@ElectronEngine
Just passed the MSF today Brahs🎉
@al_in_philly5832
I've been riding for about 55 years now (and still alive, obviously), but the biggest difference in my own riding today, and when I first started, is the lack of conscious thought involved when riding. Not that I don't do countless operations and adjustments every moment, I do, but it has become so intuitive that everything that Yammie Noob talks about falls into play by itself: smoothness, being immersed in the ride, etc. So much so that very little interferes with the flow of my ride; inattentive drivers, bad roads, sudden downpours, all become just an interesting addition to my joyous movement from here to there.
@pjdiver3
Amateur Rider: "You didn't see me?? Let me flip out now" Experienced Rider: "I am invisible to the world; my safety is my responsibility"
@bpmgaming3351
Just got my permit yesterday and am scheduling my MSF course soon! Starting at 26 and as a guy with a healthy fear of crashes, so I'll take my learning slow and easy with full gear every ride. I'm so excited to actually ride this year!
@gdswghdsCjiirwe
1:13 is perfect. Briefly pauses talking about what experienced riders do to thoroughly assess a potentially dangerous car on a side street and make escape plans...
@elmanpangkas4847
1 year old rider starting at 37 years old, the best decision ever..
@PETEYBOY954
Amen, brother. You do a really good job presenting advice in a positive way. The other day I fumbled the bag when I saw some young riders come in to my store and 2 of them had converse on while rocking a shoei helmets and I made this remark about how they have expensive af helmets but no foot protection. After hearing your advice I think about how I should have just said “nice helmets, hopefully you upgrade your shoes and pants soon!” Or something. Idk maybe I’m overthinking it but you have a really positive prose. I’ll keep trying to take mental notes!
@LordMcKrakenVonLittleBits
Years of riding experience gives you an awareness superpower. The only problem I have is it's made me a more paranoid car driver. Has your riding influenced how you drive? I feel more hyper-aware and almost more vulnerable behind the wheel as opposed to behind the handlebars.
@lukeorlando4814
I have been riding 25 years. I thought I knew situational awareness. Priding myself in knowing when there was a car in my blind spot because I could sense the way the air pressure coming off it made my bike feel. I always shoulder check but I was never surprised to see a car there. Shoulder checking was just a visual confirmation of what I knew. Two years ago I switched to an EV motorbike. It has changed what I perceived biking to be. The serene bliss. Perfect peacefulness of gliding through the dappled effect along the forest roads while listening to the birds chirp it is stunning. And situational awareness? I feel like I have unlocked a super power not only can I see and feel I am able to hear what’s going on around me.
@ljr869
You need to understand the vehicle dynamics of a motorcycle... what it does under acceleration, braking, turning, etc... most riders don't.
@hashslingingslabber859
Honestly a lot of this applies to regular driving too. Be aware boys because if we’re gonna be real there’s been times all of us were distracted or did something obviously stupid so keep that head on a swizzle and remember the streets aren’t the track. You aren’t in a race, going home is the most important.
@QuinnBoone
I have beginners mind everytime i get on, that is, i constantly strive to learn about myself, my bikes and the environment.....
@marcusnz232
Beginner rider here aged 57, been driving since I was 18 in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, USA, Australia, NZ (I could go on). I absolutely agree with you about poor choices: I see it in young car drivers as well as motorcycle riders. I KNOW that I lack the skills on two wheels that I have on 4; I ride like a pensioner and will do until such a time that I feel comfortable.
@Fmontes
Good video - situational awareness is an ENORMOUS component of a mature/experienced rider. Seeing sport bikes at high speed rip through intersections in urban areas, at night, with minimal gear, etc. is something that will eventually shorten your motorcycling career. As far as riding in corners, a whole new world opened up to me when I learned to enter a turn as late as possible and get the bike straightened early in order to get on the throttle quickly - and as a result, I'm quicker through turns. Game-changer.
@elmaxidelsur
I drive a 250cc around the city... For over 15 years, all weather and seasons all day (for work and commute). Be safe and enjoy the ride, don't worry about going faster or doing tricks. (I have no broken bones from crashing)
@lstavenhagen
When I was a pilot, the joke was always: "Joe Blow has over 1000 hours now, but it's all the same hour over and over". Thats kind of how I am over the 40 years I've been riding off and on. I still suck, though I've learned ways to mitigate at least some of my suckage. I've slowed down a lot and so have my bikes. I'm back to a manual clutch bike now with my recently acquired Bonneville T120, and my other 2 are my Piaggio scooter and Honda Super Cub. The Super Cub remains my favorite motorcycle of all time - if I ever get the opportunity to ride on a track, it's going to be on the Super Cub hands down. I'm a medieval chieftan on that Cub, let me tell you, I can tear it up. I have also learned to do decent U-turns to the left, and mediocre ones to the right, though. That and not getting run down by the SUVs is about as far as I've gotten at this point. Especially on the Super Cub - that bike really pisses off the SUVs so it takes some mad skills to survive a ride on that thing. So I'm making progress at age 62!
@anakinvader9120
Just took my first road trip with my friend. Felt amazing and just completely liberating. Absolutely helps when someone who is so much more experienced than you takes the time and patience to teach you and help you gain confidence
@shawnowings7422
Took a 30 min ride today and it was nice. Feels good to just be free. One ear bud in blaring free bird . That is heaven to me.
@Konastang18
SA. Situational Awareness. It is key in EVERYTHING motorcycle riding. It is threat and error management and mitigating those threats. Thinking ahead and predicting a coming situation that puts you the rider at risk. As a commercial pilot, that’s what we live by. It is no different for riding a motorcycle.
@yammienoob