How to CONFIDENTLY Ride ANY Road on your Motorcycle

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:10 Don't try to create content (unless you're an expert)
1:42 Ride well within your limits
4:16 Familiarize yourself with the machine
6:58 Build your fundamentals
8:12 Learn how to trail brake
10:04 Road conditions vary based on location
11:19 Make sure you enjoy yourself
11:53 Beware of following other riders
13:11 Building skills will serve you on new roads
14:04 Understand the power band and gearing
15:36 The goal is to stay safe

[KPW]

From my experience: A good teacher who not only gives you basics but really trains you and makes you understand the motorcycle is priceless. This way you can ride confidently from pretty much Day one.

[SumoWil]

Tapped on video, see a cruiser....hold YAMMIE ON A CRUISER???

[LND.SHRK]

Even on roads I know, I ride it cautiously after a rain because there's usually new potholes or ruts

[Jrstrdr]

Good tips. Another suggestion that I don't believe was mentioned is understanding the concept of the vanishing point to read if the road ahead is opening up and tightening.

[doanrademeyer]

I got an amazing deal on my first bike, a BMW R1150 GSA, currently getting used to it with off-road riding, this is a nice video to calm the nerves of getting it on the tar.

[dylancarr]

Just got my first bike 2003 r6 has 11, 000 miles been watching your videos like crazy recently

[GreggC]

Those scallops are called rumble strips. They're supposed to help keep you alert or wake you up if you fall asleep.

[corujariousa]

Great video! I personally never cared about having chicken-strips on my tires. Over decades of ridding in different countries I've had crazy and totally unexpected surprises on the roads (landslides, mud/sand/oil spots, open manholes, broken vehicles with all doors open in the middle of a tight curve, fallen trees/branches, etc.). After a few very close calls, and the wisdom age brought me, I realized that if enjoy my rides responsibly/safely I'll be able to have many more.

[jonnyholden]

Been watching you for a while now and you inspired me to pick up a motorcycle middle of last summer and go take my mfs course and get my motorcycle license. The bike I ended up getting is a 2020 Honda crf450l in sumo trim.

[leoncripps]

Perfectly timed, I'm off to Gran Candria to ride a new bike and never redden overseas before, so some great tips!

[hffyofus]

Love this! Unknown road & unknown bike! As a new rider, this is my experience almost daily!
-J-

[Kingjames]

Gonna grab a Super Meteor 650 for my 40th and first bike! 🏍️

[jayluper]

Its always nice to hop on Twisted Road and rent something new to experience and this is excellent advice for how to do that

[_B_K_]

Hmm, the CMSP course I took and the CA DMV test that followed both stressed the importance of not braking in a lean, since the traction is shared between the two. I have just over 100 miles of experience, so as noob as it comes, but I've been trying to follow that advice. Your video suggests otherwise...

[ralpheglass]

Hey! Glad to see you’re in dfw area lots of nice riding around here. i usually ride an R1200RT or Rocket 3 GT (triple black) during the week north, east and west south when it’s a work day! These days my bikes must be comfortable for at least 3 hours, heated grips and cruise control. Nice video too!

[Q_N-]

Road knowledge pertains to any vehicle not just bikes. I’ve seen idiots blow themselves up or run off a bridge in their CARS. When they drive the 89 scenic route from Sedona to Flagstaff or vice versa. There are just too many ignorant people thinking they’re experienced yet end up dead.

[JohnJohnson-ML]

We have those cut, outs on our roads up here in Indiana . As far as riding with friends on roads they know and you don't. Were were running triple digits, when all of a sudden I was on gravel. Got the bike slowed down and turned around. Went back and almost punched the a-hole. We haven't rode together since.

[bugman-ircw]

All good. You missed something huge for navigating unfamiliar streets . You passed at least a dozen different street signs denoting curve curves; what your about to encounter and suggested speeds for a car. How many people watching this video could probably brush up on their street sign knowledge?

[jax]

as a South Asian biker: this is honestly like watching your younger friend learning how to ride

[stefan-stocksmadesimple]

Will you review late 90s-early 2000s superbikes?