Thanks for the analysis dan! Yep, the thing I concluded from the experience above all else was that I should have been going way slower. I was going at about half the speed limit - but that doesn't matter because it wasn't quick enough to react properly. I will give you a bit of what I was thinking at the time - I saw the gap, and saw the Tesla indicating to enter the road on the left side. I started slowing and moved to the left part of the lane, and had figured that the Tesla seemed to be patiently waiting and wasn't going to jump out in front of me. I completely did not expect a car to cut across 3 lanes of traffic in peak hour on the busiest road in the city, especially since the Tesla had right of way over them. Lesson learned, don't expect anything!
@@BlackSlimShadyhearing doesnt really do anything especially since most people roll windows up music up. Just bc they hear you doesnt me they know where youre at and where youre going, it does next to nothing in reality. Loud pipes just sound nice
I'm a 65 year old biker with almost 50 years of riding experience, and although I know 80-90% of what you're teaching, there's a few tricks I've learned from this channel.
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you Dan! I’m a new rider now going on 5 months and watched your videos thoroughly for weeks before getting on my bike. Today I had a car pull out in front of me at 60 mph and I followed your progressive emergency braking procedure. I ended up going into a skid at one point and was able to miss the car, regain control of the bike and not lay it down. I likely wouldn’t have known how to do this had I not watched your videos.
Never ridden a bike before, hoping to start practicing on a klx125 next year, eventually getting a ktm rc 390. I recently found Dan's videos and have been enjoying the vast knowledge he has to share. Also the insight from a paramedics perspective about the crashes, knowing what injuries to watch for with buddy riders and such. Watching these videos over and over, thanks, Dan, for making these!
I bought my first bike 1 year ago it was a 125cc pit bike I learned on that off the roads and got plenty practice in a field going around trails etc with no traffic to worry about then once i felt confident enough I got a 125cc scooter and done the course in my country to allow me to ride on the roads with a 125cc with learner plates. Good luck and stay safe out there.
Former rider here: never laid it down but came way too close too many times. These are THE BEST motorcycle safety videos on CZcams. Dude, are are saving lives. Great work. 👍
I enjoy watching the crashes, and near crashes. Not so much of Dan's explanation of what we all just witnessed. These videos are showings of people that will be punching a timeclock for the rest of their life. Not much common sense on display here, but it is amazing to watch all the stupid Americans that are out there! Lol
Hey dan. Planning to go back to roding after a few years off and uour videos are really helping me make sure i approach it safely when i get my bike. Cheers!
I'm a new rider, and I have been watching many videos on the internet, including stunts and street racing. I am very inexperienced, and I try to do things people on the internet are doing, which is stupid, I know!!! Now that I have seen your videos and listened to you, I am going to ride at my own pace and make sure that I am safe. I am so glad I came across your channel, it gave me a reality check watching these videos and listening to you. Thank you sir Btw that crashed guy at @7:30 is in the white stage. Took a screenshot of the stages and put it as my home screen as a reminder LOL.
I just joined your patreon, because I went for my 350th mile today and I'm assessing road surface Hazzards, side of the vehicle, today I had a head on vehicle and I did Progressive breaking and I swerved out of the way. Also, during my 70-mile ride today, I'm staying out of the white zone, observing the orange zone and responding to the red zone. Bro, I'm not sure, but I think you just might have saved my life today! Great job!
You can also use your speed to make sure others can stop in time. Even if you can stop on a dime in a high traffic situation doesn't mean the average driver or rider behind you can stop without hitting you.
I hope everything is good. Noticed that you haven’t posted a video in awhile Dan. Your videos have given me confidence enough to get back in the saddle. Just got my 82 cb650 nighthawk rideable and I can’t thank you enough for the knowledge to survive on the streets man. 🥲
I apply what I learn here not just to motorcycles but also for when I'm driving my van or a semi truck at work. Your five levels of awareness are my foundation because if you're not aware and you're zoned out then everything you've learned about safe driving is useless. I even had some small decals made up in the shape of a yellow warning sign that reads Relaxed, Prepared, Aware. I stick them somewhere that I can see them without blocking my view. They are a mental anchor that at as a reminder to be in yellow stage.
Thanks Dan. These vids have helped me get back to SAFELY operating a motorcycle after 3 decades off them. Just to be on the safe side, I took an MSF course too. I have over 6k Texas miles (over 1k off-road) on my 5 month old Ducati DesertX now.
I've learned a lot from your content, even outside of riding a bike. Your content is great, and prob the biggest unspoken takeaway from it is to have patience.
I've just got my first bike, Z650 my 2023, and watching the same bikes in this videos is terrifying but also really eye opening. I'm a fast driver and I always adopted the same tactics you speak of. Altough I'm not a fast rider yet so I'm taking my time learning while I adjust the same principles to the bike.
At 7:03 always set up the music before driving off. setup anything you need to before driving at all. doing something while driving like hitting play on spotify or whatever is a distraction no matter how small it is.
The car turning, in front of you but not going is a huge red flag. Great rundown by Dan here. This is anti-accident technique in anything you are driving, not just a bike. I am already off the gas, slowing down and prebraking before I get there. This is an extremely busy street intersection here. Great but late reaction by the biker. Great video.
I agree 100%. This is my hesitation with the "ride like everyone is trying to kill you" mentality. It can oversimplify complex situations. With that mindset, the white car on the right is sitting in the intersection because it's waiting to hit the biker. But in reality, most people are making the best decisions they can based on the information they have. Sometimes they don't have all the information (like, in fairness, not seeing or recognizing a bike at night). But sometimes that means they see something you don't. If someone on the road is behaving in a way that doesn't make sense to you (like a car turning into an intersection but not going through), slow down and look around because they probably see something you don't. I get why the biker was watching the white car, but the white car was watching something the biker couldn't.
6:11 You talk about GPS, Quad Locks, accessories to play with with all day long. Those things are nothing but distractions to riding. I had a friend killed last month and the reason was attributed to distracted riding, playing around with his music on a cell phone rather than paying attention to riding. Straight off an open corner at reasonable speed, full gear! He was not riding at excessive speed nor beyond his level. Riding requires a high level of concentration and a single mistake can be deadly.
@mellon3891 it's not about what you're listening to. It's about looking down at your damn phone. I jam 100% of the time on my bike, but my phone is in my pocket where it can't visually distract me from the dangers of 4 and 18 wheelers that often can't or refuse to see me.
Woah so glad I found this. Great analysis. I remember an instructor gave me a piece of advice about the amber vibe here. An hour later I was able to save myself using that process. Every piece of advice can extend yournlife into old age
06:55 the rest of the clip shows him calling his buddy up saying he crashed like 5 minutes after leaving with him saying ride safe. love the content as always ive just passed my full motorbike licence last week so will be upgrading and putting alot of what i have learnt from your videos to practice :D
It's great in hindsight, you should do some examples with footage you've nevver seen before and call out the hazards, would be an interesting experiment.
Been watching your videos for a few weeks now and it has been a huge help. I just got my first bike, so having a resource like this with such a good system for threat management and safe riding has really helped me build good habits. Its even helped with driving my car in a safer manner.
First time ever watching one of your videos, Just want to say thanks! The way you go over everything and discuss options, issues etc is great. I'm looking to get my licence and my first bike by June this year, will be going through your videos to try and prep myself for the real world as much as possible.
6:33 that's why it's highly illegal to operate any electronic device in my country while driving. Just a few seconds of distraction can really screw up your day.
First ones hoddle street in Melbourne. Used to ride that road every morning and afternoon. Get some real dumb dumbs on that stretch as its a peak hour bottle neck.
I saw a bit of target fixation on the first clip, since there was plenty of room to swerve around. But I also would have been concerned the Tesla was going to move too. Slow is fine here.
Hey Dan, a video on the aftermath of accidents focusing on gear and it’s limitations to preventing injuries would be really cool. In my town an elderly man just had a health issue while driving and killed a rider with his passenger and someone waiting at a bus stop, word in the street is the rider was cut in half. The crash was at slow speed too it’s crazy how much of a killing machine a regular SUV is. On top of that I was just told a friend of a friend got his leg amputated due to a motorcycle crash. Watching the videos shown on this and many other channels makes me think I’ll be set for a hospital visit and a few months on crutches (already been there) if I crash but turns out you guys are showing the “good” crashes and reality is much grimmer…
ive watched many of your videos and it helps even though ive been riding on the streets since 74 and i rode on yhe dirt since 70- most of what you show- 90 percent t or more are due to high speed- slows down and you wont crash. I rode fast and scraped my pegs and even went so far as seeing how far you can lean before you go down and went at as high of a speed as you can but slow down and you wont wreck and people wont pull in front of you nearly as mucdh and you can avoid them if they so and be strategic about your position. Dont follow a car too close or be run into from the side and when you stop at a light leave yourself room to swerve around the car if someone teries to rear end you and be3 watching in your rear view mirror anytime you stop Also dont armorall your seat- dont armoral;l the tread of your tire !!!! DOH!!! serious seen it |We didc drag your peg rides buit never seen any problems like maxwrist. I know poeple that were killed people that were maimed and people that were hurt- speeding is the problem and second having situational awareness sometimes you can see a hundred yards away someone is erratic Thanks for these videos even an experienced rider like me- its worth watchting and the medical advice is beyond what I know so thanks
The guy that was looking at the phone trying to play the song, yeah, it's amazing how taking eyes off the road even though you're looking straight can cause you to crash. I did doordash deliveries on my concours 14 for a few months because I didn't have a car and was working the phone the whole time I was riding. Taking orders and deciding on accepting or rejecting, having to input reasons I reject a delivery offer. All while riding. Luckily I never crashed, but I did leave the bike in neutral on time on a slope when I parked near a house. Put my kickstand down and got off the bike. It immediately slid down and fell over. Luckily I still don't know how, but the drinks in my top case did not open. They spilled a little from the hole in the lid, but very little. I always cushioned the drinks with a blanket to keep them in place.
In traffic, especially highway traffic, when the speeds are slow I practice my weaving/avoiding (well sometimes at 70 or 80mph, I call it dancing with my bike). It is great because people are expecting you to crash and leave a gap behind you plus it is fun. I never leave my lane and just switch from right to left to right wheel tracks. I'm watching the traffic in front of me all the time as well as those next to me. Create the room you need to be safe.
Hey @Dan, I learn so much from your analysis about what it means to be a responsible rider!! Thanks a bunch mate! As a request, I would very much like to hear your inputs on how we can apply similar ideas in traffic in India. As it can become quite chaotic within moments! ANyways, Thanks a bunch again for teaching us these tactics which saves our lives!!!
I was wondering the same thing. I guess just looking out for the gravel and being able to identify the threat, but besides that I mean there’s no avoiding that
@@lemon4652 True usually less traffic but the problem is, drivers often don't see motorcycles even in the daylight. At night, you put yourself at higher risk, so yes, absolutely less safe at night.
@@lemon4652night riding has numerous risks, your headlights only show forward, and maybe turn with the forks, but your peripheral is affected by this, I've almost eaten curbs twice due to misjudging turns into parking lots where the lighting was poor and until my headlights hit the curb right before I did. Other factors would be animals and objects in, or entering the roadway, both are much easier to see during the day.
For years, i didn't know what rev bombing was, I always thought it was new riders that didn't know how to shift and it makes them look like idiots. I never knew it was intentional🤗
here is the thing I do not get about sticking your phone onto your bike... a) its a distraction b) you are attaching it to your bike so if you needed to use it for some other reason immediately you would have to stop, get out of any programs you are in, and then use the phone instead of just stopping, pulling it out of your pocket and using it. c) it is a distraction d) learn to plan your rides in both the moment to moment basis as well as on a longer term basis. Each break should also include looking up where you want to go next... map reading skills are still important if you intend to travel. e) if your bikes slides out from under you or goes off a hill/cliff and you become separated from your bike and or you break a bone... it's no longer a matter of pulling it out of your pocket to dial 911... you gotta go and get it.
At 2:30 the "OMG"... That curb came out of No Where bro... LOL We all know that driving cars with cell phones is illegal, what could possibly go wrong on a bike? 😊 Why so many idiots without GLOVES???
*At **4:49**, get off the throttle and press down on the right grip gradually while you counter lean your torso to the left.* This should keep you in your lane.
People going around turns faster than their ability. Counter steer people, lean her over roll off the throttle turn your head, make the turn. I push this a lot om my bagger, I'm worried about dragging crash bars but that is usually fine. My Harley allows 31 and 32 degree lean angle and I try to use it as often as I can.
I do wish Dan mentioned cornering skills more. especially on that adventure bike. Honestly looks like it could just be avoided if he didn’t hug the inside at the entry. Just because you don’t ride a sport bike is no excuse for not knowing how to corner with speed.
What would you consider a great WINTER bike. Something that is reliable in the cold. Good grip, doesn’t mind being dirty, not affected by Road grit much. Won’t kill you in the wet?
10:20 went through the same type of crash just faster in a wider corner. Knee fucked, wrist sprained. And iam never not going to wear a fullface helmet. If i didnt wear one back then id be reeaaally ugly right now
Picking up my FZ600 today, like 30 feet away from my house 🤣😂 Good weather too today so I can go out and enjoy my first ride with my full license on my first big bike. Plus it's an inline-4 so 🤤
I don't know bout you guys, but when I come to a junction where there is the possibility of someone pulling out in front of me, I tend to do a little weave dance, so that I stick out against the set headlamps, if you know what I mean? Been riding for 28 years now
6:56 ahahah, I'm not even a rider yet (maybe will become one in the future), but I already got sort of roasted or well felt so relatable xd Keep up the good content, i really enjoy those videos!
I'm looking to get into riding, and I worked with a training paramedic (she now works as one :D), she told me before she left that I rather wear gear or don't wear any at all for the reason of trying to separate melted skin from melted clothes is harder than dealing with just melted skin. Wondering if you have seen any of these sorts of crashes before?
Hey Dan, Another brilliant, insightful video! But please, I have to ask. The term "open lane pattern" where has this originated from? You are the only person I have ever heard say this phrase. Is it a term you came up with, or is it an American phrase that we Brits don't use? Keep up the great work! G
Just got back from a 2200 mile ride to Key West. Only thing remotely scary that happen was a Tesla came over on me...I didn't think Teslas did that. The drive looked more scared than me like wtf did my smart car do 🤣🤣
Shin protection is minor since if you were really after just that, just wear some shin protection. The real benefit is actual ankle protection and almost nobody offers that outside high end race boots. Normal motorcycle boots are rip off if you have some decent boots already at home, until you get into the actual protective stuff however the vast majority of people are not willing to spend that kind of money. You want protect your ankle cannot be bent the wrong way, nobody is offering that in any decent way on normal priced boots. If i didnt want to buy top shelf boots, id rock work boots. I'm also a gear safety nut but for 200-400 bucks the advantages of most moto boots over work boots is just too minor.
I guess, this issue is not only for rookies. Many drivers, cars or bikes, are dreaming with open eyes or lost in thoughts while driving and do not realize an danger situation until they crash. Routine is the killer no. 1
Those 8th gen civic coupes have bad blind spots, good cars unless you get the year with the soy wiring I think that was 08 or 09, I have a 6th gen four door now and had a 7th gen k swapped coupe I totaled off a deer and a 5th gen si hatch before that, my brother had a 06 8th gen coupe it was a good car
Thanks for the analysis dan! Yep, the thing I concluded from the experience above all else was that I should have been going way slower. I was going at about half the speed limit - but that doesn't matter because it wasn't quick enough to react properly.
I will give you a bit of what I was thinking at the time - I saw the gap, and saw the Tesla indicating to enter the road on the left side. I started slowing and moved to the left part of the lane, and had figured that the Tesla seemed to be patiently waiting and wasn't going to jump out in front of me. I completely did not expect a car to cut across 3 lanes of traffic in peak hour on the busiest road in the city, especially since the Tesla had right of way over them. Lesson learned, don't expect anything!
That whole scene seemed a little unusual, then CAR!! Glad you're OK bro.
Ride like you are invisible, AND anyone who CAN see you is TRYING to kill you. Stay safe.
Touch Down, This is the way
Well also be predictable, going way faster than everyone else yeah you are invisible.
If they can't see me, I make sure they hear me
@@BlackSlimShadyhearing doesnt really do anything especially since most people roll windows up music up. Just bc they hear you doesnt me they know where youre at and where youre going, it does next to nothing in reality. Loud pipes just sound nice
😂💯
I'm a 65 year old biker with almost 50 years of riding experience, and although I know 80-90% of what you're teaching, there's a few tricks I've learned from this channel.
Hey man, just hope everything is ok with you. let us know your safe, we missed you.
I’ve been wondering what happened to him. Hope he didn’t go down bad or something.
Came here looking for answers myself. Hope Dan is ok.
@@Reverend_Taco From I've heard, he announced on an Instagram story that he's no longer making videos.
@@evanfandrei ok, thanks for the info.
@@evanfandrei would've been nice to have a video if that was the case
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you Dan! I’m a new rider now going on 5 months and watched your videos thoroughly for weeks before getting on my bike. Today I had a car pull out in front of me at 60 mph and I followed your progressive emergency braking procedure. I ended up going into a skid at one point and was able to miss the car, regain control of the bike and not lay it down. I likely wouldn’t have known how to do this had I not watched your videos.
Wich Video did u Watch ? :)
The rider at 6mins and 12sec is SteelFlex if anyone wants to check him out. Dan can do a whole series on how he rides
Ty sir
Never ridden a bike before, hoping to start practicing on a klx125 next year, eventually getting a ktm rc 390. I recently found Dan's videos and have been enjoying the vast knowledge he has to share. Also the insight from a paramedics perspective about the crashes, knowing what injuries to watch for with buddy riders and such.
Watching these videos over and over, thanks, Dan, for making these!
ride a bicycle around before you get on a motorcycle
@@SpaceRanger187 Been riding bicycles since I was 8 lol
I bought my first bike 1 year ago it was a 125cc pit bike I learned on that off the roads and got plenty practice in a field going around trails etc with no traffic to worry about then once i felt confident enough I got a 125cc scooter and done the course in my country to allow me to ride on the roads with a 125cc with learner plates. Good luck and stay safe out there.
Nice dude. Looking to buy a honda CB125F as a first bike if I do get one soon.
@@darealmrogthey are good bikes i recommend getting a Honda
Former rider here: never laid it down but came way too close too many times.
These are THE BEST motorcycle safety videos on CZcams.
Dude, are are saving lives. Great work. 👍
I enjoy watching the crashes, and near crashes. Not so much of Dan's explanation of what we all just witnessed. These videos are showings of people that will be punching a timeclock for the rest of their life. Not much common sense on display here, but it is amazing to watch all the stupid Americans that are out there! Lol
Hei man, I miss your videos, I bet there are thousands like me that want more content from you. Cheers have a nice one!
That KLR really needs a suspension tune, like bad. Watch him bounce which could easily cause him to lose control. Adjust your suspensions!!!
Pretty sure the front suspension is non adjustable on klrs.
Which is why he needs a cartridge system or change the springs at the very least. Both are a suspension tune.@@YaBoiSquid
Hey dan. Planning to go back to roding after a few years off and uour videos are really helping me make sure i approach it safely when i get my bike. Cheers!
They helped me too
I'm a new rider, and I have been watching many videos on the internet, including stunts and street racing. I am very inexperienced, and I try to do things people on the internet are doing, which is stupid, I know!!! Now that I have seen your videos and listened to you, I am going to ride at my own pace and make sure that I am safe. I am so glad I came across your channel, it gave me a reality check watching these videos and listening to you. Thank you sir
Btw that crashed guy at @7:30 is in the white stage. Took a screenshot of the stages and put it as my home screen as a reminder LOL.
I just joined your patreon, because I went for my 350th mile today and I'm assessing road surface Hazzards, side of the vehicle, today I had a head on vehicle and I did Progressive breaking and I swerved out of the way. Also, during my 70-mile ride today, I'm staying out of the white zone, observing the orange zone and responding to the red zone. Bro, I'm not sure, but I think you just might have saved my life today! Great job!
You can also use your speed to make sure others can stop in time. Even if you can stop on a dime in a high traffic situation doesn't mean the average driver or rider behind you can stop without hitting you.
honestly watch this channel so much and youve practically taught me most of my driving skills , miss the videos man hope everything is okay
Hey Dan, haven't seen you for a while on here. I hope everything is okay!
maybe hes on vacation.
I hope everything is good. Noticed that you haven’t posted a video in awhile Dan. Your videos have given me confidence enough to get back in the saddle. Just got my 82 cb650 nighthawk rideable and I can’t thank you enough for the knowledge to survive on the streets man. 🥲
He announced his retirement back in May
I apply what I learn here not just to motorcycles but also for when I'm driving my van or a semi truck at work. Your five levels of awareness are my foundation because if you're not aware and you're zoned out then everything you've learned about safe driving is useless. I even had some small decals made up in the shape of a yellow warning sign that reads Relaxed, Prepared, Aware. I stick them somewhere that I can see them without blocking my view. They are a mental anchor that at as a reminder to be in yellow stage.
Thanks Dan. These vids have helped me get back to SAFELY operating a motorcycle after 3 decades off them. Just to be on the safe side, I took an MSF course too.
I have over 6k Texas miles (over 1k off-road) on my 5 month old Ducati DesertX now.
I've learned a lot from your content, even outside of riding a bike. Your content is great, and prob the biggest unspoken takeaway from it is to have patience.
Thanks for all the vids Dan, hope you are doing fine
I've just got my first bike, Z650 my 2023, and watching the same bikes in this videos is terrifying but also really eye opening. I'm a fast driver and I always adopted the same tactics you speak of. Altough I'm not a fast rider yet so I'm taking my time learning while I adjust the same principles to the bike.
Where has Dan been ? Everything OK I hope.
I’ve been trying to figure it out for a month now. I can’t find anything. Riding season definitely has not come to an end in Arizona.
At 7:03 always set up the music before driving off. setup anything you need to before driving at all. doing something while driving like hitting play on spotify or whatever is a distraction no matter how small it is.
Yeah lol just unlucky of me
The car turning, in front of you but not going is a huge red flag. Great rundown by Dan here. This is anti-accident technique in anything you are driving, not just a bike. I am already off the gas, slowing down and prebraking before I get there. This is an extremely busy street intersection here. Great but late reaction by the biker. Great video.
I agree 100%. This is my hesitation with the "ride like everyone is trying to kill you" mentality. It can oversimplify complex situations. With that mindset, the white car on the right is sitting in the intersection because it's waiting to hit the biker. But in reality, most people are making the best decisions they can based on the information they have. Sometimes they don't have all the information (like, in fairness, not seeing or recognizing a bike at night). But sometimes that means they see something you don't. If someone on the road is behaving in a way that doesn't make sense to you (like a car turning into an intersection but not going through), slow down and look around because they probably see something you don't. I get why the biker was watching the white car, but the white car was watching something the biker couldn't.
6:55 Dan wtf? This got way too real and hit too close to home
When are you uploading another video your video's have helped me out a lot and enjoy watching them. hope you're alright
6:11 You talk about GPS, Quad Locks, accessories to play with with all day long. Those things are nothing but distractions to riding. I had a friend killed last month and the reason was attributed to distracted riding, playing around with his music on a cell phone rather than paying attention to riding. Straight off an open corner at reasonable speed, full gear! He was not riding at excessive speed nor beyond his level. Riding requires a high level of concentration and a single mistake can be deadly.
Sorry for your loss, gps has helped me out a bunch, but yeah no music.
@mellon3891 it's not about what you're listening to. It's about looking down at your damn phone. I jam 100% of the time on my bike, but my phone is in my pocket where it can't visually distract me from the dangers of 4 and 18 wheelers that often can't or refuse to see me.
100%
Woah so glad I found this. Great analysis. I remember an instructor gave me a piece of advice about the amber vibe here. An hour later I was able to save myself using that process. Every piece of advice can extend yournlife into old age
06:55 the rest of the clip shows him calling his buddy up saying he crashed like 5 minutes after leaving with him saying ride safe. love the content as always ive just passed my full motorbike licence last week so will be upgrading and putting alot of what i have learnt from your videos to practice :D
Yes…that is indeed what happened
such a nice bike, i hope the damage wasnt to bad?@@Steelfl3x
That's Lindsey Buckingham's (Fleetwood Mac guitarist) 1981 album "Law and Order".
Looks like the single "Trouble". Weird pick for riding, but fitting considering what happened
It's great in hindsight, you should do some examples with footage you've nevver seen before and call out the hazards, would be an interesting experiment.
For me, motorcycling isn’t about speed. It’s about having total control over my vehicle.
Been watching your videos for a few weeks now and it has been a huge help. I just got my first bike, so having a resource like this with such a good system for threat management and safe riding has really helped me build good habits. Its even helped with driving my car in a safer manner.
First time ever watching one of your videos, Just want to say thanks! The way you go over everything and discuss options, issues etc is great. I'm looking to get my licence and my first bike by June this year, will be going through your videos to try and prep myself for the real world as much as possible.
Bro wrecked trying to pull up a John Mayer song 😂
Lindsey buckingham actually lol Trouble
@@Steelfl3x 😁
@@Steelfl3xhe was in trouble indeed
15:24 I think the Nikes might have come from the cart that was pulled over there. Another great video.
Haha that was me at 6:08 truly dumb of me! The song was Trouble by Lindsey buckingham…lol literally trouble
Hope you set your music before getting started these days. Cheers man!
Doofus!
@@michaelluciano1980you take that back
Your Videos are helping me becoming better at what i love, thank you my guy ❤
6:33 that's why it's highly illegal to operate any electronic device in my country while driving. Just a few seconds of distraction can really screw up your day.
First ones hoddle street in Melbourne. Used to ride that road every morning and afternoon. Get some real dumb dumbs on that stretch as its a peak hour bottle neck.
I saw a bit of target fixation on the first clip, since there was plenty of room to swerve around. But I also would have been concerned the Tesla was going to move too. Slow is fine here.
Hey Dan, a video on the aftermath of accidents focusing on gear and it’s limitations to preventing injuries would be really cool.
In my town an elderly man just had a health issue while driving and killed a rider with his passenger and someone waiting at a bus stop, word in the street is the rider was cut in half. The crash was at slow speed too it’s crazy how much of a killing machine a regular SUV is. On top of that I was just told a friend of a friend got his leg amputated due to a motorcycle crash.
Watching the videos shown on this and many other channels makes me think I’ll be set for a hospital visit and a few months on crutches (already been there) if I crash but turns out you guys are showing the “good” crashes and reality is much grimmer…
ive watched many of your videos and it helps even though ive been riding on the streets since 74 and i rode on yhe dirt since 70- most of what you show- 90 percent
t or more are due to high speed- slows down and you wont crash. I rode fast and scraped my pegs and even went so far as seeing how far you can lean before you go down and went at as high of a speed as you can but slow down and you wont wreck and people wont pull in front of you nearly as mucdh and you can avoid them if they so and be strategic about your position. Dont follow a car too close or be run into from the side and when you stop at a light leave yourself room to swerve around the car if someone teries to rear end you and be3 watching in your rear view mirror anytime you stop Also dont armorall your seat- dont armoral;l the tread of your tire !!!! DOH!!! serious seen it |We didc drag your peg rides buit never seen any problems like maxwrist. I know poeple that were killed people that were maimed and people that were hurt- speeding is the problem and second having situational awareness sometimes you can see a hundred yards away someone is erratic Thanks for these videos even an experienced rider like me- its worth watchting and the medical advice is beyond what I know so thanks
Dan where are u buddy!!! 3 month sabbatical is over lol..We all need you!! I - we have learned so much from you. Please don’t stop.
Thanks dan
The guy that was looking at the phone trying to play the song, yeah, it's amazing how taking eyes off the road even though you're looking straight can cause you to crash. I did doordash deliveries on my concours 14 for a few months because I didn't have a car and was working the phone the whole time I was riding. Taking orders and deciding on accepting or rejecting, having to input reasons I reject a delivery offer. All while riding. Luckily I never crashed, but I did leave the bike in neutral on time on a slope when I parked near a house. Put my kickstand down and got off the bike. It immediately slid down and fell over. Luckily I still don't know how, but the drinks in my top case did not open. They spilled a little from the hole in the lid, but very little. I always cushioned the drinks with a blanket to keep them in place.
In traffic, especially highway traffic, when the speeds are slow I practice my weaving/avoiding (well sometimes at 70 or 80mph, I call it dancing with my bike). It is great because people are expecting you to crash and leave a gap behind you plus it is fun. I never leave my lane and just switch from right to left to right wheel tracks. I'm watching the traffic in front of me all the time as well as those next to me. Create the room you need to be safe.
I don't really understand how people think it's a good idea to listen to music while riding.
3:42 is a Kawasaki KLR650 3rd gen model (2022- present).
Hey @Dan,
I learn so much from your analysis about what it means to be a responsible rider!! Thanks a bunch mate!
As a request, I would very much like to hear your inputs on how we can apply similar ideas in traffic in India. As it can become quite chaotic within moments!
ANyways, Thanks a bunch again for teaching us these tactics which saves our lives!!!
That gravel slide was unavoidable. I wonder what else you should do to avoid that
I was wondering the same thing. I guess just looking out for the gravel and being able to identify the threat, but besides that I mean there’s no avoiding that
Hi, am just subscribing.. I've been following your lectures and applying it to improve my riding abilities.. but on a 200cc bike
Riding at night, fooling with his phone, listening to music more important than riding safely...to a fool.
The guy on his phone is hilarious. What is he thinking?
Is riding at night less safe? In my area, there are much less traffic at night.
@@lemon4652 True usually less traffic but the problem is, drivers often don't see motorcycles even in the daylight. At night, you put yourself at higher risk, so yes, absolutely less safe at night.
@@lemon4652and likely many more potentially drunk drivers. Riding at night is always less safe.
@@lemon4652night riding has numerous risks, your headlights only show forward, and maybe turn with the forks, but your peripheral is affected by this, I've almost eaten curbs twice due to misjudging turns into parking lots where the lighting was poor and until my headlights hit the curb right before I did. Other factors would be animals and objects in, or entering the roadway, both are much easier to see during the day.
For years, i didn't know what rev bombing was, I always thought it was new riders that didn't know how to shift and it makes them look like idiots. I never knew it was intentional🤗
here is the thing I do not get about sticking your phone onto your bike... a) its a distraction b) you are attaching it to your bike so if you needed to use it for some other reason immediately you would have to stop, get out of any programs you are in, and then use the phone instead of just stopping, pulling it out of your pocket and using it. c) it is a distraction d) learn to plan your rides in both the moment to moment basis as well as on a longer term basis. Each break should also include looking up where you want to go next... map reading skills are still important if you intend to travel. e) if your bikes slides out from under you or goes off a hill/cliff and you become separated from your bike and or you break a bone... it's no longer a matter of pulling it out of your pocket to dial 911... you gotta go and get it.
At 2:30 the "OMG"... That curb came out of No Where bro... LOL We all know that driving cars with cell phones is illegal, what could possibly go wrong on a bike? 😊 Why so many idiots without GLOVES???
I forgot what song that was but after listening to it on YT I know why he wanted to skip it! lol
*At **4:49**, get off the throttle and press down on the right grip gradually while you counter lean your torso to the left.* This should keep you in your lane.
Open lane pattern = cars pull out in front of you!
Ride defensively
People going around turns faster than their ability. Counter steer people, lean her over roll off the throttle turn your head, make the turn. I push this a lot om my bagger, I'm worried about dragging crash bars but that is usually fine. My Harley allows 31 and 32 degree lean angle and I try to use it as often as I can.
I do wish Dan mentioned cornering skills more. especially on that adventure bike. Honestly looks like it could just be avoided if he didn’t hug the inside at the entry. Just because you don’t ride a sport bike is no excuse for not knowing how to corner with speed.
@@nate-sw6eu I totally agree, it is the same skill as on any street bike.
What would you consider a great WINTER bike. Something that is reliable in the cold. Good grip, doesn’t mind being dirty, not affected by Road grit much. Won’t kill you in the wet?
Hope you're doing alright, see you haven't uploaded in a while!
10:20 went through the same type of crash just faster in a wider corner. Knee fucked, wrist sprained. And iam never not going to wear a fullface helmet. If i didnt wear one back then id be reeaaally ugly right now
2nd bike is a klr650
2:30 if you look at the ground you even see the light of the vehicle coming up on the ground and in the grass.
At 7:32 he was at R.E.M. stage of sleep 😂
I was lol
Where are you dude?
Picking up my FZ600 today, like 30 feet away from my house 🤣😂
Good weather too today so I can go out and enjoy my first ride with my full license on my first big bike. Plus it's an inline-4 so 🤤
How is the bike buddy
I saw it with the yellow colour sick!
6:56 I feel targeted 😂
What'up, with Dan, why don't he make new videos ?
I don't know bout you guys, but when I come to a junction where there is the possibility of someone pulling out in front of me, I tend to do a little weave dance, so that I stick out against the set headlamps, if you know what I mean?
Been riding for 28 years now
6:56 ahahah, I'm not even a rider yet (maybe will become one in the future), but I already got sort of roasted or well felt so relatable xd
Keep up the good content, i really enjoy those videos!
Guy with Nikes was the dude in the SUV that pulled over for them, but point still stands, always wear adequate gear!
I'm looking to get into riding, and I worked with a training paramedic (she now works as one :D), she told me before she left that I rather wear gear or don't wear any at all for the reason of trying to separate melted skin from melted clothes is harder than dealing with just melted skin. Wondering if you have seen any of these sorts of crashes before?
Amazing analysis and explanation
6:57……so true, get that music on 😂🤣😂
Hey Dan,
Another brilliant, insightful video!
But please, I have to ask. The term "open lane pattern" where has this originated from?
You are the only person I have ever heard say this phrase. Is it a term you came up with, or is it an American phrase that we Brits don't use?
Keep up the great work!
G
Awesome content, very educational
learning to anticipate what the idiot ahead of you gonna do is probably the best safety lesson you could learn
Good reviews as always
You should consider reveiwing some of the Videos from India... Humble request....
yes!!
12:10 I hate how easy it is to crash even on low speeds😢
10:46 that helmet shut itself, Lucky there.
Where did he go? No videos. Sheesh
i guess, ABS is very supporting to some good braking
Just got back from a 2200 mile ride to Key West. Only thing remotely scary that happen was a Tesla came over on me...I didn't think Teslas did that. The drive looked more scared than me like wtf did my smart car do 🤣🤣
Shin protection is minor since if you were really after just that, just wear some shin protection. The real benefit is actual ankle protection and almost nobody offers that outside high end race boots.
Normal motorcycle boots are rip off if you have some decent boots already at home, until you get into the actual protective stuff however the vast majority of people are not willing to spend that kind of money.
You want protect your ankle cannot be bent the wrong way, nobody is offering that in any decent way on normal priced boots.
If i didnt want to buy top shelf boots, id rock work boots. I'm also a gear safety nut but for 200-400 bucks the advantages of most moto boots over work boots is just too minor.
Dan Dan, you're the man! 😊
Song looks like David Hasselhoff lol Maybe hooked on a feeling?
I guess, this issue is not only for rookies. Many drivers, cars or bikes, are dreaming with open eyes or lost in thoughts while driving and do not realize an danger situation until they crash. Routine is the killer no. 1
East Bay Dragons MC...12:13
Those 8th gen civic coupes have bad blind spots, good cars unless you get the year with the soy wiring I think that was 08 or 09, I have a 6th gen four door now and had a 7th gen k swapped coupe I totaled off a deer and a 5th gen si hatch before that, my brother had a 06 8th gen coupe it was a good car
8:59 target fixation or watching his front wheel
crazy that you say gillette because you look exactly like my teacher mr gilette
Needs more acronyms
Great video
5-6 minutes in. Concept I learned was D.B.A.M. (Don't Be A Moron) lmbo!
9:30 sucks so hard to see man. Not speeding, geared up. Middle of the lane. Just straight up unlucky.
3:50 is a KLR 650