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@user-gl6nl4dr1y

3 ай бұрын

I'm very glad to see some one telling new riders about safety. You need to tell your Viewers about safety course's because they are the best way to learn how to ride and they teach riders on what you are saying

@brianroark-9373

Ай бұрын

I know in Tennessee lane splitting is illegal so we are forced to be stuck behind automobiles

I received my motorcycle license in1967. I am now 73. It was drilled into my brain early on by my elderly motorcyclist neighbor,” as a motorcyclist you ( and only you) are 100 percent responsible for your own well being. The other driver may have been in the wrong, but you will still be dead. Take that responsibility seriously!

@youareIndenial981

17 күн бұрын

It was put to me as ... on a motorcycle you DO NOT have the right away.

@richardbyrd7268

8 күн бұрын

How are you responsible for you own safety when some idiot runs a red light and T bones you ??

Best advice I EVER got was from a motor officer….. he said NEVER think for one minute cars see you. He said ride like your invisible

@OldNotDead-Club

2 ай бұрын

Right!

@Harley392

Ай бұрын

💯

@MikeSmith-wl1bz

26 күн бұрын

That is good advice for driving any vehicle!!

@craigabram2132

18 күн бұрын

Also the smallest car will still win.... I had determined in my experiences people tend to bunch up in packs.... Sometimes it's easier to let them go on ahead and trail them until it's time to stay ahead of the next pack creeping from behind....

@richardbyrd7268

8 күн бұрын

That's all the reason I need to NOT get a motorcycle.

Before you start your bike repeat the following in your head or out loud, " every bastard is out to kill me". Live to ride, love to ride.🏍️🏍️👍👍

@Greg-bc5wm

3 ай бұрын

LOL...good advice!

@FrensTimmerpens

2 ай бұрын

Completely right!!

@mikeessary4925

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely 💯

@craigabram2132

18 күн бұрын

It's my new pre check startup mantra.....

"Watch the driver's eyes and front wheels"...really good advice. I'm not a biker, but a cyclist and use this all the time. Very useful advice.

@youareIndenial981

17 күн бұрын

Yep fro t wheels are great indicator,

@OldNotDead-Club

17 күн бұрын

Thanks

@mickey-eq5vw

11 күн бұрын

its good advice

He says "Ride faster than the traffic" and the Officer's first question will be "What's your hurry?".

@TOBGjaylone

Ай бұрын

I’m a show him this video

@Zee-ge5yd

17 күн бұрын

@@TOBGjayloneLOOL

@mikerichard6962

15 күн бұрын

Officer I'm in a hurry to get away from all these cages trying to kill me.. lol

I used to think, “if these old geezers can still ride, riding must not actually be that unsafe.” Now I realize those old guys were the ,SMART, young riders and now they’re old (but not dead) 💀

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

very wise words

Great points. When I am riding and realize that I am feeling tense, I consciously tell myself to relax... and I ease my grip, relax my arms and do a few side-to-side neck stretches and so on. I realize that if I am feeling tense then I won't be able to flow as quickly and that could spell disaster if I must react quickly to save my life by avoiding an accident. Also, I realize that tension has its roots in how I am thinking, so along with loosening a tight grip and such, I remind myself to enjoy the ride and relax, relax, relax... while remaining alert. Thanks again, especially for your humor.

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and mentioned one of the most important points

@user-sl7wu7yi6r

3 ай бұрын

My first 2 months riding I had a hard time not getting tense I was recommended to chew gum, keeps you from being so tense, it really helped me out

Appreciate the video. I've just reached my 70's & still ride a 1992 Harley FLSTF in spite of knee & back surgeries. All the best & stay well !!!

@Greg-bc5wm

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the encouragement!

@joncdav1

2 ай бұрын

ditto!

@robertleo7394

Ай бұрын

Any advice on owning more than one bike; I’m thinking of getting a newer Harley

Great video. I have been riding 14 years, and realized early on that my safety depends on ME! Lots of great points here.

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

Thank you

I usually try to find an empty spot in traffic, where I can be away from cars, and then try and match traffic speed.

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

that's a good way of doing it

@thanhnguyen-us7te

3 ай бұрын

Exactly

@mud1977

2 ай бұрын

Good

@philipstaite4775

2 ай бұрын

Same. Riding or driving I don't want to be the fastest, or the slowest vehicle on the road. But I will not "fly in formation" with anyone. Unless it is completely packed traffic (which has its own dynamics) I get away from everyone one way or another.

Yes sir. Get away from the traffic and find a spot on the highway by yourself with good vision ahead. You have to see if anything is laying on the road way out there so you have time to miss it.

@OldNotDead-Club

2 ай бұрын

Thanks

40+ years of experience riding dirt/street and I completely agree with everything you've said here. You might consider changing the title of this video to "Top 5 mistakes beginner motorcycle riders make in traffic", much larger audience than just Harley, and all new motorcyclists should hear this information... (Currently riding a 2021 Honda Gold Wing)

Stay away from other drivers as much as possible.Most people are not thinking on the road. Get the hell out of my way

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

Thanks and spot on

@thomassmith5291

3 ай бұрын

I agree that you need to keep a safe distance from traffic, but the throttle is not the only way to achieve it. Everyone cannot be faster than everyone else. Mathematically impossible. Handy gadgets also hanging from the handlebars: Mirrors. Use them. Find your space in traffic and keep it. Senseless to chase everything in front of you

@user-gl6nl4dr1y

3 ай бұрын

You have to ride Defensively treat cars and trucks with respect. Treat all vehicles at intersections like they may pull out on you be prepared to take action

@bananabana6630

2 ай бұрын

@@thomassmith5291Spot on. I make cars pass me when I don’t like the way they are driving. I move over to get them in front of me.

@Jiw307

Күн бұрын

Not thinking or paying attention. It's disturbing how many people I see with their heads down looking at their phones while driving.

I have been ridding motorcycles for more than 50 years. These are 5 brilliant pieces of advise that many seasoned riders never learn. Lane splitting is illegal in some states so be careful. Older bikers don't stop riding, they downgrade. The only people that knock Harley's are those that have never owned one. Well done mate.

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

Thanks, appreciated

@crockett11000

3 ай бұрын

It' illegal in every state but Commiefornia!

@Viewson2s

3 ай бұрын

I agree. It’s illegal here in Atlanta as well. Also agree about the ones who’ve never owned a Harley

@chuckwagon1892

4 күн бұрын

Lane splitting is asking for trouble. And yes, it's illegal everywhere except California. There are several good reasons why it's illegal. I might be wrong, but I believe the huge traffic backups and the likelihood of bikes and riders overheating are a consideration I'm California. Please correct me if I am wrong. Secondly, this notion of riding faster than traffic is misleading. Overtaking vehicles to find a spot with room around you (front, back, and side) and settling in and maintaining a good following distance will save your life and save you from speeding tickets. Of course, conditions change, and you'll have to adjust.

My favourite KZread channel. I’ve always had CRANKY Harley’s. I ride aggressively 99% of the time. I’m a very capable rider and do these 5 things. I think riding with purpose and a slight attitude has kept me out of trouble and kept the love of riding alive for over 35 years…..

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

Thanks very much and great point about the attitude keeping you out of trouble

I just turned 71 and love riding my motorcycle as much as i ever have. Enjoyed your video .

@OldNotDead-Club

2 ай бұрын

Thank you, way to go!

Very great points. Thank you for all the sage advices you give and the work you put into spreading a healthy mentality in the motorcycling comunity. Keep up the good work and take care man.

Great points especially the first one. You don't ever want to blend in with traffic. Also be aware when taking off first at traffic lights. I had a near miss once when a car ran a red light luckily I had taken off late that time and was able to see him and stop. That late second saved me.

@user-gl6nl4dr1y

3 ай бұрын

Eyes open on the look out for Vehicles in front by sides and behind you to fast you lose reaction time to slow you may get ran over. Ride your own ride and not driver's

“Not what to do about the beginners, what to do about the mistakes!” Had me rolling with laughter 😅

Great video. Thanks. I'll be 67 next month. I'm in the U.S. Started riding on the street at 16 years old. Took a break from bikes in my mid 20's to raise family. Got back on a HD Road King about 7 years ago and loving it. Enjoy riding and have no problem avoiding the poor drivers while sitting back and letting them demonstrate their madness! I find that most people are still respectful...but not as much as 20 years ago! My main problem has been distracted drivers with phones etc.

I always take this with me when I ride. Search, identify, prodict and deside is what I was thought. Defensive driving. Always think that someone will do something stupid when your riding. Thank you so much for your fantastic videos.

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

Thanks that's appreciated

Re: 3 Position , As a rule of thumb I’ll make sure that I can see the drivers face in their mirror IF I have to ride behind them , so they’ll have a better chance of knowing I’m there

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

Great point

I like your comment about watching car drivers eyes. I learned a long time ago to also watch their head movements. It's a good predicter of what they are about to do. Nice video!

G'day, 1st time on this page, yes I've liked and subscribed. I ride a naked, BMW S1000R, 2016 Model. I've rode on the road at 16, 9months, P's 2 weeks after L's. I'm now 61 and still love riding. I find your channel, informative, great humour, and an all-around positive love of 2 wheels, what ever breed they may be. Cheers to you, the old but not dead, I feel comfortable listening to what you have to offer, as I've always said, you can never be too old to learn something new! Annie 🇦🇺👍🏽👌🏽🔥😎

@OldNotDead-Club

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Annie awesome bike you are riding

Valuable lessons learnd here. I never trust anything on 4 wheels. Trying all the time to get away from them as fast as possible.

Nothing beats gut instinct and common sense. Good advice, thanks

@andyreed5002

Ай бұрын

Agree, on 2,3 etc. wheels, always know your out. It might be the inside shoulder or the outside, hell it might even be the grass. Anticipate everybody making that ONE big mistake. Just always know your out.

This is one of the best Beginner videos i've ever seen ! I'm learning to ride right now, unfortunately my last lesson with the driving school ended up with me in the ER so it will be a few weeks before i can get back to it, but i've got a Sportster 883 Iron waiting to get her license plate in the garage, and i can't wait to pass my license exam to take her out for a ride :D Loving the calm tone of your videos, great and clear explanations especially for newbies like me, and i don't know if it's your accent or something, but i much prefer your videos over those of a lot of American guys riding with bare arms and minimal protection 😄

A very dear friend of mine once told me when I started out riding motorcycles, 'in the first 5 years of riding the likelihood of crashing where you break a bone is over 90%, after that it drops to less than 10%.' Boy oh boy was he right. Almost 5 years to the day I had a crash and broke my arm and spent 2 weeks in the hospital. That was 1993. Baggy died this past January. He was a day shy of his 60th birthday. I really miss my friend 😢

Always a good bit of advice. Thanks man

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

Old school, love it! Please listen to this gentleman. I have always riden on the right side of the lane only because when I got my licence there was only a right hand mirror on cars. Keep em coming!

I'm 58 and only been riding for about 6 years. Good video however lane splitting scares the crap out of me, I probably won't be doing that.

Good points, practice emergency braking as much as you can to be comfortable with it. People who are not any good at this are the ones you see throwing their feet out when they panic trying to stop very quickly. It's a skill you need and practice makes perfect.

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

Thanks great point

@dustyflair

3 ай бұрын

Every ride you should practice an emergency stop using both brakes.

Good advice mate, staying focused in traffic, watching out for red light runners are essential. Like your channel so I subscribed 🏍️👍🏻🇦🇺

I grew up on a dirt bike. Loved riding baja in Saudi Arabia back in the 80s. In riding my '21 Road Glide these days, I have been in two situations where my dirt bike riding skills kicked in. Was surprised how well the bike handled when having to stop to avoid a collision. More over, loved the way the bike handled when a timber was thrown(cement truck) in front of my bike. I went over the timber at 70 mph and achieved flight. LOL Lost both tires and wheels but not a scratch on the bike. Harley Davidson helped me with those parts - truly amazing on HD's part. Being relaxed and alert(ready to react) on your bike will take you far.

Thx for your advice on lane splitting i have to practice that ive been hesitant about it now your advice has given me confidence

@frankooso269

3 ай бұрын

Not safe , lane splitting

@Greg-bc5wm

3 ай бұрын

I have never lane split. Too unsure about what those cars may do!

This was great advice. i think about what you have said in this video every time i ride now

@OldNotDead-Club

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, appreciated

Good video Aymen. Good advices.

Another great video Old ! Alway a good idea to revisit the basics. Every ride is a combat patrol. Look for the ambush.

@OldNotDead-Club

Ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

I'm getting back into riding after not riding since 2012 and in the process of building my 73 Sportster now that my boys are grown.. knowledge is power, being informed is better then assuming! Chance favors the prepared! Always be learning!

Great Advice ! Spot on .

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

Thanks

Your advice applies not only to Harley drivers. I have been doing those things since the beginning. That is how you become an hold biker. Keep on the good work… ✌🏻

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

Well said! Thank you

Well done. The saftey chats make people think. I would add failing to do slow speed practice so use can u turn at full lock. This increases your skill level faster.

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

Yep that's a good one

Great video and good advice. Greetings from a fellow Harley rider from north Mississippi U.S.A !

@OldNotDead-Club

24 күн бұрын

Thank you and a big hello from across the world

Great video well explained , the bike night had a great turn out. I by no means a professional, but I ride like all cages are out to get me. Ride hard and ride safe and free brother 👊👊

@OldNotDead-Club

Ай бұрын

Thank you - stay safe

Thanks for the video man

@OldNotDead-Club

2 ай бұрын

No problem 👍 thanks for watching

Great advice, hard to ride faster than traffic here in Montreal Canada, where average driver usually drives 15 to 20 km, over the limit already

@FrensTimmerpens

3 ай бұрын

Here the berbers do also in holland

Excellent advice!!!!!

Great video mate, job well done. Ride safe, Cheers

This CAT is Straight RIGHT ON.!!! On Everything!!

@OldNotDead-Club

2 ай бұрын

Thank you

Some really good points there. Lane splitting and keeping away from traffic are things I do when riding. Well done mate 👏

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Great video mate. I specially agree with your first, you bit of buffer between you and cars. 10-25 km/hr faster make big difference.

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

Thanks

most states in the U.S. It's illegal to lane split. one overlooked point. Always leave your bike in gear at a red light. Leave yourself an escape route. look in your mirrors. left foot on the ground, right foot on the brake.

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

Great tip thank you

Hi thanks for another great vid. One maybe to add is in country's where they have a forced winter none rideing season because of weather Presuming there skill set is the same in spring its not ride yourself back in stay safe

Confucius say… listen to this man, him very wise and tan!!!

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

Lol thanks

Great advice. I found myself onlu becoming more comfort on my ride after i had ten thousand miles in. And that was over 40 years ago. And i expect to be riding another 40. Cheers

It's almost terrifying to drive an automobile in moderate to heavy traffic. For those of you on motorcycles, God Speed.

@OldNotDead-Club

8 күн бұрын

I think it's what you get used to

@Oldnotdead. I appreciate the video mate. I am getting near 60, definitely qualifying for, “old not dead”, and I still find your tips useful.

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much

Well said sir your absolutely correct

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

thank you

😎👍 Big thumbs up for the channel... I wish I could lane split in Oklahoma...

I usually find that, after 45 yrs of (almost) continuous riding, the opinion given is false for most riders. There is a reason we ride, and it is not for keeping up... pay attention and when you're done, park it and drive your car. Very informative video. I hope many riders see it, and take heed.

always great advice.

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

Thanks appreciated

Great video and info!! I would love to ride with your group down under!! Looks just like a bike night in California!

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

Thanks

@Viewson2s

3 ай бұрын

Looks like a bike night in ATLANTA as well

Just found your channel. Good and accurate info. Subded

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

Thanks and welcome

Great video!!!

Be in the moment and never force yourself to ride. If doesnt feel right, dont ride. Nice work and greetings from the Mother country😁

What is the song that's playing as you roll up to the bike night? Really cool! Good video!

Good stuff sir!!

Thank’s for the good teps

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

13:45 had me laughing pretty good!!! I ride WORSE the slower I'm going, BECAUSE IT'S JUST SO FING BORING!!! 😂🤘

@OldNotDead-Club

2 ай бұрын

Lol, thanks for watching

Excellent info use to ride Beemers with my wife but over the years the roads in the UK have become far to dangerous, So its a box on wheels now, Stay safe outthere.

What is the camouflage jacket you wear at times? Appreciate it.

I've been riding motorcycles for 45+ years, and currently own a chipped, cammed, and dyno'd at 115hp Electra Glide, and a 2016 BMW S1000XR, and I have to admit I've learned a lot since getting my Beemer.

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

Thanks

Love your channel you ever get over the pond come to the Kentucky Derby good time and great riding

@OldNotDead-Club

15 күн бұрын

Thank you - will do

@JamesMorton-hf3xb

12 күн бұрын

It's a shame Louisville Downs sits in the middle of a ghetto. Just like Yale and Augusta National...

Old not dead i cant 😂😂😂😂 lol cool channel though keep up the good work brother

@OldNotDead-Club

Ай бұрын

Thanks

Another great video Aymen , learners ( L platers in Victoria) are not allowed to split .. but awesome advice nonetheless ones those fluids are off learn from those who know ! I’d add take the opportunity to ride with skilled ( or more skilled) riders when ever the time allows 😊

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Karyn

Cool vid, great tips. I’m not a Harley rider although I have ridden one. Im mostly a dirt bike guy. I rode dirt bikes on Highways for the last 50 years. For me, it was just a more agile way to get away from idiots, especially since cell phones were invented.

Great video.😎

Thanks mate....

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

I have been riding for 52 years straight and I am still learning the best way to learn how to ride Is taking a safety course like ABATE offers. Keep the dirty side down and the sunnyside up ride smart and safe and my God bless the road you are on

Great vid mate

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

thanks appreciated

I was at the Pakenham meet up … and on your video 😊

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

Excellent!

good advice there, looking at other vehicles front wheels especially, I've had drivers turn into me while they are actually looking at me!. my two cents here, I ride different styles of bikes these days, but I find that riding a cruiser with forward controls allows more use of the rear brake, as your foot is usually right on it, compared with a bike where you have to move your whole foot to apply the brake, good for steadying when filtering at low speeds.

Saalute. Thank you. I didn’t under stand lane splitting. And now I do. S.M.A.R.T Rider. I learned that from fire Man Dan. No tuff cookie riding. Got it.

Another ripper video, I reckon that bloke on the Ducati would be quick on his Harley 😜

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

Lol he is quick on his HD, I was just getting a laugh

Thanks

@OldNotDead-Club

12 күн бұрын

Thank you

Great advice. Lane splitting is not legal where I live but I'm in a more rural area 90% of the time so it's not needed. Legal or not, I'd do it if needed for my own safety.

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

Thanks!

@OldNotDead-Club

2 ай бұрын

Thank you

I have been riding for 50 years, and I used to ride really good. But now I am relearning how to ride and manage my motorcycle. I messed up and took the Covid vaccine for work, I ended up losing two jobs and my health. I had to have three heart surgeries. Now I am not as strong as I used to be, and I can no longer ride with taller bars. I have learned that my hands go to sleep now with tall bars. I used to never lay down a bike, since surgery I have laid it down a few times ( going very slow). I am not rushing being good again, but I am rushing riding safely. Anything can happen in life, but never give up. I dread the day, but there will come a day that I will have to ride three wheels ( but not right now).

Yes always drive safe and fast

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

Lol yes

Great points

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

Great info

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I'm not a Harley rider, but great tips in this video. Good on ya for encouraging splitting and filtering. Here in the U.S., not many states allow it, but even at that, many riders are scared of it because they think it's riskier than it is. I like the question: How do you know you're a good rider? You oughta do an entire video on that. Another topic is how to get Harley riders to stop duck walking at slow speed. It's fairly common around here in Florida.

@OldNotDead-Club

Ай бұрын

Thanks both great ideas they are in the list

I'm always impressed by folks that can lane split with a big cruiser bike 😳

Great video rode in groups but recently got my own street glide and riding on my own last 8 months lot different riding alone then with a group learned a lot and already had a lay down due to a distracted driver pulling out on me ride safe friends

This problems are the same as all motorcycklist are meeting in traffic and all need to think the same not only harleyriders

@OldNotDead-Club

22 минут бұрын

Very true, thanks

Lane splitting to get to the front of the intersection is a great idea.

some good reminders .

I’m a newish rider and found this vid super helpful and pretty cool. Lol @ keep it under 200! 😂

Dude you didn't really think that woman was going to say anything else? Another helpful video thanks dude.

@OldNotDead-Club

3 ай бұрын

Lol