What to Expect on Your First Year of Riding (2019)

[@yammienoob]

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[@greenhorngrower5503]

Aaaahhh hellzyah I need a fun bike

[@brusk3978]

I love my fz I pulled up for an interview at a restaurant and when the owner of the company showed up was riding an fz I got the job 😎👍😎👍😎👍

[@twistedwrist7650]

Enough were is the turbo busa video!!!!!!!! 😂🏍🤙

[@jim6213]

Stop the butt thing another channel is also doing it

[@gabrielgratil7360]

Hey Papa Yammie I'm from the Philippines -sometimes a squid Am I allowed to enter the motorcycle giveaway if I'm from overseas??

[@connorweiss5990]

My first biker wave happened yesterday, and I can totally relate...

[@connorweiss5990]

@@Bugside Lol true.

[@nathandunsworth]

Bugside almighty dude I wave at all scooter bros. If it’s has two wheels you’re a hooligan to!

[@icebee2373]

my first wave was today when I had my first driving lesson Its just soo surreal to drive this ultra tiny 125ccm and someome with his 1000ccm waves at you totally casuallyxD Like you instantly feel like one of the real ones when in reality you don't even haver your license yet

[@ryanwalker2299]

Happened to me a day ago, my girlfriend laughed when I came home going "OMG ANOTHER BIKER WAIVED AT ME!!!"

[@vadimzubovich5537]

Yeah, the first wave was so awesome I started waving all the time until my first "oh shit" wave moment: I was shifting gears down before a corner when a biker waved at me so I waved back and had to drop the clutch to do it which caused pretty massive engine breaking and I almost crashed then (yes, that was my first week on the bike so downshifting was veery slow and it could in fact end up with severe engine breaking if the clutch is released too fast). After that I wave back very consciously but in general yeah, I love this feeling, still remember the first "wave back" moment. And I still remember when on the traffic lights a guy stopped next to me and "offered" me a fist-bump! Even more awesome.

[@R-Will]

Stay humble. Respect your machine and your own life. Continue to learn. Study your flaws and practice to get better. And no, you're not nearly as good as *you* think you are.

[@Argosh]

I might just be as bad as I think I am.

[@R-Will]

@@Argosh That's fine but remember no one is ever a "natural". You have to obsess over throttle control, braking, body positioning, and corner vision.

[@randypoling8315]

Imrahil lmao

[@ras4782]

Right

[@Mariely1]

This 👌

[@yosefkharbosh6157]

That butt transition kills me every time lol

[@jamesherbert8089]

Same XD

[@docp9956]

Yeah BUT the "butt" at 0:41 is hardly a butt... poor girl ain't got nothing there but a hole for poopin

[@fl5099]

Doc P ... uh who’s gonna tell em that’s a dude LMFAO ...

[@pineapplepie5590]

@@fl5099 You just made My day :D

[@skylinetrading9498]

@@docp9956 be glad u didn’t say anything else...that’s a dude bro LOL

[@cyriously_nick2191]

First year for Japanese bikes, be prepared to wave like a giddy school girl at some old timer on a Harley and it won’t be returned

[@ineinerbank]

my first wave was from a harley bro, full beard, army helmet style bucket, sleeveless leather, the complete deal. I was just coming out of the bike dealers driveway where i picked up my first bike, a used 125 cc suzuki cruiser. Giggled like a schoolgirl

[@ElChabaldelPc]

@@ineinerbank my first wave was from a bimmer riding a massive bmw 1200gs wile i was driving a tiny derbi gpr 125r 2T and i giggled like a schoolgirl too XD

[@maximiliankieselbach4461]

@@ineinerbank I think if i remember correctly my first wave was by a guy on a gs with top case and side cases while it was pissing and cold out, i was sure i saw him smile when i looked up with my hands on my v-twin as i raised my left and formed that great biker wave at that traffic jam. I think it that was my first wave, been a couple years but it never gets old for me. Still makes my day when i wave at other bikers and i can't stop smiling for hours after.

[@Rwar007]

I just picked up a K1600GT and in general Harley guy pretend like they don’t see me.

[@Danstheman1357]

It's so true, the large majority of Harley riders will not wave at you, same with adventure bike riders. For whatever reason and I like both class of bikes

[@kotylee]

My favorite thing is waving at mopeds..... they get a really confused look most of the time seeing a harley rider wave at them lol

[@LushizLlama]

I think mopeds get thrown off as way less dangerous than motorcycles when they’re really not. I’ve seen a guy on a moped turning into a business lot and a truck driver just ran him over and didn’t realize that he did for a solid couple of seconds. With the amount of blood around the asphalt I have no doubt that he’s dead. Probably still under that fucking truck.

[@user-zw3iu5hx1d]

@@LushizLlama On normal roads, scooters/mopeds are probably even more dangerous than motorcycles, because they have the same level of exposure to traffic, and yet I have never seen a scooter rider wear any gear except a helmet. On top of that, scooters are limited to 45 kph (EU) and can't even crank the throttle to escape a tight situation

[@xdperception4801]

I ride a 50cc moped (because I’m only 16) and I was kinda hurt when these two 700cc riders didn’t wave back. Just before that I got a head nod from a 125

[@marcosguevara9861]

My first biker wave was from a Harley rider while I was riding an shitty 500 watt electric moped on the sidewalk to pick up bagels and Arizonas. It was magical.

[@SemD2005]

Robert Hahn most of the people with mopeds and scooters dont have them going 45 ;)

[@Cody_Ramer]

My biggest fear while riding where i live is hitting a deer or elk while going 70 mph.

[@sh.osmanov6792]

Man even hitting a dog feels like hitting a deer. A deer would feel like brick wall

[@stillrob97]

Dont go 70 when you are in an area deer or elk frequent?

[@Cody_Ramer]

stillrob97 that is like saying dont go 25 in a city because pedestrians. My whole state is a deer zone. But i just make sure to practice my emergency braking every time i ride.

[@stillrob97]

@@Cody_Ramer okay, that's fair. Practicing emergency braking is definitely a good idea

[@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing]

Forget the deer. I nearly had to wear a Pirate Eye Patch for the rest of my days because of a goddamn bee declaring jihad on my face

[@MissAiaGaming]

As a new rider, I can relate with the scare thing. I had a pedestrian try to run across a crosswalk earlier today when I was already close enough I probably shouldn't have stopped, but I ended up doing so anyway. I was super worried he was going to dart out in front of me. Going from 50km/h to 0 in only a few meters was terrifying for me, and I was amazed at how well my bike actually stopped that quickly.

[@tobydawkins1995]

The overconfidence part hit me I'm a new rider but nothing bad has happened yet but it made me respect the way I ride

[@thcwub3387]

"Getting scared shitless" was the one that really stood out for me. I've got a few months of riding under my belt now and have had a few tricky moments to navigate but one recently scared the life out of me and made me pull my head in. Riding at night down a road I had not ridden before, with no street lights and very little reflective details on the road. A long pin straight run at 80km/h. Towards the end there is a fairly sharp bend which was difficult to see coming on account of the dark, but worse you can't see just how sharp it is until you are in it. I picked up on the bend way too late, and only got a little front brake in before I was ultimately 'in the bend'. I remember thinking two things. "Fuck, I'm dead" was on a loop, and then MCrider came into my head saying "lean harder into the turn and trust your bike". Into the lean I went, went hard on the countersteer and.... perfect. Pretty sure shitting myself added +10 to my traction stat, and praying to our Lord & Savior Rossi may have granted me a moment of divine intervention. The heart was racing way too hard, and I was pooling in gooch juice, after that one. I pulled over, turned around, and went home; my planned destination be damned. Then made the trip the next night after learning the trip on google maps street view! Oh, and that was on a scooter; just to explain why hitting a bend at 80km/h wasn't the greatest of predicaments

[@clover8673]

Glad you made it

[@robertarmstrong9714]

+10 Traction killed me haha but glad that your 'being of riding consciousness' gave you the help!

[@fun2drive505]

This was a good read, glad you're okay

[@quillmaurer6563]

I know that trains drop sand on the tracks in front of the wheels for extra traction, I think some semi trucks even drop gravel in front of the wheels. I guess motorcycles use the rider's shit for this purpose?

[@DeavTech]

My first "is this all really worth it" moment was when I crashed. I had only been riding for a few weeks, just officially got my sv650s transferred into my name and what counts as winter in the PNW was nearly passed. I was going to work, taking an on ramp and I hit one of those annoying patches of gravel and sand that form and I slid high side into a concrete island, completely broke my front wheel, bent one of my fork tubes, busted my radiator and scraped some of the fairings(luckily my frame sliders did their job). After regaining my composure and I got the bike off the ground and was surveying the damage is when the thought hit me, fuck this isn't worth it, my wife is going to murder me, I will never see my daughter grow up if I keep this up! But the moment was fleeting after really focusing on the damage, the randomness of it all, how long I had been waiting for this bike and the memories of Harley Lyfe with my Dad and his family. And a few weeks of scouring Ebay, craigslist, Amazon and hours of labor later and I am so thankful that I brushed off the trauma of it all and kept going.

[@TheRockyBalboa100]

Cool story

[@DoctorV76]

OH MY GOD, this is exactly my story... word for word

[@zach4591]

What kind of bike do you have now ? I saw your most recent video but that’s all the way from Aug, 2017 😆

[@Panda-nk4ec]

Wrecked my bike the first day leaving the dealership. Couldn't walk without assistance for two months. I now have permanent nerve damage in my right knee, but I had to get back on. I was afraid of motorcycles and I hated it. Getting back on was the best decision of my life. I have a little over 7000 miles under my belt as of today. Learning more every day!

[@MotoJournoKris]

Sadly gravel is just one of the many dangers, but at least an avoidable one. Best thing you can do, apart from getting back to riding, is making sure you're a lot more focused on hazards on the road surface like gravel, engine oil and similar. As someone else said, if there's a hazard on the road, it's normally right across the line you take on a motorcycle.

[@barto7490]

First year riding was great!!! I dove into the world of riding with no formal practice on motorcycles but my common sense and practice on mountain bikes helped me have a lil taste on what the world of motorcycles was gonna be like... Well, that's what I thought lmao. Riding motorcycles are amazing!!! They are powerful and bring an overwhelming sense of joy. Yammie Noob really hit home when mentioning riding is a sense of freedom. Overall, I tell everyone they should definitely try it. While riding understand everyone has their own learning curve and always-ALWAYS be humble. My lil story of when I first went down (dont be afraid, all riders go down) I was showing off doing a superman on my fz07 down my residential street (to impress a girl behind me) to eventually getting surprised with 2 young kids running into the street without looking. I immediately jumped down to slow down n stear around them (up a drive way b/c a truck was on the other side) and my handle bars got locked aka went down. I was fortunate the kids were safe n I only got a sprained ankle with some road rash. Again, motorcycles are it's own beast. The community is great. Riders will judge you, have open arms, ignore you,... just like the real world, but focus on you. Learn your bike, work on your bike, and enjoy the process. Cheers!

[@jackbowen9602]

5:19 I knew I couldn’t be the only one who flips off riders if they don’t wave back.

[@kylenieb9776]

I live in Florida, so most of the riders are Harley douche bags that never wave back, so this may be a good idea.

[@Xrusader]

I wave back most of the time. But I'm a first year rider and not taking my hand off the bars for a mid-curve wave.

[@josephstephens8276]

@@kylenieb9776 I'm in florida as well and can definitely second this. But when it does happen I'm surprised as hell lol

[@hardsoftgames8344]

@@Xrusader a nice big nod works great in those situations. i always wave if i'm chillin on a straight tho

[@navaks5335]

jakemch I just wave with my foot if can’t free up hands

[@patrickdecambra2219]

Good advice for new motorcycle riders would be. Practice your emergency braking.

[@VndNvwYvvSvv]

MSF basic rider course. Practice it all frequently. Then take the advanced course. Practice it all often, including the basic stuff again.

[@A6Legit]

And swerving.

[@agawdsparadise3782]

And swerves!

[@RealDoubleDD99]

one of the first times i rode on the street it was 35 degrees with 25mph wind gusts... put me back on planet earth.. that week i logged 400 miles tootin round town. This channel has really helped with a lot so, Thanks for everything

[@Joedymarz]

DoubleDD99 same I’ve been riding for about 2 weeks now and the weather has been barley above 45 degrees.

[@isaiahhart6384]

Tip: Feel that wind blowing your head around? DON"T fight it. Just control it. You'll actually hurt yourself if you keep trying to stop the head wobble.

[@clover8673]

Thank you, going to get my first bike, a 2020 r3 for 4.5k (ABS) in about 3 or so months. And if Rossi wills it, I won't fuck it up to bad

[@clover8673]

@mister clean honest just found a ktm 390 rc for 4.5k I know people say they are unreliable, I own an e60 BMW, trust me the rumors are rampent for them but my car runs beautifully so I think that a KTM would be nice to have because they look cool and I do plan on eventual track days

[@clover8673]

@mister clean I'm looking at both, but the more I look at the 390 the less interesting the r3 looks. Plus an arkop on the 390 would sound rather cool compared to the r3. Also the cornering abs would likely save my ass as my commute is incredibly twisty, if I wasn't in a bmw I wouldn't be getting to work 20 minutes ahead of schedule every day

[@deanmcevoy5191]

Taking a shit rn and enjoying the vid! Love it yam.

[@zombrexgaming687]

Same

[@rogernovelo7521]

same lmao😂

[@RolaiEckolo]

Same tho...

[@OneRichMofo]

Same

[@cityramirez9388]

Yoooo my people

[@Rainterry02]

I honestly love how supportive you are of everyone. You truly make me feel welcome on this channel.

[@bradyschow6252]

Just picked up my mt-07 a couple days ago and have since come to terms with the fact that I'm not immortal. Good times. Carry on yammy. Spread the good word of our lord Rossi.

[@jamesfannon1406]

I’m 4 months into my return to riding after a 30 year break. One safety course down, three safety/riding courses scheduled for this summer. And, frequent parking lot practice. That’s my recipe for avoiding over confidence.

[@DylonisGolden]

I really wanna get into riding. The experience itself sounds absolutely breathtaking. From what ive seen the community around offline and one are both amazing everyone is so friend and willing to help. I already signed up for my class and i bought all my gear and im really excited. Hopefully i get save up and get my own bike within the next few months. Thanks yammie you really helped me out learning about proper safety and procedures while riding.

[@stevelarson5103]

Have fun and stay loose that first ride it's easy to tense up

[@peterapetera96]

Gear! Motorcycle gear is EXPENSIVE and will take up more of your budget than you ever expected. Just take it into account when looking at bikes. If you have to choose between a more expensive bike or good gear, choose good gear.

[@dulex08]

Unless you're a squid like me. Rode last night in slide sandles

[@janedobiesix6588]

If you get good gear from the start it will last a hella long time though. Cheaper than buying a cheap jacket and then buying a nice one later

[@niklasschlecht6864]

I only have a 60 euro helmet Thats enough gear Guess i am dumb

[@alextherussian7366]

Yea I'll add to that that if you don't mind used gear, an proper jacket will cost around 50-100€ on Ebay or any other side.

[@kiiturii]

all my gear ended up being more expensive than the bike itself lol

[@studioceleste]

as basically a fetus (im 18) and someone who's interested in riding someday, i was so excited when i saw you uploaded this video! The thought of riding is terrifying and exciting like hell, and I'm currently saving up to afford the course to learn just how to ride in the first place. I just started watching your channel and i LOVE your videos, you explain topics and go into detail in an easy way for a beginner like me to understand, and they're just really enjoyable to watch tbh, so, keep it up Yammie!

[@YashMoh]

Bro just ask one of your friends or relatives to lend a bike for a small ride ... I just started riding it's the best feeling ever !

[@TroyBarnes84]

Be prepared to curse out someone on their phone for almost killing you, Be prepared to question your own mortality as you grab a handful of throttle on your friend's liter bike (that you have absolutely no business being on). The cheek clenches are too real

[@navaks5335]

I curse people on their phone while driving my car, on the bike I’ll literally flip them off. I’m so glad that we got stricter laws about phone usage.

[@lapinobel]

45yr old here... starting driving lessons (12hrs) next friday, exam a week later. Have been riding 50cc's until my 19th but never rode a bike. So very excited to start. Bike already ordered and waiting for me in the shop, so I'm very stressed to pass the exam now :) Looking VERY forward to it though.

[@eliteanglers404]

How did it go man!?!?!

[@lapinobel]

@@eliteanglers404 first lessons went very well actually. love the riding in itself, but the exam in Belgium is pretty hard for a beginner. One thing I'm struggling with a bit is the slow driving, we need to drive 10 meter slowly and take at least 12 sec to do this, so balancing on the spot. One foot on the ground=fail. Going to practice this today for another 2 hours, exam in 3 days ... hope it goes well!

[@jamespaologarcia458]

Chopin's Nocturne in E Flat Major. if anyone was wondering what the background music is.

[@overthinking3573]

@Mister Hand probably meant E flat, not E flag. It's a band thing

[@jamespaologarcia458]

@Mister Hand typho lol

[@いしち-b5c]

yeah lol i love Chopin... i noticed the background music and i was like ".... That's Chopin...."

[@T-tb8ho]

Pretty sure the background dirt bike video is in Australia, possibly Victoria as those road signs are exactly what are around here

[@joshkasper8014]

@@T-tb8ho I was about to go on a Street name/Sofitel Hotel search but I cannot see a street sign @ 3:11. I have an obsession about needing to find the location these riders are cruising through. Not a "stalker I'm going to find them thing" but a lot of the videos are in Texas and Cali and I have traveled extensively in both states. It's a curiosity thing and you saved me a search. Thanks man.

[@timallen9207]

Your searches at the beginning of the video "what happens if the birth controls doesnt work and my siser gets preganannt? PRICELESS

[@IncredibleMet]

Timothy Allen Birth controls work. Your sister just wanted you to be a father uncle.

[@sizableschreib1758]

Funcle

[@anderson3607]

How did you even SEE that?! Damn.

[@joellouisfire]

Lannisters approve

[@thornallen9687]

Passed a couple months ago and got an old ninja 600. Just like a second hand car I found it totally different from the nice new bikes I learnt on to the point of doing accidental stoppies. About 500 miles later and I'm loving every time I jump on

[@firefoxrainbow]

It has ABS? I never rode a bike with ABS maybe the newer ones you rode had it.

[@gUdLuCkKiD]

KZbin search bar in the intro was hilarious, couldn't stop laughing. Lots of good ones, thanks Yam.

[@leonardleder3874]

UNDERRATED COMMENT RIGHT HERE

[@gUdLuCkKiD]

@@leonardleder3874 Hahah, thanks man.

[@Jager-er4vc]

Blake BWAAHAHAHA!!!!! 🤣🤣 I missed those. Read your comment, went back and read them, now CRACKING up!!

[@gUdLuCkKiD]

@@Jager-er4vc First thing I look at everytime he shows a screenshot of KZbin haha. Check some of his other vids, if they have a screenie, they have something hilarious in the search bar.

[@natepace2173]

@@gUdLuCkKiD I knew people would catch it eventually

[@yeled15]

I’m a brand new rider I just bought a 2013 cbr600rr. Today was my second day riding and oh man! This is life changing! Idk why took me soo long to get into bikes

[@BabaPinoy]

Ikr

[@mattnorris7124]

I'm looking at getting my first bike hopefully in the next 6 months, bikes have been a big part of my extended family my whole life. 2 of my uncles are bike mechanics and I've bee around Harleys for years. Won't be jumping straight in and getting a Harley although I'll likely get one at some point since it's kind of tradition, but I'm keen to get riding.

[@S2KEVIN]

where you solely a car guy? I'm being harrassed left and right by bikers telling me to sell my s2000 for a bike + daily...Trying not to cave in.

[@jackrolfsness2156]

Holy shit! I just started riding about a month ago and when I got my first biker wave I literally felt so happy

[@casiorollo]

I had my first biker wave yesterday!!!! I was so happy!! It was small, but I ride a moped(gonna get an R6 soon), so I was even MORE Siked!!!!!

[@mkemple195]

A moped to an r6?? Are you still alive my friend?

[@adamflynn7322]

@@mkemple195 r.i.p

[@JCarl-qq8kj]

Awww yes, that smooth and subtle drop of your clutch hand and the oh so smug face you make when saluting the approaching rider/s coming the other way with the peace sign. When your ubiquitously known bike wave is nonchalantly reciprocated, it's as if your acceptance into "the club" is unquestionably made genuine and publicly affirmed.

[@DoomFinger511]

I've been riding for about 8 months. Watched a lot of Yammie Noob and other vids before starting. Definietly went through the under confident, to over confident, to realistic phase. Luckily I took an MSF course first and always ride in full gear. Also one of my favorite biker terms I learned is "chicken strips" which is the layer of fresh tire on the side of the wheel as a result of being too chicken to lean in all the way on a turn. But I started off with a Yamaha 650 vstar cruiser so leaning isnt a big deal.

[@09273196149]

Just started driving my very first bike yesterday and I've been browsing for tutorial videos about beginner bike tips and tricks and I came across your channel. I must say your vids are the most educational and entertaining in this platform. You've earned a new subscriber. Love from the PH.

[@Unknwn_Senpai]

First year I was heading home early one morning on a 400$ motorcycle 😂 took a wicked acute turn and almost became the grill of a lifted work truck. Ended up riding up the sidewalk on the left side

[@FmStudio2013MixMaster]

I bought my 250 KYMCO People Scooter (2005) 3 months ago. It didn't have a title. I'm 58 and on SSI. So, I had to pay for each part by the month. I would just start it up every other day and ride (slowly) around the block. 2 and 1/2 months later I finally get my tags, Ins, I'm still waiting for the title via mail. I took it for my 1st REAL ride on the interstate. Every seam on the road was terrifying. I could hear what EVERY person had said to me. Especially the one man who said, "Do you know what they call people who ride motorcycles?...Body Parts." I mean EVERYONE said "Oh My God! You got a Motorcycle?" And I replied as I still do. "It's a Scootercycle!" And they'd say, "You better be careful!" When I put my Helmet on I felt like an Astronaut. I knew how IronMan felt as he flew! I went an hour south, then an hour back. When I got home the reserve tank was boiling over. I had nearly blown the engine from overheating. So, I did a coolant flush with the new Honda coolant as KYMCO is Honda's Lil brother. Took it for a Most Bodacious ride and it overheated. Then, I put a new thermostat in, took it for a ride and it overheated. Then I put a coolant sensor in, took it for a ride...and yep, It overheated. I've now had her for almost 5 months and rode her 5 times. I'm putting her in the shop on the 1st as I'm out of tools and LUCK. I'm still a Noob and very scared but the feeling I get when I ride is unexplainable. I'm a KZbin creator with a Home Studio. Yes, a musician. My name is Fred Minor , hence the LOGO...Fm Studio. Check out my music vids...I have plenty. I hope they find the problem. It's 60 dollars an hour at the shop. But more than that...I hope I never wreck. I love the storage capacity on the Scootercycle and the 250 is perfect for me as I am a lil dude. I'm watching all the vidz that I can and I just, I don't know, felt compelled to post something. Good Luck to all of you and as we used to say when I drove Taxi for 6 years (which made me a very good defensive driver) "Keep It On The Road!" Later Gatorz. Fm.

[@boudewijnpilon5183]

I have had my license for just over a month now and ridden the 2 wheeled machine for over 4000km and loved every second of my euro bro 35kw A2 license restricted freedom!

[@patricivarsson1450]

Boudewijn Pilon what bike did u get?

[@ScizGraffiti]

As a new rider its really comforting to just hear the truth about some of the stuff to expect. Thanks!

[@sephiroth1386]

People will also say "Is it a 1000? I use to ride a 1000 but it almost killed me so i don't ride anymore"

[@sephiroth1386]

Or sometimes after asking then TELLING you that you should get a 1000, you'll ask them what they ride, and they'll tell you something crazy like they don't or have never rode a bike.

[@sh.osmanov6792]

yea like if it's not 1000 it doesn't count lol

[@christosvaid4454]

@@sh.osmanov6792 asking a friend for a friendly naked bike for first time and he recomended yamaha fz1.. like wth want to kill me or help me? :P

[@eagle25311]

@@christosvaid4454 I actually started on a yamaha fz1. Then wanted a faster bike so i got a kawasaki zx10r. Crashed it and now I'm riding a CBR1000rr. Never ridden anything except 1000's.

[@jseden]

Who they trying to impress? I ride a 63cc ATM.. I've had a bunch of small bikes. They're great around cities. It's a vehicle to me.. think what you want, I don't care lol.

[@DamaniJones]

Your entire channel is a godsend, I’m consuming 3-5 videos from your channel a day as I prepare for MSF classes and getting my first bike (within the next 30 days :) ).

[@programmingfortheweb]

Some riders in France, instead of waving, they the do "Le Leg". This is sticking your left or right leg out to the passing motorcyclist. The supposed reason is because it's safer than taking your hands off the bars when riding in the cities. Le Leg is also used to say _thank you_ to cars who pull over for you. On the open road, at highway speeds, it's more usual to wave.

[@currylovermGuee]

Loving the channel, just bought my first bike a month ago, a 99 ninja 500. I laughed maniacly on the maiden voyage, and definately got the bug. Love having something completely new to learn and work on improving

[@Raitzen97]

My first day was like : Oh shit... this is going to go downhill fast Second day: Hmm... let's play around a bit. Let's replace the chain and sprockets Third day: Welp.. everything seems to be ready *Starts engine* *lets it warm up a bit* *carefully leaves the city* *GAS TO THE MAX BOIIIIIIIIIIII* I also nearly hit a tree when entering a sharp corner in high speed but hey... crashing my bike wasn't a part of the plan so... Now it's been like 3 weeks and I learned how to match downshifts, how to do sharp U turns, proper throttle management, going through corners quicker and with just enough confidence. I usually ride at 60%-80% of my limits now. Thanks Yammie, your videos helped me a lot. Keep up the good work!

[@nickhermo2936]

Just bought a bike and just found you. The information you provide with such an entertainment aspect is absolutely priceless. I appreciate all your hard work!

[@ivanherrera2899]

I appreciate the background music. I’m getting my license this weekend!

[@triplet5375]

my sister got a bike the other day, brand new not used, she was sitting on it, and another biker came by and did the nod. she got so happy from that. she is one of them now.

[@VikingBagsYT]

The freedom that comes from riding is worth being scared sh*less once in a while, stay safe everyone!

[@madsntay5060]

Just got my first bike this month and your vids have helped me tremendously. My ride home from buying it was soo scary and I didn’t have any of the proper gear or knowledge. Thanks for helping me become a better safer rider

[@crimsonwolf7579]

Me: wants to enter for bike Also me: Lives in Canada so that he cannot. Me again: internal suffering.

[@VndNvwYvvSvv]

All suffering is internal.

[@ahmedk8095]

Same, only in Europe 😭

[@Tyndaal604]

I book my CBT training tomorrow and I've been studying your videos like a muhfkn HAWK. I've never been so excited while deceiving everyone of my two wheel induced IBS, so warm. Anyway, thanks for the vids Yam! You've turned me into a 2 wheeled demon. Love from the UK.

[@cloroxbleach175]

I drive a 125 and am loving it I'm a new motorcyclist

[@donalddavies6218]

i have been riding motorbikes since 1973 at the moment i have a 2017 kawasaki Z900 & the number 1 rule is every time you go out on your bike you learn something new & the day you think you know it all about riding a motorbike is the day you give it up

[@YuukiiRose]

MY First year of being on a bike i got knocked off by a duche on their phone. but i've stayed on the two wheeled death machines because why not?

[@vali69]

In the end cars are deathmachines also... but who cares when you get so many good feelings while riding a bike... ride safe bro ✌👊

[@marcoedwardluna7551]

Ignorance will always be bliss

[@paynetreyvon1261]

@@marcoedwardluna7551 those poetic words made my tentacles moist

[@Wolfieny]

Yo Yammie, I am taking biking lessons right now and while waiting for my next lesson I have been watching your videos. These are awesome man, after every video I get more and more pumped to begin riding my own bike and this is on top of 3 years of lingering excitement. Thank you so much for making the perfect videos I need right now. :)

[@kariavasquez2549]

Been riding on a grom for a short time and backpack with my man a lot, just got a cbr600rr and I’m excited but level headed about it. Our concern is most “short riders” are at least 5’3 and I’m 5’0 so it’s gonna be a little harder for me to get riding comfortably. But I’m determined, nice video 😈🏍

[@CptErotica96]

Awesome video once again. Your channel has helped me alot over the last 5 months. In the UK I got a 125CC on a CBT. And I love it. The biker nod, we don't wave. Everytime someone does it back you get alittle bit of joy and glee, like yeah you cars don't have any secret signs. But on the whole, brilliant video

[@bodybuildersince9730]

Hey bro I’m getting a Yamaha R6 as my first bike but two of my friends who have bikes telling me I’ll die early but thanks to your videos I’ll go ahead and Get it🔥👌🏻

[@roxxxstarmania7670]

Bodybuilder Since97 insurance will be very expensive, suspension is stiff and a very sporty bike, if your chill about throttle, you may keep that bike for a while since it’s fast enough to your needs later but be careful on it, if possible try to look for a more newbie friendly bike would recommend Suzuki sv650 or fz-07 or around that class

[@MrJpdr15]

With no previous experience as an r6 owned god bless u lol

[@esper27]

your description of things is the reason why i’m subscribed lol, i’m about to get into riding and wanna say thanks for all the direction!

[@erikskundzins9729]

got my first bike last week(2001 Honda XL650V). this morning i rear ended a car, at slow speed. . . :/ broken fairings and bent soul.

[@zouterig]

how did that happen?

[@Sephiroth32vergil]

My first bike was a KX85 and after that I raced a multitude of bikes. After riding everything possible for over a decade last year I decided to get a scooter and I didn't think I'd love it so much. Feels like a toy and is a breeze to ride in the city.

[@adammt0391]

So much QLD, Australia footage ❤️❤️❤️

[@domvenables8365]

Brissy m8

[@judehiggins90]

So good setting roads I ride everyday on a yammie vid

[@TheMrJohnnyp]

my first bike was and still is ktm rc 390 and im glad i got a small displacement one as the first bike. crashed two weeks ago a guy pulled out on me when i was filtering. insurance company sent me a replacement suzuki sv 650 and i have to say i feel more safe on a more powerful machine. begginers bikes are good to start on, but once youve learned and gained some skill its better to have more power available. i think ill never stop riding unless im paralysed. love your channel papa clam.

[@behbodal8553]

ur videos edits are the best 😂 ... i think i m more happy watching ur vids like this one to talk to my own papa about stuff like this 👌😍

[@josephnaron9989]

Haven't been on a bike in 7 years. But I'm bout to try it again even though it scares the shit outta me lol. I used to build and ride choppers, but not since I laid one down in Colorado. I'm looking at buying a 97 Honda magna 750. I feel like it's my first bike again. Wish me luck. And your content is helping me regain my love for 2 wheeling again. Thank you

[@FalconPunch1978]

Nice choice for the thumbnail. Love my crossplane! Mine is white too! Is it weird that I sometimes just stand in the garage staring at it?

[@SirVanny1]

FalconPunch1978 no I just stare at my bike like it’s the best choice I’ve made

[@iVisionX01]

I DO THAT TOO

[@never_mention_it]

As someone who doesn’t own a bike yet but has been watching your vids for sometime, this video is awesome, thanks for the killer content.

[@CollinOscopy1025]

I actually just over the weekend bought a 1999 Cbr 600 F4, I’m so happy with it, still learning tho

[@andymarston3231]

My second bike was an 02 F4I I had for 10 years. What a great bike! Was sad to see her go. Now I have a 17 1000rr so I'm not that sad :p

[@TGRScythe]

I use my Ebike every day for my commute, I only live one mile away from work and University. It's amazing as a cheap resource for getting around town but, it does not replace a motorcycle or car, I got my Ebike for $350 and since then it has done me good and steady, it can off road and zip down pavement nicely but only for 9 miles and I still need to get back, so closer to 4 miles. I also have a Ninja 1000 that I use for pleasure, no car, no need for one.

[@suhailmoh7451]

Man I like the way you talk specially with the piano 🎹 🙂🙂

[@MotoJournoKris]

Better even than the bike wave, is when you're a new rider who's pulled over, possibly with a mechanical issue or if you're unlucky you've dropped your bike, and another rider (or three) pulls up to see if you're ok and give you a hand.

[@r5LgxTbQ]

got my MSF Basic RiderCourse this week, thanks for all the tips

[@EBikesbyMarkus]

I just purchased a 2018 Goldwing DTC after owning a Can Am Spyder RT. Turning tight corners slowly is the hardest thing so far. Loving putting hrs of side road practice to get better. Just got to get out and ride!!

[@blakkbonez8123]

I got my first bikers wave about 4 months ago ... New rider.... And weirdly it was pretty AWESOME!!! 😂

[@blakkbonez8123]

@Galo Arizaga no i started on a 125cc it was very easy to learn how to ride then i moved up to a cbr 250r alil more tough to ride but still easy to learn it took me about a week to learn to shift but by the time u know it your mind is doing it all without u even noticing now im going to move up to a 500r i think im ready for a 1000 but i dont wanna dies just yet😂

[@leemainegames5393]

i’m planning on becoming a rider soon and your videos is 100% helping me out in my confidence to ride. it awesome advice from a VET

[@bernardoestevao398]

I have that exact black with golden forks 2019 R3. Shes gorgeous!!

[@MotoJournoKris]

It looks wicked in the black with the gold forks, Yamaha kicked a goal with the styling of the 2019.

[@IsaacHuertaRamirez]

I got my first biker wave last week Rode against the worst wind today and grabbed a hand full of brake today Thanks Yammie for inspiring me to get a bike

[@americanexcursions3542]

I remember when I picked up my first bike riding around on my way from the dealership thinking: "this sucks, I don't like it at all, I just made a huge mistake. That feeling lasted for about an hour.

[@Loaiza815]

I had a similar feeling… Lived through it. I love my bike lol

[@katieverheggen146]

So i am in the first year of owning a (very) small displacement bike and the feeling of confidence and then being scared shitless is so accurate. Got a good laugh out of the video there

[@321findus]

0:55 Ah yes, I wish I was American so I could see a car in real life. We've never had such exotic machines here in Europe.

[@kiiturii]

most americans had a car first. Age restriction for both is 16 and you need a drivers license to get your motorcycle permit, meanwhile in europe you can get a motorcycle at 16 and a car at 18 which means most people had a bike first.

[@micalamorrison2162]

I just got my first bike recently, a Kawasaki Z650, and this advice really helps me keep a level head when riding, so to avoid overconfidence :)

[@supreetbyanjankar2611]

I live in a different part of the world ... Love bikes but can't afford one and the worst part can't even enter the give away ... Anyway keep the good work man 💪👍

[@shyon99]

Ummm...bikes are cheap enough in india. And you don't need 100+ bhp for corner carving.

[@SauravKumar-sd9nv]

Buy a used bike.

[@skinnyNINJA21]

Hey Yam! Not sure if you'll see this but I wanted to thank you for the great content over the winter! I absolutely agree that I have tthought about my bike nonstop over winter and your videos kept me sane, all things aside I just got my mint 2004 ZX10R (with 4,000 miles 🙂) out for the season Keep up the great work!!

[@TheMattboi]

“Backpack” the girl who rides on the back of bikes

[@lila-ut8qm]

Matt Hogan I used to be the backpack lol

[@miguelmontag3730]

Piked up my Cb500f from the dealership yesterday. Rode it around 2 hours to get it home. Stalled, a lot but as i rode more and moore and went on a parking lot to get a feel for the clutch it got easier and easier.

[@mazzotti1639]

Not only was i excited for my first biker wave but my first swarm of bugs i murdered with my face

[@ACatWithACrown]

(Rc390) Literally right outside the dealership. Day 1. Slipped on gravel and cracked an indicator. Hopped right back on and rode the whole way home. Got 3300 miles now. I love my bike, I love riding. ✌

[@TheGustavFTW]

Love watching the Australian clips.. especially when it's my home city haha

[@cyrusgoulter4871]

Bro same! I recognised a building a few minutes in and I was so so happy. Seeing Riding through brissy and recognising everything was awesome

[@time.7106]

Down under bar yeeeaaaaaa

[@Jango2324]

Bought my first street bike, an R3, last month and crashed off the side of a highway at about 40mph with the help of a gravel patch. I wore all gear except motorcycle specific pants when I went down. Quarter sized hole in my kneecap and bike is hopefully fixable (no major damage). Now not only can I not bend my leg for several weeks, but I also won’t be riding for months until my stitches heal. Learn from my stupid mistake folks, ride ATGATT.

[@zackhill2365]

JangoBK driver's course drilled ATGATT into our heads

[@mistirion4929]

Favourite motorcycle terms? Squid, screaming pubes and turbo busa.

[@kariavasquez2549]

What is screaming pubes 😂

[@soiboisteve515]

I have to say, I've been watching Papa Pube for quite some time now. Through many months of saving and procrastinating, I put down my payment on my first bike today. A Husqvarna Vitpilen 401! So beyond excited to join the two-wheeled world!

[@9mmiky]

Most recent scared shitless moment was a couple weeks ago when I was letting out a particularly long far and the back end dropped out from under me bc of a pothole Edit: I decided in that moment that my pants were more disposable than the bike and conceded that I was going to shit myself. I neither shit myself more crashed but did pull over to take a breather and sneak a check to see if I had shit myself. It was a good 50/50

[@Halcyon1969]

Youssef Dallaly priceless

[@ReUpx]

been riding for 4 months now. 2 weekends ago i got speed wobbles at 150km/h and let me tell you that made me rethink life.

[@bkickhofel]

Hey papa yam, I love your content and its part of what inspired me to start riding. I just got my first bike (2000 kawasaki zr-7) and couldn't be happier. Keep up the good work! :)

[@trailtrap59]

This is My first year, been all Good so far tho and have been to Groupride. Tho I ride a 50cc bike

[@trailtrap59]

@@jakaberdajs730 ye not the quickest uphill but they're nice.

[@YashMoh]

My first week , i ride a 150 cc bike but it's fun

[@msi4887]

Not sure if 50cc are worth calling them bikes. Some even say 125cc aren’t bikes

[@msi4887]

@@jakaberdajs730 So scooters a bikes too?

[@niklasschlecht6864]

Same

[@shiraperez9634]

First year been through 2 accidents atm busy on healing rip my babe ninja 250 QQ ill be back tho! once u exp the sense of freedom thats the only thing u want to ever feel again you cant stop that madness

[@architdutta4305]

Yes in India 100cc to 125cc scooters are everywhere and also 100cc to 200cc bikes are more common than cars

[@somepunk3474]

What a 150cc cost I want to buy one for myself but am on a budget

[@somepunk3474]

Do you know where to buy? Am from cambodia

[@SivaKanthSharma]

@@somepunk3474 I believe a lot of Japanese and Indian manufacturing export their commuter bikes to other countries. If commuter bikes are popular in your country, the chances are high that Yamaha, Suzuki, and Bajaj already sell there

[@jseden]

Mongkol Cambodia some Chinese bikes aren't terrible if you can turn a wrench.. ATM I have a taotao atm50, one of the 63cc ones.. I've put a few k on it so far and I'm kind of surprised by how decent it actually is.. I paid $350 for it with 400k on it in showroom condition. They go for around $700 new. They have larger offerings for not much more.

[@BacchusZA]

I just bought a used Bonnie Newchurch after not having ridden in 14-15 years, and the thought of those first few rides in traffic is daunting, I don't mind admitting.

[@adamg4754]

1st year of riding you will go anywhere, anyplace, anytime. 2nd year of riding..... Checks weather.... Rain.....I'm taking the car.

[@tylerhouston9746]

Neh. You buy a rain suit, gloves and boot covers.

[@emory4752]

Tyler Houston “rain suit” lmfao any biker knows there’s no way to avoid rain. All the gear in the world you’ll still get wet and so will your bike

[@tylerhouston9746]

Emory Poole... I actually use a suit from viking cycles with the hood under my helmet, neoprene gloves (cattle birthing gloves work as well) ran over the lower part of your arm under the suit, and boot covers with a sole ran up my leg under the suit. I took quite a bit of time putting it together and I stay dry but I also only ride on road. I have ridden in heavy downpours with flash floods turning pastures and ditches into lakes encroaching on the road. The trick is quality items and large overlap to ensure all areas remain covered. I use my bike for commuting and trips and don’t like to get wet. The bike does though.

[@pascal8733]

Wacth the fortnine best ever rain gear video

[@DyDagon]

Ohhh I'm excited to get my first bike!! Ever since I was small, I've been dreaming about being a pilot and riding a motorbike! Aghhh I'm so excited!!

[@anonamouse2780]

Ellie Did you ever get your motorcycle?

[@Halcyon1969]

Make them both happen!!