Your Riding Style has a Direct Impact on Others - True Story

[@MCrider]

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[@oklahomahank2378]

At a less dramatic level, when drivers see motorcycle riders acting stupid it hurts all of us.

[@281sTravel]

This has got to be one of the stupidest ways of thinking! Do you apply this line of thought to car drivers? How about truck drivers? How about any specific group of people? This is a growing problem these days! Blaming the actions of a few to encompass that entire group!

[@oklahomahank2378]

Iron 1981 I think you are confusing my description of the problem with thinking it is a good thing. That is how many people think, I am not saying it is right.

[@SoloPilot6]

@@281sTravel : You have obviously never realized that most people DON'T LIKE motorcycles in the first place. They think that every rider is an outlaw, every motorcycle is a loud, dangerous predator. They may stand and cry as a Patriot Guard escort rolls by in honor of a hero and the family, then turn the next corner and see some squid rolling a wheelie down Main Street -- which image do you think they will carry into the next County Commission meeting? If you've been riding long enough to take off the training wheels, you know how to instantly spot the ones who are likely to be troublemakers -- the only difference is that Aunt Tilly lumps ALL of us in that category.

[@rescueservicedogprojectlim5456]

SoloPilot6 Very well said, exactly how it is for sure.

[@21313cord21]

Ride safe.

[@kevinline8047]

Watauga Road and 377 I've seen so many close calls there

[@hanszimmer4679]

Too bad, i bet only the ones already interested in safety and reasonable behavior watching these vid´s. The ones speeding and reckless riding probably won´t - and they so should.

[@oldninjarider]

Well we seem to applaud the bad behavior too. There's plenty of channels on KZbin, and a few that I follow that if anything show me daily what not to do. So yes, take responsibility for yourself and still have an enjoyable ride.

[@chuckthesham5195]

@@oldninjarider I don't applaud it. It is horrifying. Young men on sportsbikes taking crazy chances.

[@oldninjarider]

@@chuckthesham5195 Well we were young once ourselves but yes now it seems to be a badge of honor to pull wheelies for miles on end of course with your friends all on GoPro with of course no license plates. We had a big problem in DFW with these schmucks doing videos like that a few years ago and it's coming back unfortunately. This is one of those cases where the State Troopers are a necessary evil to start reigning that behavior in, most of these guys don't care if they hit you, the damage they cause or anything. They just run away like rats if something bad happens.

[@STho205]

I sometimes watch other motorcycle presenters on YT. Especially younger sport bike oriented ones and old Harley culture ones. On the flashy sport bike channel I often have seen very marginal skilled riders, chatting into their helmet cams and gesturing with both hands between some pretty dumb miniwheelies and street or backyard foolery. They often discuss the great merits between one bike or another, degrade one class of rider vs another, laugh at a squid that is not wise enough to buy all the gear they constantly advertise and rate, then they themselves do something kinda stupid on camera in traffic. It is about constant purchase, discontent and "the skills" they don't have themselves but are desperately pretending to. There is not enough gear in the world to protect you from stupidity. Their viewers will likely never see Kevin or the other calm international instructors....however I have seen these guys start to grow up a bit and discuss second hands the things they are seeing on Kevin's channel. They are speaking more of logical and restrained riding, slow down, and think about where you are. Granted they are still somewhat clumsy about it, but those guys are watching Kevin, and young riders are watching them. Maybe there's hope. Just a little.

[@future62]

@@oldninjarider As a young man, I'd watch such videos in admiration. Now, older, with a wife and kid, they make me cringe. It's a shame that many young men never live to make that transition. And have also exaggerated the dangers of riding through their poor choices.

[@wendallgray8970]

Reading traffic is critical to the motorcycle rider. If you are able to anticipate a potentially deadly situation you can react appropriately. Speed is another factor. What’s the rush? Y chance running a red and getting killed when you’re only out for a cruise....

[@garthhowe297]

Just like car drivers, if you think you are an awesome high performance driver ... show me on the track, not on the street. Way too many wildcards on the street.

[@markrobson5335]

I learned early in my riding life, one must take responsibility for one's actions, it seems these days life is like a video game to the younger generation, you put yourself in a situation, crash, press restart, and off you go again, life's not like that, when you're dead, you're dead, I see stupid things every day doing things that Kevin talks about, I'm afraid not enough riders are watching MC RIDER. Stay safe all you brothers and sisters out there. 😎

[@vpch9139]

Greetings from Ukraine, thanks for reminding how we should behave on the road. Like your content, never stop proclaiming life-saving lessons

[@russellhorn6372]

It's amazing how many people will risk their lives to save a few seconds.

[@geneclarke2205]

Thanks!!! My local news reported that our police and EMS departments are running short handed because of job burnout turnover and younger people don't want to enter the career field due to the long hours, safety issues, high stress, and overall lack of respect they receive from the public. Motorcyclists, be kind to your First Responders, as you never know when you'll need them.

[@MCrider]

Yes, very tough job they do. If one Cop makes a mistake all of the honest Cops are condemned for it. It is a very tough job they do.

[@souljaforgod6276]

Thanks for sharing that story Kevin it really makes me think about my safety while i ride. Respect the road and others don't just think about yourself while riding.

[@CZ350tuner]

As the old maxim goes: "There are old bikers and there are bold bikers, but there are very few old bold bikers!!"

[@kevindblew6822]

Another very timely reminder as we hit peak riding season. Forever I’ve heard “Live to Ride. Ride to Live.” I ride to live again. Your videos are helping me do just that. Thanks!

[@kevindblew6822]

Kevin, I’ve been practicing trail braking a lot since your recent post on it. Great idea for those first-time curves for sure. Tonight I was two miles from home and was “comfortable with my speed and direction “ and within a nanosecond of accelerating when I saw three deer spaced across the roadway! (I had a teenaged passenger on the back too. Yikes!) I scrubbed speed from 40-15mph almost instantly because that hand was already on the brake lever. Managed to hit the horn while downshifting and they cleared my path. I was thankful to God and to KevinMorris for getting me out of that mess! Living on this road for 36 years should have made this road very familiar to me but I learned something valuable today. “Every ride is on new roads.” Those deer aren’t there every trip. Sometimes there’s debris around that old curve, or ice in a shaded spot come winter. The boy riding with me had no idea how many things I did in two seconds to avoid tragedy. Developing good Strategy and Training are time well invested when time runs out!

[@nbt3663]

Sorry for this man's daughter. Very sad. But also sorry for the driver of that motorcycle.

[@SoloPilot6]

I'm only sorry that he elected himself to be the example, and didn't care who he hurt or killed on the way.

[@nbt3663]

@@SoloPilot6 I might not be right here, but no one leaves home thinking they cant wait to kill a person on a motorcycle. Accidents happen, people think and then they find out they thought wrong. I have known police officers that have had to kill people clearly in defense of their own lives. It destroys most folks forever. So I'm not sure the cager elected himself to be the example of how not to do something. But we all are capable of not thinking correctly at any moment and BAM the consequences are forever and theres nothing we can do. It's sad all the way around. The poor girl probably sees this guys face every time she closes her eyes.

[@SoloPilot6]

@@nbt3663 : I'm not talking about the cagers, they had no choice in the matter. It was the squid who elected to be an example.

[@nbt3663]

@@SoloPilot6 Gotcha. Agreed

[@SteelHorseTexasTwangExchange]

Every motorcycle rider should share this with their riding friends.

[@Hegshot87]

This is a terrible story but one that needs to be told. Thanks brother

[@v2vortex]

I hear voices in my head all the time.. That voice is you Kevin as well as a couple of others... I say that because I have grown riding. I have become more comfortable with my motorcycle.. All that I do I think of the safety behind it.. Thanks to you ....

[@MrCora1212]

QUESTION IN THIS COMMENT! I have a 2018 Yamaha R1. While it's a missile on the road I maintain a good distance and ride with common sense. No wheelies, cutting in and out of traffic. QUESTION: I do feel nervous sometimes around cars or highway. Even though I am looking ahead for dangers I still feel nervous. Is my nervousness going to get me killed or is that my brain keeping me in reality check? What do you think is happening?

[@scottchaffee3954]

Today I taking a memorial ride with over a thousand other bikers to honor 7 killed when a pickup truck hauling a trailer crossed the center line and mowed all bikes down killing 7 and wounding 1. The really sad thing that lead to the deaths was, the driver shouldn't have been licensed, but fell through the cracks. Had a State DMV I won't mention done there job, those 7 wouldn't have died, their families wouldn't be devastated and the riding community wouldn;t be getting together for a ride like this to raise money for the former military biker club and the effected families. All it takes it one driver on 4 wheels to change many lives. If you want the story, look up 7 killed in Randolph NH.

[@SJMudTurtleCruises]

Playing the blame game is not going to change what happened. It was an unfortunate accident that affected two people and their families. The motorcycle rider will never get a chance to understand what he may or may not of done wrong, and the woman in the passenger seat will relive that moment for the rest of her life and both families will be effected with one grieving for their loved one and the other trying to help their love one to cope with what happened. No winners or losers here just something that we all could Monday morning quarterback to the cows come home. Instead learn a lesson on both sides, while driving a car never take anything for granted just because the light is green or you have a green arrow, today people are in a big hurry and will run a red light in a heartbeat, lesson to learn for the motorcycle community, be careful, be mindful and use as Kevin says road strategy to help you avoid these types of situations that might have a really bad outcome!

[@ShellersClassic]

That's a nice thing about 250cc dual sports, light weight and low power means little inertia and momentum that can be easily controlled. It's too often we see an 800, 1000 lb motorcycle being thrust forward by a frustrated twist that the brakes simply can't contain if disaster appears.

[@ModifiedNmax]

What you tough us viewers is very useful, It has made me a safer rider not for me but also for others. There are a lot of instances that I've seen here in country of riders tryung to race me and over shot a corner or almost hit something.

[@h.stephenpaul7810]

Maybe I have missed it but I have not seen a video on MCRider about traffic circles (aka roundabouts). Circles are a great way to keep the traffic flowing but far too many people do not know how to navigate them. Some drivers even come to a stop on the entry ramp which is totally contrary to the intent of the circle. Defensive riding is essential on traffic circles. A video about this on MCRider would be of great help.

[@agisler87]

Agreed. People in the US have just not been taught how to navigate a roundabout. I bet most people don't even know you're supposed to use your indicator when exiting a roundabout. I am glad to see more of them getting built here.

[@nobaddaystravel6855]

There aren’t a whole lot of roundabouts in the U.S. that’s probably why. We have ONE in our city of 250,000 in Lubbock, Texas. I’ve only ever been to one other city in the U.S. that has one which was Waco, Texas. Can’t say much about other cities.

[@jhask64]

If traffic is in the circle you do have to yield, which may require a stop. The only “right of way” in a roundabout is those in the circle. We’re seeing many more in KC metro.

[@nobaddaystravel6855]

H. Stephen PAUL um actually you do have to yield to the traffic in the circle which may require a stop.

[@davepotter9532]

@@nobaddaystravel6855 that not was no what Steven H Paul meant. The intention of a roundabout is to keep traffic flowing if possible, but I suppose many people, unfamiliar with them, stop when they don't need to.

[@donyboy73]

good video Kevin!

[@07GoldWinger]

I am guilty of beating the yellow light on my 2-wheeler and being lucky that left-turners didn’t make their turn at the same time. Thanks for this video to reinforce how we need to think ahead and not get in a hurry.

[@MCrider]

Thanks Todd, stay safe friend.

[@clayman1980]

I try not to run the yellow light as much as possible, but sometimes I cannot help it if the light changes just as I am about to pass under it. I worry that I might get rear-ended if I started braking suddenly.

[@clayman1980]

@@benjytexas Just to be clear, I do not run the red. I just said that when I am coming to a crossroad and as I am about to drive into the crossroad, the green turns to yellow, I do not step on the brakes -- partly because I would not be able to stop before the line and partly because I worry the driver behind me would hit me because they would not expect me to start braking so late. When the yellow comes on and I can see it from sufficient distance to be able to stop safely, I stop.

[@TheScrumdown]

Intersections, entrances to roads ways, & on/off ramps, I have found are where I need to be most aware & strategic when riding. Even if there is no one around you. You still need to be aware of the lights & surroundings. Ex: The other day, there was a C-130 landing near my house & I was to see it so badly. Even with no one else on the road. I almost did not see the light turn red. My brain was thinking how to see the plane. Not the changing light or roadway. Don't let the mind wander.

[@esa062]

If you are impatient, riding a motorcycle is a bad idea.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

“That will never happen to me” ..... is, unfortunately an attitude all too common. And not just in the young. Thanks for the reminder that being safe doesn’t mean “have no fun”.

[@richardmourdock2719]

"That ripple effect" is so true and Bart's comment about the teary-eyed cop made me think of my father. He served for 32 years as an Ohio State Patrolman. More than once he told me the toughest part of his job was NOT standing in the rain and snow directing traffic, NOT dealing with a belligerent drunk, NOT investigating the blood and gore of a fatal accident or even a plane crash. The worst part WAS knocking on the door of a parent to change their world forever by delivering the devastating news that a child would not be coming home. Ironically on this July 5th, it was 50 years ago today, Dad had the day off when the phone rang. He picked it up and hearing just one side of the conversation, "Yeah, that's right, just to my north. No kidding! Come to my house." Dad disappeared into the bedroom and on this his day off, suddenly returned wearing his uniform. A few moments later there was a knock on the door and he met his fellow officer, they walked through the grass to knock on the door of our next door neighbor. Decided right there and then, I never wanted to be a cop. Tough duty. A special breed for sure. The ripples never stop.

[@MCrider]

I have all the respect in the world for what your father did and so many other first responders. Thank you.

[@richardmourdock2719]

I have no doubt that what YOU do has saved some officers from knocking on those doors, so thank you. I am certain of this because you've caused me to be a much, much better rider, and I never take my safety for granted.... A miserable 99 degree heat index today in sw Indiana and I went for a brief ride... AGATT, but better to sweat than bleed. @@MCrider

[@dendren01]

Advising young male riders to be careful is often like telling them not to think of a pink elephant - a waste of time. Anecdotes do not save life's, legislation does. Raise the licence bar to 25 years old and watch the accident rate tumble. It will be an unpopular law, but there is plenty of evidence to support it.

[@John_Ridley]

@@dendren01 according to the msf instructor I had last year, half the motorcycle riders here in Michigan are not licensed. The people inclined to ride unsafely now probably don't care if they're not allowed to be licensed. They will ride anyway

[@BalkanDeputy]

@@dendren01 That would be tough while at the same time encouraging those same young men to put on a uniform and fight in someone else's country.

[@debbymarshall2857]

I’m an ATGATT person myself. I ride every day to work and each time I get on my bike I think of the people who love me and would be absolutely devastated if something bad were to happen to me. I’m very cautious on my rides, especially on the highway. I don’t want to hurt myself and especially other people in the process. Thank you for sharing this.

[@MotoJournoKris]

Argued with riders in the past who think because a motorcycle is very unlikely to directly hurt anyone in a car in an accident, that they only need to worry about themselves. It's a very worrying mentality, which just doesn't take into account the ripple effect of your actions on others, directly and indirectly.

[@davidbrandt6925]

It amazes me how some riders do not respect the bike, traffic rules, or other drivers. Last week I watched a rider run a 4-way stop intersection with his left signal on. He went straight through, no turns. This morning I saw a rider with no safety gear on, not even glasses! I thought for sure he was going to rear-end the car in front of him. He was squinting. I know for a fact your vision is impared on a bike if you have to squint. I had a head-on collision 3 years ago in my car at an intersection. I had the green left turn signal, so I turned left, but I didn't clear the intersection for red light runners. Sure enough the other driver ran the red light turning left and hit me. Both cars totalled. On a bike we must clear both ways going through an intersection, even if we have the green!

[@jayluv313]

Hey I live in Denton Tx. Where can I signup for one of your advanced classes?

[@HJC1950]

Never ever ram and jam in town, never at any intersection...

[@gabbyhayes1568]

Kevin I enjoy your videos immensely. Although I have been riding for 40+ years I always learn something new and you have made me rethink my approach to riding altogether. Keep up the good work.

[@someone46018]

Reckless riders don't care about their own lives, at least they should care about others if not for them.

[@x016601]

I wish a lot of the younger guys would watch this; I'm in my 3rd decade, been riding for 6 years. And I was one of those irresponsible ones doing exactly what happened to the deceased. It sucks. Thank you for sharing, and for all the adrenaline-filled hotheads on liter bikes; slow down! Injury and/or death isn't worth the momentary neurotransmitter rush...

[@petemorin3634]

You can tell the rider in your video doesn’t have a clue about how to ride properly. Just look at the gear he’s wearing.

[@tpv59]

EXCELLENT Point Pete. EXCELLENT. VERY observant of you.

[@scottthornton9237]

Kevin, I gotta tell ya: Last Wednesday July 3rd. I had one of those "lost internal clock days" I must have refreshed my KZbin screen 30 or 40 times before i figured out "Its NOT Friday yet"! It most certainly felt like Friday! The traffic home and knowing that I don't work tomorrow. Looking for your Friday post! I think I'm hooked on your channel. Thank you for all your efforts in producing this!

[@seairis616]

Occasionally we ride in a group. My wife and I always wear protective gear while everyone else in the group only wear half helmets. One rider was busting our balls for wearing jackets and gloves on such a hot day. That same rider had a very close call when he hit a long patch of dirt in the road on a curve. Thankfully he didn't go down but he was asking where we got our jackets after that.

[@jimfarnell5813]

Well said, Kevin… “We are in this together “. It’s sad to say but, as I watched this video, it occurred to me that not only do we have to prepare ourselves for the careless, distracted, impaired drivers of cars and trucks, but we also have to prepare ourselves for the careless, overconfident. distracted, impaired fellow riders.... PRACTICED riding skills gained from regular training & applied on every ride is, to me, the only solution... Thanks...

[@ParadiseBiker]

Wow! That story is very touching. Imagine being stopped earlier for the same thing that eventually gets you killed. My ohh my, be safe guys.

[@rickseiden1]

I honestly don't think that the kind of rider Bart described is the kind of rider that watches this channel, or cares about what Kevin has to say.

[@MCrider]

Some people will never be reached but others will survive their wild years and start to realize they need a change. For them hopefully they find MCrider and it can provide some direction for them.

[@No_one1776]

Awesome Video, I have also found my safe being safer and always knowing it's my fault if there is a mishap.

[@jameslyons1661]

N.y.c. Local delivery truck driver had a bike go under the truck while I was in a left turn he also on a rocket as I watched him go under I braked enough so not to run over rocket boy as he slid to the other side. This is in front of the Jacob Javits Center 11th Ave and 34th st it was wild. Rocket boy was ok watched to many movies 🎥

[@PureFusion17]

One of your best video's yet. This is such an important life lesson in general. We don't think often enough about how our lives impact others on a regular basis. We don't think about those little, seemingly inconsequential decisions having a life changing impact on those around us. I love what you do. It is changing the lives of people for the better.

[@MCrider]

Thank you Donna! :)

[@benjamincs1]

I find it a constant battle with myself. Part of me likes to go fast, and then part of me is happy to go slow. I feel torn between the devil and an angel - common feeling, right? Just don't know how best to control the urge. Maybe buying a cruiser...

[@louieavi]

I'm a 6 year rider but I still consider myself a novice and never ending student of riding but whether I'm making furniture with my cutting tools, shooting or motorcycling, I believe if you are stupid, stupid things (even just once/life altering) will happen. Respect "it", learn "it" then enjoy "it" whatever "it" is in your life.

[@mc1dash1b]

A coworker of mine died when a lady in a van turned left into his lane. He lived at the top of my street. Sam, a young man who recently moved in across the street from Ron’s old house rode by recently on his first bike, an older 450 Rebel with very low miles. He plans to take the MSF course for beginners. I made a point several times to recommend MC Rider as a useful learning tool. I am not in the habit of giving my opinion to others but as a rider of over 40 years who still has more to learn I would not recommend any other KZbin motorcycle safety instruction videos.

[@tippycolfax]

Safety first.

[@geraldwest3428]

Heart breaking story....I'm so sorry for your daughter mister and thank you very much for sharing it with us. This will make me even more conscientious. I'm 60years old and never ridden. Just recently bought a bike that I'm practicing with for this spring and summer to better prepare for instruction schools. So I will be in parking lots all over lol. Thank you MCrider!

[@leonbeck6254]

Thank you for teaching and telling the truths of riding. I am 68 have 3 bikes. Just in may of this year bought a 2002 Goldwing. Great bike. I am now riding around the USA on it. Bikes doing great. My body not so much. I get tired and my eyes cross i pull off and stay the night. Takes a long why’ll to go very far but slow and steady. 😎🏍🇺🇸

[@luiseduardodossantos1882]

Amazing contribution to our "safety-minded" riders community, thanks!

[@johnherian781]

I like to plan my route based on the time of day and traffic volume.This is something simple you can do before getting on the bike.

[@Shastar271828]

Kevin, and anyone else who might care - have you seen the "V Shleme" ("In a helmet") channel? Sergej Lankarra and Andrej Gav run this as well as a motorcycle safety school out in Ukraine. Andrej also does a feature on the channel that analyzes stupid behavior on roads, and preaches safety and road strategy in a very in-your-face manner. Sometimes it's hard to watch, but I always walk away humbled and hopefully more aware. Check those guys out if you have a moment...

[@serious_in_seattle6917]

Great message and video. I ride responsibly and defensively and don’t become a hot head when someone drives in ways that inconvenience me. It takes effort but it is possible.

[@bobdecker2446]

As a rider and someone who has worked in Emergency rooms for over 25 years and have seen the families of deceased riders come and go, this is a sobering reminder of what can and will happen. Motorcycle safety is very similar to firearm safety. If it's not practiced ALL OF THE TIME someone will ultimately get seriously injured or killed. Thanks for the videos Kevin.

[@cpuuk]

Where I was born lived a legend by the name of Leonard Leslie Hubert Vale-Onslow, he was still riding at 102 (died of old age 103). He didn't like cars, but was never in a hurry riding his motorcycle. So you can live long and ride in safety.

[@SoloPilot6]

You have to watch for your safety, because nobody else is. When riding, we have unparalleled visibility -- we need to USE it. Get the big picture, look as far ahead as you can, plan constantly, and prove that there's something inside that helmet worth protecting.

[@olddirtbiker5088]

Kevin-on a different topic- do you think the terrible motorcycle accident in New Hampshire with the Jarheads motorcycle club might have had so many fatalities in part because group riders may be riding in relatively condensed formations, sort of like bowling pins? Would it be better to spread out group rides over longer stretches of highway? Not placing blame, just interested in your thoughts or strategy.

[@kickerpunter]

This is exactly why I ride my bike exactly the same way I'd drive my car. I don't speed, lane split, pull wheelies, none of that stupid nonsense. If that makes me a boring rider, fine. I'd rather be a proud, safe, boring rider than a dead one.

[@garyloucks7682]

Yesterday I found myself in the middle of a high speed Police pursuit on a two lane country road both cars cut in front of me the Police Cruiser missed me by less than 2 inches it felt like my handlebars were nudged. I was about 300 - 400 feet behind the car in front of me they drove in to avoid traffic on the left side then pulled back out, about 15-20 seconds later the chase ended the Police car rear ended the car and pushed it off the road. Being on a road with rolling hills going 50mph you don’t get much notice of something like this sneaking up from behind I’ve been thinking about this every since it occurred.

[@raydolinger1980]

You cannot ride around like a wild animal anymore.... too many moron drivers who are given a license through dmv to drive a vehicle while not qualified, on the rodes.... young kids with high performance race machines is a bad combo as well.... it's unreal out there :)

[@BigMoeFo]

I love America, was born and raised there but sometimes American Traffic laws defy logic. Over here there are NO left hand turns into oncoming traffic!!! You’re only turning left when the driver on the other side is also turning left thus there’s no chance you’ll run into another vehicle. Also there’s a grace period before the light turns green where you have a Yellow and Red together. Also the yellow light flashes before the red....Change the laws!!!! That will save countless lives

[@matthewhenry3607]

Thanks Kevin for your content. I've been riding for a year now and have really liked your material as a source of education, inspiration, awareness and safety. My wife gets annoyed when I watch youtube. When I tell her I'm studying rider safety she let's that pet peeve slide!

[@user-qm9oo2fd2o]

We live in very selfish times. All you need to do is be on the road at any time and you can see the selfishness many times a day. If you think your actions on a motorcycle don’t effect others your a fool. The fact that the young MC rider was given a warning earlier tells plenty. There was a time when said warnings actuary worked, not anymore to certain personalities. As someone already posted, you’re preaching to the choir. Us old guys trying to get through to the freshly licensed MC riders is very, very difficult because they already know more than us ;-)

[@patmurphy389]

ty for sharing the story....i had my own encounter w/something similiar, going to the dentist in the interstate, i passed an on ramp on my right, i obviously was not going fast enough for the motorcycle rider coming off the on ramp, he was at first behind me, then he gunned it & weaved in between traffic to get further up the interstate. When he gunned it, hit the throttle it was so loud it scared me, I jumped. I'm glad he wasn't hurt or anything, but we have a lot of soldier's here who drive pocket rocket's & i don't know why, but they tend to do this quite a lot. My hubby & i know they give motorcycle rider's a bad name on the roads. That 'ripple' effect happens to everyone.

[@MrArthurlarryriver]

I personally know of a young lady (the daughter of a friend of mine) who experienced the exact same tragedy as she was driving, making a turn into a business, as a rider crashed into her passenger side, perishing.

[@mikehiggins6759]

I have been riding since i was 7 im 60 now still ride have had my share of close calls with 4 wheelers. That said i have also seen the aftermath of bad riding habits. Such a great sport but such an unforgiving sport...

[@alkoenig85]

Fantastic message. I had an accident the other day, but through training I was able to minimize the damage and effect. We all "walked away", except for the guy who ran the stop sign and clipped me. This is the second accident that I know of where the guilty party may have not had insurance and was not sticking around for good reason. A guy transitioned lanes in the middle of traffic and pulled right into my daughter in law and her dad. Had he not been on top of it it could have been fatal, as it was he knocked them into a low-side lay down. He took off once he examined his car.

[@homersimpson8561]

The huge intersections in the US are definitely unsafe especially for motorcyclists. In Ireland and the rest of Europe we usually have roundabouts in place of intersections, some larger ones even have traffic lights or yield lines on them for extra safety. Riding through a roundabout you have way more ability to anticipate and observe the actions of other drivers

[@Mega4712]

When I was just 17 with my first real motorcycle , my grandad a police officer came up to me as I,am outside cleaning my pride and joy put his hand on my shoulder and with a tear in his eye told me to " be careful out there" I didn't understand till the following day my mum told me he had been to a fatal motorcycle accident in which a young couple had both been killed , not only was he on the scene of the crash but had to go and tell two family's there kids had died. He was a dedicated rider himself and didn't want to put me off riding so never said a word directly, but he didn't have to, that single incident is the reason I,am still riding at 60, I stopping riding like a lunatic guess at that moment I realised how our own mortality affects so many others , as you say ripples in a pond spread a long long way. Ride Safe.

[@mitchrozelle269]

I,m so sorry hearing about that family and what they went thew !My god bless them and help them to put this behind them.But on a happier knot .My C.M.A. chapter went on our Bug splat run last weekend.there was a rider there that was new to riding. We where going on very twisty road.this rider instead of taking a chances turn around and went back to the where we started the run. I thought that was a good idea on his part. He knew he could of had problems. I thought of your show and wanted to share this with all watch it. God bless us all and ride SAFE.

[@Speedy-ms6ck]

When it comes to riding: You better leave your ego at home 🏡 or else you’ll will not make it home.

[@crp9985]

Basic rule, never accelerate into a intersection. Even the older sport bike guys know that, an intersection is the most likely place for trouble. Hate to say that thought usually comes with experience.

[@reverboi496]

I want to see the statistics of the emergence of motorcycle KZbin channels popularity on death rates.

[@chrispiatt2235]

She saw his face? I wonder if that deceased man was not wearing a helmet in addition to driving recklessly. Kevin, you often say that people should have the right to not wear helmets. It's irresponsible. Someone who rides and crashes without a helmet requires more medical care, taxes first responders and medical staff more and causes more pain to themselves and others, not to mention drives up insurance rates and furthers the narrative that motorcyclists are idiots. There are accidents where the motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet and the other party to the accident witnessed their death and has to carry that guilt (misplaced or not) and trauma for the rest of their lives. But hey, you support their "right" to saddle someone with that pain. You promote personal responsibility? Ha!

[@chrispiatt2235]

She saw his face? I wonder if that deceased man was not wearing a helmet in addition to driving recklessly. Kevin, you often say that people should have the right to not wear helmets. It's irresponsible. Someone who rides and crashes without a helmet requires more medical care, taxes first responders and medical staff more and causes more pain to themselves and others, not to mention drives up insurance rates and furthers the narrative that motorcyclists are idiots. There are accidents where the motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet and the other party to the accident witnessed their death and has to carry that guilt (misplaced or not) and trauma for the rest of their lives. But hey, you support their "right" to saddle someone with that pain. You promote personal responsibility? Ha!

[@llawliet9256]

I like to watch them motorcycles vs crazy people videos. But I do see it's about half and half on whoa fault it is. Someone speeding down a high way between lanes is asking to be hit how is anyone gonna see you when switching lanes?

[@joeycc3po]

Hi Kevin , I did Tail of the Dragon with friends after 12 year hiatus from riding due to a rear end collision from a van . I feel trail breaking made my ride safer , thank you for your videos.

[@FLATearthGARY]

Thought provoking! So many are affected in EVERYTHING we do, every day! Great reminder and I will take this to heart and remember your wise words most seriously! Thank you so much!

[@Dr420Purps]

Came back from a camping trip and truck in slow Iane I was trying to pass cause his tarp was flapping while passing a blue plastic lid came off his load and hit me Lucky nothing bad happened but I made him pull over and tie his load down

[@SMKreitzer1968]

My condolences to all involved. What a great episode, to remind us to enjoy the ride, ride safe, and ride within our limits and the law. I find folks, here in Canada anyway, get distracted when driving their cars and don't go when they should or stop when they should. This makes others angry for good reason, not good enough to lose your better judgement, so it's a good idea to pay a bit more attention at intersections and ride with more caution. Thanks for sharing this tragedy and eye opener.

[@justinrhains8213]

All it takes is one stupid decision to change your life and the life of others forever. Thanks for all you do in helping us be aware and reminding us that it's never just you on a motorcycle.

[@richardshilling2958]

Great reminder for us all. I'm glad we have roundabouts over here in the UK. Keep up the great work.

[@PhilHewkin]

Im an old guy, I try not to speed, EVERYONE passes me, I try to match the flow of traffic, I experience people passing me on double-solid lines. I should have noted that guys plate. A buddy of mine, he did exactly what you show here, the blind spot behind a big truck, he t-boned a 68 chev impala 4 dr, headfirst into the passenger door. He survived, but broke his back, ruptured his spleen, etc. I try to ride as if everyone else on the road wants to kill me.

[@richardlindsey7112]

Great video. We are our own worst enemy.

[@trevorcrossley3054]

One of the problems I see riders do all the time over generations, is the kamikaze attack on other motorcyclist, these hot shots will come up on another bike and not respect its lane, position, speed, road and traffic conditions, all vehicles including motorcycle should be given the same space as another vehicles, just because you are on a bike does not give the right to crowed another motorcycle on the road, or over take on the inside without propper indication and warning, motorcycles should be respected as any other vehicle.

[@v1deohead]

Can you make a video addressing appropriate rpm ranges for different situations there seems to be no clear answers anywhere Thanks for your contributions i watched your videos through school licensing and am 1 year on the road and still very unsure

[@v1deohead]

Can you make a video addressing appropriate rpm ranges for different situations there seems to be no clear answers anywhere Thanks for your contributions i watched your videos through school licensing and am 1 year on the road and still very unsure

[@johnnylightning1491]

I've got to disagree with Bart, he hasn't been lucky, he's been riding within his capabilities and watches out for the other guy. This is no accident. I find it interesting that he started riding at 50 years old. Anyway, good, but very sobering video. Maybe some riding technique next week? Keep up the good work.

[@melissalopez2436]

Better late than never! I didn’t get started until 3 years ago at 53 and I’m loving every single second of riding my own.

[@clayman1980]

I started riding last year and I am 38 this year. Kinda late as well. For most of my life, I didn't care about motorcycles, thinking they are "two-wheeled coffins" but something must have changed in the last several years and I found myself intrigued by the idea of riding a motorcycle, so I took the plunge. However, I do my best to be observant and respectful of other participants in traffic and the idea of doing stunts on a highway does not appeal to me at all. I guess I needed to grow into that mindset before I would even begin to entertain the idea of riding a motorcycle.

[@FarkyDave]

Great video. Thanks!

[@jamcbride225]

Another thought out reminder for riders. I hope we all learn to overcome these situations that puts riders in a bad spot. Let us continue to make better decisions and ride the next day!!!!

[@7thsignthenorthcoast146]

This just happened to a guy I went to school with last week . I’ll post the newspaper article tomorrow for u

[@bikesandoutdoors3616]

Your videos have probably saved more lives than you think. I have been riding for only 2 years, and each time I get into 'uncomfortable' situation, I analyse and always find something that I did wrong. I guess riding is an ever learning experience since one mistake is one too many. Car forgives almost anything unless you are a total ignorant individual. Bikes are like airplanes, the higher you fly the harder you fall. I survived 2 upstate NY winters on 2 wheels, and this year want to buy a car to avoid a third winter on 2 wheels as my daily ride.

[@SibusisoBiyela]

These videos help me be a better rider. I ride a scooter and I am new to riding, and these videos have probably saved my life on many occasions.

[@thomaswarren2699]

Thank you Kevin, you're doing God's work

[@tpv59]

THANK YOU. Thank You. APPRECIATED.

[@ricardinhofranca]

Great video. Makes you think ..... Thanks

[@nonaubiz8939]

Always good material in your videos.