I'm not as young as you think, Don, but I appreciate that. I still have a lot to learn but leaving my ego in the garage definitely helps. Thanks for watching!
I found you by accident and decided to give it a listen. I will be sharing this with my riding group. As 1st officer I consider part of my job to help keep my people educated, safe and get them all back in one piece when we ride. This is well done and thought out. Thanks.
Sometimes (in the past) I couldn't control myself and got pissed, exceeded the speed limit or did overtake in the wrong lane, just to get rid of some stupid cager who had more attention for his/her phone than for what's all around. But once the danger was gone, I always thought my action over and knew that I should have taking in "the Zen". My unwise action did not hurt anyone, but me. So, to stay relaxed and keeping safe and alive, nowadays, I make sure that I retain enough free space around my motorcycle and anticipate on what I can encounter far ahead. Ride sensible, full of confidence and make sure that it is you who control the motorcycle. The color scheme of my new motorcycle AND gear looks like I'm a police officer and I ride like they do (comply with traffic regulations and being courteous generally), which works really well in reducing the presence of road rage offenders. I haven't had any issues the last 2 years. Last: never drink & ride.
The police officer look is a good tactic. I use a similar approach by wearing an orange vest sometimes because it looks like I'm a road worker or crossing guard.
Found you while searching a similar topic. I don't ride a Motorcycle, BrownBrady but your advice is very helpful in general, at least in the sense of respect and self control for everyone who operates a motor vehicle. I can't change how someone will react to me when I accidentally cut them off, but I can control my own response and i will make an acknowledgement of my mistake. I've matured in my age and just was flipped off recently by someone for making an honest mistake. I think he did it impulsively before I got the chance to acknowledge my error. Oh well, I walked away and moved on. In my younger days I probably wouldn't have let it go. People who have to resort to the middle finger, well, that tells me they lack character, respect and discipline. We are all human, make mistakes and can get upset but we need to check our emotions. Sadly, respect is something so many people want and are unwilling to reciprocate. In closing, I do my absolute best to respect all those driving a motor vehicle, especially motorcycles. I'm at the age where it's probably too late for me to ride, but never say never. it's scary enough out here on 4 wheels. Thank you and be safe.
Good video! I practice some of the things you listed, not really to avoid road rage, mainly because I don't have time to stress on it. People do dumb things around me, I just dodge them and go on. Vast majority of folks in cars ARE paying attention, and the few who aren't paying attention, I'm paying attention to them. They usually telegraph their intentions in plenty of time for me to react accordingly. I don't waste ride time by getting upset with other road users.
Usually I hate how much talking the youtubers make, the worst is the one driving and being distracted while recording. This style of yours is more enjoyable and the ideas are easily exposed with humble. Good Work!
Great vid! You will enjoy motorcycles for a very long time. My attitude is as follows, the only thing that will keep you alive and in one piece on the road is yourself. Every point made in this vid is 110% correct. Couldn’t agree more👍
Excellent video! Spoke directly to me. Being an older rider (63) and a returning rider, I take your attitude advice to heart. I'm a much nicer, more "tuned in" rider than I am a driver, sorry to say! GDUB, Dale Bishop, and Francois made excellent comments, especially Francois, as I made my re-entry to riding on a 300cc Vespa, but now ride a Kawi Vulcan 2K. Talk about different! And welcome back...didn't know you were gone, as I am a new subscriber to your channel.
This video found me at the perfect time. Just last night I completely raged out on someone who cut me off in traffic. I had my 3 boys in the car with me and I had to slam on the brakes to avoid an accident. I went nuts! Profanity, honking the horn, you name it. Watching your video made me remember we are all human and we all make mistakes. I’ll remember what you said the next time it happens. I only wish I had seen this sooner. Acting out like that in front of my kids was pretty uncool. I’m gonna channel you the next time I feel the monster getting out of the cage. Great vid bro.
Great information on a very relevant topic. Two things I use to avoid overreacting - #1 I am a driver as well as a rider and the one thing I'm constantly mindful of is that not all drivers are riders, so they wont think or behave the way I do behind the wheel. #2 Its not personal, it cant be because they don't know me. It may be wrong, discourteous, or even dangerous...but not personal because they would do the same thing to anybody else on two wheels (except a cop LOL).
Ok, I had to come back and comment on this. This may be the best advice for road I've gotten. Most people just say that you shouldn't get provoked when someone cuts you off etc and just let it go, but that never really sticked for long. But I've now been "accepting" before even starting the vehicle, as you said, that someone is going to be an asshole or something on the road. It really has helped. Suddenly it feels like you're just moseying down the road and you're too cool to be in any hurry or to be an ass, and you're always on time, no matter when you arrive. You also remember that just maybe, you also make mistakes from time to time. There's no winners on public roads. You just don't lose if you arrive at your destination in one piece and preferably with peace of mind.
Very Stoic/Zen approach to riding. Always set your expectations before the ride to get into the correct mindset. I have a similar "checklist" when waking up in the morning, to remind myself I will encounter dramatic situations/people and how I ought to react to keep things as peaceful as possible. Good video 👍
What a great attitude, very mature, smart, man this is impressive. Thank you for helping others be safer while also helping us learn to take the high road with others. I particularly like your point about 'just moving on' after someone does something dumb. Sometimes hard to do, when you're in the heat of the moment (for example, after you've gotten a massive shot of adrenaline from a near miss). But, definitely the way to go, because things can escalate extremely quickly when you react with anger. And as we know as riders, some drivers use their cars as weapons, so we're likely going to lose in a vehicle-to-vehicle encounter.
Well said young man. I always tell young drivers and riders to leave the attitude at home. The worst thing that happened to bikers was gopro cameras and You Tube. Now everyone wants to be a CZcams test dummy.
Thank you for this video! I have a bad habit of getting angry and I am getting my first bike likely tomorrow and taking my ridding class Next weekend and I needed this video. I will be taking your advice to heart sir.
Thanks for this great advice. Attitude is really key and you reminded me of that. I enjoy your videos. You have a very good voice and demeanor and presentation
I like what you have said . I would add that following at safe distance also gives you a larger field of vision ! One should be able to see 12 seconds ahead of where ever you are in the lane or surrounding area . That gives more time to plan that evasive action ! Keep up the good work , and kleep the shiny side up ! Ride safe !
Real words of wisdom! You help me to get the right thoughts when riding. I use to get so angry when a car drives close behind me. But getting angry doesn't really help :-)
good video you posted.. i've been riding a long time here in s/ca & its get tougher every year to ride the streets of L.A. all of your points are good, i try to keep in mind its not personal, the drivers are frustrated with today's traffic. ride safe!
hi brown, did you see the news today about a road rage accident here in L.A.? a car & a motorcycle got into a altercation today, the cyclist died & the car plowed into a tree.. horrible! L.A. is getting to be the worst place to live, but i can't leave, yet...
Love your attitude brother! Had plenty of close calls but nothing too bad when it happens I don't get mad I feel relieved that it wasn't worse. Just started my channel but been riding since I was a kid. Digging your stuff. PEACE!!!
Great video! It's refreshing to watch this after all these idiots who post videos of breaking car mirrors or windows while riding like idiots. I honed my riding skills on LA freeways. Once, I got angry at a car driver and flipped him off. (During lane splitting). Afterwards a rider behind me told me" be cool, don't make the driver more angry and take it out on the bikes behind me" . Total wisdom. Thumbs up!
This is life saving stuff. Thank you so much...I can relate to all you stated. I have been working on being nice to other drivers, by waving when I am allowed into lane...makes a difference in how I feel about myself too; more self respect. I shall subscribe
Wisdom that should be shared with all new riders. Also, wearing a bright safety vest over all your "ATGATT" helps let drivers see you, and not be surprised that you are there. Also, loud knobby tires save lives....
Been ridding for 42yrs seems like you have as much experience as me another great vid 👍🏻about road rage a guy pulled up next to me in his car ran over my foot I did not hit him or anything just reached in and took his keys to make sure he could not do it again 😳 ride safe 🏍👌🏻
as a kid ridding, it was something i did to get out my aggressions and rage...id hit the track angry thinking about the day and crash. because i was thinking about the day, and not fully concentrating and if i focused i would only crash when pushing the limits to far and same thing for street. dont think about the girl friend or the boss or even the dog. nothing can enter your mind thats not motorcycle and just concentrate...we are nearly invincible out there if we are aware and anticipate the cars mistakes...slow cars are about to turn usually, many without blinkers so never blast past...wave and be super friendly as biker have a bad first impression with our noise and fudging normal traffic laws
Excellent topic! I've only gotten really pissed 2x and flipped pp off. Trying to maintain your cool is always best. At this point with almost a year under me the only people who really fry my attitude are tail-gaters. Most back off when you let them know their too close. The ones that don't piss me off because now my attention is divided front and rear. If I can let them pass I will. And yes, always wear a camera! Finally, time to clean that garage bro! ;)
I hate tailgaters as well, especially those who stop just inches away from me at a stop light. And yeah my garage could use a little love. Maybe next spring. Thanks for watching!
Good point about wearing hi viz to let drivers know you're more responsible. I like to think that maybe drivers subconsciously think of roadside workers when they see the vest. Thanks for commenting, Steve.
In my opinion a hi-vis vest only gives a sense of false confidence. The only people who see the vest are the people who are already looking at you. You could be a riding laser light show and the guy staring at his phone will still never see you. I just ride defensively and calmly and let the rest sort itself out.
Derek Hunter -- I have to disagree. People can easily look right at you and not see you. Throw the "cool look" of all black in and you become even more invisible. What high viz does is help you stand out because it's an un-natural color that catches the eye. Same reason construction workers wear it -- to not blend into surroundings. Now I DO agree that cellphone addled drivers won't see you no matter your color if they're looking down, the vast majority have to look up more that down and in those moments of time you want to be as eve catching as a prom queen in her finest!
arvind here from india. wow. fantastic wisdom. i was aware of all this but it sank in permanently after viewing this video. thanx friend. Respects. your good name please.
Dood.. you're helping people. I use all of what you said on every ride. If I had anything to add, it would be that if you're gonna split traffic, split 2 cars that are side by side. They see each other, so it don't matter if they don't see you (except for that doof that open his door in traffic... can't anticipate that). If you see an empty space on one side or the other, assume that someone will bolt to fill it. See it all the time. Gonna subscribe... you might save my life :-).
This is a great video. The content is great, the video production is great, and I found your points extremely helpful. Keep it up, instant subs and like.
I encountered an aggressive motorcyclist on the highway. It was heavy traffic on a two lane road. He was weaving in and around people but for some reason stopped in front of my car. He brake checked me and I reacted by honking my horn. He did it again once we started moving and I yelled "Keep fucking around I am going to hit you!" He pulled ahead of me. Stopped his bike and parked it on the highway blocking traffic completely. He started walking towards my car with all his gear on. Full face helmet. I decided to drop the situation and drive around him. He jumped back on his bike and pulled up next to me and started shouting obscenities. Lucky for me my turn was coming up so I turned off and he kept driving down the highway. For some reason when I run into people like this I always go to the same phrase. I say "God bless you" This seems to put people off guard. Oh well. Lesson learned
Another thing to do is to assume that every single driver around you is going to do the absolute dumbest thing they could possible do and be prepared for that to happen.
And for car drivers: Respect the law. Do not tailgate, you don't want someone to do it to you. You are not on a F1 Circuit, try to drive according to the speed limits. When changing lanes, look in all mirrors AND dead zones, because there can be anything that the mirrors can't see. As for "lane splitting", I do not know the law in other countries, I live in Sweden, and for me - if I see a motorcycle I make sure he/she can come in between without trouble. No, I do not ride a bike. But I drive a car, equipped with dual dashcams, and I have both seen other drivers and been in different situtations where the other driver is at fault (endangering my Life and others)..
That's a 2013 cbr250r in the background. The one I was riding is a 1983 Nighthawk 450. I appreciate the link on the VTX forum, James, I checked out the site. Ride safe!
For some reason, the video isn't loading. Usually it's because of the commercial in the beginning. Making you aware. Hopefully this will load at a later date. You make some good vids.
I'm amazed that someone as young as you are has this type of wisdom. You have this figured out. You have my respect.
I'm not as young as you think, Don, but I appreciate that. I still have a lot to learn but leaving my ego in the garage definitely helps. Thanks for watching!
the first statement. true as the sun rises in the east
I found you by accident and decided to give it a listen. I will be sharing this with my riding group. As 1st officer I consider part of my job to help keep my people educated, safe and get them all back in one piece when we ride. This is well done and thought out. Thanks.
I'm glad that you found my video useful and thank you for sharing it with your group. That is quite an honor, Dale. Ride safe!
Sometimes (in the past) I couldn't control myself and got pissed, exceeded the speed limit or did overtake in the wrong lane, just to get rid of some stupid cager who had more attention for his/her phone than for what's all around. But once the danger was gone, I always thought my action over and knew that I should have taking in "the Zen". My unwise action did not hurt anyone, but me.
So, to stay relaxed and keeping safe and alive, nowadays, I make sure that I retain enough free space around my motorcycle and anticipate on what I can encounter far ahead. Ride sensible, full of confidence and make sure that it is you who control the motorcycle. The color scheme of my new motorcycle AND gear looks like I'm a police officer and I ride like they do (comply with traffic regulations and being courteous generally), which works really well in reducing the presence of road rage offenders. I haven't had any issues the last 2 years.
Last: never drink & ride.
The police officer look is a good tactic. I use a similar approach by wearing an orange vest sometimes because it looks like I'm a road worker or crossing guard.
Found you while searching a similar topic. I don't ride a Motorcycle, BrownBrady but your advice is very helpful in general, at least in the sense of respect and self control for everyone who operates a motor vehicle. I can't change how someone will react to me when I accidentally cut them off, but I can control my own response and i will make an acknowledgement of my mistake. I've matured in my age and just was flipped off recently by someone for making an honest mistake. I think he did it impulsively before I got the chance to acknowledge my error. Oh well, I walked away and moved on. In my younger days I probably wouldn't have let it go. People who have to resort to the middle finger, well, that tells me they lack character, respect and discipline. We are all human, make mistakes and can get upset but we need to check our emotions. Sadly, respect is something so many people want and are unwilling to reciprocate. In closing, I do my absolute best to respect all those driving a motor vehicle, especially motorcycles. I'm at the age where it's probably too late for me to ride, but never say never. it's scary enough out here on 4 wheels. Thank you and be safe.
Good video! I practice some of the things you listed, not really to avoid road rage, mainly because I don't have time to stress on it. People do dumb things around me, I just dodge them and go on. Vast majority of folks in cars ARE paying attention, and the few who aren't paying attention, I'm paying attention to them. They usually telegraph their intentions in plenty of time for me to react accordingly. I don't waste ride time by getting upset with other road users.
It's so true, we shouldn't allow stress to distract us. Thanks for watching.
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Welcome back!!!👍
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You and your videos, always transmit Good and Positive Vibes!!!👊
Ride safe!!!
Thanks, it feels great to be back on CZcams spreading positive riding!
Usually I hate how much talking the youtubers make, the worst is the one driving and being distracted while recording. This style of yours is more enjoyable and the ideas are easily exposed with humble. Good Work!
best video I've seen and heard in 2 years! I've been riding for 25yrs good job BOSS
Wow I learned this the hard way. #2 & 3 is the biggest lessons I learned.
Great vid! You will enjoy motorcycles for a very long time. My attitude is as follows, the only thing that will keep you alive and in one piece on the road is yourself. Every point made in this vid is 110% correct. Couldn’t agree more👍
Laws need to increase against drivers . They get away with too much which makes them feel they can do stupid things on the road .
I hear ya, Seb. Thanks for watching.
Excellent video! Spoke directly to me. Being an older rider (63) and a returning rider, I take your attitude advice to heart. I'm a much nicer, more "tuned in" rider than I am a driver, sorry to say! GDUB, Dale Bishop, and Francois made excellent comments, especially Francois, as I made my re-entry to riding on a 300cc Vespa, but now ride a Kawi Vulcan 2K. Talk about different! And welcome back...didn't know you were gone, as I am a new subscriber to your channel.
This video found me at the perfect time. Just last night I completely raged out on someone who cut me off in traffic. I had my 3 boys in the car with me and I had to slam on the brakes to avoid an accident. I went nuts! Profanity, honking the horn, you name it.
Watching your video made me remember we are all human and we all make mistakes. I’ll remember what you said the next time it happens. I only wish I had seen this sooner. Acting out like that in front of my kids was pretty uncool. I’m gonna channel you the next time I feel the monster getting out of the cage. Great vid bro.
You are a gentleman. Fine job. Respectful. You are wise beyond your years.your attitude is just solid
Good tips. It's all about the mental attitude. Point of view changes everything.
Great information on a very relevant topic. Two things I use to avoid overreacting - #1 I am a driver as well as a rider and the one thing I'm constantly mindful of is that not all drivers are riders, so they wont think or behave the way I do behind the wheel. #2 Its not personal, it cant be because they don't know me. It may be wrong, discourteous, or even dangerous...but not personal because they would do the same thing to anybody else on two wheels (except a cop LOL).
... or with any number of wheels. And even with a cop if they are really distracted. Thanks for the comment, GDUB.
Ok, I had to come back and comment on this. This may be the best advice for road I've gotten. Most people just say that you shouldn't get provoked when someone cuts you off etc and just let it go, but that never really sticked for long. But I've now been "accepting" before even starting the vehicle, as you said, that someone is going to be an asshole or something on the road. It really has helped. Suddenly it feels like you're just moseying down the road and you're too cool to be in any hurry or to be an ass, and you're always on time, no matter when you arrive. You also remember that just maybe, you also make mistakes from time to time.
There's no winners on public roads. You just don't lose if you arrive at your destination in one piece and preferably with peace of mind.
Very Stoic/Zen approach to riding. Always set your expectations before the ride to get into the correct mindset. I have a similar "checklist" when waking up in the morning, to remind myself I will encounter dramatic situations/people and how I ought to react to keep things as peaceful as possible. Good video 👍
Well said! Thanks for sharing.
What a great attitude, very mature, smart, man this is impressive. Thank you for helping others be safer while also helping us learn to take the high road with others. I particularly like your point about 'just moving on' after someone does something dumb. Sometimes hard to do, when you're in the heat of the moment (for example, after you've gotten a massive shot of adrenaline from a near miss). But, definitely the way to go, because things can escalate extremely quickly when you react with anger. And as we know as riders, some drivers use their cars as weapons, so we're likely going to lose in a vehicle-to-vehicle encounter.
Excellent advice. Going to try and apply this to my cage driving, too.
Thanks, Courtland.
Well said young man. I always tell young drivers and riders to leave the attitude at home. The worst thing that happened to bikers was gopro cameras and You Tube. Now everyone wants to be a CZcams test dummy.
Thank you for this video! I have a bad habit of getting angry and I am getting my first bike likely tomorrow and taking my ridding class Next weekend and I needed this video. I will be taking your advice to heart sir.
BROWN BRADY IS BACK !!! You're my favorit vlogger Brady. Really nice to see you uploading again !!!
Thank you for that, and it's great to be back.
Wise words, thanks for sharing them
My pleasure, Robin and thanks for watching.
Really refreshing and I couldn't agree more with your comments.
Please keep making your awesome videos. I think I'll watch this one once a week as a reminder. Thanks
Thanks for watching, Greg! Ride safe.
You are wiser than most. Excellent presentation my friend.
Thanks for this great advice. Attitude is really key and you reminded me of that. I enjoy your videos. You have a very good voice and demeanor and presentation
I appreciate that comment. It's very encouraging. Thanks for watching and ride safe.
I like what you have said . I would add that following at safe distance also gives you a larger field of vision ! One should be able to see 12 seconds ahead of where ever you are in the lane or surrounding area . That gives more time to plan that evasive action ! Keep up the good work , and kleep the shiny side up ! Ride safe !
You make a great point about the larger field of vision, Mark. Thanks for the contribution.
Real words of wisdom! You help me to get the right thoughts when riding. I use to get so angry when a car drives close behind me. But getting angry doesn't really help :-)
good video you posted.. i've been riding a long time here in s/ca & its get tougher every year to ride the streets of L.A. all of your points are good, i try to keep in mind its not personal, the drivers are frustrated with today's traffic. ride safe!
Thanks for the comment, Terry.
hi brown, did you see the news today about a road rage accident here in L.A.? a car & a motorcycle got into a altercation today, the cyclist died & the car plowed into a tree.. horrible! L.A. is getting to be the worst place to live, but i can't leave, yet...
You have a healthy attitude. I'll have to practise not getting worked up as well. Thanks for the video.
Love your attitude brother! Had plenty of close calls but nothing too bad when it happens I don't get mad I feel relieved that it wasn't worse. Just started my channel but been riding since I was a kid. Digging your stuff. PEACE!!!
Great advice. It works. . I agree with everything you say. I practice those tactics everyday to and from work in rush hour traffic.
This is a great video. I hope to be like this when I start riding. Great advice.
Thanks, Chad.
Love it BrownBrady great video on an urgent subject ~ appreciated. Thank you.
Thank you.
All good info Brady. Ride safe.
Good one ! Glad to see you back.
It's nice to be back, and thanks, Oren.
Great video! It's refreshing to watch this after all these idiots who post videos of breaking car mirrors or windows while riding like idiots. I honed my riding skills on LA freeways. Once, I got angry at a car driver and flipped him off. (During lane splitting). Afterwards a rider behind me told me" be cool, don't make the driver more angry and take it out on the bikes behind me" . Total wisdom. Thumbs up!
This is life saving stuff. Thank you so much...I can relate to all you stated. I have been working on being nice to other drivers, by waving when I am allowed into lane...makes a difference in how I feel about myself too; more self respect. I shall subscribe
Outstanding video! I will definitely be thinking about the video the next time I'm on two wheels.
Thank you!
Thanks for watching, Tim. Ride safe.
Thank you for making this video.
You bet.
You have my respect dude, thumbs up.
Awesome thanks man
Wisdom that should be shared with all new riders. Also, wearing a bright safety vest over all your "ATGATT" helps let drivers see you, and not be surprised that you are there. Also, loud knobby tires save lives....
Great attitude and advice
Hi BB, great points common sense. I ride confidently and like someone out there is trying to kill me!
You meet the nicest people on a Honda. Overcoming hate with LOVE. FORGIVE the cager.
Been ridding for 42yrs seems like you have as much experience as me another great vid 👍🏻about road rage a guy pulled up next to me in his car ran over my foot I did not hit him or anything just reached in and took his keys to make sure he could not do it again 😳 ride safe 🏍👌🏻
Great content, thanks!
You bet, Stefan. Ride safe!
0:35 great words of wisdom!
as a kid ridding, it was something i did to get out my aggressions and rage...id hit the track angry thinking about the day and crash. because i was thinking about the day, and not fully concentrating and if i focused i would only crash when pushing the limits to far and same thing for street. dont think about the girl friend or the boss or even the dog. nothing can enter your mind thats not motorcycle and just concentrate...we are nearly invincible out there if we are aware and anticipate the cars mistakes...slow cars are about to turn usually, many without blinkers so never blast past...wave and be super friendly as biker have a bad first impression with our noise and fudging normal traffic laws
Well said man!
good tips, thank you
Great video with very accurate and useful content. Thank you!
I always let cars pass, and honk if I am passing. Philippines traffic is brutal.
i love your tone in your voice its so calm !! :) i subscribed you as soon as i complete watching gain confidence video
Great video! Great attitude!! You now have one more subscriber!!
Awesome. Thank you for subscribing, Alpha.
Smooth Vlog Man! Love the content. ✌✌✌✌✌
Thanks for the feedback, Binh. Ride safe!
Good advice
Excellent topic! I've only gotten really pissed 2x and flipped pp off. Trying to maintain your cool is always best. At this point with almost a year under me the only people who really fry my attitude are tail-gaters. Most back off when you let them know their too close. The ones that don't piss me off because now my attention is divided front and rear. If I can let them pass I will. And yes, always wear a camera!
Finally, time to clean that garage bro! ;)
I hate tailgaters as well, especially those who stop just inches away from me at a stop light. And yeah my garage could use a little love. Maybe next spring. Thanks for watching!
Good point about wearing hi viz to let drivers know you're more responsible. I like to think that maybe drivers subconsciously think of roadside workers when they see the vest. Thanks for commenting, Steve.
not only do i wear hi-viz, i wear an air-bar vest by HeLite
In my opinion a hi-vis vest only gives a sense of false confidence. The only people who see the vest are the people who are already looking at you. You could be a riding laser light show and the guy staring at his phone will still never see you. I just ride defensively and calmly and let the rest sort itself out.
Derek Hunter -- I have to disagree. People can easily look right at you and not see you. Throw the "cool look" of all black in and you become even more invisible. What high viz does is help you stand out because it's an un-natural color that catches the eye. Same reason construction workers wear it -- to not blend into surroundings.
Now I DO agree that cellphone addled drivers won't see you no matter your color if they're looking down, the vast majority have to look up more that down and in those moments of time you want to be as eve catching as a prom queen in her finest!
Awe... Sad that this is a dead channel. I like you're video style and message. I hope whatever you're doing it's good!
Appreciate that comment. I hope to create more content consistently in the future.
thanks zen master
Great work! these kind of videos are all too rare.
arvind here from india. wow. fantastic wisdom. i was aware of all this but it sank in permanently after viewing this video. thanx friend. Respects. your good name please.
Thanks for watching, Aravind and for the positive comment. Ride safe.
Great vid. This needs to go viral!
Cool vid - thank you.
Dude...stellar stuff...
Dood.. you're helping people. I use all of what you said on every ride. If I had anything to add, it would be that if you're gonna split traffic, split 2 cars that are side by side. They see each other, so it don't matter if they don't see you (except for that doof that open his door in traffic... can't anticipate that). If you see an empty space on one side or the other, assume that someone will bolt to fill it. See it all the time. Gonna subscribe... you might save my life :-).
Great video. Thanks
This is a great video. The content is great, the video production is great, and I found your points extremely helpful. Keep it up, instant subs and like.
Wow, appreciate the positive comment, Dom. Ride safe.
Good talk
Great vid.
Thank you.
Counting to 10 before flipping a finger makes miracles.
Good one.
Assume everyone will pull out on you and cannot see you...best advice for any budding motorcyclist.
good job --i have the same rules, you will be riding a long long time! blessings!
You just earned a new sub my friend. Good job.
brother, most of us are not --- but, you are my idea of a good rider. see you on the road. blessings!
Nice attitude. Subscribed.
Thanks!
Awesome video. Thanks. It helps out a lot. :D
Thanks for watching, Damian.
Peaceful Warrior Brother...
I encountered an aggressive motorcyclist on the highway. It was heavy traffic on a two lane road. He was weaving in and around people but for some reason stopped in front of my car. He brake checked me and I reacted by honking my horn. He did it again once we started moving and I yelled "Keep fucking around I am going to hit you!"
He pulled ahead of me. Stopped his bike and parked it on the highway blocking traffic completely. He started walking towards my car with all his gear on. Full face helmet. I decided to drop the situation and drive around him. He jumped back on his bike and pulled up next to me and started shouting obscenities. Lucky for me my turn was coming up so I turned off and he kept driving down the highway.
For some reason when I run into people like this I always go to the same phrase. I say "God bless you"
This seems to put people off guard. Oh well. Lesson learned
good video and the right attitude . Take Care
Thank you for watching, Tex Rider.
Excellent video (from a new subscriber)
Another thing to do is to assume that every single driver around you is going to do the absolute dumbest thing they could possible do and be prepared for that to happen.
good intro mr brady, good vid
You're back!
Yes, back I am. :)
And for car drivers: Respect the law. Do not tailgate, you don't want someone to do it to you. You are not on a F1 Circuit, try to drive according to the speed limits. When changing lanes, look in all mirrors AND dead zones, because there can be anything that the mirrors can't see.
As for "lane splitting", I do not know the law in other countries, I live in Sweden, and for me - if I see a motorcycle I make sure he/she can come in between without trouble.
No, I do not ride a bike. But I drive a car, equipped with dual dashcams, and I have both seen other drivers and been in different situtations where the other driver is at fault (endangering my Life and others)..
Welcome back!
Welcome back to youtube #bikelife
All of these apply to every road-dweller, regardless of how they're traveling!
Nice, BB!!
Thanks, gmike912.
Dude. Well done!
Thank you.
Very positive attitude, brother. I linked this video on the VTX forum for all to see. What yr and model Honda is that? Subscibed!
That's a 2013 cbr250r in the background. The one I was riding is a 1983 Nighthawk 450. I appreciate the link on the VTX forum, James, I checked out the site. Ride safe!
Go Honda!
cool video man. Subbed.
Appreciated that. Thanks!
You from the Philippines?
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For some reason, the video isn't loading. Usually it's because of the commercial in the beginning. Making you aware. Hopefully this will load at a later date. You make some good vids.
It might just be a network issue, thanks for the heads up. I appreciate the comment. Ride safe!
👍 Peace 😎
My dude !