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I used to do this when I used to travel late at night with very little traffic... but from now on... I'll switch off the radio even in GTA.

"But during the phase that you're on the motorcycle, that is the entirety of your being. That is all you are doing with your life." Wonderfully summed up.

This is absolutely correct I hate those people who risk others and their own life by just plugging in earphones and listen music at high volume while riding, watching this video while riding my bike

Listening to tunak tunak song gives you 10HP more😂

When you inline 3 or 4.. Exhaust sounds are more mesmerising than songs 🤭 then you don't need earphone🎧

Listening to full volume music on Indian roads is a next level Khatro ke Khiladi stunt.

Situational awareness comes by looking in rear view mirrors regularly and using ur neck to look when overtaking and turning in cities. We can hear horn sound while listening to music in medium volume.

Who needs a music when engine music is already there!!🔥❤️

Listening to music on indian roads while riding ...is like taking a gate pass to hell here no one follows traffic rules 😂

But when I listen music on a highway on a long touring... It gives me more concentration on road rather than making me sleepy and lethargic.

One of the the reasons I love motorcycling is -it's one of the rare things when I am not distracted and all my mental processes are totally engaged in one activity that's motorcycling. I totally agree with your point about one to be riding with all of his/her being.

In a place where peeps blink right indicator and turns left ... Alexa play "oo bhai maro mujhe maro"

I recently made a trip and i used 1 earplug at a time, that is the best we can do to enjoy and keep an eye on the surrounding.

Listening to the music at low volume helps me to increase my concentration level. It makes me feel happy and love riding all the more! But this works for me.. not necessarily will work for others. So for me its a personal choice and your comfort level while riding bike.

Personally I've been using earphones for music for a couple of years now and I haven't encountered any of the problems brought forward here. Also I could easily hear the necessary noises while using it .Of course I don't blast music at full volume which like you said is dumb, but at lower volumes it serves me the similar purpose of earplugs

I do play music with my good and bassy Bluetooth speakers while riding and it serves the purpose pretty much awesome and it grabs attention from people too... Basically my bike became a Poor Man’s Harley Davidson!

I still remember taking my bike on my first long trip and half way through i felt asleep while riding on a extremely straight road, I got scared and had to stop my vehicle. I plugged in my earphones, played songs in low volume and this made me ride even farther distance without any problem

I just love the simplicity with which you cover such topics. Precise, clean , no nonsense. 👍

Asked the same question from Shumi a few weeks back on instagram and he replied i'm not a right guy to answer this xD

I used to put one side out (right side) with low volume to hear outside world. And stop the music if traffic is up.

Been using Sena for over 2 years and used it for music just once, my bike’s engine note is the best music for me.. Yes I own in ear ear buds - never used it or will use it when m on a bike.. It’s basic self preservation when u ride in India as Shumi rightly pointed it out

Very glad you got this topic. Thank you for that.

I would like to listen to the topic in demand ' how to choose a motorcycle as a beginner'

Loving this new format. Shumi makes it effortless to understand. Keep it up!

The way you explain sir. Huge respect to you.

Haven't been a fan of music even while driving a car. I used to feel very agitated and I couldn't hear myself think.On Motorcycles though I have never even tried to listen to music. Now I realised why. I'm distracted all the time. Thank god for this. Keep churning out great content like this guys. You were and are awesome.

Thank you Shumi, great video have never listed to music on a bike and never will.

thank you Shumi..... Please give us a video on High beam and low beam for some good people on Indian roads who dont know how to use them.

I only use it when I am riding on highways. Never in city traffic. Additionally, I only put the earphone on the left side and I stick to the left side of the road. My right ear and right mirror help me with situational awareness.

Thanks for the tips Shumi, as always, your explanations hit on a different level. but I can't stop listening to music 🥺

Straight to the point. Now I realize the importance of earplugs and exhaust notes.

Loving these short form explainers sort of vids. Keep it up guys 😁

I enjoy the sound of 'Hero Honda Splendor Plus' And its splendid

I used to listen to music with ear phones sticked on left ear with minimum volume during long rides.

excellent safety information Mr shumi . pls do more safety oriented tips like this ..it will help us to be a motorcyclist for long time in our short life

Only when I am riding long distances on national highways, that too at a low volume with frequent checks on the rear view mirrors.

“During the phase that you’re on the motorcycle, that is the entirety of your being” Shumi at his best!! Thank you 🙏 Suggested topic - front and rear brake usage on motorcycles with 1) drum brakes (front and rear) 2) disc (front) brakes and drum (rear) brakes 3) disc brakes (front and rear) 4) engine braking from 100cc to 1000cc

Aside from the safety aspect, I never thought of listening to music because I thought it would be bad for the ears since we need to raise the volume to listen to the music by overcoming the noise of the bike, road, traffic etc.

I was not a fan of listening to music primarily because it would block the outside world. But my recent purchase of the Sena changed that perception. Like you said, adjusting the volume really helps and I can stay connected with friends/family should there be any urgency. Hoping these systems get more affordable in India - Sena and Cardo are out of reach for many.

I never listen to music while on the go, safety is definitely a concern..but it also robs a major chunk of the experience of motorcycling... the exhaust note is all the music we need when on the bike

Can you guys make a video on bluetooth intercoms as well? The conference call is a safety feature “as western riders like to talk about and also encourage us to buy” and so do many Indian vloggers too.

I perfectly agree with you sir but I use earbud in only one ear mostly left ear. Is it better?

I ride in Europe, the Pyrenees to be precise. I use a cheap intercom for either navigation on tours or music for everyday riding. But I would never listen to music in heavy city traffic on the way to work for example as I agree it can be a bit of a distraction... But listening to music up in the mountains with little traffic actually helps me ride better. For some reason I hit the breaking points better, I shift more smoothly, I get a better line with nice cheerful background music. It also helps taking the wind noise out of my ears and I prefer music to earbuds in that situation... I love and recommend a Rolling Stones best off, but I wouldn't recommend stuff like Marilyn Manson, that puts me personally in a total bash-things-up kinda trance and could end badly. Ride safe y'all

It's a shocking thing that Shumi needs to explain why it is so important to not listen to music while riding.

If hearing music in motorbike distracts then what about recording while driving sir?

Hello sir mi rv400 pune se perchase kar ke Nashik mi use kar sutahu ka?

Which rain jackets or gear would u suggest for monsoon rides

Use single earphone , music playing at low volumes serves the purpose. Makes your ride pleasant and takes away the fatigue of long rides. Plugging both ears may be a bad idea though

When a great singer inside me is there, why to use a headphone ... Grt content as always . LML adreno had external speakers ...

Please explain on replacing tyres. Should we bother going with stock or change them to something budget friendly and practical?? Like I have to replace my set of Parelli for my Benelli and have a dilemma for which manufacturer to go for.

How about using in one ear? I normally do that so that i am aware of the surrounding also.

Excellent analysis! Quite agree with the logic of the Hugh need of situational awareness esp on Indian roads. Thank you and will follow this in future

Good Information as well as Good Advice shumi brother 😍

Question, on any automotive how hard or soft should be the brake?

Makes sense, even in the car I turn the music off of the traffic gets too chaotic, weather gets very bad etc, or if I am planning to drive a little faster..

Thanks brother 🤝 God bless you🙂...ride safe

Shumi is one of the best if not the best thing happened to powerdrift. It is always a joy to listen to his wordplay

Always had headphones but never the noise cancelling ones. A rule of thumb of mine is to buy the kind that still allows you to hear faint engine noise on the rear even if I play ACDC with medium volume

Thanks shumi, this video is an eye opener! Although whenever i indulge in listening to music while riding, i do prefer plugging only one side. But that does depend upon two scenarios. CASE 1. RIDING: Whenever I go out for a ride, I do that to detach from the world and engage in the hobby. So I prefer soaking in the ambient wind noise, letting my thoughts wander and so... You get the point. CASE 2. COMMUTE: Such rides are boring and the ambient city noise isn't very soothing. So I tend to plug in to some good music but only on one side. While keeping my other ear open for feedback noise and ride slow to get more time to react to any situation. But the point you made on distraction is good and I think I should quit that habit completely. After all realizing mistakes and correcting it is how we grow as riders.

What about using while on a low traffic high way

Wonderful points..well presented

I usually use just one earpiece at low volume. Music is sometimes necessary when the ride is long and you didn't have a good cozy sleep. Lethargic driving could be equally dangerous if not more but yeah make sure that you can hear even your engine sound and then you are good to go

i never imagined people even do that, but earplug is great idea SHUMI sir luv

How to avoid fatigue or sleepiness on a motorcycle ride.

I listen to music but with only one side of the earphones 😂

Can you please make a Simplified episode on Motorcycle headlights and headlight mods? I think a lot of riders struggle in choosing the right and road legal headlights for their motorcycles. It would be great is Powerdrift simplifies headlights for us. 🙏

Very well said shumi👍

Brilliant - so nicely explained !

Tbh, in India even music in the car is a distraction because of how chaotic our roads are. That said the trick for both riding/driving is in the volume.

Fantastic and sensible nuance..thanks a lot...hope we all make our riding/driving experiences enjoyable and safe at the same time....

Yet again.. @shumar with a video I didn't know I needed.. loved how you explained it.. especially the motorcycling being a 100% mutually exclusive activity... I so felt it. 🔥

Speaking of earplugs, any consumer advice on which earplugs are better? Foam type vs things like NoNoise.

This really needed to be addressed. And yes, as the saying goes "When you are on a motorcycle, there is no alternative but to live the moment" and I guess that's exactly what makes motorcycling a cult.

i tried it about 40-ish yrs ago when i was a teen with a walkman, it lasted 2 miles, never done it since, it ruined my concentration/awareness. i live in the UK and consider it totally daft to do so anywhere in the world.

Brother Shumi, I share the exact same philosophy motorcycling ... Biking is the holiest of all endeavours without any exceptions... 🤘

What types of safety features (anti theft) are in higher priced bikes

People take calls, text with one hand, ride with chappals, no helmet or safety gear in sight, no rearview, no turn indicators, non working brake lights, woman in saree sitting pillion sideways clutching 3 kids. Headphones is the least concern for this lot with a deathwish. As for motorcycle riders who ride for the pleasure of motorcycling should surely know this already. Regardless, it is good that it's being reiterated. Good on ya Shumi and PD team to talk about relevant topics🤘 Stay alert and don't become organ donors, peeps!

This is best advice I have seen for a while and the best content so far. Good job guys

What abt speakers? I have a Bluetooth speaker, which I mount on my bike for long rides.

Good breakdown of the topic as always 👍 I put my earbuds on during long highway rides. Sometimes listen to music at a very low volume like 20% or 25%. In city traffic sometimes I wear them with ambient sound turned on. I will suggest never put earbuds in city traffic if they don't have ambient sound. But in long highway rides it cuts surround sound just tiny bit even when no music is playing. The difference is noticed after completing the ride.

So what to do during long touring on bike? Tips for long touring without getting bored..... Plz. Khardungla to Kanyakumari done. But with music n intercom with brother on another bike. Two solo souls enjoyed n travelled avg approx 700kms daily for 12_14 days ride from home. Twice. But only music n intercom helped. But expert shumi if says music shud b avoided then wht as alternate sir?

I put on only one side of earphone thats too which does not support noise cancellation and keeps the volume just enough so that i can listen to the music well and the ambient sound is also audible only when i go for long rides.

music on two wheels are not good in Indian roads !!! 100% agree with you !!

You should have included the point of having speaker system.. like it's not cancelling our volume levels like earphones but are speakers a better option to enjoy music while riding than your ordinary earphones

I love these Simplified videos! Please do more.

The best explanation anyone can ever give. Thanks Shumi

What about speakers on the vehicle as in ola electric scooters?

3:45 thing that got me on the motorcycles on the first place (and many others).

The thing is, I get more distracted by my own thoughts without music than I do with while riding long distances. And moreover, I don’t use noise cancelling earphones and the volume is fairly low. I also have studied that the mind is good at multitasking when we have different senses active at the same time, but not with multiple activities which are observed through the same sense, so that’s why it’s hard to solve math equations while simultaneously drawing, but it feels more natural to listen to music and jog, because these actions are taking powers from two different sections of the brain which can actually work well in parallel. Hence I would defend listening to music out on longer journeys on the highway in the mornings when the traffic is low and provided the earphones aren’t noise cancelling ones.

Until very recently, I always rode with music on. The tinnitus hit me, and now I’ve had to stop. But I feel like I’ve become more alert and involved with the riding experience, now that I don’t have music playing in the background. Really enjoying this series. Thanks for the education.

I don't listen to music at all while riding (especially a two wheeler) cause while driving on roads like ours we don't know who might just pop up from a cross road and just turn without even looking, where quick reflexes are required. And personally I've had many such circumstances where I had to slam on the brakes with quick reflexes and losing attention or being distracted while driving might be quite dangerous

those people become statistics.

What About Wireless Speaker, Is it okay ?

Can we opt for cheap riding gear like jackets and boots while we are in the beginners

Hey Shumi!, listening to music while riding a motorcycle is indeed a very crucial topic which needs to be discussed and while i am a big proponent of listening to music while riding as i feel one has to be more careful while riding on the roads and be mindful of those pedestrians and motorists who usually have a poor civic sense!

Couldn't agree more. Music in our kind of traffic conditions is a big NO!.

Awesome video, very informative for a new rider like me. Could you recommend a pair of good ear plugs too?

Even i listen to music on long rides. I just put the earphone on one side and keep the volume on half. I kinda have to do that because i have a problem of spacing out and going into auto pilot mode while riding or driving for long distances. Music just keeps me aware of the fact that I'm on the road plus, it helps to keep me awake if I'm feeling sleepy. I know it's silly but I'd rather be 80% on the road than be a 100% in my dreams. P. S:- not trying to justify anything. Would definitely recommend everyone to not do what I do. Always follow traffic rules and lane discipline... Ride safe

Hi, i use a lot rear view mirror while riding, do make a video on this point . Need to understand how and when to use rear view mirror on a correct time. Waiting for you video. Thank you.