You wear honest gear as insurance against the horrible possibilities. There's nothing wrong with that. Respect.
@komotorider3329
2 жыл бұрын
You got that right.
@luish8056
3 жыл бұрын
Everyone else can do there own thing man, long as you enjoy your ride, that’s the important part.
@sherrysouth0
3 жыл бұрын
I agree 💯👍👍👍
@TheChillin474
3 жыл бұрын
I ride all gear all the time , good to see your videos again. I ride a 2020 Street Bob.
@monkeydixadventures
3 жыл бұрын
Here here, JOIN THE MONKEY 🐵 REVOLUTION. Cheers Dean
@ne-adv
2 жыл бұрын
We would agree if our insurance prices were not based on other people's bad decisions.
@just_another_Joe
3 жыл бұрын
I fully support any person’s right to be stupid and aspire to become an organ-donor because they didn’t wear gear. It should be their own choice. That being said, I *always* wear full gear, and I insist that any passenger who rides with me also wear full gear, no matter how hot it gets. And I’m a Harley rider. Last Saturday, my buddy wrecked right in front of me and tumbled about 30 feet down a steep, rocky, embankment. The only reason he departed that area with just a couple fractured ribs and a relatively minor raspberry on his arm - instead of leaving in a body-bag - is because he was wearing full gear. His helmet alone saved his life, but everything else saved him from much worse trauma as well. His helmet is destroyed, but his head is unscathed and no concussion.
@patrickfoley1577
3 жыл бұрын
That says it all right there. I'm glad your friend will be okay!
@lowtech67
3 жыл бұрын
Laughing my ass off. I agree with everything single thing you said. Nice to know I'm not alone. Only thing I'll say is this. Old rider told me once, only wear what you're willing to crash in. I think about that every time I swing a leg over. Am I willing to go down wearing this? Thanks for the video!
@OldGreyDawg
3 жыл бұрын
I too, always enjoy your videos. I'm a new rider, but I started later in life than many of you. Got my first real motorcycle at 63. I have a love of life and wear safety equipment every time I ride. I do not have a complete set, but am buying more components as I can. Yep, it's hot, but it's a peace of mind that if something dangerous happens, then at least I have some protection. I passed a guy on a Harley the other day wearing shorts, t-shirt and I think a half helmet. He looked comfortable and looked at me like I had a disease. I'm OK with that. You are welcome to look as cool as you think you are, but I reserve the right to try and prolong my life as long as possible even though I choose to ride and understand the risks associated with it, but attempt to wear protective clothing for 'just in case". Ride safe and ride long. Peace.
@Two_wheels_dasher
3 жыл бұрын
Took my grom to the shop and a guy asked me "when will you get a real bike?" I thought I was riding a real bike already. Maybe I'm not a real biker 🤷🏾♂️
@pyrolysis2129
3 жыл бұрын
Yep, had a Harley guy, a total stranger, make fun of my Honda CB300F when I started learning to ride. Said I should have learned on a Sportster. The brand superiority is ridiculous. It's all about being on 2 wheels. Most riders I've met aren't like that though and are pretty accepting.
@monkeydixadventures
3 жыл бұрын
Loving my Yellow Honda Monkey 🐵 after years of so called real bikes. It’s not what you ride but THAT you ride…JOIN THE MONKEY 🐒 REVOLUTION. Cheers Dean
@samanimeguy23
2 жыл бұрын
Most riders are just compensating for something they don't have in life ..🤣🤣🤣 just like "get a real" truck ..
@mrroams5812
3 жыл бұрын
You're definitely a real biker dude. Just another subgroup that happens to care about their safety and isn't into all the in fighting. I'm a newer 23 yo rider and I'd classify myself as one of those as well :).
@mikealmalmstedt9434
3 жыл бұрын
Same here. I'm currently in the southern California desert, and I will wear all my gear even when it's 100+ I've experienced a spill over 50 mph, it didn't feel too good recovering and I almost ripped off my PCL from it. Thankfully I was at least wearing gloves, jacket, and helmet or I probably wouldn't have walked away from that accident. I respect people's decisions, even when they're dumb ones. Ride safe and keep the rubber side down.
@mrroams5812
3 жыл бұрын
@@mikealmalmstedt9434 You too man. Glad you made it to ride another day! Fortunately, its pretty comfortable for me to wear all my gear seeing as I'm from Wisconsin, but I would anyway for sure.
@mikeMcoa
3 жыл бұрын
U remind me of myself I started @ 23. Keep doing what you do ride safe
@jblue1299
3 жыл бұрын
If a person is riding to fit in with the image, then, I would say that person is missing the very essence of riding! I agree with you!!
@sherrysouth0
3 жыл бұрын
I agree 💯👍👍👍
@micaw7108
3 жыл бұрын
And I would also argue that they're more likely to be in a wreck. Too busy thinking about how they look versus how they're riding.
@johnnycashbenham1192
3 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more with you, I ride a bike for my own enjoyment, I own an old shadow 1100 and always get geared up when I ride, most of the cruiser guy's here in CLT area wear just skull helmet jeans and a t-shirt sometimes just cargo shorts. Also people ask me when I'm getting a new bike, my old shadow 1100 does everything a new bike would and I only paid 2k for it and never had any problems with it. Keep the videos coming i enjoy them immensely
@micaw7108
3 жыл бұрын
Yep, I do like my Shadow as well. Mine's a 2007 Spirit (750). Although there have been a few times when I wished I had more power (for passing), it's always done what I needed it to do. They're great bikes, and it's a pity that Honda Canada stopped carrying that line in 2015.
@monkeydixadventures
3 жыл бұрын
One old friend once said to me when I was looking at a £39 Motorcycle helmet, that’s okay if you only have a £39 head….
@stonedcrow147
3 жыл бұрын
You do you man life is too short to worry about what other people think of you . Protecting yourself doesn’t make you any less of a biker
@UncleRed
3 жыл бұрын
"Real" is subjective and will differ from person to person, group to group. The underlying fact is we are significantly more at risk of injury. Dress for the slide, not for the ride. Trends come and go. Why give chase when you can choose something that works for you. 👍 Ride safe bud!
@redrumcoke2363
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love your, down-to-earth, calm, real life, tell it like it is channel. I just hope that you're able to survive long, considering you won't be diving into what the newest and greatest is and all that, and that you're able to continue to find good content because you have a nice channel.
@liamhuiatt3194
3 жыл бұрын
I must not be a real biker either. I ride an iron 1200 sportster. And I love it. And I don’t feel any less of a man for riding what some call a girls bike.fact is it gets me where I need to go and back. And I feel great when I’m on it. It’s therapeutic for me. And also a reliable emotional release from stress. Love you videos brother.
@irrsinnig
3 жыл бұрын
I'm just like you mate, I ride for my own pleasure, no group rides, I enjoy my ride. I love just going out for a ride, just me and the elements. Ride safe.
@charlesscottkelly
3 жыл бұрын
Same here.
@mnnic4292
3 жыл бұрын
Give it a little thought: Who would want to look in a way that puts your life and health on the line? Is less protection a way to be seen? Is it worth it? If one understand riding and respects riding a bike wearing full gear is the smartest thing to do. That simple.
@JonsMotoGarage
3 жыл бұрын
Good to see another vid from you, brotha! As a self proclaimed squid who calls people "cagers" (always joking of course), many of your points resonate.😆💯🤘
@GasWorksISO
3 жыл бұрын
You get a pass, Jon. 🤘🏻😆
@motoant
Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and I love the videos I've just seen. Especially the one where you ride out to take a photo of a tree. You may not be a biker but you are a motorcyclist. Looking forward seeing more videos. Cheers 🍻🏍️
@andresarana724
3 жыл бұрын
I am with you, I am 58 and I have my first motorcycle 2 yeas a go a Honda CB500x 2019, I ride with all my gear all the time, I enjoy my ride and I ride solo, I do not have good skills yet but I'm improving and I don't care a bout others riders think about me, I respect every person and my goal is to have good time and have safety ride. God bless you and God America.
@bigredtankguy2312
3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your videos. In fact you're definitely my favorite KZitemr on the topic and I think it all boils down to one main thing. Honesty. You come across as very honest and sincere. I absolutely love your videos. 👍👍
@Trekopolis
3 жыл бұрын
I lost the "cool" factor mentality when I matured past 13. I was cool once, I think? I could care less what people think. If you think (no pun) about it, that's their issue. But your right, there's a definite, heavy status symbol stigma with most Harley owners. I am not in that mindset either and never have been. I love the Harley machines for what they are, however. Heck, I like anything on two wheels for that matter.
@richkempton2357
3 жыл бұрын
You do what you feel is right. For me getting over heated and passing out is real too. I ride to feel free and feel the wind. I don’t associate with a group. I know the risks
@GLHS592
8 ай бұрын
I'm right there with you. I started on a Versys-x 300 and love riding the unpaved rough roads around the Middle TN county I live in. I bought all the safety gear. I finally went down on a curve that kinda snuck up on me. I should have been riding slower since it was a chert/gravel road I was unfamiliar with. I slid about 25 feet and came out with only a sore knee. That taught me a few lessons. The main lesson is I was right to wear my gear. My jacket and pants still look good and I just put a few scratches on my helmet. I will have to spend $450 to replace plastics and the bars. Bummer, but at least I'm not in the hospital. I also have a Harley-Davidson Sportster. I wear my adventure gear when riding it. People laugh at me, but I don't care. I also joke around that I'm the only H-D owner in the world with zero tattoos.
@tomdavies6481
3 жыл бұрын
Great conversation buddy! I've not been riding long and being from the UK - I started on a Honda CG 125cc with some hand-me-down miss match gear that didn't fit too great... a sports bike jacket with a speed hump and some old worn kevlar jeans! I had similar concerns that other bikers might not "accept" me as a biker but i've got to say it's for the most part been the other way! Here, we all acknowledge eachother on 2 wheels - be it sports bike, adv, cruiser or scooters - whatever the cc! Don't get me wrong i've witnessed pockets of prejudice and L-plate snobbery but far less than the conversations from veteran litre bike owners reminiscing of their humble beginnings and offering encouraging words.
@travelmaker6n
2 жыл бұрын
2 minutes in and I'm going to say... If you do it for the love and fun of riding and not for showing off, YOU are a real biker. I probably feel like you in the sense I know close to 0 about mechanics and maintenance and even with 12 years experience still feel like I'm learning and have never ridden with other bikers, and yet I'm a biker in my own way! Ride safe. :)
@pyrolysis2129
3 жыл бұрын
Bought a Road King Special the other day, traded in an old beat up Honda VTX1300C. Hope I dont get snobby just cause I'll have a nice bike. I understand your thoughts. Its all about the riding, not the nonsense. I wear full gear most of the time and won't have the money to get the nice harley gear, particularly after that first payment starts. Gonna have to be happy with a stock bike for awhile but totally excited and blessed to get the Road King when it comes in.
@calbrock6302
3 жыл бұрын
Oi Oi! nice to see another video from you!!!, I’ve just got in from a little ride. Nowhere special, just a nice ride on my own….gave it the beans every now and then 😄
@stevefletcher2334
Жыл бұрын
funny, I hadn't noticed that you're on a Harley wearing A Stars gloves and sportbike gear! That is something you rarely ever see! Good video...I agree with just about every point you made.
@BackroadsTraveler
3 жыл бұрын
Good to see you again! I’m with ya. I don’t fit in with the “Biker” culture. Of course, I ride a KLR650, so…
@dannywallaard
3 жыл бұрын
You are so right and you’re a biker. Everyone who rides a bike is a biker in it’s own unique way. I personally share your opinion, I like every bike, brand, size it doesn’t matter. I ride because it brings me a sort of relaxation and a big smile on my face if I crank the throttle. Safety is a big priority for me, not only my riding gear but also my bike needs to be in tip top shape. 👍
@pmacc3557
2 жыл бұрын
You got a good natural vibe for bikes and the bike itself so that makes you a biker. was out on my 1983 SR500 yesterday and what a joy to be on it! i will be on my new R7 later today and also a joy. beautiful machines. and to see other bikes out also is a good buzz. one of my pleasures is to just sit and look at my bikes whilst havn a smoke.
@SBU98
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for normalizing a different view - I think it’s okay to blaze our own way/style of our MC experience
@bikergnome8761
3 жыл бұрын
Being new to owning and a rider of a Ural I have to lead by example to my 9 and 16 year old daughters by wearing gear. They have to wear gear in the sidecar, so I wear gear myself. The only group rides I do is with my wife and our kids, we can go to places we like and not have to worry about the possibility of getting caught up in doing bar hopping.
@reelriding2840
3 жыл бұрын
Another one of your videos that I enjoy, probably because I share your philosophy. Guess I’m not a real biker either 😁.
@marbonbella693
3 жыл бұрын
I dress for the slide not the ride. If it’s too hot I just wait till it cools down and the traffic isn’t heavy. Keep it up brother I get the looks also but like Miguel said it’s our insurance. I’m not into riding with anyone but my little brother.
@raven2934
2 жыл бұрын
I am a new rider myself. I wear protective gear, but I need to get some armored pants. I practice low speed manuvers in parking lots. It really helps. I like your site and I agree with the things you said. Thank you.
@harleydavidsontherapy1376
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly! I wear full gear every ride on my FXBB. I've seen people look at me and definitely think I'm not the typical Harley rider!
@SteelHorseTexasTwangExchange
3 жыл бұрын
I feel the same way. I don’t seem to “fit In”. I only ditch my riding jacket when it’s around 100 degrees, but then I don’t ride much when it’s that hot because I prefer the protective gear.
@dougfielding8215
3 жыл бұрын
I've been riding 50 years and owned and love Harleys but I have never been a "biker" Always a motorcycle enthusiast.
@garycordle5295
3 жыл бұрын
Good to see you 👍 I ride a Harley but I do wear my safety gear, oh and I went to a msf class, I like all kinds of bikes there all fun.
@bretlagasse3560
3 жыл бұрын
Love this video. Honest and the same way I feel.
@gwr1959
3 жыл бұрын
Always said that there are 2 kinds of people on a motorcycle. One is a rider, such as myself. And the other is a biker of which I'm not. I am a Christian that likes to feel 2 wheels underneath me and not of the hardcore biker lifestyle. And i really have a hard time with the so called Christian biker that likes to go to Sturgis, all Bike Weeks across the country and the non family type of places that most bikers frequent. So yes, i am just a rider of 2 wheels. And proud of it.
@edwardcaballero1308
2 жыл бұрын
I work in hightec and wear all my gear when riding my Harley Dyna on a daily basis. Remember, it's if but when you down on any bike. I started riding 45 years ago and have gone down twice without any broken bones. I ride for the peace of mind and fun. I do miss a sport my bike though. Edward from San Jose, CA.
@MotoMengy
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I'm not a "real" biker either. I was when I was younger, but as I got older I started valuing solo rides more and wearing more gear, and I'm happier now for it honestly. Good video.
@darrenmillard3964
3 жыл бұрын
Great video as usual, but I’m biased 🙂 take it easy and ride safe
@darrenlove2625
3 жыл бұрын
I'm interested in getting into this next year and came across your channel....so I'm in research mode until next spring. I really appreciate your videos...especially the one about counter steering. Your video was the only one that made sense. Keep them coming. Also...I can't get it out of my head that sometimes you sound like a stormtrooper. Must be the way the mic interacts with your helmet. LOL
@GasWorksISO
3 жыл бұрын
My helmet IS white….🧐 weird….lol
@calbrock6302
3 жыл бұрын
I watched all this guys videos as I was learning to ride! He goes on some properly nice rides out
@paulnewkirk614
2 жыл бұрын
i took a low speed spill about a month ago and i was wearing all protective gear except my motorcycle boots. my shoe came off and my ankle got scraped up between the bike and the road. it was the only part of my body where i got an injury. had i been wearing boots i would have unscathed. im all for protective gear.
@georgetumino9652
3 жыл бұрын
Two priorities for me. My enjoyment of riding my bike and my safety. All else is less important.
@amiedoll60
10 ай бұрын
I'm a scooter rider, and I really feel the "I'm not a real biker" thing. It's crazy because we don't say the same thing about people driving automatic cars, they're still drivers. So I guess as long as you're on a two, or three, wheeled machine than you're a real biker. I love riding, my scooter (Honda PCX) is amazing, and I'll wave at anyone else out there riding around.
@welsh_viewer5913
3 жыл бұрын
We ride 2 or 3 times a week. Sometimes far but more often near. We enjoy our rides. We enjoy talking to other bikers. It's time on the bike that's important to us. Like yourself, we aren't affected by others. Enjoy your ride.
@Jon-et3eo
3 жыл бұрын
Omg, I've had that same conversation with a group of friends when I was thinking about getting an Indian Scout. I wear full gear on my ZX6R
@trippontwowheels
3 жыл бұрын
Good to have you back man!
@GasWorksISO
3 жыл бұрын
Still been riding, just for myself.
@luish8056
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Tripp.
@trippontwowheels
3 жыл бұрын
@@GasWorksISO Glad to hear it. Make sure you post something now and then. Miss your stuff!
@trippontwowheels
3 жыл бұрын
@@luish8056 Hey Luis!
@abdulazizalhamar_
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the efforts.. enjoyed the ride and you were talking real👌🏻
@turbohusque
Жыл бұрын
Been riding for about 15 years, & own an '02 Suzuki Intruder 800, and a '91 Harley FXRS, so I feel like a Conservative Atheist: metrics and Harley fanboys both consider me the enemy. I work with hardcore Harley guys that literally don't consider anything but a Harley a "real" motorcycle. There's such a vibrant diversity in bike culture, I think it's all fascinating. I've had guys on Honda Shadows talking about bikes and they're almost apologetic their bike isn't HD. "Well i know it's not a Harley, but I've worked really hard on it and I did this & that mod, and I like it even it doesn't have a lot of power..." Screw that. I appreciate the work and effort, regardless. It's passion that impresses me, not a shiny fender badge. Just because my starter makes more torque than your engine doesn't make my ride, or me, better than you. A Turbo Busa blows my "big twin" EVO away in every category. But I'd rather ride my shit HP bike down a country road at 65 all day than cut curves and jet away like a Light Cycle. Motorcycles are about passion, and whatever style bike feeds that passion is fine by me.
@stefanbreddi
3 жыл бұрын
I think being a real biker comes down to simply riding. It's not about what you wear or ride or the way you talk or what your opinion is. It's just that - riding. And enjoying it of course.
@tommeyer6033
3 жыл бұрын
If you’re riding on a hot day, get a light color mesh jacket. Highlighter yellow reflects a ton of energy/heat. It’s hard to find light color pants that aren’t militaristic looking, so I settle for khaki “chino” style or jeans. I’m 69, wear full high viz gear and ride DR650, and have a bright yellow dry bag on my bike all the time. Not a “real biker”? Don’t give a damn.
@micaw7108
3 жыл бұрын
Your attitude is about as close to identical to my partner and I as you're going to get. Like you, we're both of the ATGATT mentality. We like our (armoured) leathers and boots, full face helmet, and leather riding gloves. Yeah, it can get hot, but here in Western Canada (this year excluded 😓), it is usually not really hot. So yeah, we're not into worrying too much about how we look or the image we present. For bikes, she rides a 2019 Indian Scout bobber; I ride (my first bike) a 2007 Honda Shadow (Spirit). We both really like to ride. Neither of us are speed demons, although she likes to occasionally open it up. But by and large, we're within the speed limit (+10%). No, we both really like riding -- it's the perfect escape from work, politics, etc. And for me, it's always been something I've wanted to do. Pity it took me 50 years 🤷♀️. But better late than never.
@GasWorksISO
3 жыл бұрын
I think riding comes into our lives when we’re ready for it. For some reason, in the past, we all thought about riding, but passed on it. Then one day, the idea really takes hold. Why? Don’t know. But here we are. I know for me, the older I get, the fewer risks I take. Probably why I’m still here. If I had bought that Night Train back in ‘98 maybe things would not have turned out the same. I know in my youth I would have been more about the image than the safety, and that would have got me hurt. Anyway… Thanks for your comment, and ride safe. 👍🏻
@willyjimmy8881
3 жыл бұрын
I'm with you. I love to ride, it's one of the few things I have to relax. But I can't do the cosplay thing or the motorcycle gang/club. It's fine I don't think negative about anyone else it's just not me. I always have a helmet and gloves and jacket as a minimum even on the Grom, but I know I get looks from the harley crowd, I must be a noobie or scared or something, it does't bother me. And the thing is I don't want to be part of the culture, I don't like how bikers act in traffic when the ride together, I don't like attitude, and I appreciate my hearing so I'll never have a blown out exhaust, so I'll never fit in.but you know what, I still love riding.
@jaredreese8639
2 жыл бұрын
I'm also not a real "Biker" I ride a sport bike and a dirtbike in the Nevada desert. Always in full gear no matter how hot it is, and have absolutely no desire to ever join a club or go on a group ride. I will never look at myself as a "Biker" I'm just a guy who rides bikes. 🏍️
@kneipe.n.terrorist
3 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. I love your attitude. Enjoy riding! :) Just enjoy riding.
@ChargeCoupledDevice
3 жыл бұрын
ATGATT!
@717rocket
2 жыл бұрын
You are the real rider, all the Harley guys or a big part of them are kinda posing as a bad ass biker. I have ridden since the 1970s back when everyone looked down on a Harley. I've always rode for just the freedom.
@nelmar5560
3 жыл бұрын
Broke my back in a car accident, I was rear ended on the freeway.
@MRGS48
3 жыл бұрын
I knew it I had a “real” brother out there!! Well said my friend I don’t do the stuff you mentioned either. Especially get drunk on a bike night and then ride no go in my book. Don’t have tattoos or a record so pretty much I am a white kinda collar motorcycle enthusiast 😂😂 I bought the bikes I LIKE and for that reason not to fit in whatsoever… Good stuff man Ride safe ride far
@nelmar5560
3 жыл бұрын
You are what you are, you wear what your comfortable wearing. Apparently the safety gear is good for you.
@verablack3137
Жыл бұрын
My coworkers can't stand that I put on a safety vest when I commute, but why wouldn't I want to be as visible as possible? I also put DOT tape on my top case, because I figure the absolute best safety gear is stuff to avoid a crash to begin with.
@The_RC_Guru
Жыл бұрын
I go in between full gear and other times no helmet, work boots, bare hands, blue jeans, and a t shirt. I could care less about motorcycle culture. I went to sturgis for the first and last time last year on my Electra glide ultra classic. So much childish and silly mentalities it wasn’t funny. Boring. I’m much happier riding alone too. You got a lot of common sense.
@jacobhiggins1195
2 жыл бұрын
I have a 21 street bob. My 3rd motorcycle over the last 12 years of riding on the road. Growing up riding ATVs and dirt bikes my father made my brother and I wear protective gear no matter what. If we were caught not wearing a helmet, pads, gloves, etc the keys were taken away for a period of time. Now 20 years later I wear at a minimum Helmet, riding jacket, gloves, and boots while riding. I live in the northeast so seasons change and I have a jacket, gloves, boots for each season including a mesh CE level 1 jacket for the hot summer months that breaths well. I'd rather sacrifice a little comfort to have some level of protection while riding. My father never rode his motorcycles and still doesn't without riding gear. I have buddies that ride "minimalist" and I don't care what I look like next to them with my full gear on a 90 degree day lol.
@FranBunnyFFXII
3 жыл бұрын
So, ive only ever really driven a car twice in my life, when i was 15 1/2 trying to get a drivers licence, and when I was 31...passing the test so I could get a Washington state drivers license haha. I have a bunch of harley riding gear, like actual riding gear stuff, really only because it was on sale. I was looking for boots and HD had a pair of ankle protector riding boots on sale. Was a lot cheaper than getting any of the ankle protected boots on revzilla, Leather jacket on sale and had CE armor. I got riding jeans from Bull-it... all 4 pairs on sale. So except for the white pretty fullface helmets I have, I accidentally look the part, because I was trying to save a few bucks here and there haha.
@franciskimberly6178
2 жыл бұрын
Cool! Your followers respect you for speaking your opinion. This is the United States so far. IF everybody were the same......life would be boring and dull. Ride on man!
@calvinteh3297
3 жыл бұрын
The biker spirit is in the heart, not the gear you wear or the bike you ride. As long as you're enjoying your ride, who gives a rat's ass what other people think or do.
@_S.E.J_
3 жыл бұрын
That’s what I love about your channel! You are genuine, don’t need to pretend to be off sons of anarchy, 🤣 better to have gear on then getting a skin graft
@snappycattimesten
3 жыл бұрын
We are opinion twins in this video. You outed me as a non-rider 🤷♀️. I think this is the first video that is city based. Ride safe 😊
@GasWorksISO
3 жыл бұрын
Ya, not sure how this one will go with the scenery change. I’m sure everyone prefers the country riding.
@theyorkfamily24
Жыл бұрын
@@GasWorksISO Kool dude u live in the same town as me I watch your video to learn things as I learn myself.. I live in zillah but always in Yakima
@grantmrtn2636
3 жыл бұрын
Welcome back thanks for sharing, me and my 250 V Star feel the same way👍🤔
@LuizRhetor
3 жыл бұрын
Here in Brazil is common for bikers to ignore important safety gear. They use helmets only because it is mandatory, or else I'd bet most folks would not use it. It is not that rare to see people riding with shorts and flip-flops.... I've been a biker for less than a year, my first motorcycle was a small one (150cc), which is the most common bike size you find here, since they are commonly used to work and to go to work, considering the cheap price and good fuel economy (our gas prices have been absurd these last few years; our country exports fuel cheap and sell high for its own population). But even on that bike, a Haojue Chopper Road 150, I've always made sure to wear a jacket and gloves. Surely it was a bit odd, especially considering my height (1,89m or 7,4in) for such a small bike, but I didn't care, safety always comes first. Gladly around one month ago I've managed to upgrade to a Vulcan 900 Classic -- was going for the Vulcan 650s, and it was the reason of how I found your channel; ended going for the used VN900 thanks to the better price, whilst still being a hell of a reliable bike -- so the protective gear looks better now, and I don't look anymore like a circus bear on a bicycle. We need more motorcycle vloggers like yourself (or at least more videos from you, haha). The riding culture you teach is an important safety "gear", and has the potential to save lives. It should honestly be the default "biker culture". Hell, just yesterday while riding with my girlfriend I've managed to avoid my first really dangerous would-be crash (moron blew past a red light at high speed). Thank god I roll out of full stops slowly but steadily, while double checking for potential dangers from the other lanes. And even then I had to brake a bit hard to avoid the crash, since he really came out of nowhere. Luckily I practice braking in car parks, surely came in handy to avoid a full-lock on the brakes. Keep up the good work with these awesome videos. Cheers!
@komotorider3329
2 жыл бұрын
Riding is like sex: as long as you get off safely in the end, it doesn't matter what you rode to get there.
@nelmar5560
3 жыл бұрын
Doing resource one can find vary comfortable jackets with extra lay adaquite ventilation.
@nelmar5560
3 жыл бұрын
Have you ever gone down? As a kid I did dirt raising tt, motocross. Never really went down and was hurt bad. Was hit a few times on the street.
@josephshaughnessy8848
3 жыл бұрын
To each there own,enjoy the ride.
@Quequechan
3 жыл бұрын
I got told because I don't have tattoos then I wasn't a real biker I'm still lmao
@simms196
3 жыл бұрын
I must not be a real biker either, ride a Harley 1200 Custom Sportster and absolutely love that bike, its also considered a girls bike but I couldn't care less. Oh and my leather jacket was purchased with the patches already on it , guess that makes me a wanna be.
@jasonwilson7856
3 жыл бұрын
I ride a Vulcan S and when you bought the Harley I thought you were going to try a fit in with the Harley culture. Nice to see your riding your own ride. I ride in the mountains. How does the Street Bob do in the twisties compared to your Vulcan S? I've been considering one for a while.
@GasWorksISO
3 жыл бұрын
It does just as well in the corners, but that’s based on my limits, not the bikes.
@SteveWKk
3 жыл бұрын
I never understood the "brand" obsession thing....... Yeah, a Harley is a fun cool bike......why do people need to dress head to toe in Harley shit.......belt buckles included.... Matching Ford truck with Harley Davidson badges and stickers etc etc etc...... 😅 Its almost embarassing to see..
@GasWorksISO
3 жыл бұрын
They give us something to chuckle about. 😆
@SteveWKk
3 жыл бұрын
@@GasWorksISO They do!!!! 😁
@davidklementis5913
3 жыл бұрын
I agree with you. I'm a bike guy and love all types and brands for what they bring to the table. Also wear full gear even for quick trips to the store on the mini motorcycle. But I'm of the feeling if you're not directly or physically harming others you do you. Since I use my motorcycles as primary year round transportation, I may not be a real biker since a big part of my purchasing decision is on function and ease of self maintenance and not what image it conveys to others. Yes I want the motorcycle to have character and be something I look back at when I walk away. Their are many bikes I like a lot, but just may never own because of specialized maintenance or because I wouldn't want to park them for long unsupervised or in bad weather. I may own one some day, but am unwilling to invest in something I rarely will be able to enjoy. I think I would get more joy out of a old bike I could tinker with then a garage queen.
@JDK73772
3 жыл бұрын
Then I guess I too am not a true biker. I wear a Full face helmet, Ride 99% the time with a Safety yellow and black riding jacket and gauntlet style riding gloves. I also never ride with out long pants (jeans when just riding, uniform pants when commuting to work) and boots on. Also, I ride a '06 Honda VTX1300R and could honestly care less what anyone else rides, as it is the same wind that we share. I would eventually like to get a bike with cruise control just for the longer rides but also kind of like the simplicity of my carburetor, so only time will tell. Life is full of enough drama for us "bikers" to cause more between each other. I personally ride for the enjoyment and relaxation, not as a status symbol.
@kharri2476
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Now, that’s being original. 😊
@adamthirdbourne324
3 жыл бұрын
Some people never "graduated" high school. Group think-peer pressure. I've been riding street since '83. Do you know what "gear" was rediilly available then?
@robnoodle1
3 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your videos would like to see you do some road trips & maybe some moto camping.
@GasWorksISO
3 жыл бұрын
I’d like to do some of that myself! Too bad my state is on fire this summer…..AGAIN… so, all access to forest areas are closed….AGAIN… It has been so hot here for the last 2 months I can’t get out to ride in my time off. Quitting time rolls around and it’s 104 outside. Hoping the weather changes back to normal soon.
@jb1876
2 жыл бұрын
I always wear full gear, I am a biker 🇮🇪🇺🇸
@BigglesworthNWATT
3 жыл бұрын
✌ Keep the rubber down and enjoy what you do.
@gmoney1592
3 жыл бұрын
We are all Brothers and sisters of the motorcycle family . Doesn’t matter what you ride or how you dress . Everyone ride safe
@joeexotic4698
3 жыл бұрын
Okay! I rock a Honda 750 Shadow and catch hell for it all the time. You should just ride to ride and avoid gatekeepers! If your bike makes you smile every time you get on then it doesn’t matter what you ride.
@ne-adv
2 жыл бұрын
lol. Sounds like your gear is the "gear I think I can slide down the street at 60MPH, and not get badly hurt" kind of gear, rather than the "I look great, everyone look at me, if I crash, you'll be scrapping my body off the road, and then I'll never look great again" kind of gear. Wish there was "You cannot crash" gear, but the nearest thing to that is training and practice, which involves "effort". Would probably be disappointed how many riders have only taken one riding class, and that only because its a requirement for them to get the license. But, think about one thing. Any time you trip, any time you have fallen, what do you stick out first? Your hands. So, if you take the jacket off, don't take the gloves off. Groups, smallish, are okay. I do a lot of boondocks/trails, and its nice to have people you know and trust along. And we use comms, which makes things a wee bit safer and nicer, but the people we ride with KNOW what our skills are and there is no shaming or pushing going on, and its okay to disconnect from the group comms and have some private time. Large groups are harder to manage and its now a choregraphed ride with everyone trying to stay together and, yeah, yuck... LOL. The budget is easier to swallow when vlogs aren't creating a want for unneeded things. Bike snobs. You know, if someone is wrenching their own bike, not dragging it to a dealer or garage, we can put up with a bit of snobbery. You are educating yourself, you are getting personal with your bike, you are investing in maintaining your bike, okay, you can speak to how much better your model or brand are, in your opinion, as long as you can respect our reasons for thinking our bikes are best for us. As long as we are all willing to lend a hand getting a bike ready to ride or get it riding again on the trail, then it stops being snobbery and just becomes the same reason some people name a bike or truck or are proud of their kids. Our complaint about Harleys is the way people act from that community when you put the $30 generic brake line on, rather than keeping it "pristine" by buying the $300 OEM brake line. OEM is all fine and dandy, but 1K miles from home, not all that about spending money, rather want to finish the ride without telling the kid he can't get his teeth straightened because daddy wants OEM parts. Asked a Harley rider seen waving to other Harleys, but gave the finger when waved at from a Suzuki, "why the finger?". Apparently a veteran isn't American if he rides a "Rice Grinder" (V-Strom). And lots more Harley's aren't waving, because of a misconceived Nationalism, rather than it being safer not to wave. Kind of shallow to judge someone by the bike they are presently riding. To me, a cager is someone in a crash cage. And the ADV should try to be that person. Have spent more than 90% of motorcycle after-market purchases on things that will make rider or bike safer. Slider pucks, gloves, helmets, bash plates, braided stainless steel brake lines, boots, jackets, pants, Barkbusters, radiator and headlamp grills, the list just goes on. Those would be called farkles. I like that word.
@djmysticalone321
3 жыл бұрын
I love my car and motorcycle
@IMTHATN1NJA
3 жыл бұрын
Also spent a lot of money on tattoos don’t want them to get scraped off lol
@andrewbarry5130
Жыл бұрын
I respect you more as a rider because of your safety standards. If they want to act tough, they can still wear there colors over a jacket with armour inside and kevlar jeans and still look the part. It's better to have your skin in tact rather than get gravel rash down to the bone. Also the half helmets are known as brain buckets for a reason. Keeping your jaw in an accident would be nice.
@rodneybarcus2233
Жыл бұрын
I don't go along ether and I've been into this hobby for a very long time. I wear most of the gear except the jacket when its hot. It is a shame about the bickering back and forth. My yamaha and harley sit side by side in the garage and they don't complain at all. I hadn't really thought about biker terminology other than watch out for the cagers because they are not looking for you. Anything on the road other a power sport vehicle would be a cager and no disrespect implied.
@bmwrider1931
2 жыл бұрын
We are so much alike. I am the same one word I hate not related to riding but mancave I hate the stupid word.
@kawasakiaddiction6296
3 жыл бұрын
If the SHTF, you won't be leaving a trail of elbows, knee caps and ankles behind you. ALWAYS SAFETY FIRST. The so called "Cool riders" are just plain stupid.
@pbrooka9619
2 жыл бұрын
I wear all the gear because I'm pretty attached to my skin, couldn't give two s**ts what people think. You think exactly like I do, I like riding end of.
@cingram8168
2 жыл бұрын
Riding a bike doesn't make you a biker it makes you a motorcyclist. "Biker" is more of a lifestyle.
@bmwrider1931
2 жыл бұрын
Keep wearing your gear he’ll with what anyone says
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