You hit the nail on the head! I've ridden since I was 22 years old. I'm now 72 and just started riding again after being off for about 30 years. I bought a '23 Indian Chief, a Shoei RF-1400 helmet, a Rev'it jacket, gloves, a pair of leather chaps, and I always wear a good pair of boots. Safety first! On KZfaq I follow you, MotoJitsu, and Jerry Palladino 'Ride Like A Pro". Start off learning the slow maneuvers, learn how to stop, swerve, and practice, practice, practice. I did 200 miles last Saturday and it was fantastic. There is no better therapy than a great ride! Thank you for your advice and keep creating this great content.

I rode a lot in the early 90s. Usually solo rides, sometimes with my brother. Did an Iron Butt ride, coast highway ride, Baja ride. Daily commutes in rain or heat. Then I quit. 30 years later I wanted to ride again. I am surprised how cautious and scared I can be nowadays. In my 20s I threw caution to the wind. In my fifties, I can’t understand how I was so fearless back then.

I highly recommend everyone practice slow maneuvers, it is a skill that goes away if you don't continue to practice it. I got friends that have ridden for 30 years and have never practiced this, and like Robert Simmons talks about, you can spot them a mile away. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!! It really is that important.

Well done video. As a rider with 30 years of experience I still will watch videos like this, as well, as the instructionals for experienced riders. Never stop learning.

Slow speed drills are critical to safe riding. No way around it. It’s the best way to improve control at any speed

Even once having some experience, if someone has a second person on their bike as a passenger, it is mandatory to tell them to sit still and not make any abrupt movements . I had one gal who was excited to enjoy a ride and while we were moving, she wanted to go faster. She reached over my arm and tried to twist my hand on the throttle. That caught me off guard and could have become a MIS-HAP ....ouch. Some folks you need a 2 X 4 to get their attention. Ride safe.

I'm a new rider but I've already taken a couple advanced courses at race tracks which I highly recommend. Besides being great fun because there is no speed limit, learning things where speed is a factor like cornering, trail braking, emergency braking and swerving can't really be done in a parking lot and for the most part aren't really safe to practice on the road.

Here is a major safety item that you missed. Get rid of that "Batwing Dash" as it is totally blocking your view of the road in front of you. A friend of mine hit a bear cub that suddenly ran out on the road, and he never saw the bear. Toppled his Harley Ultra Glide with injuries to him and several hundred dollars damage to the bike. The bear died when hit. Check out your video at 3:58

As a former 'Rider Coach" of the basic course through the MSF, I couldn't agree more with this, BUT...we were strictly admonished if we even sat on a bike without all the safety gear, Helmet, full fingered gloves, long sleeve something, jacket preferred, and eye protection. I noticed several omissions of these 'rules' in your videos, we were told repeatedly, "perfect' practice makes perfect, so many students had bad habits to overcome, before they could learn new ones. We felt we were making safer riders, and I know all that practicing on my part made me a better rider. Over-confidence is as dangerous as being too timid. Thanks for your posting!!

Started back riding after having been off it for a while. It was a different type bike than I rode before. More top heavy and I am older. I fell over when stopping 4 or five times till I went back to basics and practised at slow speed and guit freaking out, causing me to over react. I do love to ride, but I had take time to learn my bike, how it will act is essential to know so I can trust it and myself.

New rider here, and I love videos like this. There are some things that I think are pretty self-explanatory, but then the experienced riders always throw in a few things that make me say "Oh that's brilliant!" - thanks for putting this together, and I'll be watching more.

My pet peace when riding with others is their haste in pulling from an intersection. I’m a trucker by trade and I guess I’m just used to the time / distance it takes to merge a 53’ trailer, so when my buddies run off and leave me at an intersection, I just wave bye bye! 20:55

Hello from the Republic of Ireland. I made the mistake (kinda) of buying a Honda Blackbird. I'm very short (5' 4" on a good day) and I was on my tippy toes when trying to maneuver at low speeds. Although, performance wise it was amazing...the power delivery and handling. My last bike was 2015 Yamaha MT-09. My dream lottery win bike is a Ducati Diavel V4. Stay safe on the road and your video is great.

I’m looking at getting a new bike and have been trying to figure out how to get my wife to agree…. I just got the answer, Hegshot said avoid your wife! PERFECT someone is getting a new BIKE!!!

I agree with you as far as what you said about just because you are on two wheels doesn't mean you are gonna have an accident. I don't agree with dropping your bike. I have a Suzuki and a Harley Davidson breakout. Never dropped either bike. Good video. Everyone please be safe

I can't believe people don't wear a helmet legal or not. Clearly they have never wiped out even on hard dirt.

Learn, train, practice, repeat.....Live longer, ride further

Thank you Amazing videos I just shared the video with my group of about 20 riders

Thank you so much for bringing up the dangers of drinking while riding. I personally would have liked it listed number 1. It drives me crazy when I drive past bars all times of day with lines of bikes out front (as in New Hope PA on the weekends) Also recently I had to ask specifically if my dealer had water since there was a whole variety of just free beer lined up. There are probably a few reasons why experienced riders don't have as many accidents. One is that they survived through the learning process and not all do. Second I find that operating the bike becomes instinctive thus allowing better awareness of surrounding drivers and the ability to concentrate on what their actions may be. It's not always easy to figure out what cagers will do here in Philly.

Awesome video, very sound and logical advice. Everybody needs to heed his advice.

Great Video... Great Topics.... I do appreciate it. Thanks

It's important to focus on being an all-around good rider. Contrary to a lot of lip service, street riding is also experience. Unfortunately, some of these bike channels spout off some real gems. Channels that focus only on one aspect of riding, like tight turns or slow riding, are definitely not showing you the full picture and are frankly doing new riders a bit of disservice. Yes, controlling your bike at slow speed is important, but so is controlling your bike at highway speeds. Focus on overall riding skills. Avoid gimmicks. Unless you plan on entering a police rodeo, dragging your pegs isn't necessary in nearly 100 percent of your riding. No more true than saying that dragging your knee in a corner is necessary. I've riden for at least a minute. Yes, I have "chicken strips", no, I have never had to drag my pegs or my knees in a turn, nor have I ever had to "lay her down." It's your life. Choose skills over ego.

In colombia now is mandatory for a license training 28 hours theorical and 16 hours practicing, they also train you with the instructor as a passenger so you can be prepare for it. And I keep practicing over and over the basics. My friends even convince me to have a 150 cc motorcycle before getting something bigger to get the basic skills so I can in the future get the 650 cc cruser I want. They where right. My first accident was with a oil stain on the road left by a truck at 12 miles per hour becuase I had all my gear nothing really happened

Hi there from the UK. Thanks for this. I've ridden bikes all my life ( and taken advanced training) but in recently years just 70s bikes I've restored. I've now bought a 1250 GS and even though I've never been off 2 wheels I consider myself a returning rider just due to the huge power increase, and am being really careful and practicing lots-and wearing all the gear. I love a beer but NEVER drink when I'm on the bike...ever.... motorcycling is just too unforgiving and a reduction of concentration and clear decision making can end badly, or VERY badly. Thanks again

Awesome video very helpful

This video is for beginners Helmet license and training Well yeah Let’s up the info Alittle

I ride for 20 years, then marriage and family, sold my last motorcycle in 86. In 2023 got back into riding and getting into the ruding course. Ride like a oro is my favirite,but,take in all useful info.,. Never wore a helmet ,but,I do now(my decision). I love practicing the stuff I have been seeing and reading about.

I have 50 years experience, I like people try to tell people how ride with minimal experience, good luck,, bro, you don't lay your bike down

Choose a bike that you re capable of handling, not the biggest and heaviest thing on the market. Once you have develop your riding skills then consider going to the dream bike. It is not about power and speed, heavy weight and awkward manhandling make a big difference to a new rider. Once you have the skills weight and size are not as significant an issue.

Really good information

Great job sir

Good video, I learned to ride on a minibike, then it was a 125c dirt bike, then a 250 enduro, then it became the 1976 750- four, wow that was a change. and my bikes just keep getting faster and faster, Well, maybe not the 76 Shovelhead, but. I like riding without a helmet but for the last 20 years or more I have always used one, I never have had a wreck, but I been there when they have happened, someone write that check that their skill can't cash. The best advice I can give to someone is always think that it will go wrong. that car will pull out or change lanes, and just be sure of what you are going to do when it happens. if there is a plan you will just have a new story to tell.

Here in Washington state to legally ride a motorcycle you have to complete a New rider class which is two day class and on the second a written test and a physical ride test in order to get the endorsement on ur driver license by law. There are also a couple dealerships that offer a Advance riders class as well.

Well said brother! Nice meeting you at Robert Simmons private practice session😊 You did a great job!

Forgot to say tell your passenger to lean in a turn with you.

last point - passengers: i think you need to give passengers some basic tips........ watch the road to avoid banging helmets, or doing the monkey-back on the brakes. sit still as a still thing when riding slowly etc etc.

I gotta tell ya. I've been riding Motorcycles since I was 14 years old. I am now 59, and I'll be 60 in just over two weeks. I have always had a difficult time finding a properly fitted Helmut. The fut of a Helmut is just as important as wearing one, if not more! Just saying, people should, as you stated, not skimp on a Helmut and be sure the darn thing fits correctly! Great videos! Thanks for doing them. I was considering buying a 2024 Street Glide, but after seeing the issues you had, I may wait a year. See if they can get those electronic bugs out...

I practice slow speed maneuvers, emergency braking at the beginning of every riding season. Work on skills and take your time.

Good advice video. Well done. There’s two kinds of riders: Those who have crashed and those who will.” ― Anonymous “The older I get, the faster I was. There are old bikers and there are bold bikers, but there are no old, bold bikers.” ― Evel Knievel

I rode from when I was 20 until 34.When my son was born I stopped.Started riding again 3 years ago I took the MSF to do refresh

TY for the *"Figures"* (numbers) a lot of the things are things I never thought about or was on the wrong side of the true outcome.

Speed thrills and speed kills. Stick to posted speed limits if possible, and adjust ur speed to road conditions and traffic. Leave yourself a way out. Ride safe ya'll....

I am grateful for the opportunity to learn how to safely and efficiently ride my motorcycle. Slow speed technique, as is stated in this video, is extremely important to learn and master. I view many videos such as this, especially the ones taught by teachers who train riding skills to police. Then, every time I get on my bike, I go to a large parking lot nearby and practice the skills they teach. Doing this is bringing so much pleasure and enjoyment to my riding. I purchased small cones to lay out in the parking lot just as the trainers do (amazon has these for about $22.00 for 120 pack), and these help tremendously when I practice turning in circles, figure eights, turning from a dead stop, swerving in and out, just anything you can and must be able to do to effectively ride your bike safely on the street. DOING THIS PAYS OFF BIG TIME! PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE every time you get on your bike, and in time... you will be the master of your motorcycle. One last thing I have been advised to do is: DO NOT BECOME OVERCONFIDENT. So, I just humbly practice all the skills I can. Enjoy the ride. As for helmets, I am purchasing a Shoei Neotec III.

💯 correct slow down be safe 👍

Heg, I agree with everything you said, and yes a good Modular or Fullface helmet is the only way to ensure proper head protection. A protective pair of gloves, jacket, pants and boots are also very important. Another very important item to have is a decent mini air compressor to ensure your tires are properly inflated before and during a ride to ensure proper handling to prevent accidents !

I have 2 bikes and the turning radius between the 2 is huge.

50 Year Rider , Great Advice brother ! All Of It !!

In my experience expensive helmets include comfort features like padding and ventilation, they do not necessarily provide more protection than a basic lid that is DOT certified.

At 73 years old I put myself in the hospital with 2 broken ribs, broken bones in my foot and a concussion. I was following a car with space, and got into the garbage close to the curb on a corner and the back tire lost traction. Keep in mind that this was under 15 mph, I hit the curb and it spun me around and it threw me off the bike. If I didn't have a full face helmet on, I would have done serious damage to my head and face!! The only thing it did to my helmet was to knock the vent cover loose. Had I been wearing a half helmet or a "football" helmet I could have been in dire straits!!

As a biker it takes a few years to get to achieve the correct skills, awareness, anticipation - I also drive a car which I feel makes me more skilful than the car drivers that have never ridden a motorcycle.

Maybe gesticulating while recording and riding should be avoided.

In Oregon we now have to take a three day motorcycle training class to get our MC endorsement.

i bought a used vstar 650 with 7k miles, and i wish i never did the bike spent more time in the shop than riding it because of electrical issues. based on my experience, you can't trust people , and dealerships sucks

Yep to all said.

Love the video. I have been driving and old Suzuki GS 450 S and an 1992 Yamaha XJ 600.for a year, but i want something new and something i can drive from Northern Europe to the south of Europe on and at the same time feel safe and just have a fantastic trip. I am not buying the new bike before 2025, so that gives me more time to practice my skill on the two bikes i already have.. I am 47 years old but only have 2 years experience driving before the trip. I am pretty sure i will buy a new Honda NT 1100 A, what do you guys say, is it too soon for such a trip and what about the bike? I think i can handle it, i am very responsible and respectful when driving and will be training my skills before going summer 2025. I also think driving bikes came quickly to me because i did have 4 years experience in motorcriss in my twenties. First of all, is this the right bike for such a trip, i think it is from what i have been reading, or would someof you recommend another bike? I just fell in love with the Honda from the first time i saw it and did two days of reading on it. Never tried one in real life yet. Thanks for your help folks

Good video. Practice, practice, practice, I've been riding street bikes since I was 13 and I'm now 48. I still frequently spend time in parking lots honing my slow speed skills and emergency braking. I recently took an advanced riders course and am considering taking another.

So I know of one person I don’t know this person personally but this individual had over 2,000,000 miles on two wheels and he never went down and then he was on highway one day and he got rear ended by a truck while he was riding on the highway he wasn’t stopped so yeah of course statistically if you ride along enough eventually you will either go down or crash but if you do everything you can within your power to minimize your risk with road skills road strategy and anything else you can do it can be a very long time before that finally happens And this person had absolutely avoided accidents. I know of one scenario where he was waiting behind a car at a light and he noticed a car was coming up behind him pretty quick. He had to get out of the way and he did and then that vehicle rear ended the car in front of him if he stayed there, he would’ve been crushed so he had avoided numerous accidents throughout that 2,000,000 miles before he got rear ended by that truck, stay safe out there and whatever is in your control to make yourself more likely to not be an accident. You should definitely do that when he finally had this accident. He was wearing all of his safety gear so he did definitely get injured and we’re not entirely sure if he’s gonna make 100% recovery but he’s probably gonna make it 90% recovery but it’s going to take years for him to get as back as he could be, his helmet and jacket got trashed along with his lower protective gear. He wasn’t wearing a helmet. He very likely would’ve been dead. Do not cheap out on the helmet and if you only wear one piece of safety gear, make sure it is the helmet.

I dont know about get the license. I have license, and i know lot of people that dont have one but are better pilots than me. My advise is: Buy one and go on a safe spot for training with someone experienced, like your father or a friend you trust, than get your license. It can be very expensive if you never ridden before.

When asked I tell every rider whether new or experienced to always respect the power of your bike no matter what size cause simply put , motorcycles have no conscience . And for all you newbies , if anyone ever tells you theve never dumped their bike are either lying or have never owned a bike .

I finally got a motorcycle license after riding for 30 years. It is an issue if you have a commercial license. You have to take every test. Anyhow I had to renew so I enrolled in the motorcycle riding school. Actually, I had a great time and was so happy to see the new riders improve.

Took the MSF course and got my license but really no training afterwards, how would I find someone in the Arizona area to help practice?

Wear proper protective gear. Maintain your bike in a good roadworthy state. Stay alert (observations) and aware of other road users when out on the road. Ride for yourself, not those around you. Be humble. CONTINUE TO LEARN.

I don’t even Pennsylvania I don’t wear helmet unless it’s raining or I’m in another state which I usually am.

A year ago today I too the MSF course and will be taking a refresher course in the future. Be safe out there ✌🏻

I bought first all my riding gear and then new MT07 to learn on because in my country you can't find one used people love this bike. My dream bike is cruiser bike at the end but i am 35 now and want to learn how to ride properly first then go to Harley or Indian.

Some states require a rider safety course to get license. I believe Pennsylvania is one?

Dot helmet i got given is way better than bike helmet ! Rotwaller next door hates my 650 savage- but full helm up side his head.. he not get as close anymore.. luv my full helm ! 2 down - swing 4 the fences.

Preachers the importance of wearing a helmet then shows riders in demo's not wearing a helmet.

When I had my first 2 Harley’s, I never was on them sober. Don’t drink anymore.

Refresh course every 5 years or so. If you are involved in an accident, make sure your lawyer brings up the fact that you took a refresher course. And ask the other driver when was the last time they had attended a refresher course.

With the helmet issue - it's not just the rate of fatalities, it's the rate of PERMANENT, LIFE-LONG brain injuries that may be incurred. With a helmet one might shrug off a glancing helmet/head impact on something like a kerb, but without one there might be skull fractures and brain injuries - and I would remind the US chaps, and chapesses, the bills will be on YOU, and your families! I'd also recommend a full face - or at least a design with chin/lower face protection - as an 'open face' can result in some VERY nasty facial injuries in one "face plants". Another "head" related issue is eye protection - a stone thrown up by traffic, or even a large insect, can cause painfull eye injuries, even blindness in the affected eye, so even if one decides against a full face visor, one should make sure one wears impact resistant glasses. You can buy prescription lenses i high-impact plastics, if needed. Last thing is ear protection - if one isn't wearing a helmet, the wind noise can easily exceed "safe" listening levels, and if riding more quickly and/or the bike has "stupid loud" exhaust system, the problem is worsened dramatically. Repeatedly renewing "Provisional", or "learner" permits, are indeed a problem, and i'd add to that the states and countries where one can ride a m/cycle on a full "car" licence without any m/cycle test, while some may limit this to, say, 250CC, there are some VERY high performance bikes of that capacity! Yes, "low speed" training is definitely worth it - not just for the reasons mentioned, but because most actual maneuvering is going to be done at walking pace around traffic, and when parking. Low speed work gives a LOT more confidence and skill balancing the m/cyle, using the throttle, the clutch, and other benefits. Anyway, GTG - keep up the good work educating people and helping keep them safe 👍😎👌

One thing I’d add to this: if you’re going to ride, ride frequently, and challenge yourself to gain proficiency. I’m not saying to go faster than you should or to take foolish risks. Just get more adept at dealing with adversity, such as traffic, changing road conditions, adverse weather, etc. And ride often (at least a couple times a week if you can). I still do. Don’t kid yourself into thinking you’ll be just fine riding every once in a while. Everyone needs to practice, and to do so frequently. Riding isn’t just a perishable skill for those who have ridden before, but haven’t done so for some number of years. It can be perishable much sooner than that. A few years ago, a buddy of mine, who only rode typically about once every 3-4 months, fell victim to that in a solo accident that was very surprising it even happened. And it wasn’t just one failure. He still could have recovered after his first failure. But his second failure sealed it. All of it was his fault and due to glaring errors in his ability, which in my opinion, was because he didn’t ride nearly enough and didn’t recognize that he needed to. Oh he’s fine, and was extremely lucky to come out of it with relatively minor injuries. But he totaled his bike. He swore off riding after that.

Where are the desert scenes filmed?

How did you like the Scout at the end?

Good evening from Indiana.

I wear Snell approved helmets I always heard they passed stringent testing

Lot good info. Buttttt I do disagree with ABS brakes. I know a lot of Abs malfunction ed and maintenance on them. I trust my experience, the feel of the bike, and yes endoresement training. Brakes, performance machine are the best. ANDDDDDD yes loud pipes saves lives .

Oil leaking on roads are hard too see at night it is like hitting ice and down u go just saiding

I always wear a helmet just my personal choice

There are two kinds of motorcyclists: those who are going to have an accident, and those who are going to have an accident again.

I watch your channel. This video was very helpful and gave me a lot to think about. I have done some riding the past . I am now looking at getting back in to riding but this time I am going to get my license. My wife is going to be just getting in to riding. So I like what you had to say about helmets.

Especially if you only have a few years riding experience. Yeah, put your helmet on your choice.

Slow speed advanced training is the best thing you can do

After 22 years off, I came back to riding a year ago. A lot came back to me, quickly, but the finer skills I had took 6 months to really get comfortable again.

I have a parking lot not far from my house that I practice low speed stuff before every ride to warm up, sometimes I’ll even hit it on the way back home after my ride too, sometimes after work if I’m bored I’ll ride over there to just practice before dark

I've found the riders who choose not to get a license are consistently reckless and under the age of 30. I suspect there's a reason I've never met an old one.

Friends, bad influence meaning you shouldn't ride to that friends abilities. Know your own damn limits and the friend or friends will be waiting for you. If even a few seconds longer than they think one will ride back to make sure all is well. Know it all is annoying.

bearded man tells the truth 👍🏼

Thanks for the informative program and good advice. I am actually in this exact situation. I used to ride many years ago but hasn't ridden a bike in a long time. I live in Pennsylvania and got my permit. The state offers free training and if you get through a two-day class, you get your licence. You have to pass a written test and a riding test as well. I have been vacillating about whether to take the class or not. Even if I get a license, I am not sure if I will get a bike and ride but figure you're going to need a license either way. I am afraid of not passing the course. It might be something fun to do to break up the routine and meet new people.

Yeah new rider speeding drunk and or high, of course your going to be a temporary citizen....

grandfathered in on my mc, and class a. been riding since i was a kid, and 18wheels since i was 18. at 62, there are things i practice as a rider, that i have never seen talked about on youtube. #1 interstate riding, never ride beside an 18 wheeler. those tires are set at 120psi, that tire comes off the rim, it takes you with it. no gear, no time to react, if you survive to ride another day, lucky you. i ride close enough to keep a car from cutting me off, but stay behind that semi until traffic has cleared the front bumper, only then do i pass. i do so quickly, and with purpose. i put a gap between the truck, and myself, the merge right. i see guys hanging out besides trucks, and they have no clue the danger they are in. those tire gators on the road, are examples of a tire coming off the rim. #2 in town, at stop signs / lights, i sit right or left of the vehicle in front of me, where my best escape path is. #3 never neutral your bike at a stop sign / light, find a lot to roll into, if you / it has issues. i dont wear a helmet, rarely have, didnt wear a mask during covid. dont pop off at me about it, and i wont point and laugh at you for it. simple, we're all adults.

No helmet law here. 55 years old now with a bad heart. Been riding a street bike since I was 15. My dad registered it for me. No licence. Still no helmet. Don’t matter now. I did where one on my Yamaha banshee 20 years ago so the police couldn’t see my face, when I outrun them lol

The license thing. It’s just the type of person who doesn’t. Meaning not having their license is a coincidence

I agree if you get a helmet the best you can afford & if your helmet gets smashed in wreck replace helmet.

Good to see you taking Robert’s Be the Boss of your Motorcycle course! I’ve been riding a while and I want to learn what he teaches in his course.

My wife had never ridden on a motorcycle before she met me. Before we went for a ride, I made sure she had a really good helmet and a communicator so that we could communicate without having to yell. Her head is nowhere near the size or shape of mine, which is a good thing, so I fitted her for a new one. I was able to put her in a jacket and boots that I had laying around.

I can definitely vouch for the neotec 2, i was in a wreck jan this year thanks to a drunk driver and the helmet did its job perfectly

Don't hire law tiger's if you wreck.

Good video brother. I’ve riding for over 40 years and I still check out these videos. Ya never know when you’ll learn something new.

All good stuff. Subbed. Honestly though, I almost didn't because of those guns in the background 🤔