I am not the best or the most experienced rider, but I hope this'll save you a lot of awkward and embarrassing moments I had to go through to learn them! Here are some of the videos I mentioned: Why I'm raising my bike back to stock height bit.ly/WhyImRaisingMyBike My fave short rider tips videos bit.ly/FaveShortRiderVids Long hair in a helmet video bit.ly/LongHairHelmet 21 days of commuting challenge bit.ly/21DaysCommutingChallenge

@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA

3 жыл бұрын

I will sag the end is hillarious lmao. 43 minutes of talking lmao

@neilhamill318

3 жыл бұрын

That video was awesome. 👍

@rickthompson3695

3 жыл бұрын

I like the way you have so much confidence and I relate to how you feel when you ride your bike to work. You’re just so cute Doodle!

@2thewilderness

3 жыл бұрын

When you mentioned riding with sneakers it reminded me of a friend who went down about 25 years ago wearing sneakers. He grinded off three toes that day.

@10secondsrule

3 жыл бұрын

Have look for Roadcraft Nottingham on YT. Crap bikes, crap roads (it’s U.K.) but what an excellent content if you want to learn more about riding. I remember even years after I passed my test I learned a lot of new things. I strongly believe the U.K. is the best country to teach you how to ride. Highly recommended!

“When you borrow something from someone, return it in BETTER condition!” That, my friends....is why I Love Doodle💯👍🏽🏍🥳🇺🇸

@ermedicfhc

3 жыл бұрын

How could anyone NOT love Doodle? 💕

@ritchielovegrove9545

2 жыл бұрын

Doodle is the best !!!

@agostinhofroes4169

2 жыл бұрын

And that is not only for bikes....do it with eveything!👍

Don’t allow yourself to be pressurised into riding faster than you’re comfortable with in group situations

@ZeeMightyMite

3 жыл бұрын

That's a really great tip! My husband has been riding for about 45 years. I started in February of this year. We ride together but he always reminds me, "It's your own ride!" In other words, just because he might take a curve going super fast with a knee out, doesn't mean I have to keep up. Amen. I think of my brother's words who has also been riding a long time, "take it nice and slow," he said. I think about that because as a new rider you're processing a lot of information and the learning curve is quite steep.

@solodad7999

3 жыл бұрын

I love watching the warp riders shoot off, they clear out the police before I get there.

@kman-mi7su

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, let them leave you if necessary, "ride your own ride" I always say.

@kimhoyte

Жыл бұрын

Ty for making that statement, fir I am pressured to ride faster than the speed I'm comfortable with, that I feel less than when riding with my group.

@ryanmalone2681

10 ай бұрын

Better yet, don’t ride in groups.

Biking is a journey of discovery. The main thing I discovered, as you, is that the biking community is like an extended family.

“You’ll think you’re a rocket the first time you hit 30 mph.” I know I did! 🤘

@mykematics8156

3 жыл бұрын

Lol same here

@RainbowGage

3 жыл бұрын

The first time on the highway/ opening up a little. Mint!

@dustyboots2693

3 жыл бұрын

First time I rode through town (it was 3 PM, there was literally nobody around) I was terrified 🤣🤣🤣

@RainbowGage

3 жыл бұрын

@@dustyboots2693 agreed. I had my partner follow me in a car incase I stalled or worse. My first road ride was a private rental bike in not great condition.

@dustyboots2693

3 жыл бұрын

@@RainbowGage mine was my own bike, bought a couple weeks before in almost new conditions, nevertheless it was scary 😱

I'm with you I don't like it when people refer to it as therapy. Real work on yourself is not replaceable with spending a few hours alone in your helmet. But I think the reason they think of it that way is because most people just don't take the time to be alone with their thoughts, and riding kind of forces you to do that. So I'm sure for those who've never had to talk to a therapist, it probably does feel like therapy lol because they actually had time to sift through their thoughts and work out how they're actually feeling. Ps loved this! I kinda missed your learning updates 😊

@dadoleyna

3 жыл бұрын

I've given a thumb's up to your comment, though I am one of those who view my riding as therapy. I've been involved in clinical therapy, (cyclic depression) and at least in my case, the greatest benefit of the sessions was not any particular insight into myself, but rather the 'unburdening' of anxiety and fear about my anxiety and fear. My usual outlets do the same: hiking and photography, mostly closed by Covid, playing pool at a local bar, completely closed by Covid, and riding. By a process of elimination, riding became the only release/relief. I bought my most recent bike and put over 4000 miles on it in 5 months without riding to any overnight destinations. My wife, despite battling a still unresolved health issue, has FREQUENTLY sent me out to ride, saying such things as 'and make sure you are gone long enough to need gas'. She seems to agree that my rides are therapeutic, for both of us. Be safe and keep up the great content..... both of you.

@jakecrib9971

3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos and your personality . Your honesty is refreshing and you have a lively sense of humor. You do have allot of helpful riding info and you are The Best at maintaining your bike. When or if you ever do sell it for another, it's going to be like new. You don't cut any corners but follow the rules implicitly. You're a good example to all of us. Like you, I never cared to follow the latest trends or the crowd. I am myself and if that's not good enough for another person then, 'Oh Well !' You're an incredible young lady and a good entertainer. I like your style. Thanks for all the great videos. The one best rule I follow when riding is to, 'Watch Out For The Other Guy !' ( 4 wheeler's & up I mean ) I wish you the best 👍

@motexan129

3 жыл бұрын

I get it, but its also said tongue in cheek. Like you said its just a chance to run things through in your mind. As someone who hunts, fishes, rides, and golfs, I can do any of those things solo or in groups! Plenty of time for self processing time.

@dionne8837

3 жыл бұрын

I understand why some people refer to it as therapy cause gaining the skills to ride safely is a huge confidence builder for those of us that needed it, but it is just a tool in the toolbox to work through problems it makes actual therapy more effective in my opinion

@Hoppitot

3 жыл бұрын

@@dadoleyna your wife is forsenCD

Get on parking and practice panic breaking, circle riding, slaloms, avoiding things etc. Helps a lot and improves your commute riding. Try to predict other traffic participants what are they going to do. Get comfortable in the parking practicing panic so you don't panic while on the road. Practice is a life saver. Buy some cones and make an obstacle course and practice. Muscle memory is important. Learn proper breaking technique and how the physics of weight transfer on front tire works. In essence practice practice and some more practice. Greetings from Croatia ;)

@TheophilusEmmanuel

Жыл бұрын

You are so correct! Thanks!!

Wave/nod to other riders. It makes all of us feel like one big community

@osaze61

Ай бұрын

Absolutely, every acknowledgement of other riders reminds me why I ride.

A little addendum to your backing up tip: If the spot you're parking in goes downhill going in, back in so you don't have to walk it out uphill.

@Boysenberr

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is surprising how important little things this can be! Kudos to you!

@wendymotogirl

3 жыл бұрын

I heard that some bikes have reverse!

@deormanrobey892

3 жыл бұрын

@@wendymotogirl Honda Gold Wings have a starter motor powered reverse. Some old air cooled bikes designed for side car use have a reverse gear, but you DO NOT want to use it when the side car is not attached. There may be others, I don't know.

@expatbiker6598

3 жыл бұрын

I once got stuck. I had 2 take my leathers off because I worked a sweat

@wendymotogirl

3 жыл бұрын

@@deormanrobey892 that's really neat.

this young lady rocks ive been riding longer than she has been on this earth but she still teaches me something in every video also a big fan of MC Rider stay safe everyone

A lot of people have negative feelings towards motorcycles I can’t tell you how many times someone would make it their duty to tell me about some horrific accident/crash that happened to someone they know it does get very annoying. That’s why I don’t talk about motorcycles to people who don’t ride it’s like their trying to scare you into not riding. The thing is most are jealous and afraid to ever ride a motorcycle. But people seem to forget about your occasional morning bicycle riders in spandex who barely wear any gear riding on the street with other car drivers traveling 20mph on the road 🤦🏾‍♂️ 😂 .

@ManuelMartinez-tp1gf

3 жыл бұрын

Yup. I'm one of those cyclists. I love evey minute of it!

@DoodleOnAMotorcycle

3 жыл бұрын

Thas’ right!!

A few things that I learned and helped me. First what helped me was a far more experienced rider telling me that the bike wants to stay upright. That helped a lot on the first rides. Then Learning that in a turn lean in because....the bike wants to stay upright. The next biggest thing that I learned and keep reminding myself. At slow speeds/tight turns your bikes goes where your head is pointed.

@urnie_burnie_bjj

3 жыл бұрын

Also while doing slow speed/tight turns drag your back brake. It stabilizes the bike and gives you more control. When I say "drag" I mean lightly resting your foot on it to the point where you can feel it stiffen up the back of the bike. (Really useful when doing u-turns)

Re: not dripping gas on your tank and paint. I'm a 51 year old man, a 20 year rider, and have been using the 'tapping excess' technique for 50 years.

@dustyboots2693

3 жыл бұрын

I just use the same technique I learned for spilling the wine, it seemed the most logical to me 😅

@Domitianvs

3 жыл бұрын

You started getting gas when you were one?! :O

@urnie_burnie_bjj

3 жыл бұрын

I live in South Africa and we have petrol attendants that operate the gas pumps. Sometimes they don't spill gas and other times they do. So I have a wash cloth that I had cut a hole into; that I put over my gas tank. If there is spillage, then it's on the cloth and not my bike :D

@jaykay9639

3 жыл бұрын

@@urnie_burnie_bjj I do the same. I use a piece of leather with a hole in it. Oregon specifically

@RialuCaos

3 жыл бұрын

@@Domitianvs At that age, he wasn't referring to gasoline....

This lady so real, so down to earth, so genuine. Respect.

@luisloya1120

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I Love her.❤

@oscars6030

9 ай бұрын

Couldn’t agree more! She’s lovely and has helped my confidence level immensely!!!

What have I learned? I began riding at 55...so like Carolyn, my story isn't "average". But what I've learned is that there is nothing at all like riding. My wife doesn't want to join me. For about six years I had three friends who all rode but now they say they've gotten too old for it (chronologically, I'm there senior) but I just don't want to quit. I've ridden across the country a few times and plan on doing it again this year. I'm now 71, btw. Main thing learned is you are responsible for your safety. Period. No excuses, no shortcuts. If you think it isn't safe for you, it isn't.

First time ever on a motorcycle last summer - I’m 52 - and videos like yours were soooooo inspiring and encouraging. You’re transparent about what’s terrifying and new and that helps. I still remember going up to 2nd gear for the first time in the underground garage at work. And amazing how quickly 30 mph (50km/h here in Sweden) goes from terrifying to pfffttt that’s nothing.

We teach one foot for two reasons (mainly)... right foot to cover your brake and in the uk if put your left foot down and slip you fall away from on coming traffic. An added benefit is controlled balance.

Hydration and earplugs are good. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A HELMET THAT FITS! Sorry for yelling...Most people get a super good deal online without trying it on. Some people go into a shop and try it on and like it and thn buy it. Then they wear it and 20 minutes later, they've got a headache from head squeeze. Go in and put a helmet on that you like and find a spot nd wear it for 30 minutes minimum. If it isnt loose good, if its snug great. And if you dont have any aches or pains or a headache after 30 minutes...TADA! You've got your helmet. And that size wont mean that the same size for a different helmet will still fit. I normallg wear a large. I bought a helmet from an onlije shop and got a large. I used their mesurement guide by measuring using one of those cloth tapes they ise when measuring clothes. That thing was WAYYYY too big. Okay so I call them and they say send it back. Here's a medium. Get it....WAYYYY too big. Long story short, they shipped me helmets and I returned helmets until I got an EXTRA SMALL that fit properly. Normally a large, this brand, extra small. And some helmets just arent made for certain shape heads so you need to just get a different model helmet, maybe by the same manufacturer, but just a different model. Try the helmet, wear it for 30 minutes in the shop.

As a short girl myself, I appreciate all your short girl tips. We girls need more girl tips to get us into riding.

@freyatilly

Жыл бұрын

So agree

@davegutierrez3670

Жыл бұрын

Sexist

You may have the coolest laptop I've ever seen. When I was 16, my motorcycle license test consisted of a short written test, and the license instructor/ examiner person and I went out to my bike (1974 Suzuki 185) and she basically told me to ride around the block while she watched and sipped her coffee, and I guess since I made it back without bleeding, I passed the test.

Thank you so much! I’m just at the beginning of my motorcycle journey and have found your perspectives and experiences in your videos to ring true with my thoughts and feelings! You have provided me with a fantastic reassurance that I can do this and the courage to make my journey my way!

The BIGGIST danger of riding a motorcycle on the street is car drivers not seeing you. I wear long sleeve bright reflective yellow-green or bright white so I'm visible a mile away. No more getting cut off by car drivers or cars pulling out of a driveway in front of me. It works like magic!..better than keeping lights on!

@MattNeighbour

3 жыл бұрын

Hi-vis gear helps, but don't assume all drivers see you because of it. A lot of the blindness is perceptual, drivers' brains are only looking for car shapes. We need to ride defensively.

Thanks Doodle, this is exactly the right video for me today. LOVE having you share these great tips. I have expert help learning to ride, but agree with you that we don't always know the obvious things to ask.

The "return it in better condition" rant earned you a *like*.

Thanks for the comment on safety concerns of non-riders. I recently started riding and so many of my friends and family are aghast and making comments like it’s so reckless to be a rider. It’s like they think riders don’t consider safety. Your comments really helped. 👍🏼

I like that you listed a bunch of stuff about how it's hard to talk to people and I'm over here thinking "yeah I can relate I am pretty much the same only. . . now i'm 32." lol. I'm honestly glad that you have been keeping on practicing and improving. It's inspiring to say the least.

Hi Doodle, from Ireland. Just yesterday I went on my first ride after a break of a few years at the age of 70. I was so determined to do it but equally as nervous that I almost didn't proceed. I watched your KZread videos over the previous few weeks and was greatly encouraged by your expertise, common sense, and, in particular, your on-screen manner. I could sense you had the same desire for the fun and enjoyment of biking that I was trying to get back. Anyway, I went out yesterday morning, Sunday at 8 a.m to avoid the traffic, on my Royal Enfield 350 Bullet, and broke the ice. The thrill of feeling the fear and doing it anyway was off the scale. Unknowingly, you helped me through that so thanks a million. Stay safe.

Lots good information Doodle ! Being open and sharing your experiences will definitely help other riders! Thank you 🙏🏽. Keep up the good work doooooooooooodle !!! 🤘🏽

I love hearing you talk about your experiences and lessons learned because we can all learn from each other. I wish everyone who rides could start out on a small 250cc dirt bike like I did. You learn a lot quickly on rock, gravel, dirt, mud, sand...when to use or not use front brake, etc... I would ride 6 to 8 hours a day on my dirt bike every Saturday. So just ride as much as you can... there's no substitute for hands on experience 🏍️🏕️

"Bike catastrophe" lol 😂 Great stuff Doodle, always keep learning. You still have plenty to learn, meant in the nicest way! Every ride, consciously pick one thing you will focus on improving during that ride. Ride safe 🛴👍

Love your videos, they've encouraged and helped me a ton. I'm a new rider and in the process of going through lessons with an instructor for a month now. It's going well but was very intimidated the first time getting on a motorcycle, never been on one before, but thankfully I've become more confident on them now 🙂 ...Keep up the good work and great videos. Much love from South Africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦 ...

Your passion for riding in general, as well as stressing comfort levels and safety, shows through and is contagious! Well done.👍🏼👍🏼

So glad you mentioned the one foot down and not enough upper body strength to push the bike, I have great rider buddies who really try to help me but sometimes they just don’t understand I am shorter and I don’t have that much muscle. My first bike scared me, move on to second bike in three months. Need this channel, keep going! 👻

5'2 Male here, and I'm so appreciative of your videos. was really hard fining this information when I first wanted to ride. I have now been riding for 2 years on a Triple as well. Thanks again and keep up the good work.

Good video. I've learned a lot in my coming back to riding in the past 5 years myself. I can relate to a lot of this stuff you are saying. You continue to be safe and learn from something new every time.

I’m really proud of you Doodle, you have come so far. I love your videos too. One “aha” moment for me was when I learned to spin my bike on its kickstand. My head nearly exploded and its so easy. Keep it up!

Love your videos, I recently passed my IBT (Initial Basic Training) in Ireland and found your channel while looking for short rider tips and instantly loved your channel name and content. I'm 5'4" and found your tips helped me greatly in building confidence as a shorter rider. It's fantastic to hear about someone else's progress when I'm beginning my own journey. Many thanks, Mark.

I attended a practice session with Moto Jitsu here in San Diego, and learned that all of my 35 years of experience riding has its drawbacks. Mainly, I learned that if you have ingrained bad habits it's much more difficult to unlearn them than it is to start fresh.

I adore your honesty!!! I feel like I am listening to myself. You always encourage me to keep trying. I almost sold my bike. Because I keep battling my fears of curves. But, you're right I just need to keep practicing. I love riding my bike but I put so much pressure on myself. I'm gonna look for a course near me to help work on my skill level & hopefully conquer this once and for all. Thanks so much for your transparency.

Hey Doodle! Love what you are doing with sharing about your experiences on two wheels. I've been riding for 44 years and there are always times to pay attention to what everyone else is doing around you. Riding is a way to get away from the house and the phone and the TV and the computer, etc...basically just disconnect. Watch what you are doing and stay safe out there!

I just recently got back into riding and my wife tells me to text her when I get to my destination every single time as if there's this huge chance I'm not gunna make it 🤣. I dont think people realize how much control you have when you drive defensively.

@spartanx169x

2 жыл бұрын

That control you think you have is an illusion. You actually have very little control on a bike, particularly in any traffic at all.

@aidan6557

2 жыл бұрын

@@spartanx169x clearly u don't ride defensively then...

@murraycharters6102

Ай бұрын

@@spartanx169xI don’t think you actually ride a bike.

Great video with lots of good advice 👍🏍. I’ve lost count of the number of people, even complete strangers, who insist on telling me a motorcycle “horror story”. When they finish I always ask them if they know of anyone who has been injured or killed in a car accident, when of course they say yes, I ask them why on earth are they still driving a car ?! The usual response is 😳 deer in the headlights look. 😉.

Thank you for not getting rid of fears but helping a great amount for alleviating many issues including which bike to choose for my capabilities. Appreciate you!

Thanks Doodle, I am just beginning my motorcycle journey and really appreciate you sharing all these thoughts.

Love the video! Riding doesn't come naturally to me like it does to a lot of people so the "if you don't use it, you lose it" really resonated with me, lol. Ive only been riding for 5 months though so I should probably cut myself some slack 😋

love how passionate you are about riding. youre too cute and uplifting. hope to join the club soon

Thank you so much for these videos!! I feel very similarly, I love riding but there is always a little fear of screwing up and getting myself into a bad situation. You are an inspiration and I am so grateful for your videos =)

Thoroughly enjoyable, once again. Please keep riding and stay safe.

I learned the hard way about the front brake and gravel. Those two don’t get along at all.

You said it...”better condition”. A simple concept that too few understand.

I love your videos, I’ve been riding for years and I still think I learn something new from every one I watch!

Thank you very much for bearing your soul to us! It's refreshing to hear someone speak from the heart and tell it like it is. Great video and please do keep them up, how you do it is wow, I have a hard enough time taking pictures of food I cook and post them ...

I kind of like the saying "riding is therapy". For me it sure does feel that way.

@DoodleOnAMotorcycle

3 жыл бұрын

I might get a lot of slack for that saying that is very meaningful to many 😅 I just got triggered I guess

I can so relate to the “oh you got a bike huh, my uncle....!” Literally almost to the T what you said, I’ve already got. I understand, but it’s highly annoying and I’m learning to take it for what it is and move on. They’re coming from a place of ignorance.

You are so cool! Love your honest tips. Thanks for sharing

I’m a noob and I think it’s super cool how welcoming the riding community has been. Another good video doodle.

"Gravel and the front brake are enemies". I learned that the hard way as well my second week riding. The first 15' of my driveway is gravel. Turned in, hit the front brake to slow down and down I went. Took me a few days to figure out why I went down in the first place and then in was like a lightbulb went on in my head...DUH!!! After 2 years of riding I still have a bad habit of relying solely on the front brake, being a shorter rider on a bike with forward controls, that I have a hard time reaching.

@smoke05s

3 жыл бұрын

Look for some adjustable levers and also tweak the up and down angle so it is a more natural reach to them (so you don't need to move your wrist). Adjust the reach so you can apply pressure where you have good leverage on the lever, without munching your other fingers. For breaking, the front is still way better when you have good traction (on the road). Take advantage of that while you can. Because we are having this conversation you already know you have less traction off road in the gravel so just switch over to the back brake and ease off the front just before leaving the pavement. The rear brake will not stop you as fast so account for that. If you have heightened awareness of what is most likely to go wrong, you can better focus and intervene quicker and start to develop those skills that keep you off the ground. Its situational, experience helps a lot but no one has experienced everything so we all need to keep learning!

"Is it true, that if you don't use it, you lose it?" "Is that a serious Question?" 🤣

@RainbowGage

3 жыл бұрын

not for me. I now have my M and rode a motorcycle 5 times in my life = rider training/test days. I did teach myself how to ride a two wheel bicycle at age 5. sucessfully rode down two sets of stairs on a dare at age 7 so thats me in a nut shell.

@KangHM

3 жыл бұрын

hahaha 40 year old virgin right?

Great info! My only advice is to never stop learning. I've been at this for a while and I'm still learning new stuff every time I throw a leg over mine. The one time you think you have it all figured out, something major happens. Ride your ride and be safe.

I learned that after all those years of riding, i always learn something new everyday. Thx for sharing. Safe ride💪🏼

You will find that you will never stop learning, the more comfortable you become the more new doors open.🇦🇺

@colinm1325

3 жыл бұрын

Onya Mick 🚲🛵🏍👍🌈🌏💜

I almost drop a bike at the dealership. I never knew I can feel so much fear 😂

@DoodleOnAMotorcycle

3 жыл бұрын

I know the feeling 🤣

@rosabscura

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

Love you doodle! Your videos always make me smile :) so adorable! Ride safe and thanks for the video!

I have been riding off and on for over 30 years and I gotta say, I love your enthusiasm. It doesn't matter how long you've been riding, always keep an attitude of learning and never think "it will never happen to me." Fear is good and respect is wise. As you move into advanced riding experience, you will begin to recognize the need for a "killer instinct". As a student of martial arts, treat riding similar in the sense that there are dangers lurking at every turn that could kill. I believe you have a great chance of putting down a lot of miles over many years. Stay sharp, and stay focused. Great video content!

I've done the gravel thing as a beginner also. Derrrp. 🤦🏻‍♂️ Haha. Luckily I only cracked a radiator.

When people start telling me motorcycle accident stories/statistics, I start telling them car accident stories/statistics. And that I’ve been in more car accidents than motorcycle accidents, therefore, motorcycles are safer for me.

@carloberardi220

3 жыл бұрын

I do the same thing.

@solodad7999

3 жыл бұрын

Almost every motorcycle crash I ever investigated was caused usually by the rider doing something they should not have been. Dont over ride your abilities.

Wow this video is so helpful, much appreciated. It really has some good points for new riders and new older riders too.

Hey Doodle. Great video. When I first started following you on You Tube I was impressed at how determined you were at improving your low speed skills and just trying to conquer this thing called motorcycle riding. I think you have done a great job. If you are always determined at other things in life as you are at motorcycle riding, you can do anything. Keep up the good work.

When my mother found out, that is was begining to ride a motorcykle, she was sure it was a death sensens and i was practically dead and ready to put six feet under..:-) :-) :-)

@JohnDoe-pf6qp

3 жыл бұрын

I always tell people dying is guaranteed, living is not. You were born to die so you may as well enjoy the ride.

@sdqsdq6274

3 жыл бұрын

well if the motorcycle licence is easy to get , then its really a death sentence, go for the extra safety courses

@everydaylogic2198

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t usually even admit to being a motorcycle rider unless i know there are some riders among the group i am talking to.

There are many critical assemblies that use the same exact materials that helmets use. Like high performance boats, aircraft, even cars. And those will last decades. So I'm calling BS on this helmet aging out crap. They're not tires, which actually keep curing. Once the resin in a helmet or anything else composite, is finished cross linking that's it.

@PetrolJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

I own a fiberglass sailboat. The composite materials used in vehicles certainly does age, especially if it is not maintained. Here are some things to consider: First is there any damage to the coating on the outside of the helmet. That protects the composite from degradation from the sun and weather. Even fine scratches can be enough over time to weaken the material. It may not look compromised, but it is. When the helmet takes a hard impact any weak spots may make a difference in how the forces redirect. Give a scratch in gel coat on a boat a couple of years and you can peel the fiberglass apart with your bare fingers, though I wouldn’t recommend doing it. Second, the liners and padding wears. Not just friction from sliding the helmet on and off, but compressing while wearing. This is a big one and likely the best reason to replace the helmet. At a certain point the padding becomes less effective due to age alone, foam breaks down, it doesn’t bounce back anymore when compressed. The helmet fit is compromised. Straps wear and may not secure the helmet the event of an accident. They can fray, or loose surface bite and allow the buckle to slip where a new strap wouldn’t. The thing most people don’t consider is whether or not the helmet is still capable of providing the same level of protection. Even with five years of wear it will still offer some level of protection, but not likely the same level as a new helmet. Really, that is the point. Also, with advancing technology and designs it’s likely there are better quality and safer helmets available. My helmet will be replaced every five years or sooner depending on wear. I already replaced one due to an accident where I went sliding down the interstate at 70mph when a car clipped my front wheel while changing lanes in front of me. The helmet looked sound, but it had scratches and I know what happens to fiberglass with a compromised protective coating.

Thanks for sharing ur experiences and lessons with us Doodle!

Nice post. Great tip to share about front brakes and low traction roads. All your tips were helpful and entertaining. Keep posting

may I never be so smart that I can not learn from others not my saying but there is wisdom there

I used to ride. Never had any problems. Thought I’d quit while I was ahead. I really don’t trust other drivers these days. Motorcycles are great though. I have the utmost respect for any cyclist.

@mojomanmurph1925

3 жыл бұрын

Try a trike or Can-Am spider or even a sling shot.

You're so honest and straightforward! Great video that will help lots of people 👍👍👍

Love your videos!!! At 40 I finally decided to get my motorcycle licence. Great tips! I think you are right always continued learning to better your skills.

Always ride with an out. Huh. What if that car doesn't stop behind me at a light or stop sign. Always ask. Where is my way out? In between those cars. Along side that car, etc. If that car changes lanes. My way out is forward or brake depending. Anticipate the what if's and you just increased the safety of your self. You know what people do already. Anticipate and think, where am I going to go if they do ____ or don't stop. And you can always spot them coming from a long way off. Constant changing lanes not going with the flow of traffic, looking down not using mirror whether changing lanes or not.

New Subbie from Philly PA !!! Hi Doodle, I just became a follower on your youtube. I don't know why i feel the urge to tell you this but, @revzilla is hiring for a "Women's Media Lead" . And for some reason I think you will be a great fit. xoxo :)

LOVE your channel--thanks for giving the lady-riders some love, advice, recognition and good vibes!

So on point - well done. Just found your channel and you're so right about so much of this. The headaches were strange to me too - never expected that and staying hydrated helped me also. It's so while but I never imagined riding could dehydrate me as much as it does.

When I heard about the death of S40 Charlie, I had to get a kleenex. ............and Charlie was so good to you !!!!

@DoodleOnAMotorcycle

3 жыл бұрын

You and me both man

I find a lot of young male motorcycle culture tiring. Loud pipes, knee dragging, ridiculous speeds on public roads, aggressive lane filtering, small cc and safety gear shaming. It’s a turn off because I am not part of that crowd. BUT I refuse to let that stop me from enjoying riding. 🥰

You're a gem! Thanks for these no nonsense videos.

Doodle i took your advice and started leaning my bike against my hip too as i was moving it back. It has made such a huge difference to moving my bike with ease now! thank you!

I’m just beginning. I could use a mentor like u

@lawrenceharrison7607

3 жыл бұрын

Doodle will be a good source of info. I hope you have gone to a MSF course because the lessons are the basics. Then you just need to practice often, and always be on the lookout for other drivers, they just don't seem to spot a motorcycle. Never get road rage and don't be hard on yourself when you make a mistake. We all do them, and then a lesson is learned.

@katrinaatkins6308

3 жыл бұрын

@@lawrenceharrison7607 she really is a great resource and yes I finally got my permit after 3rd try LOL but I’m doing a lot better. I practice much as I can but it’s hard after 12 hour shifts (I’m a nurse) but I’m gonna keep at it. Feel like I am progressing slower than most. Maybe because I’m older and as a nurse I have seen too much or I’m just a scary ass🤷🏾‍♀️ LOL. Either way I love her channel.

@fijijakes

3 жыл бұрын

@@katrinaatkins6308 Hey Katrina, I’m an older female rider, too. I actually took my MSF course when I was 52 (10 years ago). I’m a retired firefighter & medic so have also seen what motorcycle accidents can do. But I absolutely love love love riding. If you lived in SoCal, I’d say let’s meet up and ride together👍

@katrinaatkins6308

3 жыл бұрын

@@fijijakes I wish I was there. I could use the support💜

@fijijakes

3 жыл бұрын

@@katrinaatkins6308 I’d be here for you.💜

You cut 17 minutes off, interesting, release the directors cut 🤪

@DoodleOnAMotorcycle

3 жыл бұрын

It’s mostly me just looking down at all my notes 🤪

Great, great stuff and you just being you. Your honesty and lack of pretense is so, so refreshing and a joy. You even make riding that much more fun. Thanks so much for being who you are and sharing it with the world. God bless you and keep up the great work :) You bring a big smile I know to sooo many of our faces. Great job, thanks so much.

All very good points and stuff you pickup on bike meets ,your always still learning that’s what’s fun about it and makes it better than being in a car ,your videos are soo good it’s like we’re having a chat

On youtube I've seen a 3ft. guy cruise a sports bike. In traffic stop.

Now you need a fun car for days where you can’t ride and you’ll always have good days at work ;P

@Redmow51

3 жыл бұрын

That's why I have a Jeep. For offroad fun and topless fun in the summer.

I really enjoy your videos Doodle... keep’em coming!

Your videos always put a smile on my face. I think it's your self-deprecating style, and how natural you are in front of a camera. Plus the way you use your arms/hands to express yourself - so different to us self-contained Brits!

I think this my third video of yours that I have watched. The 1st was your Sturgis video and yesterday Your circles, u turns and figure 8s. I subscribed yesterday. I commend you for your dedication to riding. You are witty, honest, and a great ambassador for motorcyclist. keep up the good work and the rubber side down. I posted some comments regarding travel tip earlier. I began riding in December 1967. That's nearly 56 years.

I’m one of your new subscribers. I’m a retired US Army veteran and I live in the Philippines. I’ve been riding motorcycles since elementary school. You are so right that you have to practice your skills or you will lose them. I’m 61 years old and I’m driving a 2018 BMW S1000RR. People are always amazed to see someone my age driving that bike, but I still practice like Moto Jitsu always says and now it’s second nature.

Just keep being you. Real life learning and riding. Thank you.

Doodle, thank you for your videos. You're an inspiration to me.

Your truthfulness is refreshing.

Just wanted to say thanks for the content! My 8 year old daughter loves riding and has a drz 70 and rides on the back of my 1190 adventure all the time. Seeing you adventures has encouraged her even more and let her know what’s possible!

@jfundora8583

Жыл бұрын

Future dirt racer.

Great points, thanks for the video! Big yes, on the "no front brake in gravel" tip! Also, I'm a Motojitsu fan too, but never saw the helmet rack on the mirror trick. Genius!

You are genuinely an inspiration and it seems you were born to ride bikes and tell people about your experience - it's so natural. All your videos have provided me with something of value. Thank you.