7 CONFUSING Things That ONLY Motorcyclists Do EXPLAINED!

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@arnold9526 2 жыл бұрын

Most of your points are pointless acesses for poor riding

@steveb2469 2 жыл бұрын

I feel a little bit of guilt leaving for work on my Harley at 7am hahahaha

@jaredkleinman6750 2 жыл бұрын

I have a little electric bike, and the town I live in is full of people with actual motorcycles, and every time they pass me they wave at me, and it makes me feel happy, because it shows that they acknowledge every single bike

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@davidphelps680 2 жыл бұрын

But I'll give you a thumbs up any way

@jaredkleinman6750 2 жыл бұрын

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@badapple65 2 жыл бұрын

I give the wave to scooters, mopeds , and lil’ electric bikes. It’s only Harley riders that often don’t unless you’re also on a Harley. Signed Kaw rider.

@Motoroilpancakes 2 жыл бұрын

I received my first biker wave the other day. It might be the most gratifying thing in the entire universe

@I_Santos_ 2 жыл бұрын

I still remember the satisfaction of getting my first ones while on a TW200

@Saltymoles 2 жыл бұрын

I giggled like a little girl in my helmet to like the first 10 biker waves😂

@QuakeGamerROTMG 2 жыл бұрын

I've been riding over half a year now and it still gives me a huge smile when someone returns a nod

@Gemineye47 2 жыл бұрын

I got my bike a few weeks ago. When I went on a 40 minute ride literally none of the other bikers did 2 wheels down. I was a little upset 🤣.

@JDH8452 2 жыл бұрын

Caught my first few waves on a Honda grom, it was awesome to feel included on that lil thing

@Hexavolt 2 жыл бұрын

I've been a full time rider for 5 years now. I always just assumed that the 'biker wave' was acknowledgement of each other putting their life on the line in the pursuit of a more exhilarating ride.

@trogdor420 Жыл бұрын

Thats what the head nod means to me in the UK

@TheOmniscientAtheist Жыл бұрын

I got my first nod the other day (first week riding) on my vision 110 following a black S class on the way home from work. Saw some bikers coming the other way. The guy at the back was sat on a really nice Ducati, we exchanged nods; as I looked back the S class had stopped to turn right, I had to emergency brake and swerve left whilst wobbling all over the place and looking like a bellend.

@curtekstrom9531 Жыл бұрын

I always thought they were just giving each other a Virtual Reach Around.

@Hexavolt Жыл бұрын

@@curtekstrom9531 at least you can finally imagine being touched by another human being. Gotta take those W's when u can get them. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

@Iron_Sights99 7 ай бұрын

I have heard 2 ways the wave is intended for one is the way Yammie told it, keep both wheels down the other is the way my dad told me, meaning the 2 fingers is an acknowledgement for being part of the 2% of riders on the road

@dutchboy9273 Жыл бұрын

We also accelerate of off stop lights to get out of the "death zone" of the intersection. Something I have been questioned on; "Why do you stop at an angle at stop lights?" Simple, If rear-ended I want to squirt into the gap between the cars in front of me, not be crushed between the car in front of me and the idiot behind me..

@HernanPastenes Жыл бұрын

thats a good one ive never consider thx for the tip

@jordan9339 Жыл бұрын

We also accelerate of off stop lights because it's fun. :D.

@mickturner957 Жыл бұрын

Back when I was riding a 750 Norton Commando I was waiting at a light, I saw a car coming up fast behind me I knew he couldn't stop, I looked left/right quickly and took off...lucky as he slid through the entire intersection.

@craigyeargin5332 Жыл бұрын

Always be looking for a bailout spot stopped or other wise. Started riding at 13 and still riding at 62 I've used the bailout 3 times 2 of the 3 would have killed me had I not had that mindset and my head always on a 360 degree swivel. You new rider's need to take that to heart. I've had a lot of friends that I use to ride with that are no longer riding with me because of alcohol, drugs or having the wrong mindset when they got on their bikes. Not preaching to any of you so don't think I am but remember one more thing. Don't ever think that you have mastered that bike the day you do it will turn on you. It demands respect just like a car or a gun.

@Gemineye47 2 жыл бұрын

Why is that motorcyclist standing up? Because my ass hurts.

@bootyslayer2868 2 жыл бұрын

Swamp ass

@josephlewis7443 2 жыл бұрын

You've got that right sometimes you have just got to stretch things out and can't stop right now.

@TeamTNTperformance 2 жыл бұрын

Balls are hot… told a cop this when I was pulled over for standing up because he literally told me it was illegal to ride a bike while standing. I just told him I needed to air out the boys, he told me I should pull over and do it. Dude, no air for the balls if I’m not moving. Come on. Got the whole exchange on video.

@tylerwegner1548 2 жыл бұрын

@@TeamTNTperformance Same, though I didn't get pulled over but my balls were not positioned right so I was literally crushing them. Not fun. 😅

@theoutdoorsgamer5564 2 жыл бұрын

@@TeamTNTperformance that cops balls probably hurt as well that would explain his bad mood/attitude

@Rettequetette 2 жыл бұрын

We speed away from the traffic light not only because of physics, but mainly to get away from the cars behind us asap. I even learned to do this in my lessons.

@chrisaskme811 2 жыл бұрын

When bikes in front of me “speed away” from light, I roll up tight behind them to reach them a lesson

@Rettequetette 2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisaskme811 Yeah, that will make the road a lot safer for all of us!

@AlfredoRamirez-jw2qu 2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisaskme811 do that to me and when I break off you’re catching a lil surprise then good luck catching up 😘

@grqfes Жыл бұрын

@@chrisaskme811 grow up, Chris.

@chrisaskme811 Жыл бұрын

@@grqfes come ride in front of me, just installed a new riot bumper with your name on it

@leviyow5173 11 ай бұрын

As a truck driver and bike rider the wave you get as a rider gives the same feeling as pumping your arm to a trucker. It makes our day so don't stop

@zedalba Жыл бұрын

When I'm engine braking, I always slightly apply my rear brake to help control the deceleration and signal that I'm slowing down. It also makes me feel much more experienced than I am.

@FastFXS 11 ай бұрын

You need to be using your front brake, Not, your rear brake, 75% of your stopping power is in front, .but, the main reason is you have much more control using the front. Think of it the same way as you would with a blowout. Front blows, you have much more control because the bars are in your hand and you can control the direction of bike more readily. Rear your at the mercy of the bike, rd etc. I personally preferred have control. Also keep in mind, your finger is much closer to the brake than your foot.

@FastFXS 11 ай бұрын

Applies especially when cornering through curves

@paulhope3401 11 ай бұрын

@@FastFXSI'm sure he knows that but he's saying he's using the less powerful rear brake mostly to get the brake light on while deaccelerating to make people behind aware...as opposed to just using engine braking where the brake light doesn't come on.

@thomasoneal969 5 ай бұрын

I tap my car brakes when I an engine braking my manual transmission car

@aronsingletary 4 ай бұрын

@@FastFXS sounds like you need to take notes instead of giving advice. You apply rear brake to activate brake light when down shifting

@rkba4923 2 жыл бұрын

PLEASE, everyone, DON'T stop after the Basic MC Course. Get continuing training as long as you ride! Your life is worth it!

@samhammer1134 2 жыл бұрын

Or... Just get a truck haha

@ryangann665 2 жыл бұрын

@ronj4727 2 жыл бұрын

AGREE ! The "knee pressed into the gas tank" trick saved my life TWICE, so far.

@markbrandon7359 2 жыл бұрын

The best training you can get to ride a street bike is to start with a dirt bike.

@Joker-11B-SYLV 2 жыл бұрын

Fear is a really good and respected teacher. 👌 complacency kills. I respect every bike I get on. Every time I throw my leg over and start up, I accept that there's a chance I won't come back from that ride so every time I pull into my driveway or where ever I'm headed, its a relief and its satisfying. I never took any further training although I wish I had but after 15 years, I'm pretty aware of what I'm doing lol... not being cocky at all. I'm well aware I could just as easily make a mistake as anyone else on the road. I know guys who have been riding 20, 30 years and still make newbie mistakes, occasionally, but it happens.

@tristonmurdock4586 2 жыл бұрын

I vividly remember the day after I got my Harley, I passed an old dude with a belly length white beard on an old Shovelhead and he gave me the side wave. To this day it still makes me feel like the coolest dude on earth

@Ironink 2 жыл бұрын

First Harley must be like having your first born. It’s a very cool feeling.

@adonian 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a car guy. I left lane drive and I always move over to allow lane splitters room for their safety. I almost always get the two down salute. Car guys gotta respect the bike riders. (I’m a nurse, I’ve seen the “ouch”).

@mcmneverreadsreplys7318 24 күн бұрын

'White-lining' is (or was in the 70s) legal in California. But it was mostly a legal loophole. First, most bikes are air cooled and CA freeways are justifiably infamous for their stand-still traffic. Second, bikes were legally permitted to share a lane with another bike - but since the law actually read "another vehicle' bikes could legally share a lane with a car; making 'white-lining' legal. (NOTE: this also meant that technically a 'white-liner was not suppose 'ride' the white-line. They were suppose to stay in one lane or the other, and if they changed lanes all requisite signaling was required. So, no white-line' weaving.) Put these two facts together and 'white-lining' was virtually a common way of life for bikers on LA freeways. (This type of "White-lining" ,aka Lane-splitting or Lane-sharing, is generally not legal outside of CA.) I tried it once in LA. But never again, and for good reasons. First, LOTS of CA drivers resent 'white-liners' and not a few will take aggressive actions against them. Second, I rode a dressed out tour bike - bigger bike, smaller mid-lane clearances. On top of that, I rode a Goldwing which is water cooled, so I didn't really have a NEED to take the added risk (or risk the threats) of 'white-lining'

@flush_entity 2 жыл бұрын

as a car dude and a rider, since i started riding ive been letting bikers have so much more space. These are great things to explain, thank you~

@_d-- Жыл бұрын

This. I do this too when i drive my car instead of my bike

@HernanPastenes Жыл бұрын

once u become a rider u also may predict what the rider next to u wants (when u are in a car)

@NWTMasterWolf 2 жыл бұрын

Two fingers down is actually originally a signal to let each other know all is well behind them as well as to say hello. E.G. tapping the top of your helmet being a sign of warning (heads up) to an on coming rider that their is a danger they are headed for. Remembering and practicing this was a priority when I was growing up on bikes.

@ras4782 2 жыл бұрын

Lol i only see it when the police are around

@oldrango883 2 жыл бұрын

@@ras4782 that’s what it means, POLICE ahead

@johnphillipsjr7238 2 жыл бұрын

Wrong. It means keep the “2” wheels on the Road. Rubber down shiny side up.

@kennethbrandon7829 2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@dcorbin5779 2 жыл бұрын

Patting ur head means cops cops. Least out in my neck of the woods

@bikergirllife 2 жыл бұрын

In the UK, we can't do a hand wave as we're passing on the wrong side, so we 'head nod' to each other. One of the many reasons I love riding in the US or Europe so much- doing a two finger salute is so much cooler!

@rkba4923 2 жыл бұрын

You could do a Peace Sign in front of the face though!

@5disguised 2 жыл бұрын

It seems like it might be easier since you don’t need to let off the clutch

@brahtrumpwonbigly7309 2 жыл бұрын

@@5disguised Yea, but you lose your throttle hand which is way more important.

@markrainford1219 2 жыл бұрын

@@rkba4923 Not in Britain, could be mistaken for a two finger salute lol.

@drifttboy1011 2 жыл бұрын

When I pass friends we give each other the bird

@lutherhaynes8422 2 жыл бұрын

being an old school rider for 35 years a lot of these I knew. the standing up method. this also helps when you are moving Ina slow lane with traffic with lots of cars because bikers can do something that cagers cannot, get higher than the roof to see what ahead is happening.

@candynava6941 2 жыл бұрын

I like your background music for this video! Also thanks for this content a lot of people don't understand what motorcycle drivers do while driving.

@3613jeremy 2 жыл бұрын

As a truck driver dealing with cars doing to us drivers what bikes do to them is very therapeutic I suggest all big rig drivers to get a bike it definitely helps

@destinationunknown7857 2 жыл бұрын

And I suggest that everyone that gets a car or motorcycle licence should have to ride in a semi truck for a couple of days to get a idea of what not to do to semi trucks 😐

@772tsweet77 2 жыл бұрын

@@destinationunknown7857 Amen

@gress12000 2 жыл бұрын

@@destinationunknown7857 I’ll pass.

@nikdrown 2 жыл бұрын

Lol. For real. I do both

@vanessahawker8509 Жыл бұрын

I'm a truck driver and ride...blows me away how unaware some riders are of stopping distances/length of trucks on passing etc. It's definitely made me even more aware and careful.

@altrock86 2 жыл бұрын

I started riding recently and I got my first waive yesterday and I felt like a real biker

@michaelwhitley2081 2 жыл бұрын

If you’re on a bike you are a real biker. Whether you fall off a 50cc, 650cc or a 1340cc the tarmac hurts just the same. That’s why we all acknowledge and look out for each other…it’s a totally inclusive form of transport

@rickkonecny3789 Жыл бұрын

Along with greetings, peaceful journey. The wind also will not grab your hand or destabilize you as arm is down and back thus wind flows past, and freshness of open spaces flows around you!

@damageincorporatedmetal43v73 2 жыл бұрын

I once got ticketed for going over the white line. Once I explained to the Judge I ride a motorcycle. And with everybody so distracted with cellphones & texting; he dropped the charges. And yes I've taken my Harley off-road!

@kitchen5203 2 жыл бұрын

About a week ago, I was stopped at a red light in 1st gear. Across from me were two guys on sport bikes. They passed me and waved and like a moron I waved back with my left hand. I still think about that moment

@nightwolfbiker7597 2 жыл бұрын

happens to the best of us 😂

@vincenttarquini8637 2 жыл бұрын

Well, you are honest and that is humorous. The fact is everyone " Screws the Pooch" once and awhile, even the pro's. If they tell you otherwise, they are liars. As long as you don't destroy your ride laugh at it.

@nesano4735 2 жыл бұрын

That's why I usually just nod when my hand's on the clutch.

@rahoffman123 2 жыл бұрын

I lol almost done that but well that hand is on clutch very dangorous

@jlucasound 2 жыл бұрын

That is why I nod. I know how important the hand(s) are. Particularly when one is stopped.

@johnstath9666 2 жыл бұрын

“Leave some extra space between the car and the motorcycle”. Problem with that is it doesn’t account for the silly twat who thinks you’ve left him room to get between the car and the bike ahead. Still searching for the mythical beast Common Sense.

@coldmoonlight6361 2 жыл бұрын

You'll be searching for a very long time....

@QuakeGamerROTMG 2 жыл бұрын

You're meant to be leaving space for people to merge. Maybe just don't be selfish and we'd see a lot less assholes on the street. If you aren't at least a few car lengths back then you are too close, if a bike in front has to emergency brake you're going to mow them down.

@johnstath9666 2 жыл бұрын

@@QuakeGamerROTMG surely that’s where common sense comes in right?

@wildae. 2 жыл бұрын

never gonna happen on our roads where there is worst traffic and everyone is racing

@Revarooski 2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@TheRiddimselecta Жыл бұрын

I just started riding. I have a Monster 797. I wave at everyone on two wheels. I waved at 2 guys on electric scooters last time, and that made them happy.

@yuuwhoo 12 күн бұрын

I haven't had a bike for years due to some physical issues but the last one I did have was a 1500 Suzuki. It was a great road bike. I admit my face was all smiles your entire video and a few times a real laugh. I'll have to check out a few of your other vids.Thanks. It started my day better than yesterday.

@Deacon-ml4ic 2 жыл бұрын

Recently started riding and I must say your advice is priceless. I've been looking at your videos and have learned alot especially choosing the right helmet since I'm claustrophobic. Going to get an HJC modular. PEACE LOVE AND SAFE RIDING 🏍🙏🏻✌🏻

@anniereynolds6418 2 жыл бұрын

I also got my first motorcycle wave last week,and I was riding my scooter. I was on cloud nine and felt like a million bucks,thanks motorcycle guy.

@junkierottweiler1943 Жыл бұрын

That was an accident, my bad.

@microcolonel 2 жыл бұрын

The downward pointing gesture confused me a lot, my first week on the bike. My instinct is to wave gently, like I do in the car. Everyone waves at eachother in their cars here; like, a greeting, not just to direct traffic or get attention. Anyways I figured it was, "two-down".

@user-sz6zu4qq4j Ай бұрын

I've been riding for 48 years. I'm 53 now .I started on a little Honda Z 50. Still have it by the way. Moved to a yz 80 and up. Then went to sport bikes. Now I've slowed way down and I ride a Harley fat boy. I really liked your video on explaining hand signals and the different types of bikes. Very cool. More people should know the things you just explained. Thank you.

@Paragonx135 2 жыл бұрын

Blinker is not just about forgetting, it's also when you don't press it to cancel correctly, since the hand in thick glove is less sensitive.

@theguy106 Жыл бұрын

Or if they're self cancelling but often don't do it and then sometimes you cancel it manually right after it actually self cancelled 🤦

@carsonhayward5903 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t know to flick your brakes when down shifting. Thanks! I just did it naturally for my safety

@FRMN8R_T4R Жыл бұрын

Leaving a stop sign or stoplight also gets you out of the intersection more quickly. Intersections are one of the most dangerous areas on the road for motorcyclists.

@mcfuller5020 Жыл бұрын

My 2013 GoldWing F6B DELUXE is my first time with self-cancelling signals. I'm still trying to get use to this after 40 plus years of riding.

@mcfuller5020 Жыл бұрын

@Peter Alexander So far, they're pretty good.

@renaldosimpson8755 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I found this channel, it has everything for a person like me. Im new to bikes and I really don't know anything about the 2 wheel culture. Thanks alot because I'm actually learning

@mattbollig3039 2 жыл бұрын

I received my first motorcycle wave. It’s an awesome feeling!

@BarnBaby100 2 жыл бұрын

I've been riding for over a year and it still makes me happy every time I get a biker wave 😅 like "yes, we are friends!"

@stephenhill5131 2 жыл бұрын

I'm used to it now, in the UK everyone waves. Had subarus, they wave. Had land rover, they wave. Drive a tractor, they wave. Got a classic yank truck, they wave. Now I ride a harley and all the other bikers nod because we Drive on the left so our clutch hand isn't visible 🤣

@sendit1158 Жыл бұрын

Well good for you, big deal a total stranger waved at you

@mattbollig3039 Жыл бұрын

@@sendit1158 you must be fun at parties

@sendit1158 Жыл бұрын

@@mattbollig3039 life of the party

@robertelliker1649 Жыл бұрын

personally I always wear my bike boots or at least ankle boots when on my bike , during my early learning bike day's I tipped over on a 600 while on a training day ,luckily I was static at the time lol but the bike actually pinned me to the ground . I was wearing bike boots which saved my leg from the hot exhaust pipe . That sealed the wear bike boots deal for me . Silly things do happen to us all at some point . H

@kenwittlief255 Жыл бұрын

wear all your gear all the time

@williamneblett6878 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video because I got my first bike yesterday and had no idea about any of this and now I do and can be a better rider

@CaptainJacksIsland 2 жыл бұрын

The best is when you cancel the blinker and it keeps going 🙄

@wickedtwix 2 жыл бұрын

Even better are the self cancelling indicators of a harley. I cannot count the time I have waited for them to turn off only to eventually hitting the button at the same moment they do.... An turn them back on again. 😂

@papi2shampu4u 2 жыл бұрын

@@wickedtwix that's hilarious. Must be frustrating lmfao

@CallUrDrop 2 жыл бұрын

You must have a ktm

@TzeiEm 2 жыл бұрын

@@wickedtwix I know the feeling :D Used to do that on my Harley too. Now I ride a Triumph and I'm glad I can turn the self cancelling off in the menus. I prefer to turn the blinkers off myself :)

@pkeeney 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone else obsessively hit the cancel blinker button all the time while riding?

@PathinAZ 2 жыл бұрын

Fun fact...The signal to alert others of a police car...was originally not a "tap" on the top of the head, but a fist placed thumb-side down on top..to imitate the old "bubble gum" single rotating light on top (that was replaced by the light bar)...yea, been riding a while.. :) Cheers

@yuta5026 Жыл бұрын

Interesting!

@kennethbornert5090 6 ай бұрын

I ride a yamaha 400 Majestic. It's Wyatt some call a maxscooter. I love being on 2 wheels. I, also feel much satisfaction when I get the wave from people on "real" motorcycles. I installed a module on my bike that flashes the brake light when I slow down without tapping my brakes. It's been helpful. Great video.

@mindbomb2000 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I like that you went over the front/rear brake vs. engine braking bit. In my opinion one of the best things that a beginner can do is to get in the habit of lightly pressing the rear brake when you are slowing down via engine braking... not enough to engage the rear break (unless you need it), but enough to make the brake light go on. Every time I ride a new bike, I (in a stationary position) have someone stand behind me and as I depress the rear brake and have them tell me when the light comes on. It's an easy skill to learn, and could prevent a rear-ending. Also, in regards to speeding away from a stop light, I do this to get out in front of traffic, as I feel much safer there. But, a note to beginners, you MUST be super aware of cross traffic. If you jack-rabbit it off of a stop light, and there is someone trying to beat a red light, you are dead. Cheers, and thanks for the videos!

@clydebutler6487 2 жыл бұрын

#3 Yes, bikes have a greater power to weight ratio and leave a stop sign/signal light quicker. But a large amount of bike/auto accidents happen at intersections. And that is why I leave the intersection quickly.

@ChiefMoonChunks 2 жыл бұрын

Just finished the MSF course. I learned a lot and had a fun time doing it! Yam was right.

@tooyoungtobeold8756 Ай бұрын

In the UK, because we drive on the left we nod our heads in acknowlegment of other riders, because if we waved we would have to take our hands of the throttle. The leg move is also used to thank motorists who pull over to let you pass, while slow filtering, as you need both hands on the throttle and close to the front brake.

@razzle1964 16 күн бұрын

Yeah, the two fingers thing is ‘universal’ in the same way as the ‘World Series’.😉✌️

@megamanx466 Жыл бұрын

Informative video. Some of these things just reminded me of riding on a bicycle as a kid, but the 1st three or four tips were helpful. 😅

@jerrywallis8825 2 жыл бұрын

Putting two fingers down also prevents your glove from being blown off. A lot of older riders ride with there turn signals on because the honking keeps them awake on long boring rides.

@james3282 2 жыл бұрын

Always lightly touch your brake, rear brake, when you are using the engine slow you down. Let drivers behind you know that you are slowing down, it could save your life.

@b.a.lineman7582 2 жыл бұрын

Depending on many variables but it could apply the rear brake harder and you likely won’t be ready for it.. tread lightly when practicing this so you know what to expect.

@daveherron Жыл бұрын

My FZ07 engine brake - I can lock up my rear tire from 3rd to 2nd. 2nd to 1st - all day. Drift starting (dont ask) needs 4th. I'm always aware of whats around me but Ive got in the habit of hitting the rear brake enough to light up my tail light when I downshift just to be extra safe and alert vehicles behind me. Its a super fun bike to ride but can be a bit squirrely even if just letting off the gas in the same gear around a corner. The Power Commander, Akrapovic exhaust and air filter helps Im sure... I came out of the womb riding a wheelie. Sorry for that image. I never stop respecting a bikes power or a cagers inability to see/hear me (or nature). Probably a good thing I let my CBR954RR go after 10 years. Loud pipes save lives - Im a believer. One thing I personally think you missed - when a biker revs really loud while in motion. Now, some do it because they like the sound but when youre riding and someone pulls out in front of you - or tries to get in your lane - similar to the turn signal stuck on - the horn button isnt always easy to hit. The throttle however - with a loud pipe - that driver knows something is up and they look (most of the time). I did however have a soccer mom literally try to kill me with her SUV when I did that with my CBR and Two Brothers exhaust. Icy roads even. I was doing 30. She had to have seen me. I had enough time to slow but hit the throttle (for noise) - she slammed her brakes. 500ft later the road split. I was going right (to work at 7:30AM) she was going left (to town) - she swerved over on me. Hmmfph. Anyway. Keep it rubber side down folks. (Oh side note - I 2 finger even scooters when I pass - were all just enjoying the ride right? Though I feel shaded when they dont wave back hehehe)

@homegrownson 6 күн бұрын

I am 69 in October and been riding since I was 13, You extend your hand to Show Acknowledgement , aka The Biker Wave, to warn of Danger or a Lawman ahead many Tap top of Helmet, and most other signals are for those in your group and are, To TURN, To STOP, to get Fuel and/or Food or to PASS & Change Lanes the only other signal is the One Finger Salute to those that cut you off, ignore the road for cell phones in their hands as driving their cagers

@lifeofdave2375 2 жыл бұрын

Please make a “Texas roads to explore” vid! 🤘

@isaiahpost2877 2 жыл бұрын

Step 1: drive to a state with some actual curvies and changes in elevation

@gagewoods5767 2 жыл бұрын

Just go out and explore yourself. You'll enjoy it much more

@daveplem 2 жыл бұрын

Drive from anywhere to Marfa. After that, Google “Best BBQ in Texas.” Visit them all.

@yammienoob 2 жыл бұрын

@@isaiahpost2877 laughs in hill country

@armandamiri 2 жыл бұрын

Please

@KaleoMgmt 2 жыл бұрын

I drive a Jeep, so the waving very much a part of our culture, as well. Even though I don't ride, I usually try to give motorcycles a wider lane by pulling to the side in rush hour traffic to make it easier for them to split the lane. To all the riders that have given the wave to acknowledge the space I've made, you're welcome, and thanks for the friendly gesture!

@kevinedw2002 2 жыл бұрын

Same for drivers of (older) Land Rovers!

@tnwhiskey68 Жыл бұрын

I give riders all the respect they deserve! Drive crazy on people's bumper, fly in and out of traffic then nope

@djlolypop Жыл бұрын

To comment on the leaning. I took the MSF ARC and our instructor thought to us that while leaning into the turn, and keeping the bike more upright, you’re reserving the capability of decreasing the turn if need be for an emergency.

@equinoxx1813 2 жыл бұрын

I currently have a 150cc scooter rn since I'm a new rider, and the amount of serotonin I get when I get waved at is astronomical. It's so nice that community is open like that

@christinaw8596 2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@leegraves8878 2 жыл бұрын

Got my first wave on a scooter had no clue why they waved lol.

@dmo848 2 жыл бұрын

Hell I get waved at on my quad but might be telling me to slow down. Not sure. Lol

@johnengland8619 2 жыл бұрын

Just got me a 150cc, also ride a vfr800 but around town at my age the 150cc scooter is perfect for errands

@peter455sd 2 жыл бұрын

Not for scooters bro

@kevinperry5816 2 жыл бұрын

The whole engine braking thing..... If people still drove standard cars they would understand this anyways 😅. Shoot when not on two wheels I drive a van that has a decent amount of engine braking and I don't use the brake pedal until I need to

@jimmorrison3035 2 жыл бұрын

Lol been riding from 14 years old now 70 life behind bars. Using the engine breaking is the best and fastest way in an emergency had a buddy riding in lead hated him up front cause if he seen a Tim’s no signal no slowing down it was like an emergency stop every time he did it. Never hit him once. Come to think of it I should have planted him. Well in a way I cant say never hit him once I did once maybe a few more but in the same fight. Notice I said HAD a buddy? Ride safe Brother 😎👊

@dragonborn9935 2 жыл бұрын

I want to get a motercycle, my gfs Dad has 3 and offered to teach me if I get my own bike and learn. It looks so fun and kind of reminds me of a metal horse

@2ndMostEndangeredGender Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this!

@IAmJoeJericho 2 жыл бұрын

I stop riding for about 3 years. I just bought a Dyna and learning all over again on a bigger bike than before. It feels so good to get a wave. I initiate the wave at times and if only they knew I started new again lol.

@esqueue 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I get that motorcycle greeting quite a bit in my car. Since lane splitting is legal here in California, quite a bit of riders do that when I move my car to give them more passing space on freeways during traffic jams.

@KaleoMgmt 2 жыл бұрын

I just saw your comment, but I posted the same thing. Not going to lie, I appreciate the little acknowledgement and comradery.

@MrCODEmaster00 2 жыл бұрын

When you get that after allowing more room for the motorcyclist, it's usually a "Thank you" or such, but yes, thank you comrade :P. I waved at a bicyclist the other day and they actually gave me a wave back, that was nice. Most motorcyclists are nice people, but if you see someone in no gear besides hopefully a helmet on a sport bike/crotch rocket, don't assume they are as nice.. htose guys tend to be short-tempered and only riding as fun rather than for commute+fun.

@5150on420 Жыл бұрын

I always try to acknowledge a car when I see them intentionally make room for me. It is appreciated in the biker community. So thank you.

@CFarnwide Жыл бұрын

A little courtesy goes a long way.

@kenwittlief255 Жыл бұрын

where I live some drivers making a left turn across my path wait for me to pass some wait quite a bit longer than they need to, they have plenty of room, but they still wait for me to pass I use to feel obliged to speed up a bit, but that could be dangerous if they actually dont see you when it happens, I hold my arm out and give them a high wave esp if its a school bus or big truck. Just my little way of saying "Hey bro... thanks for not killing me!"

@CommanderJPS 5 күн бұрын

In the UK, The biker wave is quite often a quick nod to each other, Specially during the winter when the holiday bikers are hibernating 😄

@kennykittrell2549 9 ай бұрын

I have been riding for 40 years and i I love riding my Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 for the last 14 years. I always take precautions and ride safe. I don't do wheelies and show off. I like getting back home safe.

@Viper3048 2 жыл бұрын

Yammie: Are you a filthy cager? Me: .... sometimes 😅

@blankchck 2 жыл бұрын

@pineapplemaster2114 2 жыл бұрын

why do motorcyclist lean while turning me : tO smElL tHe GrouNd

@markallen6818 2 жыл бұрын

It's the lean that turns the Bike.It's like riding a bicycle,unless you are in a parking lot,driveway or going real slow.

@javiermurillo4404 Жыл бұрын

I’m a cyclist and I always tell them when I can abt the #2 also gotta remember unlike cars that have that tick sound from the blinkers bikes don’t and even if they did with the wind in your face the helmet the engine noise and cars around it is really tough to hear

@OtherThanIntendedPurpose 19 күн бұрын

I miss my bike So much. 31 years ago i had a parachute accident that broke my back in 7 places and my neck in 4 places. I was told that the weight of my helmet, and the vibration of the bike would shatter my fusions. It was the closest thing on earth to the feeling I got from a free fall. As a paratrooper in the 3Bn 75th, I was able to do multiple H.A.L.O. jumps, and that is not falling, that is flying. and side note. my bike had front shocks, but was a hard tail. so standing was a lot more important than on more modern bikes. I had a '63 Panhead. it was not kidney friendly.

@OneTwoFive0 2 жыл бұрын

I’m still young and I’m gonna do my drivers license soon and buy a motorcycle, for now I’m limited to a bicycle and enjoy pulling wheelies, I aspire to ride a motorcycle and love your videos :)

@user-sb8cs3le2j 2 жыл бұрын

Wheelies…. on a… bicycle? We got Rossi 2.0 here

@jonathanedward1642 2 жыл бұрын

I was like you a year ago. I lived off my bmx and couldn't wait to get my driver's and motorcycle licence. Fast forward to now and I finally have both. When you finally get it mate have fun and ride safe 🤙

@A6Legit 2 жыл бұрын

@@user-sb8cs3le2j not having to pedal to lift the front wheel 👌

@grcooley 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE this video. So funny and helpfful at same time. And I do not own a motorcycle nor do I ride one. Was just curious so watched to learn and had a really fun time here.

@jamesallen7093 21 күн бұрын

Best advise i can give any rider is respect your bike , always remember this bike is not you buddy , you friend or anything close to having feelings and they have no conciance and will hurt you or worst so always always respect the power between your legs . Ride safe !

@krashdown5814 Жыл бұрын

Rode my first motorbike, a Voskhod 175 in 1973, my last motorbike, a Suzuki Hustler, in 1975. Borrowed a mates CB400 in 1990 for a 2 hour long commute across Sydney for 2 weeks. Am soon to pick up my retirement bike for some tours, a BMW R1200 RS, so yeah I have a lot of catching up to do.

@Ghillie714 2 жыл бұрын

Fellow riders can usually tell I ride when I’m driving in my car. Because I leave a good amount of space behind them. Haha Gotta love it.

@vikingpreacher9026 2 жыл бұрын

If you do another one on this topic I suggest explaining why we stop far left or right at intersections and also why we tend to ride on the far left as opposed to the center of the road.

@robertg5775 2 жыл бұрын

tendency? anecdotal evidence at best. The center part of the lane is where all the debris ends up, as well as all the oil droplets... the center lane in heavy dew or light rain turns to a slip slide.

@kenwittlief255 Жыл бұрын

@@robertg5775 where the hell do you ride where cars still leak oil and are dropping debris on the pavement?! you stop at the left side of the lane, 10 feet back, and point your bike at the drivers side of the car in front of you for WHEN someone comes up behind you and does not stop. You go around the car infront of you who has seat belts and air bags and crumple zones - HE will survive, you will not survive getting pancaked between two vehicles We ride almost on the center line when the road is clear because on roads with trees and bushes right up to the edge of the pavement, you dont know when an animal will jump out into the street, from either side. Being near the centerline gives you the best options to see it coming, swerve and miss.

@misssummer6826 Жыл бұрын

your sense of humor is the best!

@Debbie338 Жыл бұрын

I love the wave! I ride a Honda CBR 600 and it does feel pretty good to have people acknowledge my existence. I have noticed, though, that sometimes the guys on huge bikes (like those Honda-Davidsons, i.e. Goldwings) don’t do it.

@jackofallcrap607 2 жыл бұрын

Watching all your vids makes me want to get my own motorcycle so bad. Just can’t with all the bills and mouths to feed. Sad. At least your vids make me feel like I’m riding, so thanks so much for all the beautiful content.

@bgbg418 2 жыл бұрын

That was me for 2 years. Riding now though it'll happen. In the mean time it's an awesome substitute haha

@stevesyncox9893 Жыл бұрын

Get a small off road bike then. Get it! Do it!

@jayhenry9963 Жыл бұрын

Get a 1100 V Star, cheap and reliable

@ShinkuGouki 2 жыл бұрын

To me,the biker wave has always been a way of saying "ride safe,look out for cagers and long live the brotherhood!"

@eChuckNorris Ай бұрын

It wasn't until I started riding a dirt bike that I realised why people rev when stopping at lights... after a cold start you can stall without a little light revving.

@warriorfb2010 Жыл бұрын

You're funny as hell! Good stuff!

@pateris 2 жыл бұрын

Once I was riding with a best mate on a Ducati. I wondered why I was always on him once he slowed down without the break light, until I understood he had much more engine brake power than I did !

@onementality9781 2 жыл бұрын

I love it when a rider is leaning 10 degrees and still dragging a knee because his body is hanging 3/4 of the way

@blacksquirrel4008 2 жыл бұрын

Some old guys grew up with bias tires that’s how they learned to keep the tread on they road.

@greggdpa Жыл бұрын

Hilarious! I just asked my buddy if he does the “I’m too cool for this bike” wave.

@booshallmighty 2 жыл бұрын

Engine breaking is very effective, too effective. When doing my lessons my instructor kept telling me to show some break light when scrubbing of 20+ mph to alert traffic behind. I'm aware of this as I did use engine breaking a lot without touching the breaks. I still do it but I touch the the break just enough to turn on the break light

@tomc8930 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been riding a bike all my life (I’m 64) and and learned a long time ago when I’m shifting down to slow my bike I just do a little pull on my front brake lever to show the people behind me I’m slowing down nothing drastic just a slight pull on the lever and when I’m stopped at a stop sign or light I hold that lever to keep that brake light on. FYI I don’t know why or when I picked it up it’s just something I’ve always done.

@deadeyecpt.7765 Жыл бұрын

I'm a new guy, have only 3 years of experience motorcycling. My instructor also warned me about engine braking and giving at least a tap to the breaks so that cars behind know you're slowing down with engine brake. One thing I learned here in my city is to get away from cars at traffic lights: many people here check their phones at traffic lights and keep doing it when the green comes on. I have seen cars bump each other due to drivers not looking at the road when taking off at traffic lights, don't wanna try it while I'm on two wheels.

@georgejameson9317 Жыл бұрын

When in traffic and decelerating by rolling off the throttle or while stopped at a light without a car or two stopped behind me. I tap the front brake lever 2 or 3 rapid taps to activate the the brake light every 3 or 4 seconds until I see the car approaching from the rear decelerating. Always give yourself an exit path in stopped traffic and enough space between you and the car stopped in front of you to use it. The brake light flashing rapidly draws attention, there are modulating circuits to flash the brake light when the brakes are applied automatically that can be added to any bike.

@gagewoods5767 2 жыл бұрын

"Leave the light fast due to power and weight" Me: *with the throttle twisted*

@QuakeGamerROTMG 2 жыл бұрын

*hitting rev limiter at wide open throttle* "Yeah man it's natural bikes just have a better power to weight ratio"

@Gemineye47 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry officer the raw torque threw me back and I was just trying to hold on.

@NANA-lq5md 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I think he is justifying riding fast. I have a Gixxer 1000 and I can take off slow like a car if I want too, but it's so easy to just walk away from everyone that I just do it.

@laceydevillier3922 2 жыл бұрын

I just love the sound 😎

@b.a.lineman7582 2 жыл бұрын

Putting some distance between you and jackrabbit start person behind you… fun to🤷🏻

@nononsensenorseman9991 2 жыл бұрын

@ timestamp 3:07 *I've ridden about every style and make of bike out there in my decades and over a million miles on two wheels. I now ride a GL1800 with my 95lb Service Dog as my navigator on the back seat...* *Even though the Gold Wing has self canceling turn signals ... My muscle memory still forces my thumb to trigger the cancel button for the turn signals as we throttle out of a turn.* *If you're new, and forget to do this now ... Relax ... You'll get there as you increase your mileage and skill level.*

@690_5 2 жыл бұрын

"Most cars have self cancelling blinkers" Most semi trucks *don't* have self cancelling blinkers, it's important with all the wide swings you have to do in a truck. Word of advice from a trucker, never pass on the right, I can't see a thing over there. Whenever we signal right and turn left, that's not a cue to try and pass, I'm about to swing back and you might get ended. I'm working on my motorcycle license again because my old one expired, and if I can give any advice to a motorcyclist on what to do around a semi truck, *haul ass.* Tires can explode randomly and we don't even notice sometimes. Retreads are extremely dangerous for motorcyclists, especially in the summer months when the tires get hot.

@coreypaynter4011 Жыл бұрын

Up side down peace sign is a sign of respect and reminder to ride safe. Thats why us motor-sickle riders do it. If your bored in your car give us the 2 finger sighn....we prob. Going to do it back. Repect and love is all it means. Tap healmet means cop

@jimda4910 2 жыл бұрын

After 40 years I got my first motorcycle with self-canceling turn signals. It took me about a year to let the feature work on its own, habit habit habit.

@denniscarver7681 2 жыл бұрын

Mine is self canceling in 30 sec. If to slight a turn. I still am all over turning them off quickly. I don't display brake light when down shifting. I am all about mirror and then display stutter stop brk. lights. Safe travels!

@bigvisk1125 2 жыл бұрын

I always hit the brake when stopping. I learned to drive a stick shot and have always had one. After being rear ended in a pickup (twice) because I'd down shift instead of braking.

@wildae. 2 жыл бұрын

i avoid down shifting to brake, just press brakes while also doing engine braking on same gear

@danlevesque5437 2 жыл бұрын

If you have decent traction and functional calipers you can almost stop on a dime I found out rear brake pads every 2 years and brake fluid change as well and then caliper seals rebuild around 5-6 years best maintenance ratio for emergency stopping

@erick77dp7 Жыл бұрын

Been getting really tired driving my Evo every day and now have my eye on a Honda cbr300r as my starter bike 🥸

@mickturner957 Жыл бұрын

Evo, is that a car or a roller skate...just kidding...welcome to the Biker Scene, I've been riding since 1962...

@michaelgrantham1871 2 ай бұрын

40+ years riding here, exclusively street, exclusively cruisers. I noticed in the first part, the ride videos, the guy riding in the right lane. For those who don't know, each car lane actually has 3 motorcycle lanes: the right lane, the middle, or grease lane, and the left lane. On a two lane road, I always try to stay in the left lane, especially if there are cars behind me. That way, if the car behind the one I am behind wants to pass, he can more easily see that the spot in front of the car behind me is occupied. I have seen, too many times, where a car will pass a car and try to dive into the spot in front of it, only to discover that there was a bike already there.

@scuzzjumper 2 жыл бұрын

I sit up tall and wave my whole arm like you're my best friend I haven't seen in a long time.

@abhirupsingh4004 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the chopin background music papa yaam.

@InnocentMan99 2 ай бұрын

Back in the 1970’s in the UK we used to flash our high beam to acknowledge other bike riders, this has now changed to a nod of our head. On the continent and in the USA a low wave is common.

@RaiderWolf-yd6nm 8 ай бұрын

I just became a new motorcycle owner, working on being a decent rider. Proud of my 2017 Yahama SCR950, which can be found for 40% of retail, like mine.

@bigdogpete43 2 жыл бұрын

As far as the blinker goes, it could be you just have a BMW and haven't figured out the blinkers in 10 years.

@MrTPF1 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@raybrensike42 2 жыл бұрын

Don't BMWs have self canceling turn signals?

@user-jk3dz2st7u 2 жыл бұрын

@@raybrensike42 Not all bmws most have it but the budget bmws under 10 k don't have a lot luxury features .

@AidanMooreacoustic 2 жыл бұрын

This is by far the best motorcycle channel I have seen on KZfaq. Dude you're killing it. And hopefully keeping people a lot safer by giving them real world advice and information rather than text book stuff. I have a lot of new content to get through....😂

@thejeepdoctor 2 ай бұрын

I ride an 86 Suzuki Cavalcade. It has self canceling turn signals amongst many other neat functions.

@TheGearhead222 2 жыл бұрын

Although I only ride a motorized bike now, I am so glad that I rode dirt and street for as long as I did. if you survive 2 wheeling , it makes you a better overall driver, IMHO-John in Texas