I’ve been riding for 50 years and I’m still learning, there’s always something to learn.

My dad rode in the 30's 40's and 50's. When I started riding many years ago he sat me down and looked into my eyes to make sure I was listening. He told me that one day I would know, without a doubt that I was in complete control of my motorcycle and that I couldn't possibly go down. He then changed his look and said "on that day get off and don't get back on until you change that thought." He said I would never be in complete control and that I had zero control of those around me. Smart man!

"Don't ride if you're a know-it-all"? So what you're saying is my mother-in-law shouldn't ride?... I'll let her know.

You know it is a funny thing, sometimes I have a plan for a video well in advance, sometimes the thoughts start to formalize over the weekend and on Monday I start to jot down ideas. Sometimes I am pretty confident about the subject matter and sometimes I am not. This was a video I was not confident in prepping for. Usually, when I am struggling with a message I run it by my wife, she is a good sounding board and I trust her judgment. I have had several other videos that I struggled with the prep for and all of them have had the biggest impact upon the listeners. One of those was the video telling the story of my eye injury. I wrote, shot and edited that in one day. Once I was finished I asked my wife and girls to watch it with me before I decided if I would upload it. They gave an enthusiastic thumbs up and I still was not sure, but I hit the publish button and went to bed. That video continues to resonate with viewers 2 years later and God has blessed it. At this point in MCrider, I have come to recognize that struggle and accept it. Because I know that the struggle causes me to step back and God to step through. It is my prayer that this message resonates with those who need to hear it. I know I will get some flack from unbelievers in the KZfaq comment section, I know I will get some flack from the wheelie crowd, etc. All of that just rolls off my back. What I am concerned with is being obedient to God and not letting myself get in the way. KZfaq is a funny business. Some creators get 1,000 subscribers and they want 10,000. 10,000 leads to 50,000 and so on. Sometimes I forget how many people watch these videos and the reach that it has. Then I meet a real person who follows MCrider. Our paths cross at the motorcycle show or somewhere in town and I put a face to one of the numbers that KZfaq uses to measure success. The faces that I have met resonate so much more with me than the numbers and it causes me to check myself and my motives. So I will continue to speak my heart. I will try to tell the truth as I see it, always giving room that I may be wrong or don't see the complete picture. When it comes to sharing my faith, if it bothers you, you will just have to deal with it, it is who I am and I would not be honest with you if it was not a part of my story on MCrider. But, in the end, it is the love of motorcycling and for me, obedience to God, that draws this thing together. Thanks for being a part of it. See you on the road, Kevin

I get road rage in a car. I drive fast. Never had an accident. Everyone told me i should not get a bike because of my road rage. I'm a new rider. Once i got in the bike, my road rage disappeared. A video on mc rider i watched the day i got my bike changed my mindset. It said, cars are the predator and motorcycles are the prey. That simple statement has kept me cool headed in the worst situations with aggressive car drivers. No need to get worked up, rather get it off the danger zone and go about your day.

not worth being in the right and dead......my instructor told me early on.......great video as usual Kevin! Thank you.

I stopped riding for almost forty years. Last summer a wonderful person gave me a gift that allowed me to start again. What was instinct at 27 is something I have to practice on a lot at 67. Your description of the joy of riding is spot on. many people just don't and never will understand.

I am so sick of the whiners who are offended by every little thing things my generation wouldn't even notice much less be offended. All the girly men out there need to grow a pair and stop crying.

When I first started riding, I watched several of "those" KZfaqrs. But as I learned proper street riding skills, I realized they were not displaying their skills, but were poor riders themselves. I continued watching them for a while to observe what they were doing wrong, and then stopped watching them at all. Now I only watch what the safe riders do (like Kevin) and learn from them.

Kevin, you're peerless. You do such a great job. Thanks for doing it.

Sounds like the owner of the 8 second clip needs his diaper changed

Thumbs up times 10!! I’m an old fart who rode when I was in my 20s and picked it back up at 60. I know a lot of us are rejoining the riding ranks, and we are some of the most prone to having an accident. So, these videos are invaluable to help us be able to ride without early funerals and not scaring our wives to death. Keep telling it like it is, brother, and thanks for the spiritual aspect as well, we are all unique and valued by our maker.

“....you should take the bus.” I choked on my coffee. 😂 Seriously, though. I saw myself in one of your examples. I took the basic rider course to get my endorsement, on a 250cc Honda. From there, I practiced in a parking lot on our 1450cc Ultra Limited. That was tough. From there, bought my Road King. I was hell bent on skipping the “starter bike”. I don’t ever recommend other new riders to follow my example. I felt I could handle it only because 1. I’m surrounded by skilled riders that would never allow me to develop bad or dangerous habits and 2. I have enough self discipline to have practiced a ton before allowing myself street time. There’s no need to rush through the process and put myself in danger prematurely.

4 years ago, my Basic Rider Course instructor allowed me to pass the course, but he told me that I'm "shaky". Sure enough, I dumped my bike in a corner not not long after that. But I took his warning to heart and practiced and learned. Now I've got 20K miles behind me without any more accidents, plus I've avoided many. I'm glad that instructor was honest with me.

I really liked your comment about the spirituality of riding! Like you, I feel a unique connection to the world riding down a country road in WI or MN.

Kevin, 50 years ago I purchased a 500cc motorcycle. It was my first motorcycle and I rode it to work about 3 miles one way and home again. A older man at my wor k said no boy I going to give you a piece of advice , he said when you are not afraid of it sell it . In other words you are not in control anymore. Now I am 69 years old and I still have a motorcycle but, I know it has got too much for my physical condition to feel safe so it is up for sale. I am finished riding. God Bless all you do to teach and keep riders safe.

Even though I wasn't raised in a church-going home, your comment that "God loves motorcycles" made me smile Thanks for all you do, and God bless you

Thank you, Kevin, for this sage advice. I have been riding for 50 years and the two times I went sailing off my bike through the air were caused by drivers of cars who were absolutely at fault. And as I lay in the road and they stood over me apologizing I was completely aware that (a) I had been smart to buy a very good helmet and (b) the accidents were completely avoidable had I used more awareness. Always be aware that 'cars are the predators and motorcycles are the prey'.

I am 42 years old and have been riding for about four years now. Your videos have had a very positive impact on my riding skills. Many thanks from your neighbor in Rockwall Texas!

Being forwarned is being forarmed. There is life saving wisdom in this video and everyone should watch it. Gives us all something to look into the mirror and think about. Good video. 👍

There is Fair Used and their is Butt Hurt flagging..

The one dislike must have been him.

Your comment about road rage allowed me to recall an indecent during my 35 years of driving a city bus. One of my customers was sitting in the front seat when a car cut me off, I used the brakes and most people on the bus didn't even notice my reaction, that customer jumped up and launched into some very impolite road rage. Being calm is essential when operating any vehicle. Thank you for posting your informative videos.

I sure enjoy your outlook on riding and life and God . I am a 62 year old beginner and I love riding . May God bless you and your family .

S.e.e. Search evaluate execute at all times. Road strategy is key. Any one or anything can wipe you out at any moment. I think that heightened cense of awareness is part of what makes riding a motorcycle so special. Thanks Kevin for all you do to keep it fresh in my mind. keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up.

I will say just one word - AMEN!

My favorite video hands down. Respect to you Kevin, the ways you describe every scenario paints a clear picture towards helping all of us become better people as well as riders. Thank you

God bless you Kev, from this video it is plain to see you have a heart of gold! Thank you mate for all of your work. 🇦🇺

Thank you Kevin, I really enjoy your style of presenting the information. You are an inspiration! There is always room for improvement.

Bless you, brother! Great comments and inspirational reflections on the respect of riding a motorcycle!

Good man! Im 53 and back on 2 wheels after a 10 year hiatus.Only recently found your channel, and Im hooked. You provide so much good insight. Remind me of stuff Ive forgotten. Keep up the good work and God bless!

This may be one of your best videos! Thank you so much for your insight and the guts to say what you think out loud.

Another great video! Agree with all your points, especially the comments about the value of a human life 😊

12:40 sums up motorcycles for me better than I have ever heard or thought of. Thank you!

Such a great message at the end! Bless you Kevin, keep up the superb work!

I shared this vid with a bunch of people this morning, both friends and loved ones. You did such a great job capturing what I aspire to be as a rider and why I love motorcycling so much.

this is now my favorite video so far by you. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Thanks Kevin, once again an outstanding video! I pray the Lord continues to bless you and this channel!

Incredible video Kevin. You are a special kinda teacher. The message in this video is spiritual & powerful! God bless from Birmingham, England.

I just enjoyed every single word of you describing motorcycling.. Thank you, man!

Thank you, Kevin. You’re a blessing to many.

"If you don't know better riders, you need to get out more"

I love this video! Thank you! I'm considering learning to ride and your "Determine if You Should Ride a Motorcycle" checklist and suggestion on a starter bike were a tremendous help. I expressed to a coworker my desire to learn and he referred me to your channel. Best advice ever!

You continue to give great advice and life lessons. I just got back into riding after 30 years. Watching your videos are proving to be invaluable. Thanks Kevin. Keep it up.

"God loves motorcycles." -Kevin from MCrider 2020

When he said ..."another accident...wide on a curve..." I automatically thought Yammie and the Yellow Porsche accident...

Hey Kevin, and Happy New Year! Passed my Euro A2 track tests !! Now have the road lessons and test this month. Been out today. Cold but such a great ride! Your strategies are always with me. Many thanks and have a great 2020!

What an inspiring and motivating video. I’m 64 , live in Spain, and my very first bike is a Honda PCX 125. I love it and honestly don’t want a bigger bike. Some will laugh at that, but, for me it gives me the pleasure I thought I would never have as used to be scared to ride a bike. Now with Kev’s help and videos, I think I am doing well on road craft and it is only thanks to his instruction and videos that I’ve progressed quicker than I thought I would. Kev, thank you and please never stop....

Just because I pull up next some moron that just cut me off, doesn't mean I shouldn't be on a bike. There are way too many people out there with their heads buried in cell phones while they're behind the wheel and somebody needs to let them know about it.

I’m blessed to live in LA with great weather and can lane split to get thru traffic (mostly freeway but non freeways too), I see some guys driving way too fast, incl when lane splitting, they would rather be cool, would rather reduce their chance of being seen by wearing dark colors. As a former truck driver here’s my rules: Speed mngmnt (can’t be in a big hurry),space mngmnt (the space all around you, especially ahead of you, look far enough ahead of you and not just at the car ahead of you, leave enough space to be able to stop or give yourself an out), visual search (keep you eyes moving incl checking your mirrors), communication (be seen, wear bright clothing, stay out of blind spots, use your horn, never assume you think you know what the other guy is gonna do). Practice makes perfect. Stay within your comfort zone, don’t take risks. No distractions (fiddle farting with radio or music or phone). I like your “image of God” wisdom Kevin. Gods love is in us, it’s up to us to share it!

Good one Kev, you have summarised perfectly some major groups of riders there who i see out on their bikes as soon as the weathers good. I applaud yourself and others such as The Rider Guider in Australia who are doing great things to help keep motorcyclists safe by showing all the hints of what to look for and where and when to look, it's just a case of getting the message across to those that need it. I know what you meant about the way riding a motorcycle is sort of a spiritual thing, it is a really great feeling and i feel lucky that i have spent now 41 years riding and being in awe at the worlds creation and to be a part of it. Keep up the good work. With regards from the UK.

I’ve ridden 45 years and in my opinion I think this is your best video ever. I believe I’ve watched all of them and learn something from each one or at the very least change my way of thinking about the subject. Every motorcyclist should watch this and evaluate themselves.

"He didn't like the comments" Feelings got hurt. Skin so thin. Learn something new everyday.

The problem is that these people will never consider themselves the object of this video. They would never watch this. You are in fact, what we refer to as "preaching to the choir". As to your last comment: Amen! Four wheels moves the body, two wheels moves the soul! It is winter here and the bike is in the building for the time being. But I can't wait for March!!!!!

Great video from start to finish, Kevin! Your comment on the spirituality of motorcycling was powerful and so true! Summed up perfectly! Bless God and bless you my man for bringing these helpful videos each week!

Thanks Kevin for such a good video! Many of us motorcycle riders are also pilots that fly airplanes. I love riding my Goldwing, but I also love flying my aircraft. There are days where flying is even better than riding, but there are days where riding is better than flying. As a long time rider of 50 years, I have learned a few things from your videos. Thanks Kevin.

I'M TRIGGERED! Think I'll go for a ride. 🤣🤣🤣

As a 56 year old new rider, thank you Sir for your emphasis on safety. I know "seasoned" riders who take unnecessary risks and wish they would listen to you among others.

I have watched your videos for some time now....always brilliant advise including good words of wisdom . Let's celebrate MC rider...proud to learn from you 😊

Your videos have guided me before, and since I started riding just about one year ago, I constantly think about your words of wisdom while riding.

That a sweet shout out to God! I really appreciate that. May God keep blessing you. And thank you for the video!

"was this crash avoidable" Yes like you said he was riding too fast for the conditions!

Honestly, that's one of the sweetest things I've heard you say. Shame it had to come about like this but got me a little weepy. Keep up the great work.

One of my absolute favorite videos and one of your best ever!! Covers your philosophy, beliefs, logic, and I am in line with them all. Serves as a good reminder, which we all need from time to time, to re-center and consider our habits and impulses. Thanks again for a huge winner!

Hey Kevin, I appreciate your honesty. I’ve been around bikes for 40 years and yes, there are many panheads who shouldn’t ride a bike. With all the distractions the cagers have, you have got to be at the top of your riding game at all times. That doesn’t happen without learning and practicing skills so you be prepared for the unexpected. Oh and by the way...God’s favorite motorcycle is a Yamaha FJR1300!

The dude is such a crybaby!!! He wrecks twice, almost killing himself and others, then when someone uses a tiny clip to help others from being as stupid, careless, and irresponsible as he is, waaaa waaaa, waaaa he cries like a baby and goes running to YT...even though it was clearly under fair use. Oh boo hoo, cry baby, grow up. Too bad YT doesn't follow their own policies! As always, Kevin, spot on, great advice. Keep it up, brother.

You are so on point today!!! And your analogy of the perfect ride??? 🙌🏽 AMEN BROTHER, AMEN! 🙌🏽

Great video with lots of wisdom. Thank you for sharing today Kevin..

Sound like you're saving lives, he is saving his ego. Who cares what he thinks. Subscribed!

i stopped riding for 30 years,,,,well i got a ke100 to start back on,,easy to handle an slow...then i got an 85 rebel 250,,,moved up a bit...now i got an 03 ..sportster883....thats fast enough for me..an i have all three ..all fun to ride

Love your channel and it has helped me keep a level head when I ride , keep up the good work, God bless from Australia🇦🇺

Kevin, thanks for all you do. I enjoy your videos every week and look forward to you sharing. Keep on keepin’ on.

Been riding 18 months now, and still on a 150cc. Far from getting tired of it, I am starting to think a bigger bike isn't worth the weight or expense.

Every time I crashed was when confident.. never wrecked when Scared .. Some days perfect..others not..that perfect day Eats you. Be frightened:)

Thank you Kevin. May God continue to bless you and thanks for sharing your passion for motorcycles.

Great stuff Kevin. Thanks for bringing this info. One thing I found out along time ago and you mentioned it in the video. Just about anyone can twist the throttle and go fast in a straight line. However, it takes control and self discipline to ride slow. My sones are starting to get into bikes and so as part of their training I took them to a parking lot and we had "slow races". They initially thought it was dumb but once they saw the amount of control you had to have to ride slow they quickly realized the ole man knew a thing or two. Keep up the good work. Ride safe!

I ride and thanks to you, Kevin, in the back of my mind, especially in heavy traffic, I can be killed for making a stupid mistake and I am cautious and patient. Thank you.

I have been riding motorcycles since the early 1970's, back when I was young & dumb, I survived doing some really crazy thing on two wheels and have survived 4 motorcycle accidents in that time, But now I find I am getting old, I still love to ride but never go any faster then I can think, So I am pretty slow, lol. But anyway, I think in order to become old and wise, You first must survive being young & dumb, The good Lord has shown a lot of mercy to me over the years.

This was very well said! I can't tell you how many times I talk to other riders who don't practice, or don't believe in practice. I appreciate your valuable content and your road strategy videos. Keep up the great work and I'll keep practicing!

Very well said Kevin. Rhonda and I enjoy and appreciate your works very much. Feel like your finish, needs a God Bless. God bless you Kevin. .

Prayers please. Lost a friend just after christmas on his bike. Father of 2 kids and usaf vet

Great video Kevin! One day (hopefully not too soon) we'll ride together up there on those streets of gold!

As always Kevin good clear headed info which makes you think about riding basics,and brushing up on your skills. Thx Kevin

Kevin, you are a great inspiration and a wonderful teacher. I appreciate you.

“Take the bus.” Lol

I appreciate your appropriate references to God. “God does not play dice,” is one of my favorite quotes by Albert Einstein (in the context of physics) and this video sounded of this quote, never play dice with your life on a motorcycle, ride safe, smart and improve.

That is absolutely the most heart felt...true ....to the point video i have seen in a long time....thank you

Thank you for your videos. You have no idea how much you are respected.

Kevin, seems there are a lot of comments on wanting to see the video. I watched YOUR original, and am very thankful you stopped it short when you did. I am on the other side.... I do NOT want to see the video... "I'm good"..... Also, as an FAA Licensed Private Pilot / as well as an avid Motorcycle Rider - Once you earn you Private Pilot's License - you are told straight up - "Now you have a license to learn"....

@55 I say no, keep riding ... but I am building a sidecar for time when my knees will stop cooperating with me😀

Great info, Kevin. Temperament is the foundation that the rest of one's skillset is built upon. God bless.

Well Done! What a testimony as to the uniqueness and priceless value of a single life

..."take the bus".. hahaha !! It amazes me when I watch the famous, "near miss" channels. The same bikers are having near misses all the time. There are so many bad riders out there its sad. When bikers ask me, why do you train with the motor cops every year, when you have been on a bike for 40 years, I laugh, but its really sad, that they do not understand. Stay safe !

I wonder who this youtuber is. Or if anyone can tag the original video. Now I'm curious to see what kind of accident that was.

Thank you for being honest with us and sharing so much of your knowledge.

Amen Kevin. Great as always. Thank you

If only my teachers at school had been this good!

2 near death experience? Ohh it’s the yammie noob

your advice is always true and well spoken. thank you for channel and the content it provides

Another great video Kevin ! Thanks.