3 Common Rider Mistakes - See it live at Sturgis

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One of my rules, Never be in a hurry to go anywhere.

The instant my bike is in motion, my feet are on the pegs or running boards. You loose the balance control of your lower body by not having your legs and feet in their proper riding position. It's the whole, you can lead a horse to water when it comes to "seasoned" riders who learned bad habits early on. I see riders in sandals, shorts and Polo Shirts and I steer way clear of them. If they're ignorant enough to think their attire doesn't matter, then they're not thinking of the 1,000 other things that also keep them safe on the road. Excellent instructional video my Friend! Cheers! Zip~

Forgot the whole, "I had to lay 'er down!" Which translates into "I didn't know how to maneuver my machine and I crashed."

I've been riding motorcycles probably 35-40 years every year I go to a parking lot in the spring get tuned up for the summer coming I've never been disappointed in doing that

Its been in the 80s and 90s and humid where I live and I ride in Joe Rocket armored jeans and mesh jacket with an Under Armor tee shirt. Dress for the slide, not the ride, as the saying goes. Its honestly way more comfortable than riding in just a tee shirt.

I see lots of Harley riders here in the UK struggling with their bikes. I think a lot of them are “Harley owners” rather than motorcyclists - it’s about owning and been seen with a Harley rather than practicing the craft of riding a motorcycle - sad really.

..." I thought I had 32 yrs of riding experience. Instead, I had 1 year of experience, 32 times" .. a rider who attended a Kieth Code super bike school

The sad reality is the inexperienced riders probably are not watching this video!

Great advice. I've been riding since I was 7 years old and I'm in my 40's now. Got my endorsement at 20 passing the written test with a 100% and the riding test with a 98%. I feel like everytime I throw a leg over one of my bikes I am stepping into the classroom of life. I've survived the "BIG" crash and tried to learn from it. Every ride I try to pay attention to my habits and techniques and try to improve upon them. Probably one of the best things I did to improve my riding was take up enduro or technical trail riding a few years back. Trying to learn ultra slow speed skills over and around obstacles in the dirt, has helped alot on the street. I feel, and this is just my opinion, that the day a rider thinks he has it all under control and gets to cocky or arrogant, is the day he's asking for a crash. Hopefully that's just a slow speed drop for the guy and not a major accident at highway speeds.

On my previous Goldwing 10 years ago, I was guilty of riding in short shirt, short pants and tennis shoes. I was lucky and never went down. I just purchased a ‘21 Goldwing DCT Tour. Never again will I ride without proper gear from head to toe. And luckily, I discovered this channel that is a blessing to both new and experienced riders !

You are never to experienced to stop learning. Thanks Kevin!

It is a matter of common sense, isn't it? I am 66 now. When I rode a motorcycle for the first time in my life I was 26, I had the means to buy a 750cc Yamaha SECA. I noticed it too powerful for me back them, So I settled for a used VT250cc Honda. My friends used to laught at. It was a nice learning experience. In 2 years a moved to the 750cc SECA, great bike, then to 1100 cc Virago, then Road Star 1600cc finally to Harley Heritage softail classic. I am so happy with it because I really enjoy riding it. Thanks Kevin.

I see these "foot draggers" a lot these days. It screams lack of confidence.

Sweat cools you by evaporating and taking heat away from your skin in the process, not by staying in liquid form on your body.

I've been ragged on for years in the summer for wearing my leather... My response has always been that " I read a scientific paper that proved the ground DOES NOT GET SOFTER IN HOT WEATHER".. It gets a laugh, and gets the point across too.

Because riding skills are perishable one has to refresh these skills every so often. Before a long ride I take several shorter trips before the big trip. It's still all there in your head, just takes some getting back the mo-jo. Thank you Kevin

Your advice is always invaluable ! I am 54 years old, I have had motorcycles since I was 8. There is always something to learn, refine or be refreshed on. Your channel is an excellent service. Thank you !

My first bike was a 7:50 shadow and my forever bike because of my age is a 744 Moto Guzzi V7. I don't need speed I need to be safe and in control these smaller bikes make the ride so much better.

In 1982 I had my big wipe out, side-swiped a car at 55 mph. My clothes and helmet saved my butt.