every day. You are correct. Any time a vehicle is indicating turning across your path of travel, begin to swerve. A street light is stuck in place so a light moving side to side will draw attention. Stay safe on the road brother.

[@ryandude2448]

@@MrEiniweini I typically get off work between 11pm and 3am. Although my path back home is usually just me and a couple other cars, on my days off sometimes I go to my dad's house which has tons of early night traffic on my way back home from there. Even in broad daylight it's not a bad practice. Safety is always #1 priority, for if that fails, there are no other priorities

[@jpayne8096]

Just a tip..... Even though you have the right of way, NEVER take that for granted.... I got my motorcycle license in April, so I know quite a bit about staying safe while riding day OR night...... ALWAYS ride defensively!!! BTW, got my license in April..... of 1982 I have logged more miles on bikes than most people put on cars over their lifetime. My #1 rule to any rider is to ride defensively, and always assume that you're invisible to other drivers.

[@CaptainJacksIsland]

People are arguing about glasses, but I'm like, "This is a well made video." 😮 good job Yam crew. I like this style 🙌

[@tropicxgaming2046]

i took out my r1 1st time in rain and 1st time in the dark today, 2nd ride ever it was so fun and relaxing

[@defeatedhusband1593]

THANK YOU! Thank you for mentioning the headlight issues. I've been preaching about the issue with "dual headlights look like distant car headlights" and "bright running lights and high beams blind other drivers AND RIDERS at night". Not many like hearing or acknowledging those facts and issues.

[@Shadowfex]

I got really fortunate. My sister bought my first helmet for me and it had a clear visor with a lowerable tinted screen, so I was able to ride at night without that fear. Honestly, after doing it a few times, I really enjoy night rides. It's peacful and you can just cruise without worrying about the flow of traffic for the most part. Obvously if youre a speed demon, probably not the same case. But I really enjoy it

[@huwfrancis9437]

Passed my Mod2 today. Going to be riding home from work in about an hour (00:00 BST) … this upload couldn’t have been better timed! Great advice Spite and great content as always! Ride safe everyone

[@edwardsteinjolt3720]

I use prescription glasses to ride, so I got them made in Transition Driving Glasses, they go from Amber to Very Dark and back in seconds, pop a clear shield and ride happy. Oakley frame + Transition Drivewear Lenses = High Contrast at night and Sunshades at day with UV protection

[@AnthonyStJames-yn8nr]

As a cyclist that had ridden at night several times, I'd recommend getting some of those neon strips that are attached by velcro which you strap on to your legs and arms when cycling. They're compact and can be easily taken off when not needed, plus you can avoid the emergency services worker look. I've also seen guys who ride with AA battery-powered fairy lights on their bodies, that is almost fail proof but absolutely comical to see.

[@RapidRedRider]

I recently purchased my first helmet with a drop down sun visor, it’s a total game changer lol, changed my life

[@michaillouvranos293]

I am a new driver at my 45 and I tend to get stressed with driving at night! Thanks for the video!

[@malibuice650]

My sena was a very much loved purchase. I use it all the time. Definitely helps at night.

[@chucknyberg9020]

One of biggest concerns in our area, especially at night and in the fall, are deer. They love to jump out at headlights.

[@ChiefMoonChunks]

huge props to the channel for being an advocate for safety. I started watching before taking the course and buying a bike and can honestly say it's made me a more safety conscious rider. Cheers

[@ThaBlackSwan-TV]

The acting 😂😂😂. Pure brilliance. Especially when he reacted to the phone screen, omg that was just.. *chef's kiss*.

[@johncaswell2648]

A slightly different take on tinted visors: let me preface this by stating I have *really* good night vision and some over sensitivity to bright lights, but I find a mirrored visor works well for me at night. It cuts headlight glare while still allowing enough light through that I can easily see even where there are no street lights. I'm talking a very light tint, light enough that I still want the drop down sun visor or sunglasses during the day.

[@FishinFreak21]

Definitely in the city and thru bright tunnels

[@tonystewart5162]

My visor is a self tint and is much easier. When the sun comes out it tints dark and keeps clear on the night or cloudy days. It’s a win win.

[@RedMo46]

Transitional visor?! Where can I get one 😮

[@tonystewart5162]

@@RedMo46 you’ll get them from Shoei but. Order one online.

[@cecilotto504]

Blown tires on the hwy at night. Deer , an whatever falls off the back of pick ups

[@danielabdelmalak3211]

Such an underrated topic. Great video, great delivery. Sunglasses and clear visor is so smart 👏🏻 👏🏻

[@michaelconner9796]

New rider here. I was unsure about the high beam/low beam deal on a bike. Really cleared it up for me. Thanks Spite!

[@lililililililili8667]

Try to use it whenever you can without blasting someone directly its way easier to toggle on a bike than it is in a car.

[@marvvco]

Wow editing on this one is awesome, great work yammie noob team

[@calvindavis9005]

I've only been riding for 40 years and at this time of year ( Winter down under ) 90% of my riding is in the dark. I'm also a truck driver and drive a lot in the dark. From my truck driving experience, in traffic a motor bike is just another headlight or just another tail light. So do something to MAKE YOURSELF STAND OUT. Hi viz looks dorkie but it might just save your life. And you can take it off during the day and look cool

[@Pinkscotti2005]

And look out for kangaroos and night critters

[@well_as_an_expert_id_say]

@@Pinkscotti2005 And Bigfoot, almost hit one last summer. Screamed some awful things at me

[@NSDG813]

Watching this because I was riding faster than my headlight, also faster than the speed limit. It was a recipe for disaster. I lucked out and stayed upright and bike was fine but remember to stay chill. Night time aint day time

[@bretlagasse3560]

This is the video I needed. I started day shift a couple of months ago and ride at 3:30 am. previously, I didn't ride when the sun was down at all.

[@royledford5673]

Bang-on video for (esp) new riders. Outstanding job, Coach.

[@mattman3495]

There is definitely a link having a bike with twin round headlights. People pull out in front of me all the time at night, I know they think I look like a car that's far away. I also wear amber goggles for night riding and have an extremely bright LED brake light that strobes when I hit the brakes too.

[@JTMoney333]

I love that my SENA has a drop down visor built in just like a pilots in fighter jets. Plus the Bluetooth mic and speakers. My helmet is all white also!! Also, great vid covering nightine riding!!

[@Try2KeepUpK]

Love love love all the stuff here. Be your brothers keeper yall. Thanks, especially for the tip on staying away from known bar areas. As safe as I try to be I never thought of that one! 🤙🏻

[@Ivee.]

I personally won't drop my smoked visor, cause it makes me look handsome obviously, and I like to keep a clear vistor in a little storage bag under the seat. Works fine for me!

[@01nwalker]

Great tips fellas! Visited the shop and picked up some merch. Looking forward to the ZX6R giveaway! Good luck everyone

[@LinkFelton]

I love my transition visor for my Shoei RF-1200. Solves my tint during the day and clear at night. As someone who can't do sunglasses as I wear prescription glasses, it's a great plus.

[@zachcoogan3104]

Most of my riding is at night due to my work schedule. I find that in busy areas, it helps to stay oriented closer to the center of the road (without riding the line, obviously) and to honk the horn a few times when approaching any kind of intersection. This makes you more noticeable and gives you a little extra room to evade drivers who turn into the street without looking.

[@GixxerRider1991]

I actually prefer riding late at night. The roads are mostly deserted near where I live, and you can see headlights from much further away in the dark, which gives both cars and bikes a more advanced warning of one another. Specifically, if someone is coming up behind me, it's much easier to notice them out of the corner of my eye in the mirror. Really the only thing I worry about is hitting a deer.

[@CarbonFox01]

I see the YN video production quality have shot up. Not much longer and we'll got ourselves the Texas Fortnine.

[@OblivionRatula]

Not so much around Austin, maybe, but in the northern climes, temperature can really plummet once the sun goes down, especially in spring and fall. Remember your layers.

[@vader5454]

I keep clear safety glasses for night riding because my day visor just looks too sick 🤙

[@MonsieurToffeln]

i enjoy riding at night. less traffic, cooler temperatures, the nice things in the city are being lit while the ugly stuff stays in the shadows :D

[@bobholley6202]

DEER!!! Have had a lot of buddies hit deer and a few have moved on because of it. I don’t ride at night outside of town any more. It’s like playing Russian roulette here especially during the rut in Georgia my friend.

[@andypick8543]

I don’t know about Texas but in Indiana there is an insane amount of bugs out at night time. I bet it’s 15 to 20 bugs you’ll hit at night per 1 bug you’d hit day riding. All the more reason to not be rolling around at night with your tinted visor open. The sunglasses is my fav tip!

[@milrond6943]

Modular helmets like the neotec 2 from Shoei are great with pop down sun visors. Also, I have exactly 91,000 miles on my night rider with six headlights and over 32 tail / running lights, my tips for night rides are DEER WHISTLES, yes they work, I have 16 of them and they work on most dogs cats rodents and moose and Linx and weasels - also more lights the better - always bring rain gear so it doubles as more layers when cold - stand up frequently to keep your legs fresh and use your cruise control to keep your hands fresh - also add more travel to your suspension to absorb the potholes and shit that you may not see, also make sure to counter lean rather than speed lean so that you can react to critters and deer or gravel you may haven’t seen in time……also don’t ride fast in the fog, the deer love fog……also stay hydrated…..it makes you fatigue less and prevents you from sleeping

[@jaycenferreira7186]

Very good tips, also if you look down and a away it helps preserve night vision, I look at road lines; keep up the great content team !!

[@crazyeyez1502]

Bright LED headlight and a bright LED taillight. Riding home nightly at or after midnight out in the boonies. That headlight was probably the best upgrade I've done. And i dodge more deer than I do cars. You didn't even mention wildlife

[@kavemanthewoodbutcher]

The production quality is always improving!

[@PopeBadman]

never been this early for a vid lol giving me Spite Cruise vibes Mission Impossible Moto edition

[@Panda_Gibs]

Spite has really stepped his game up for this video. He's been great in lots of content up to this point, but this is something special! Looking forward to more hyper quality content out of this channel.

[@TheWapako]

This aged poorly

[@ItsKroov]

@@TheWapako lmao

[@Scarecr0wn]

I just bought Shark Skwal 2 which is perfect for nights. LED light in front and back, clear visor with lowerable dimmed visior inside.

[@garageliving3658]

I wear a disco ball as a helmet, sequence jacket, and light up boots

[@adam346]

the eye-patch was actually used so they could walk bellow deck and flip the patch over from their covered to uncovered eye so they can preserve their night-vision. Bellow deck was usually dimly lit with oil lamps or candles.

[@karoufox9135]

the other option for night riding is to basically reverse what spite said; use a tinted visor and carry around a pair of non-tinted safety glasses for when it gets dark. you get the cool aesthetic of a tinted visor during the day, and you still get protection from flying debris at night with the visor flipped up

[@ntdscherer]

Hi vis is most effective during the day, not at night. The term "fluorescent" means it absorbs UV light and re-emits it in the visible spectrum. This is why they appear so bright in sunlight, not just because of the color. Without the UV light from the sun, it's just yellow. Retro-reflective surfaces are probably more effective at night.

[@GiorgiBekurashvili]

Thank you guys! Love your channel!

[@THX5000]

I have done some (easy) dirt biking at night with extra lights. Pretty fun.

[@anomic-cr]

For Indians: 1. Be aware of cows and/or stray dogs, no matter where you are. ( animals in general) 2. Don't give lift no matter what. 3. Cover your front breaks while in residential areas. 4. Don't trust indicators blindly. Use some brain. 5. Have some common sense. And use your brain

[@robinjohnson3497]

Led headlights is a must for night rides I ride home every night between 11 and 12 and my led headlight is amazing

[@Warthog71]

2:21 holy crap his chain is loose

[@jadsmvs8651]

When I first started riding, I exclusively rode at night to avoid traffic and build confidence on the bike. I think in urban areas riding at night isn't too unsafe. Definitely helped me heaps.

[@banditryder4696]

one thing you can also do at night is set your read break to blink when you are stopping. also they came out with these shoes that have lights on them so when you stop then turn red. even blinker lights too. yes they are exspwnsive but they are worth it. i will be investing in those

[@lidolf8168]

I wear a high vis jacket during the day and the night and I have reflective strips on my helmet. Yeah I look dorky but hey I get looks all the time, which is good because it means people see me. Thank God I have not been hit.

[@cordyl6748]

Haven’t started riding on public roads yet, I was thinking about riding at late night to practice, this video came out just on time

[@Sizukun1]

Bad idea. You should learn on low traffic days like sunday morning in broad daylight to get your base skills set before attempting something at night or rain.

[@abladerunner831]

Learning ride at night is what I chose yo do which allowed me to focus on learning to ride without also having to think about traffic. Car parks are empty at night also. Once competent,, I rode day-time still in streets very familiar with in neighbourhood. So for me ,, night time was a perfect way to start out

[@lexus996]

Last 15 seconds....GOLD.

[@ElwoodFarmGoats]

I love my flip down sun visor in my helmet. I wear a jacket that has green and reflective trim to help with my visibility. I also added green LED under my tank which help with visibility as well. Living rural with all of the deer I go slow through the woods when it is dark that way I know I am not out riding my headlight.

[@vasilikosolov]

As a beginner I found myself in a twisty mountain road without streetlights while raining, scared the shit out of me but hey a thrilling experience.

[@DJPTEXAS]

A strip of electrical tape on the top edge of your clear flip up visor can help at sun up sun down with that glare... also always cary clears and sunglasses. And buy both with prescriptions if you wear them...... Yellow works well at night with road glare also.......

[@Cyang675R]

Good thing my Bell Race Star helmet came with the Protint visor that transitions from dark and light when in and out of the sun.

[@DaBudaa1]

I use a reflective belt around my back pack whenever I leave work at night and make a few detours.

[@livingon2wheels]

Yeah I've never put the smoked visor on my helmet. Sunglasses work best for all the reasons you mentioned. Great video!

[@rjway5923]

I have a transitions lens, I easily get the best of both worlds. They are rather expensive but I value it alot. I also wear prescription glasses so I can't just throw on sunglasses. I love the amazon light strip add to this video..hilarious.

[@Ridingon3TN]

reflective stickers helps as well esp on the back of the helmet and on the side of the bike as well. you can get it in many colors so even matching the color of the bike shouldn't be to hard not to mention if you're able to find it the clear reflective vinyl works wonders as well and really won't be seen until night time for non added lighting ideas.

[@malcadorthesigillite2541]

My visor on my Bell helmet transitions from clear at night to dark during the day. Pretty sweet.....

[@darrenfields2462]

Awesome video touch on everything!

[@darkness_gaming6018]

Always love the ending. Sh#$ cracks me up every time.

[@ThebeezkneezReal]

Super awesome video, thanks for the advice papa yam and uncle Spite

[@jackthomson1649]

always super helpful, keep it up!

[@gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263]

Bugs are attracted to light... Esp that bright one on the front. Night riding is a visor-down situation.

[@MegaJackhart]

Reflective tape coloured is also a way to light your self up at night ,on the bike and helmet , yellow / white on the frame , side angle waiting at junctions ,

[@motomat86]

i pop my tinted visor up and just bust out the saftey glasses i have stored in the seat.

[@pocketlint82]

Most people do more day riding than night riding so this makes a lot of sense

[@chickysticky5176]

Whitney has been hands down the best addition to the channel. She's hysterical!

[@BMK500]

Bell helmets PROTINT visor changes from dark to clear which is pretty sweet

[@dalekidd420]

I wear glasses, so I'm partial to wearing a helmet with a drop-down sun visor. This allows me to avoid having to switch back and forth between my regular prescription specs and a pair of prescription shades. It also allows for fast and easy transition in quickly changing light conditions, such as sudden weather changes or riding into tunnels, parking garages, etc., which can outpace even Transition lenses and leave you at least momentarily blinded.

[@lililililililili8667]

My old scopion exo 500 had that and it was super convenient but I wish the inner visor was taller than it was. Ended up melting the visor trying to clean it with methylethylketone at work thinking it would be like rubbing alcohol.

[@AD-xp3um]

I’m in a situation today I rode with my tinted visor to work and forgot to pack my clear visor , my friend gave me a great tip put you safety glasses on and ride 🎉

[@franserp6474]

A good tip is to also keep you’re visor up just al little bit so you always get a breeze of fresh air 😌

[@macrowdz3732]

Hope you're having a great day👍🏽 If not I wish for your day to get better.😀

[@YooperDanKulka]

Great video. I'm 68 yrs old yooper and I'll be buying a Kawasaki z 400. First bike & ill get a white helmet.!!!

[@John_Ridley]

I bicycle commuted for 10 years so I have no shame in wearing a reflective vest. Reflective stuff is the most visible thing you can get. I bought reflective tape that matches my bike, it's barely visible in the daylight but pops a lot at night.

[@BranNoir]

This video came out right as I started riding more at night because of my work shifts. Yammie knows 😳

[@69thedrummer]

Spites facial expressions 🤣🤣 the best lol happy Friday dudes!

[@trustdre]

Great tips! Thank you

[@timinitimson5470]

Great video, love your effort that you put into this 👍