true that

Thats so true and its applies to everything

bukowski copied that from wh auden or wb yates and didn't originate it.

@@jerryeinstandig5691 but Dunning and Kruger proved it academically. Check out the "dunning-kruger effect"

Scott true

Thank you so much Chuckasaki! lol

Good for you keep up the good work.

thank you for your service Chuck. I hear the 'safer' pipes right AFTER some fool with a death wish goes screaming by me, and my first thought is 'i hope they dont take innocent people with them when they meet Jesus.'

I saw a woman cross the street in front of a fire engine with lights and sirens on the other day, forcing it to stop for her.

But most do. You always have to Lookout for that one idiot no matter what you do.

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I got to use 2 dirt bikes then Kawasaki ninja 250 bought a cbr 600 then 900 then 1000 then twin 1000 then 750 yamaha them Aprilla RSV4rf then BMW s1000rr .

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Most of just do not understand how big and powerful a machine a bike really is.

Good first bike. If you would have bought a 300-600cc, you would have grown out of it in the SAME YEAR, want to trade it in for a larger CC bike, but still have 2-4 years of motorcycle loan payments to go. GOOD CHOICE. (You buy a bike in accordance to your style and *Height to body weight ratio* )

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Same. If several cars are already stopped behind me then I might switch to neutral, but never when I’m sitting at the light by myself.

yeah, and it's best to wait in first gear with clutch pulled in so you can move instantly if necessary.

I do the exact same thing.

exact same thing I do

awesome!!!!

My instructor had the same sentiment, just admit you like loud pipes that's why you bought them - don't attempt to rationalize it by saying it saves lives. A lot of recent data has actually shown that is the opposite regarding louder pipes.

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I agree whole heatedly! I have been biking for a lot of my life, and am now 71 years old. And I still learn little tips about getting better in the operation of my bike. When I was young, the old timers said that you should be learning your whole life, or you might as well just die. I now agree with them.

It's the only way to seriously improve your knowledge and skill...that's why I'm going through my 20th course next month.

I have had friends ask me to teach them how to ride. I tell them to take a course. I refuse to teach someone because I was not a skilled enough rider to do that. One friend got mad at me and refused to take a course, as he was buying a 50cc scooter. The idiot ended up in the hospital. He was riding with a 3/4 helmet, no face shield, because he thought he would look stupid on the scooter. No riding gear. Never really took any time to practice, either. He was riding downtown when a pedestrian stepped out from between vehicles. He doesn't remember what happened after that, just that he woke up in the hospital after having his face bashed in by the fire hydrant he ran into. Having started on a 50cc scooter, with some of the same mentalities (but a load of driving training and hazard recognition under my belt courtesy of truck and bus driving), and having been in a panic situation, I can almost guarantee he hit the brakes without thinking about letting go of the throttle and lost control. I did the same, but I quickly got over the initial panic and regained control. Where I live, half a day of the training course is JUST how to stop in an emergency. You can actually fail the riding test by not stopping the bike fast enough. That skill saved my life the first day out on my own bike, within 10 minutes of leaving home, and within two miles of my house. A semi was turning left to go the direction I was going. The driver and I made eye contact, or so I thought, and I thought he was aware of me. I still drove a semi at that time, so I had an idea of vehicle acceleration, driver mentality, etc. This driver was not paying attention, or thought he could get out in front of me, because he started out on his turn and he must have had an empty trailer to get in front of me that fast. I was doing 40mph and suddenly his trailer is at a 45 degree angle right in front of me. Before I could even think of what to do, I was downshifting and braking rapidly. I came to a stop really fast, but not as fast as I would have if I had hit the trailer. Most of the impact would have been focused on my head and chest, with my gut and below swinging rag doll under the trailer before I ended bouncing off and possibly rolling right in front of the tires. I have zero doubt, based on all factors of that near miss, that had I not had the muscle memory for stopping fast, at best I would have been in the ICU for a week with several broken ribs. I follow the principle of ATGATT. All The Gear, All The Time. Thick abrasion resistant pants, armored riding jacket, high boots that provide ankle support, armored gloves, full face helmet (modular, in my case), ear plugs, safety vest, etc. I wiped out because I overrode my skill, and it was 100% my fault. Thankfully I didn't involve anyone else in that mistake. I nearly wrecked my bike, and I ended up scared to take curves at speed after that. It's not a mistake I care to repeat. Tumbling through the ditch at high speed watching a telephone pole get larger with every revolution is not a fun experience. Thankfully I didn't wrap myself around the pole, but I stopped just a couple feet before I did. Walked (limped) away with a sprained ankle and a very sore body. Bike was still rideable thanks to the crash protection I invested in. I was alive because my gear took most of the damaged. Wrecked my helmet and tore my jacket over the shoulder armor. I am skilled enough now to teach, I still won't. And the friend? He was too scared to try riding again, he had wrecked his scooter, and has been blaming the pedestrian for walking out in front of him, and me for not teaching him how to ride. We're not friends anymore, my call. I don't need that crap in my life. Take a course. Beginner courses are under $200. If you have the money for a motorcycle, you have the money for the course. I plan on taking refresher courses to keep my skills sharp.

This is actually great info. I learned alot at my BRC1 course and have been riding dirtbike for 15 years prior. It doesnt hurt to learn new things, I always do in life as well as motorcycle skills. I have just register for my BRC2 and I'm sure I will learn alot of new things I didnt know I could do.

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search google for motorcycle rodeo courses or motorcycle obstacle courses. You can find a bunch of diagrams of courses to layout. You don't need cones just spray paint the ground.

Exactly!

I’m glad they require it, it’s to your benefit to take the class. I wonder if they still require road guard vests on base. Haven’t been on a base in 17 year.

Most I knew in the military (to include myself) were excited to have a day off to go to the safety course.

Right, I was wondering the same thing lol. If i got my bike when I was still in I'd be asking to go to as many as I could.

@@ryoshi_versX Safety classes are still required but the road guard vests / PT Belts haven't been required for a couple of years now.

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I technically am too but I just bought the bike and I am putting mirrors back on it XD

The loud exhaust helps you enjoy the sound of your motor. No mirrors? Wow, I've never tried that one. But the license plate tuck is basically the equivlent of wearing a "Tap-Out" t-shirt. I wore my Tap-Out shirt for about 10 years, and wore it proudly. haha.

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The shorter answer might be 'I mind my own business' also.

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Yes, and those with the pipes are the most to comment the most ignorant things and don't actually listen to what I'm saying...I've spent over $5,000 on exhausts...did nothing for my "safety" it's just silly to think it would.

Hello, i am bike lover,old rider and i am still alive.i agree with you and i understand what you wont to say.But what with the meaning of rideing motorcycle, without the row Sound of engine?For me a bike with stock sound is a half of a bike.With all respect to riders who care not only for themselves on road,ride safe,enjoy

Next time somebody says "i don't plan on crashing." Just say "They don't call 'em on purposes, they call 'em accidents. There's reason for that."

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That's awesome!! Keep at it!! :)

1money which compression pants do you have? I’m looking into getting some and would love feed back. Also, would you buy them again after having them, or would you go another rout? Thanks!

My cousin rides in shorts with no helmet... I asked, aren’t you worried about getting hurt if you wreck? He said if I thought I was gonna wreck I wouldn’t ride🤣😂

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Super dumb really. I remember as a kid I liked the reflectors in my bycicle but some of the other kids thought reflectors were for dummies. Nowadays in my motorcycle I also see many that dislike reflectors and remove them, but even yesterday riding at night in a busy highway I've notice how effective the back reflector was in adding visibility to the bike I was following for a couple of km. Those under the license plate and the side reflectors are obviously a good idea.

Exactly...it got annoying with all the ones I bought before..

The reason he is going so fast is he is trying the noise so he don't have to listen to it himself :D

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Yeah mate?is that an American term

@@tonyalanmarchant9099 Dont think so.Im from the UK if that helps 😉

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You're welcome!! :) get out there and practice!

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Yes, most people are barely good enough to get from here to there without crashing.

10 years on and never crashed although I lay her down once when I was practicing for the DMV test. I have never said I'm a better rider. I think I still have a lot to learn. That's why I watch these videos.

I'm a dirt bike rider and occasionally street bike rider and I'm ~never known a person who has not crashed and would wonder 'how do you ride a bike and ~never crash or just fall over". It's just not normal :0)

It's a jungle out here. Have fun and keep it rubber side down. Safe riding pal.

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Thanks! Yes, time doesn't equal good riding skills...you're on the right track with your positive attitude :)

That's brilliant. Good on you.

maybe so :)

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Agreed!! I get a lot of well intentioned advice, but not sure what is good and what is not. Being a new rider, it’s difficult to filter it all!! Q: how do you filter out a good instructor from a bad one? I want to take more classes, from the right people!! Yet, sadly, I see a lot of instructors with the same ‘bad attitude’ !

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That and bass is largely non-directional, meaning that even when you do hear it, you can’t tell where it is coming from. Also, motor sounds are exactly what cars are designed to block out (so you don’t hear your own engine while you drive). The same sound insulation is designed to pass more of the frequencies used by emergency vehicle sirens.

the difference between sirens and motorbikes is that we are all (hopefully) conditioned to stop and look for sirens when we hear them. Loud pipes are great for pedestrians with headphones in but that's about it.

A horn can do the same for pedestrians.

My first thought was a world of people running around with bicycle horns lol

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I know a guy that has no mirrors and doesn’t wear anything but a helmet.. I hope he never crashes. Oh and his bike is loud as hell.

I have bar end mirrors because I can't see past my shoulders and yes i can see fine with them.

More courses the better...upgrade the software (your skills) not the hardware (your bike).

Your skill would have increased sooo much better if you would have spent that money on Champ School, for example. But it's your life.

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More courses, read more books, spend time practicing :)

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lol yes haters gonna hate! lol

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Exactly! Good for you for wearing gear and not going with what everyone else is doing just wearing the bare minimum...bare minimum people, bare minimum effort, bare minimum skills.

@@MotoJitsu bare minimum is summer gloves, mesh jacket, kevlar jeans, shortie boots, and helmet. Anything less, even in high summer, is crazy.

I wear a heavy leather coat all year round, even in our hot Australian summers. I believe the protection I get from it is like a lucky charm, it's the times you don't wear one are the times you are likely to come adrift. I haven't had a problem for years.

Actually last month when I came home, my wife commented that she heard me coming. How I asked? My bike has the stock muffler and is actually pretty quiet. Your music, she answered. Now I turn my stereo off a couple of blocks away.

@@sirfaffalot9136 I do wear all the gear thought it is very hot in 40*C in summer stuck in the traffic hell that is Sydney. But better hot than in traction.

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Thanks David! Get into more formal training and go practice!!!

yes!

I tried it on my supermoto, my wife laughed at me bc even she said I couldn't see shit. I took one ride and put my stock mirrors back on. silly move but they were super cheap and now on my mntn bike lol :) no problem there.

I’m typically not worried about what’s behind me as long as I’m moving forward

@@dalewetzel773 What if someone is trying to run you over. We live in a world of crazy angry people and some of them do not like bikers.

it's mostly the people with the least amount of skills scream the loudest when someone says something about their exhausts lol

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I hear so many dumb things about exhausts lol

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I use them all the time when on the roads...to block the wind.

Tried earplugs designed for motorcycling. They have excellent reviews. I don't feel safe with them, when waiting in a lane I don't hear for example incoming vehicles. I notice them just when they pass etc etc. I would use them on the Autobahn, where i would have continous speed over 130 kph - only there.

I don’t feel safe with ear plugs and they started to hurt my ears after half a day of riding. I can hear emergency vehicles just fine, but in cities I can’t hear much going on, I feel rather disconnected from everything going on around me which is a horrible feeling

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@@MotoJitsu Thanks for the welcome Eddy! I downloaded the app to my phone and just completed the Champ U online coarse. I have a (Newly acquired) 2012 GS1200 triple black and 2 TW200Yamahas one with a moto trailer in tow. I did AZ BDR on the little bike with trailer. I would like to send you a picture of the rig. but more than that. I'm practicing but need some hands-on coaching time in a local class if possible. I live down here in Bonita off San Miguel Rd. Ive been trailing in parking lots, no cones YET! and thoughtfully riding Banner Grade, S-2, 67 to Dudley's, I am getting better and safer but want to do some of this under the watchfull eye of a coach in a class. I'm so glad you are here with us in InsaneDiego.. ! Ride Well !! Jimbo C.

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Sweet bike!

Al you need now is an exhaust?

@Tonyalan Marchant No, i wear noise protection in my ear. So the sound of a bike is not important for me😉

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Glad it was helpful!

Practice so much so next time you don't have to react or think...you just do.

MotoJitsu I normally ride a sportster built up to drag spec’s., so I have a great time beating on street bikes. I had the opportunity to ride a ninja 750rr today and WOW 2 completely different beasts! My Harley will throw you off the seat and keep the front tire floating as the street bikes you really got to get the RPMS up. The weight is a incredible difference! Body position on a street bike seems like you are going head first into what ever you hit! All in all I can dig both equally for what they are

Good thing you’re exhaust was loud enough to let the mattress see you!

Make a choice. Either get crash bars or risk spending a lot more on repairs.

@@MotoJitsu easy choice here

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Thanks! I think there’s better things to spend your hard earned money on

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Welcome aboard!

There's a lot of dumb mods...these are just the top 3 I see...but yes, those are also dumb lol

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