Ive been looking for this for a while, were those Alabama plates on that wing? Supposedly this is my late friend Tony Hopkins, he found this and he showed me before he recently passed about 8 months ago. He was laughing his ass off showing us this, he only had one eye too.... he was in his mid 70s and could throw down better than any of the squid kids in town on a GL1800...

Supermoto Karen gets upset at Goldwing rider for riding.

The title should be "Karen tailgating goldwing"

This isn't an idiot at all to me. Even if I would not cross so often the middle-line. This is the first guy, who realy shows, how to drive a Goldwing and what is possible wiht this motobike. Respect!!! Maybe, your problem was, that you could'nt pass him?

He does know how to drive! He is far from an idiot. Skilled dude here!

never tailgate another rider. it's one of the most uncool things a rider can do

I was waiting to see the idiot part. It never came, but I did hear a whiny little wuss claiming it was there. The guy looked competent and familiar with his bike to me.

A little trick I picked up being a truck driver is, when you find someone in front of you not letting you pass, not maintaining their speed, ect. The best thing to do, is pull over, stretch your legs, send a text or two, and then get back at it. Ride safe brother. Rubber side down 🤙🤙

Guy on the Goldwing was having a lot of fun using the road to it's full potential, while nervous Nelly behind was Hyperventilating 😆

If you could see he was having trouble negotiating the curves, why did you continue to follow so closely? If I were the one following, I would have found a spot to pull over, stretch my legs, and let the Goldwing get well ahead of me and no longer be a threat to me.

Jeez, you guys would never go out on a bike in the UK if that worries you. The guy was using the whole road, he had plenty of forward view, good conditions and what looks like decent road. At no point did I think him particularly dangerous.

We ride like that all the time in the UK. Use all the road if it's clear. Goldwing chap knew his stuff.

Harassing the guy from behind wasn’t a great move. Let him do his thing and give him space ☹️

He only crossed the line a few times and it was always when he had good visibility for oncoming traffic (ie not blind corners)

That just looks like a rider who knows what he's doing. As long as he isn't endangering you (which you yourself were doing by tailgating his ass) or anyone else just leave him alone

I saw nothing wrong he rode the shit out of that goldwing.

Okay…I watched the video. I have a valuable piece of advise for you. “Ride your own ride”. The guy on the Goldwing was doing just fine. I suggest you concentrate on your riding and not someone else’s.

Wrong title, should say Goldwing rider having a blast in the twisties 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

That guy rides a GoldWing like sport bike and makes it look easy. Awesome footage

He was riding a Goldwing and he still outdid you! 😆

He wasn't having trouble at all, I have had multiple Goldwings, this guy knows how to ride his bike. He never cut across the center line when he couldn't see oncoming traffic, I'll do the same thing on a familiar road.

That Goldwing rider has more skills than the guy behind him.

Love the Goldwing guy he obviously plays in his backyard and knows his bike really well.

I'm 34 and have been riding since I was 11 years old. I have owned and ridden a large spectrum of bikes so watching a large +400kg bike holding a admirable pace through the twisties with no overzealous entries into corners and pulling on the following bike out of every bend. That rider is skilled. Following bike needs to focus on themselves not others

Nah man, the guy on the bagger can ride, when you said idiot I was waiting for him to crash at the end but instead he picked a nice line to overtake that cruiser at the end 👌

It actually looked pretty smooth to me. Only crossed the yellow line when he had a good view. Smooth is usually safe and fast.

I have often experienced exactly such situations. But when I feel that my random leader is feeling pressured, and I don't even know him, I just stay back. Who of you does not know this feeling? Like: ... there's someone behind you, watching the way you drive and putting somehow pressure on you, albeit perhaps unintentionally. ... Just pull over, have a smoke, or check your oil level. No matter what, never try to put that pressure on people driving in front of you.

In Sweden they literally teach you to drive in that way when you take your license (in a less aggressive manner obviously), hold on the outside of the corner to get maximum visibility and IF there is no oncoming traffic you take the corner in as straight a line as possible, even crossing the line. I don't like to drive like that so I had to learn it to pass the course and then unlearn it after I got my license. I'm way more bothered by you chasing up to his tail every corner and then breaking hard like you are unable to judge speed.

Been a biker for 48 years, and a GoldWing rider for the last 40 years, only thing wrong with that video, was Teambob should have been paying more attention to his own riding, than the bike in front.

All that whining and the best part was that Wing silently walking away at the end. Beautiful!

In the UK it's pretty normal to see folks using the whole road when you can see clearly, Tobe fair dude was just throwing his wing about like a much smaller bike actually mildly impressive.

Crossing lines isn't my thing but this lad can clearly ride. I'd like to think I'm the person that can sit behind him and enjoy his skill rather than picking out things I'd do different.

title correction : i cannot beat a goldwing rider with my motorcycle gifted by my parents for my 21

Experienced rider on the Goldwing! Really good skill and safety ride without bling corners when it's possible. Good riding strategy. Love it.

"goldwing rider leans the shit out of bike, while super moto rider gets salty"

Yes, concentrate on what you are riding, the goldwing guy is totally in control of his own machine !

Don't be jealous that he can handle a 900-pound machine like it's 300 lb

If you can see there are no oncoming cars and there are plenty of safety margins, what's the problem? The Goldwing had a nice rhythm, good line selection for the most part, was trail braking... I'd ride with him/her any day!

I had several advanced riding courses when I lived in the UK. The teachers were all motorcycle policemen and they REALLY knew a thing or two about two wheels. One of them said that a lot we had been taught to comply with Highway Code riding techniques had to be unlearnt. They taught us defensive riding, straight lining a roundabout (when it was safe) and a lot more that would otherwise have seen us fail on our 'normal' riding tests. Much of what we were taught is something I still use now that I live in the USA.

I’m first to admit I know little about technique, help me out. What did the rider do that one would consider him an idiot. Been learning since 1967 and still need to be schooled.

He crossed lines only where he had a clear view ahead and did nothing dangerous. A cop would write him up for something to do but nothing more. All I saw was a well ridden ‘Wing and a head shaking, self-righteous doing little more than keep the right side of the yellow lines.

A video perfectly showing a good rider vs a bad rider The good rider takes the turns, is confident in their ability and uses the road safely The bad rider thinks they know better, tailgates other bikers and is clearly ignorant

He knows exactly what he's doing. Good skill riding a mansion like that

"Karen/Ken" doesn't realize that the bike in front of him is much heavier. Therefore, it handles much differently than the duo-sport he's riding. The bagger was still in front of him though.

Complains about the Goldwing rider having a blast and riding really well, yet he doesn't have the skill to overtake him on his dual-sport.

Say what you want.... That is a very good friend of mine and one of the best riders I know. He goes through 3 sets of tires a year and rides about 200 miles every day the weather is decent.

What was the freakout for at around 0:48? That's the same line I take on that bend.

Bro thinks he owns the road 💀

Looks like he is riding the heck out of it to me! When you can see ahead that's how you straighten out the curve.

The sheer grunt of that big goldie rounding up slow critters, eating miles with smiles. Yeah, yeah, he crossed the holy double lines, but only when he had a good clear view . The sound of your toy was just annoying.

I’m surprised that everyone in the comments section misconstrued the video? The issue was with the lack of skill the Goldwing rider had when navigating the twisties; his timing was WAY off when he’d enter the turns, and he struggled to change his path once he was already leaned in one direction throughout a curve, leading him to cross the double yellow MANY times. Some of the people in this comment section need to read the description of this vid, the subject of this video wasn’t that the goldwing rider was slow (and I believe the op followed closely to watch such a out of pocket scene). I’m convinced the people commenting either never rode a motorcycle, or don’t practice safe riding, because if they did they would know how dangerous it is to be within a blind turn at speed ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD.

riding outside of the dude's ability...

the only issue i see here is you not having enough hp to take him over and not care ?

He's just doing what you're doing... but better, faster, with more skill and in greater comfort.

Errr if the GW rider had clear sight lines whats the problem ? I thought he was hustling it well

As many others have said, - the idiot filming this was the only problem- the Goldwing had his under control and was minding his own business.

That guy is one experienced rider to be handling, braking, and accelerating on those corners and stretches while keeping in his lane on that dangerous stretch. Guy was following me one time like this and it freaked me out he was so close I had trouble braking. Don’t Follow People Like This, just ease off or pass when it’s safe to do so. Never know what’s around the corner…

Absolutely love the goldwing. Rider is very experienced. Plonker filming him is jealous.

If you have a line of sight, there are no dramas

The Pleasure Before the Pain.

Looks like he can hussle that bike really well. He certainly not an idiot and seems to be using the road well.

Goldwing owner: thinking I might get a go pro Go Pro owner: thinking I might get a bike

Are you afraid of a line on the road? Do you think that people explode when "make their own dicission" to cross the "red" line?

Are you a priest? Never crossed a double line? That man drives the perfect line and takes incoming traffic into account. There's really nothing wrong with that. It is also and still my driving style... since more than fifty years ago despite the increased traffic, but with respect for other road users and the momentum and environment where I drive! In your place, I would just keep my distance and let the man do his thing... which is what I have been doing for over FIFTY years now, I let him have his fun, that is respect among motorcyclists.

Goldwing rider is riding great, you're judging from your position, he's much ahead with farther views to take calculated risks.

The wing rider was a true pro.

I’m a Police motorcycle rider in the UK. The Wing rider could’ve just come out of the riding school as far as I’m concerned, smooth, making progress as he should. Following rider looked like he could barely keep up

I saw two dangerous riders, the Goldwing and you! You were riding too close and I suspect pushing the Goldwing to ride a little faster than was comfortable. Your safe options were to overtake or pull back and give the Goldwing some space.

I just see a biker enjoying himself. 🇬🇧🇺🇲

Only a few can claim more thumbs down than up. Well done! 👍

One of my bikes is an '89 Goldwing. She leans pretty well, since I got rid of the dam running boards! I don't think I'd be ripping twisty roads with her. That's what an Interceptor or Pacific Coast is for. But hey, he was nailing it pretty good.

Roads like this on the east coast of Australia usually have wet patches,this person would be very lucky to survive those roads.

Fantastic Goldwing rider.

Both these guys were trying to redefine the term ego-death. Rule number 1 ride your own ride.

What vehicle ever, the skill turning late into corners ist an art.

The GW was riding faster than normal and cutting corners with visibility of incoming traffic. I see the rider behind getting frustrated and in no way, he would have been able to safely pass during turns in single lane unless the GW would have to slow down and let him pass. The rider behind just needed to be patient and wait for an opportunity in straight lane to pass him. Tailgating has its limits, and this is one of them. Lesson learned.

How do you know he wasn't getting edgy because you were riding him. Just back up and let him go. It's not like he's hanging around and holding anyone up either. It's far more dangerous (for both of you) to follow him shaking your head all the time, when you should be focusing on what you are doing.

The Gold Wing rider seemed to be doing fine. He was pushing it quite hard though, having to cross lanes, because you were on his tail. Maybe he was trying to outrun you or maybe he didn’t want to hold you up. If I was him I’d have let you pass; if I was you I would’ve let him go. This is why I never ride in a group except close friends.

You were following, I'd say he was driving safely ( I'm no expert like you) didn't se him push until the end of the vid. Was it too dangerous or couldn't you keep up with a Wing?

Riding to close can cause someone to feel that they are being "pushed", keep your distance away from them.

Smooth, safe ride, advanced and skilled biker. There's maybe one of them idiots, the one who can't overtake and cries into his mic.

Who knew an arm chair could go so fast

Indeed he is. This is why, given the chance, I'd decline that ride. Too many people who think they're experts pushing the envelope and putting everyone else at risk.

Where was this

Where is the idiot? I find it rather admirable that the Goldwinger and his colossus have stayed on the road. The street was clear, he didn't endanger anyone and no cop saw it! Anyone can drive behind and complain.

The last overtake was glorious,the Goldwing guy is a magnificent driver

That guy can stone cold ride that heavy cruiser. No idiot to be seen here. Just awesome style and control

Don't see the problem here. Guys having fun pushing his trashwagon through the curves.

Ok your claiming hes bad but you're also on his azz...

Not sure why you're calling him an idiot, he looked like he was holding his own especially on such a non nimble bike!!!

Over 250 thousand miles of riding experience here: Every time you cross the center line, you are gambling with your life. How lucky are you feeling today?

I got a wing and that's the way they turn, they lay way over before turning. The rider is talented .I don't do that shit anymore . But it looks fun .

😀😀😀😀Goldwing pulling away like a freight train, oooh yeah😎

He’s riding really well. It wouldn’t surprise me if he was police or ex police. He is maximising his visibility, minimising his lean angles so that he has maximum contact for braking, and he is decisive.

This is no idiot, dude got some serious skills. Everybody can throw a supermoto around - a Goldwing though...

That boy riding the hell outta that goldwing leave him alone

I see many of you are confused by the title “Goldwing idiot”. The title is in reference to the guy with the camera not understanding the capabilities of a Goldwing or the skill of the rider or how to look through a corner to see if crossing the yellow is a safe option for a better line in a corner. The title had nothing to do with the person on the actual Goldwing. It was referencing the idiot crowding him.

You guys have know idea. He’s clearly riding well within his skill level. Watch again. He only takes the other lane when it’s safe to do so. I’m betting he’s a much better rider that all of you. Seriously, you guys need to stay in your lane and stop trolling on KZfaq. I know a couple of HD Roadglide Riders that would pass even this guy. And they are some of the best and safest riders I know.

Dude on the Goldwing is about a 100X better rider than the individual recording htis video!

*”Goldwing rider is more experienced and better than me”*