You're not going to be comfy on that cruiser if you're sitting on a massive leather wallet. Get a Ridge at www.ridgewallet.com/yammienoob and use code YAMMIENOOB

@zachlocklear5233

4 жыл бұрын

Video posted 2 hours ago? Comment from 23 hours ago? Is this some sort of Yam trickery?

@aliwaleed5288

4 жыл бұрын

Buy a cruiser rn

@joslow9151

4 жыл бұрын

Yammie make a clutch up wheelie tutorial !

@iamf6641

4 жыл бұрын

@@joslow9151 ye

@Burden82

3 жыл бұрын

whats the bike in the thumbnail

Q: What's the point of Cruiser Motorcycles? A: Because some of us don't like to lean forward and sit on our nuts.

@NudaMan

4 жыл бұрын

MAXXHEW lmao too late already did that on the ride home 😢

@BigUriel

4 жыл бұрын

Touring and even some naked bikes also sit you upright, probably even in more comfort than some cruisers which due to the forward bar and pegs actually make you slouch and your lower back hurt after a while.

@florme6494

4 жыл бұрын

Sérgio Alves well said, I have a few bikes and I find a very slight lean forward and pegs directly under you to be the most comfortable. Upright hurts your butt and back after a while. Slightly forward puts you in to the wind but holds you up at highway speeds. Pegs underneath gives you better control. What I dislike the most about my cruiser (m109r) is constantly hitting the pegs at even low speeds around corners... compared to my other bikes anyway. To me, the most comfortable position is adventure bikes. They can go around corners with easy. Plenty of power. All day comfort with the right seat and a small lean forward with the handlebars. I have a Vstrom 1000. I also find my gsxs1000f to be super comfortable. Naked bikes definitely look better than Adventure bikes. But they do tend to grow on you.

@christopherhuggins3212

4 жыл бұрын

@@florme6494 I agree with you I absolutely love the seating posistion on my FZ1 slightly forward and pegs under me keeping a good bend in my knees don't get me wrong I have rode Harley Davidson Street Glide and floorboards will spoil the hell out of you

@jagz03

4 жыл бұрын

Rode my ZX12R after a vasectomy. Bad decision.

Yes! Us cruiser boys getting some love from papa yam. Thanks for all the great content

@tomcolletti6992

3 жыл бұрын

Would a Harley Fat boy be a good first bike

@robertwalk3711

3 жыл бұрын

@@tomcolletti6992 a lot of people say its too heavy and the engine is too big. But my first buy was a Indian Scout and they say the same things about mine too. Most importantly go into a dealership and actually play with what your looking at. I fell in love with the Indian Chief but I knew as soon as I sat on it that I wasn't ready for it but the salespeople pointed at the Scout and told me "Just try it". Just be careful and take the MSF course before your purchase. It does no good if you buy something that you end up afraid to ride.

I wear a full face helmet on a cruiser. Sue me. Have y’all seen how people drive?

@Lexsoufz

4 жыл бұрын

Bobby ditto

@illhaqu777

4 жыл бұрын

You're self responsible then, good job. Not many are able to to do so, and rather go for "style".

@rayman8991

4 жыл бұрын

Kyle Galvin, well said.

@stevepopplewell7079

4 жыл бұрын

I'm 61 and have been riding since I was a little kid. Helmet's? When I was much younger our normal riding gear consisted of Jean's, tee shirt, tennis shoes and Raybans. Now days I have added good leather gloves, leather boots, leather jacket if it's not too hot and a damn helmet.

@goduxunike

4 жыл бұрын

I wear a full face on a 50cc scooter. I don't care if it looks silly, I'd rather keep my jaw.

"Cruising has a lot of anti-social properties like being away from the world." That's it, I'm selling my naked and getting a cruiser.

@keithsmith9889

4 жыл бұрын

In all seriousness you will really miss leaning into turns

@timjohnson1199

4 жыл бұрын

Society these days has a lot to get away from.

@Twiggy163

4 жыл бұрын

@@keithsmith9889 This is true.

@Ufphen

4 жыл бұрын

That's it, I'm gettin' me wallet.

@joemann7971

3 жыл бұрын

or keep your naked bike and get a cruiser as well.

“All major companies make a cruiser” *sweats in KTM*

@SignalJones

4 жыл бұрын

I'd love a KTM cruiser

@ZP1993

4 жыл бұрын

Aprilia doesn't make cruisers either,at least not anymore,back from the late 80s to the early 2000s they had the Red Rose models. I bought one as my first bike,and I think it's a really good first bike,I'd like to see Aprilia make a new model of Red Rose and put it back on the market. BMW also didn't have a cruiser for a long time since they discontinued the R1200C (unless you count K1600B touring bike),but they recently announced an upcoming R18 cruiser.

@midget9629

4 жыл бұрын

Ktm could... Not sure why they don't. A 150hp bagger from ktm would be sick with a low ride height.

@michaelconran5252

4 жыл бұрын

@@midget9629 I love KTM's that would be awesome. I've had two 625SXC's and now have a 450EXC/Supermoto. My cruiser is a Harley though.

@midget9629

4 жыл бұрын

@@michaelconran5252 im a Victory rider personally but first and foremost a up junkie. I want a 300hp low bagger. Lol Honestly if I could get a BMW to sound good I'd ride one of those but they sound horrible.

“You have a family? That’s ridiculous, go rip some fat nooners!” Amen

@MfJediKnight

4 жыл бұрын

Your children died? Go for a cruise.

Me: *to cruise?* Yammie: *wait, that's illegal*

After many years of jumping out of planes and carrying what felt like at the time a million pounds on my back. The lower back and knees are in sad shape. Still ride and I’m in my mid 50’s. Yes on a cruiser.😱

@timjohnson1199

4 жыл бұрын

You probably love that electric start. I only have one bike left with a kick start.

@davidhelmuth5707

4 жыл бұрын

tim johnson indeed I do. Wouldn’t be able to ride if I had to kick it. Life is short buy the damn bike, and be safe out there!

@combustablelemons8988

4 жыл бұрын

I'm 20. First bike I ever had was a kickstart and frankly I prefer the electrical starts. A lot of old sports injuries

@timjohnson1199

4 жыл бұрын

@@combustablelemons8988 I know. But I wish they had both.

@timnelson4240

4 жыл бұрын

amen brother,damn crotch rockets will test old joints,besides I want to enjoy my ride not hang on for dear life and pray,oh boy!

Cruising, going from one place to another, might take 3 hours , might take 3 days, who cares,

Gotta disagree with you on not going for a cruiser as a first bike though.... because i have a cruiser and its my 1st bike 😂 i found that they tend to be a little more forgiving on the brakes than other bikes. Think the lower centre of gravity also helps for new riders... couple things to keep in mind 😊

@gold5th

4 жыл бұрын

Depends on the bike, my 88 Virago vx1100 had a higher center of gravity than the wife's ninja 650 and her Ninja250(not that there's much to a 250). The Virago and Ninja 650 have about the same curb weight.

@keithsmith9889

4 жыл бұрын

What breaks? Lol then again my first 3 were all Harleys

@keithsmith9889

4 жыл бұрын

A harley softail feels lighter than a sportbike. Just because all the weight is down low. But Harley is expensive to maintain and don't really preform as good as anything else on it's class

@snakeyez12

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah it def depends which bike for most of these points. I don’t actually ride a Harley though, so maybe this is why. I have a triumph

@ThePurpleNinja4209

4 жыл бұрын

My first bike was a Honda Shadow 750. Super comfy, very forgiving handling, and the center of weight is nice and low. It was enough power to keep me occupied, but not overwhelming. The suspension was cushy. And the bike was easy to work on and parts cheap to come by. Cruisers get a “lazy riding” rap, but they can be ridden surprisingly hard. I’m in the market for a more modern naked bike now, but the Shadow was a great bike to learn on.

Nice vid, sad fact at the end. I'm a cruiserboy myself and really enjoyed this one. You sure do spread the love for motorcyling. Good work! Greetings from Germany.

@frshtlldthfreshtilldeath9670

4 жыл бұрын

Auch n cruiser dude hier. Find gut das yam auch mal nicht nur cruiser basht. Teilweise ist da nämlich auch viel Blödsinn bei. Die top tear Listen zb. 😅

@pateris

4 жыл бұрын

Hallo fom ihren Nachbach ! ;)

@frshtlldthfreshtilldeath9670

4 жыл бұрын

@@pateris Grüße!

@7win70w3r

3 жыл бұрын

@@frshtlldthfreshtilldeath9670 ja,ich werd auch belächelt mit meiner r1150rt.. aber wenn man fahren kann,kann man fahren. grüße gehen raus an alle. ride safe

When the journey is more important than the destination...

Got a Vulcan S as my first bike. I'm having a hard time finding anything that I want to ride other than that. Comfy and fast enough for areas around Austin, TX.

@coryjester7018

4 жыл бұрын

@Jonathan Young The 650

@osvaldogut6634

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I buy a intruder and im thinking on buy another cruiser, i really hate sport seats

@jasoncox4234

4 жыл бұрын

@@osvaldogut6634 the intruder is a great riding bike. Put over 1000 miles on in 17 hours just to do it and see my nephew. Would recommend it or a Honda Shadow with a shaft drive.

@pallettownheroes2738

4 жыл бұрын

for your problem i would reconmend uping to the 900 custom or classic, the custom is quiet, but not that much bigger. main serires, not S series

@jasoncox4234

4 жыл бұрын

@@osvaldogut6634 OH, they pull lime a train. My 2002 gets a averaged mpg of 56 on HWY or 40 in town. It will leave every 800cc cruiser and most of the bigger cruisers as well. So far its been my reliable then my dog and horse. Has a top speed of 112 mph tested on private track. Might get the new Valkrey from Honda. That would make bike number 7 in my barn, and a dedicated touring bike. 1835 cc that is not for new riders.

I just love Cruiser motorcycles, that's enough for me.

They're fun too. I think it's the crowd that is a turn off for noobs like us

@HighTensionWire

4 жыл бұрын

About 6 months in on my first harley, and I gotta say almost every harley guy I've met on it has been extremely nice and super helpful

@justinturner4850

4 жыл бұрын

CJ I agree. Like the world in general, there are some really genuinely great people on motorcycles but there are a bunch of douchey dudes on motorcycles too.

@rectly

4 жыл бұрын

HighTensionWire still if your a sport bike rider they don’t give you respect i saw it multiple times

@AudioArcturia

4 жыл бұрын

@@rectly That is called an Anecdote, my good man. People might give sport bike riders shifted stares because...well quite frankly Sport Bike Riders by a majority ride like assholes. Cruiser riders are just assholes by default. That is all meaningless. Every rider is their own person. My brother has owned a Ninja of some form his entire riding career and he and I ride together whenever we can, and I ride a Harley Roadster. We can coexist in the same world. I've been passed and flipped off by sport bike riders, I've been ignored by cruiser riders. I've just learned to accept that I'm my own rider, and whether or not I get a wave from a fellow rider or not, or passed when I'm already going over the limit: No two riders are alike. Give them the benefit of the doubt.

@papabear83

4 жыл бұрын

I don't see that where I live. Yes I ride a cruiser. No it's not some monster that's nearly 2000cc. I wear atgatt including a full face modular helmet. I've met many riders, from sports, to adv, cafe, even met a couple of them "busa boys" and EVERYONE treats others with respect where I'm at. I've yet to see a rider here that doesn't wave. And if you pull your bike on the shoulder on a nice day... you'll have at least 10 new friends if your there more than 10 minutes. End of the day, it's all about what someone wants to straddle and enjoy riding. Not an attitude. I mean... the guy I ran into while eating lunch last week didn't roast my v star 650, and I complimented his dyna. The rift between riders that was dependent on the type of bike is closing. That's a good thing

I've only been riding my cruiser just over a year now and been watching most of Yams videos! Love the work Yam.

Harley rider here (yes, boo hiss) and for me it's all about the ergonomics. I didn't sit on a sport bike other than a hayabusa that fit my frame and I knew that I don't have the faculties to control that demon so I went in a different direction. Loving every minute of it! This channel actually got me to pull the trigger on it

@sivvinod3187

4 жыл бұрын

Turbobusa!

@Halcyon1969

4 жыл бұрын

If I can a ride a ‘Busa safely (and I do) almost anyone can.

Nobody: yammie noob: Cruisers are not ment to go fast *shows rocket 3*

Great video, Yammie, they keep getting better and better. I've enjoyed watching you fall into the deepest depths of motorcycle addiction with us! My dad bought me my first bike, a little 50cc suzuki dirt bike, for my 6th birthday and I've been totally addicted to motorcycles ever since. It's been 26 years since my first ride, and I'm just now (within the last year) getting into cruisers. I've always been more into sport bikes and dirt/ADV bikes, but last April I came across a project that I just couldn't pass up. I run a small lawn care service in the spring and summer months, and as I was mowing for one of my customers, I noticed an old bike under a tarp behind the guy's barn. I pulled the tarp back just to see what it was and immediately fell in love: a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird Sport. I'd never seen one in person, there aren't many Triumphs here on the Gulf Coast of MS, and I found this bike very interesting, An 885cc 3 cylinder, classic British cruiser. It was in rough shape, had been sitting outside under that tarp since the guy dropped it back in 2009. Luckily, the guy had kept the engine running and in good shape, he had originally planned to repair it, but got sidetracked with another project. I asked him about it and he told me that as he's gotten older, he can't comfortably ride on two wheels anymore and he was wanting to buy a trike. He offered to sell me the bike for $900, but i was able to talk him down to just $700. I just recently finished all of the major repairs and polishing the bike the best I can, and now I'm riding a sweet 3 cylinder Triumph with less than $1900 in the entire bike, insurance and everything included. Man, nothing sounds sweeter than a 3 cylinder Triumph. I never pictured myself seriously riding a cruiser as daily driver, but I LOVE this bike. I used to live in Austin, I recognize a lot of the places you ride in your videos. I hope to get back out there to visit some of my friends and ride some of my favorite scenic routes out there, and when I do, it'd be cool to get together and ride. Anyway man, love the content, it's getting better and better as you gain more experience riding. If you ever get a chance to ride a '98 Triumph Thunderbird Sport, I highly recommend it. It's a bit more sporty than a standard cruiser, the 885 triple has quite a bit more get up and go than I expected, it definitely doesn't ride like a standard cruiser! Keep up the good work and ride safe, my dude. Keep spreading the Triumph love, maybe someday they'll throw you some sponsorship! :)

Vulcan 900 custom here and loved it as soon as I layer my eye on it I didn’t even get a chance for my second eye to look at it before I said sold

@snakeyez12

4 жыл бұрын

Timothy Graves sameeee i have a bonneville speedmaster 1200. Checked one out at the shop and just knew. Didn’t even test ride it, didn’t need to 😂

@javiseiko

4 жыл бұрын

The Vulcan 900 Custom is my first bike too! I put 5k miles on it in the first 3 months alone!!! I couldnt get off the damn thing 😂

@pallettownheroes2738

4 жыл бұрын

dude i'd kill to get a hold of a vulcan 900 custom.

@timothygraves1531

4 жыл бұрын

Pallet Town Heroes they still sell them but is the color not what you want cause I have the green custom from 2017

@timothygraves1531

4 жыл бұрын

javiseiko I have 9k on mine and just changed breaks and tires already

I love my cruiser! I ride a Honda Shadow Aero 750. It is cool, comfortable, and reliable!

@SigSayer

4 жыл бұрын

I have a Honda cruiser myself, and I love it too. 10k miles with absolutely no issues, and it starts every time.

@eloysaavedra5224

4 жыл бұрын

2018 Honda Shadow Phantom rider over here. Love my bike. Matte Black paint.

@christiaansanting3418

4 жыл бұрын

Honda vt1100 shadow 1989 here. (The bike is older then me) wouldnt want another bike.

@allenfox7186

4 жыл бұрын

I also got a Shadow Aero I love it to bits

@bloodfeast123

4 жыл бұрын

2010 shadow phantom!

Thank you for the Peart reference. I've been reading his books like crazy lately and it was definitely appreciated. The amount of miles he covered on his bikes is ridiculous!

I'm mainly a cruiser guy, but I do love to ride ALL types and brands of bikes. Great content. Scooter Larry

I love my cruiser, and you should check out the Boulevard M109R for a re-evaluation on the speed. It's not going to beat a -crock- crotch rocket off the line, but that 1800cc engine really moves, and the gearing is interesting. I didn't want or need a fast skinny bike, I want something comfortable to ride and something with some solid balls to it. I do ride with a full face helmet and all the other gear as well. :)

@gold5th

4 жыл бұрын

I know what ya mean, I have the C109Rt which was tweaked for more torque than the M for 2 up, but it's heavier than the M. I've had mine up to 150mph with more to give (Cobra Auto-tuners and ATRE installed)

@josh8494

4 жыл бұрын

I fitted my 2016 M109R B.O.S.S. with floorboards and boy what a difference! And yes, that beast took many sport bikes off the line. She was fast. Power for days on the low revs. Only thing I would change is the bars. Those straight bars with the seat so far back and WAYYYY forward controls made for feeling like I was being folded in half and after a couple hours it was just too much (bad back). I was going to swap some bars out with something more in line with the bars from the Boulevard C line (C90) to sweep them back a bit more. I loved the riding position on my old ‘08 C90T. The fat rubber and long wheel base of the M109 also made for a lot of work doing low speeds around the parking lots but get her on the open road and let her stretch her legs and it was glorious! At the end my heart was broken though. Mama decided it was time for her to start touring with me and even though I had the pillion she was never comfortable on it. Said it always felt like it was trying to throw her off the back. Didn’t help when I confirmed her suspicions by telling her, “Of course she is trying to throw you. Susie is the jealous type.” Long story short, we put Susie up for adoption and brought home a bouncing baby Star Venture in 2019. That Venture is a good ride and runs much cooler after break in, but she’s no 109...

@solomonsd21

4 жыл бұрын

@@josh8494 yeah, I miss the bar position of my Vulcan 900, but love everything else. I haven't tried to take anyone at the line. Still newish to motorcycles, and still new to the M109R. Got a 2019 new off the lot and need to break it in a bit more.

@oldblinddarby2498

4 жыл бұрын

The m109 is one of the finest bikes in production and I fully intend on buying one if/ when I replace my victory hammer. I've ridden them many times and they are phenomenal bikes.

@oldblinddarby2498

4 жыл бұрын

@@solomonsd21 you jumped straight to a big awesome bike. That bike can get away from you so watch it. That said, you chose one of my favorite bikes ever.... good choice my man

After injuring my back in an accident I thought I would never ride again. I tried riding an old Yamaha Royal Star and bought it on the spot. The riding position was so natural to me and I can ride larger tours again. I was sceptical if I would enjoy the slower style of riding but it actually makes me appreciate the ride a lot more.

Used to ride Ninja's for the most part, then I had a chance to ride an M109R B.O.S.S. After searching high and low for just the right one, I now ride it happily every day. It's the closest thing to being in between a sport bike and Cruiser. It runs low 10's in the quarter, and destroys the 1/8th. But it's still very fun to ride all day long. It corners better than I want it to, has more power and top end than I need, but ohhhh that sound! Its vicious. Loved the video! Keep em coming.

Thanks for showin the cruiser crowd some love there, spud.

Started last year...XVS650...LOVING IT. 6'1" 195lbs and fits my needs just fine, while getting 50mpg.

I'm glad yami is finally doing some cruisers videos, and since I started riding my cruiser I always wear full face helmet

Next thing you know you'll be telling everyone that scooters are great because they're good on gas and there's no gas tank to slam your man-gina into.

Some ‘Sports Cruisers’ which have a Sports Bike Engine in a Cruiser body ( like Kawasaki Vulcan S) are worth a mention!

@locojuanca

4 жыл бұрын

That’s right, and like my 1995 Honda Magna VF750.

Keep up the great videos!

Great video!! I'm the same I like having multiple bikes for all the different types of riding :)

Got my first bike a couple weeks ago, 03 honda shadow 600. About time

@bubbafinch07

3 жыл бұрын

I had a 1991 Shadow 600 as a first bike. It's a great choice.

Pappa Yam! Put a Vulcan S in the next give away, great little ride.

@Dylzhaar

4 жыл бұрын

I completely agree. Great beginner bike. Low seat with a highly configurable riding position so it'll fit anyone, not too heavy, actually pretty damn quick but won't scare the shit out of you, great looks and very reliable. IMO it's the best choice for any beginner that wants a cruiser.

@gazlindhysko

4 жыл бұрын

I got a Bonneville Bobber Black for my first bike. At 1200cc, it's easy to handle. Got cruise control on it, but there's something to be said about using the sweet, sweet throttle

@pallettownheroes2738

4 жыл бұрын

honda rebel, v-star250, boulevard s40, and probably a harley street 500 or 750. or even the iron 883

@joeymorrison8260

4 жыл бұрын

@@Dylzhaar I got a Vulcan S for my first bike and even took it to the track! I scraped every corner

@Mateicats

4 жыл бұрын

In Europe we get a sweet sweet cheap Diavel lookalike, the Benelli 502c. 6k euro new, cheap maintenance, extremely easy to handle and loves to lean. Spoke to a rep from Benelli, and they'll bring the 752cc engine into the bike within 2 years.

My first bike is a rebel 500 & im loving it... very forgiving for a beginner and still carries a punch (but not like a busa🤦‍♂️)

Great video man!

As a 46 year old on disability with Multiple Sclerosis, you are correct about what a cruiser is about and even why I get on it and go. I will go until my legs give up.

I own a cruiser and sport bike. I love the luggage options on the cruiser. I take my cruiser when I go grocery shopping.

I'm 6'3, and cruisers offer better distance between the seat and pegs than almost any other style of bike. There's plenty of tall adv bikes, but their peg position is often as cramped as a lot of naked bikes.

@darryllzwiers7257

Жыл бұрын

I'm gonna edit this. My m109r is still a beast. Heavy, powerful asf, will kill you if you think it's cornering about matches its acceleration. However, anything above 60mph tries to lift your feet off the pegs. No torso wind protection. It's lovely to ride on a still day. Terrible in modest wind. As stable as the bike is it offers no buffet protection for the rider. The wide tank and motor sweeps the wind in between your knees, forcing you to use muscles that nothing bit bareback horse riding would. I know, I've done both. I've owned 3 cruisers and the problem is always a constant. All of those faults start to over take the emotional joy you feel with a cool asf chromed out torque monster between your legs. Eventually common sense leads you to look elsewhere. Yet you'll still be reluctant to give your cruiser up. They're a scary asf bike. Even a meagre 60hp is deceptive. They're high torque and low Rev. Will accelerate fast enough to get you into trouble. Will corner poorly enough to make the trouble worse.. yammie is wrong. A lot of cruisers are far harder to handle than sports bikes. And people still try to ride them as fast as possible. I've whooped my mate on his ninja 400 on my m109r through tight winds. But I guarantee he was the one cruising and I was holding on for dear life 🤣🤣🤣

Beautiful explanation!

We need to stop giving pappa yam views until he buys a turbo for the busa

@eQui253

4 жыл бұрын

afterwards strech mod and NOS button!

I'm primarily a cruiser rider and love the scowls my fellow riders give me when I put on my full helmet and armored jacket. No brain bucket for me thanks.

Hi Yam, I rode with a group 16 years ago who all had big cruisers, mostly Harleys. So when I decided to get a bike last year I picked a cruiser - Suzuki Boulevard C50T 800cc but HEAVY - 650 pounds! Now I wish I had bought a lighter cruiser but I’m still enjoying the one I bought and as soon as weather and health permit I I tend to rack up a bunch if miles - cruising!

Just bought my first bike today after having class M license for like 9 years lol. I have truly embraced my inner BUSA BOY!! Great video bro. Thanks to Ride Now Austin!!

@Halcyon1969

4 жыл бұрын

Kenny Robinson I bought my first ‘Busa on President’s day. Had the LED lighting added on Wednesday. My inner ‘Busa Boi has been unleashed, thanks in large part to Yammy.

Flip flops are optional on a busa... I'm crying😂

I have loved cruisers from the start. I was never interested in going fast , though beating cars at a red light is still fun. Started out on a cheap Chinese 250 cruiser. It did what it needed to ,but I soon wanted something bigger with more...well just more😂. So last year I sold it and bought a second hand 1994 Honda steed 600 vlx. I am loving it. The Steed makes my old Chinese 250 feel like a toy. Someday I would like to move up to a 1200cc cruiser, but that would probably only be when I retire😂.

I started off riding a grom but wanted a cruiser because of the comfort. Well I got a cruiser bike now for a 2nd bike and have no regrets. Very comfortable and fun!

Great video,Yammie. Would be cool to see you get a cruiser one day,I think that you would probably like something like a V-Max, Rocket 3 or XDiavel. I personally have a cruiser simply because of how comfortable they are,I feel like I could ride mine for the whole day without my wrists and back starting to hurt. I also like how you can customize them and make them unique,from small details like putting on a pair of leather saddlebags,to turning a bike into a bobber or a chopper.

Cruiser rider here, but I always enjoy your videos no matter what bike. :)

Always got to wait for the fact :)

Nice video but, you never mentioned the Goldwing! I love my '84 Wing! The cassette tape player always puts a grin on peoples face. Keep it up my friend!

Just bought my first cruiser, Moto Guzzi 1400 California Custom, after first ride smiled so much face hurt!

Going to get a bolt early this year. I myself cant wait

My first Cruiser was a Honda CB125 that I rode from Washington D.C. to Kansas City MO. when I was 17 years old. ;-)

I can dig this video. I definitely fell like the cruisers are great options for older riders that want to kick back. I bit off way to much bike as a first, but I can definitely say a 1275 sporty was definitely a better choice than a 1300 sport bike. The Harley is fast but I definitely enjoy just lopping along. I feel that on a crotch rocket I’d be more tempted to crack the throttle. The whole vibe of the upright relaxed position makes it more conducive to just wanting to chill.

I just like the way they sound at the end of the day lol

I went from a cbr600 to an Indian scout and I love the torque, comfort and looks. I'm pretty young and it's cool being one of the young riders who doesn't have a crotch rocket

@Jagknorr

4 жыл бұрын

The scouts look sooo good. I just wish they got better mpg and/or had a bigger freakin gas tank. Wanted one as my 2nd bike but went with a cbr instead (the 500 not the 600). Now im not that guy that has to stop for gas every 80 miles! Yaaaay! (My first bike was very annoying in that way haha)

I just bought my first cruise a year and a half ago (sportster 48) I had been riding spot bikes for years... totally different animal. Many of those kick ass skills learned on a sports bike do not transfer over to a big heavy modern antique of a bike, but man! I luv the sporty, it’s all metal and there is something righteously soulful about the bike...

straight up vibin everytime you cruise around a few hundred miles

I just bought a cruiser a couple months ago and its my first motorcycle i think its the best type of motorcycles to learn on and they are alot of fun and you fell very free while you ride and as a bonus old people admire them because of their classic looks :)

I was one of those older hi viz uncle types on an ADV bike. Now I ride a touring Harley but still do the hi viz and full face helmet.

Exception to the comfort part. They just look comfortable. Feet forward and inadequate suspension are no good in absorbing potholes. Neither is the bent back forced by a combination with too far/too wide/too high handlebars. Cupped seats may seem comfy, but they fix your ass in a single position that gets very painful very fast. Granted, some cruisers are more comfortable than the others, but the core concept can't even hold a handle to a 70's UJM, let alone a modern dual sport or adventure touring bike (don't even get me started on real tourers or even maxi scooters). Additionally, the wind protection is either nonexistent or is a bad afterthought (fork mounted windshields? Ever tried one of those at highway speeds?). On the plus side, the tank is usually small enough to force you to stop often to relax and pose :).

Dude, I'm a metric cruiser bro and love it. And my Ridge wallet (that I bought because they support you) fits just fine in my back pocket while I'm enjoying a nice easy cruise. This was one of your best videos yet.

@tristandeshon5297

4 жыл бұрын

Eric Rusch Sr Yamaha Stryker for me ........ love my cruiser

Thanks for this video! One more point to buying cruiser this season. Actually, as mentioned in comment section, cruisers have the soul. When I see a sport bike on the street, flying ahead, it's nice but nothing else. But when I see a cruiser - "oh, she's a beauty". And yes - it's just freedom... 28 years old math teacher from universuty here. BTW, it was really surprising and epic to see my own city in your vids, not the first time, at 6:53. Greetings from Kyiv xD

This guy is awesome lmao I love the fact that he is just being honest and doesn’t give a fuck🤣

My first ever bike was a 2007 Honda Shadow Spirit 750, shaft drive. And, I must say.. I was really impressed. Extremely low maintenance, enough power to haul 2 full grown men down the highway without feeling slow (ask me how I know), and aside from normal maintenance upkeep, have literally had zero issues with the bike. For anyone that has never owned a cruiser, including papa yams, I definitely encourage you to pick one up. I bought mine with 800 miles on it for $3,000. And it was worth every penny! Also, very easily modded. Not a fan of saddle bags? Big windshields? Ape Hangers? Passenger seats? Sissy Bars? No problem! Make it a solo rider bike by turning it into a bobber. Or keep it as is for longer road trips with the wife/gf.

Yam's 'Busa is a cruiser, as he proved when he took it to the track -- first and last time!

Glad to get a cruiser episode. I have bad knees so I don't like to ride sport bikes. But my vt750 is perfect for me.

I started Racing bikes then one day I tried a cruiser which was really comfortable and I loved it now I'm a cruiser fan

I am so glad I know who I am, what I want and what makes me tick: cruisers! I don't need or want anything else. No desire to speed, do track racing, scrape my knee or go fast (highway speeds are just fine with me).

I’m going to get me a Rocket 3. Been looking at bike for 2 years now and it’s the first one that I saw and fell in love with on sight.

I have a cruiser in my beloved Triumph Thunderbird 900. And. I. Love. It. Straight through pipes that give the triple such a gorgeous sound. Plus improved airflow with modified inlets and air filter. I have chicken strips that embarrass some sports bikes. I also have a CBR600 and should be acquiring a Yamaha R1 shortly. Which leaves you guessed it, an adventure bike. As soon as the funds permit, I will be getting an Africa Twin. Tried both Manual and DCT. boy are they good.

Rode an Indian scout and loved it!

Yammie to be fair I got a HD for the fact that I just got out of the military (stereotype noted) I definitely love it. I’m on a Fat Bob 114 and honestly love the fact that I have the mix of torque power and relaxed comfort. Investing into an American made ride I can customize and make my own was a happy coming home coming gift to enjoy Cali with

Lot of good choices for cruisers on the non-HD side. Liked my old C90T Boulevard when I had it. Maybe you need you need a Vmax, Rocket III or M109 to compliment that Busa in the garage

Had a semi r-bike for 2.5 years and bought my first cruiser a few days back, also my first one to ride ever. I felt like I could sit on it for hours. The ergonomics blew my mind, I had zero fatigue and a ton of fun! Cruisers are my type of bike.

Great video, thanks much Yamms. You should FOSHO get a cruiser for all the the reason you stated and more.

I bought my first motorcycle, last year August 2021. Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 special 1998. And i never looked back. AND PROUD OF IT.

Most of the time, I ride a light touring bike, but I joined Club Eaglerider, so when I travel I rent H-D’s and have a great time doing what you said... just cruising around and enjoying the ride.

I ride a Victory Octane. I wear a full-face helmet so Harley riders can't see me smirking at them.

8:08 I've seen more boomers lay down their harley's than any other bike out there... usually after they've have a few pints at the pub. Don't drink and ride, ever.

First bike in the early 90s was Rebel 250. I was in my forties. Rode from Atlanta to DC, the bike did 85-90 all the way.. Also DC to Boston round trip. Next got a 750 Virago which was more comfortable. Trips to Philly and Atlantic City. Stopped riding 20 years ago. Now want to get a used Rebel 500 or your favorite Vulcan S to cross country from DC to Seattle then maybe thru British Columbia to Southern Alaska to visit friend. Low to ground Rebel saved my ass many times. Any suggestions?

Had a sv650s later got a H-D sporty and then a Yamaha vstar 1100, the vstar is literally a sofa on wheels, I feel little to no bumps, have a nice big ol seat for not only me but the passenger, it’s smooth as butter when shifting

Thank you for the video. I have a Suzuki Boulevard C50 2020. Not very satisfy with it when traveling. I think i might shift to Honda X-ADV.

I see you on that Lime Creek Road off Anderson. Very dangerous road from the blind turns

I had bike accident back in 2020 and waiting for next surgery but I am still want to continue my bike journey. I had Hyosung 250R (it was fun but very heavy and difficult for my first bike), GROM (from this point I started to fall in naked and comfortable ride), and Z400.

Done the Soviet learner bike, the big 100,000 mile tourer (it was cheap), the 600 sports tourer and the 500 parallel twin commuting Honda (and hated it). Currently commuting in a Citroen. What have I become - feeling the need for a cruiser. Looking at a little sportster this weekend.

I just bought the 2020 iron 883 barracuda silver denim u should do a review on it

03 Yamaha RoadStar midnight edition - goes through all the curvy roads in 6 my county area. I know there are bikes that could do if faster but it still hangs in turns.

My first bike was a cruiser. Honda Shadow 600. Gr8 lil bike. Had it for like 7 years. Would let friends and family use it who didn't have 1 to go on rides. I now have a Ninja 500. Love it

Would love to see you with a Suzuki m108r or c109r definitely change my mind on cruisers being slow and the torque is insane.

It ties in nicely with another recent video, Best second bike. The Honda Shadow 750. 20 years ago I put just under 100k miles on one, and bought a used one not too long ago because they are just great simple bikes that just work. They ride like a Honda, so far fewer problems than HD... Oh and they can be found dirt cheap in near perfect condition! Currently four bikes in the stable, one is a cruiser.

Fxdl !! Sickest and fun cruiser ever

I love your Limecreek footage

I started on a "cruiser" rebel 250, then I got a VFR800. Definitely want another cruiser though.

Yep I'm In the market for a cruiser. Harley-Davidson specifically. I started out riding sport bikes (🦑+🚀). I'm 46 and want to be comfortable. I'm in no hurry to get there and just want to enjoy the ride. Plus the aftermarket will be fun. Making the bike my own and making improvements. Now I do like to get somewhat leaned over in the turns so I'm researching suspension mods for a little more ground clearance and adjustability. I've decided to go with an Iron 1200. I think I can modify this bike to get the handling characteristics I'm looking for. Love the life. Ride for Life ✌️

Metric cruisers ftw

I'm 6'4", 300lbs, 23 years old, sport bikes are too small for me, except the 'busa, but my first and current bike is a 2000 Suzuki Intruder 1400. I freaking love it, and it's my daily ride to and from work and every time I want another bike, I ride my Intruder and I fall in love with it again