Top 5 mistakes beginner Harley riders make in traffic #harleydavidson #motorcycle

Beginner riders make a lot of dangerous mistakes lets discuss how to avoid them. It takes a lot more skill to ride a motorcycle than to drive a car. Riding a motorcycle is also many more times dangerous.

Join me as I ride my Harley Davidson Street Glide Special to Pakenham Bike Night and discuss the top 5 mistakes that beginner Harley riders make - and how to avoid them.

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[timothymerritt]

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!

[rickreiling]

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

[martinlongden]

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.🏍️🏍️👍👍

[richardkelley]

As I ride alone frequently, I’ve developed a chaos style of riding. I change lane position frequently. I “shake” the bike on occasion. I make it look like I don’t know what I’m doing. I make it look like I might do something “insane” at any time. I find that cars behind me pay more attention to me and don’t really want to be around me. It’s a kind of virtual buffer zone.

[harleyturner]

I’ve been riding for 50 years and you will never convince me that splitting lanes is NOt a safety issue. I’ve seen a number of times where car drivers will even try to squeeze you out.

[alwatts]

"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.

[mortondavisproductions]

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.

[frederickking]

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.

[fatheadbiker-stuff]

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

[stanstolarski]

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 !!!

[frapp]

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.

[thangknowa]

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

[Crishmy]

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.

[christian_esquivel]

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) 💀

[mickshaw]

My favourite YouTube 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…..

[triiiojzzacarias]

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

[Greg-bcwm]

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.

[roaddragon]

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.

[TheBuchstar]

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!

[mikeessary]

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