How to Ride a Motorcycle Gear Review (part 1 and a half)

[The718Prince]

Excellent video Bro you broke this part down real thorough

[dicewear1]

nice jacket dude....wondering why did not get the smaller size???

[DimSumJim]

@dicewear1 thanks. yeah i didn't really notice at first. when brand new, it fit really nug. after a few months, i started to notice it was losing the snug that i used to have with it. i could probably fit an XS. it's unfortunate they don't make leathers in my size for men though = T

[dicewear1]

@DimSumJim your jacket fit really doesn't look that bad, am sorry i mentioned it. i think you can mostly appreciate the perfect tighter fit is when going fast and/or track because of the better aerodynamics.

stay safe buddy.....

[bullseye9572]

What is the use of the bag? Is it sometimes used as a back protector? cuz i find alot of motorcyclist carrying them. ... great review ;)

[DimSumJim]

@bullseye9572 i wouldn't want to say it's a back protector substitute, but it has definitely worked as one before when i took a fall once. Low speed though. i still use it as a normal school bag. can't use it to hold more than one textbook, but it'll hold your laptop which is... basically the only thing i bring to class on most days lol

[wvwJOCKERwvw]

hey im going to buy a motorcycle in a few mounths.... Do you know if need a differant license or can you use a car driver license.... and do you motorcycle that tell when to shift gears

[DimSumJim]

@wvwJOCKERwvw I think it varies from state to state. However, it's always better to have your license (cheaper insurance & more experience) before you buy a motorcycle. I had to show my license when I purchased (but motorcycle qualification was not needed). Modern bikes do tend to tell you when to shift if you program it into your speedometer via bright light. You won't learn from just watching videos and listening to friends. Take the class.

[wifi666]

Daytona 675 just made a mess in my pants :/

[DimSumJim]

@wifi666 it's okay. i know the feeling lol

[dcheny]

hey, what size helmet is that? thx!

[DimSumJim]

@dcheny medium... i think. it was a little loose though, thank goodness for those cheek pumps

[iTziLLUMY]

WTF is a Triumph?

[DimSumJim]

@iTziLLUMY small british company strong enough to compete with the big japanese companies = )

[nuocmat]

what bike is that and how tall are you?

[generalsoul1]

I just wish there was counter-steering in this video! Lol seems difficult

[belal671]

what size jacket is that cause im about the same size as you and weigh under 120lb

[DimSumJim]

@belal671 small

[dogg5306]

Not good enough... decent boots are missing!

[DimSumJim]

@dogg5306 and... knee guards. Boots for the more serious riders I guess IMO. My nike dunks were comfortable and I could wear them to school, so that's what I did lol

[gsxrpik]

its cut off high so u can lean forwaard and not feel like ugot a dress on.

[dylaaaaaaaaaan]

how much did the helm cost? and is it able to buy online?

[DimSumJim]

@dylaaaaaaaaaan I got it for a little over $300 at motomummy but i think Van at sportbiketrackgear has deals if you live on the mainland; both great websites. So, you CAN buy it online, which is what I did, BUT I recommend you find a store that carries the helmet first. Then, try it on to see what size you fit. I also encourage you to buy from the store itself if the employees take good time to teach you how to test fitment of the helmet and such (they need to earn paper too).

[o0jun0o]

i heard that even leather jackets fade uner sunlight. i live in Los angeles California and its almost always hot and sunny. would white leather be better for my weather condition? i dont really want mesh and nylons . just genuine leather jackets

[DimSumJim]

@o0jun0o Personally, I'm not sure. You could always ask the salesperson at the store you'll be buying it from or email the manufacturer directly. I know some colors for Alpinestars leathers are a little weaker than others in terms of tug ability while you're literally sliding on the ground, but no HUGE difference. Van from sportbiketrackgear (the youtube channel) would probably be most willing to help you out if you need any.

[gsxrpik]

@o0jun0o ... there are leather care products u can pick up at autozone that keeeps the suns rays from destroying your leather

[SkullakaAce]

is that your actual name LOL

[GrandPrixBoss]

Good video man keep up the good work.

[DimSumJim]

okay. good for you broski. everyone has their own preferences. it's not like i'm PUSHING. this is a gear review for goodness sakes

[CaneFu]

Blah, blah, blah....people are always pushing safety gear but they aren't talking to people in the real world. I live in Illinois where we have no helmet laws whatever & as soon as the weather turns hot NO ONE wears them. I just got back from a Saturday night ride & passed hundreds of motorcyclists & didn't see even 1 helmet. Also no one was wearing leathers either, just t-shirts and jeans. I felt a bit overdressed in a cotton vest and fingerless gloves. Right or wrong, THAT'S REALITY HERE.

[SV4020]

@CaneFu So what are you saying?? Safety is bullshit?? People should go riding with no helmet, risk busting their heads opened, brain injury, wear no protective gear, risk scraping all the skin off their bones simply because Illinois state government don't care about stupid motorcyclist therefore they deserve to die because they're too stupid to drive something with a roof over their heads?? I'm not sure what you are saying??

[MilanM85]

yeah.. great review no one done something this very helpful b4 thanks lad....

[Robenson321]

Sweet bike!!

[Choucroute59300]

LoL you said you "take that to school"??? How old are you???

[DimSumJim]

@Choucroute59300

i'm 20.

[Choucroute59300]

@DimSumJim Ok you look 16 on this video ^^

Nice bike! And very very very nice country!!!

[KillerTofu808]

@Choucroute59300 ...holy crap why does everyone think that Hawaii is a different country... WE ARE THE 50th STATE... damn... and no we dont live in grass huts

[audiocable]

@DimSumJim how much u pay for insurance on a bike like that, im 20 and i live in canada i gotta pay like 22,000 a year and yes its 22 thousand and not a typo, i geuss u guys dont pay much since u dont have free healthcare

[DimSumJim]

@audiocable THAT... is ridiculous lol though, that must be the max coverage possible? If i only insured my BIKE to the full potential of the policy it'd be about 3k/year. if i included my bodily injuries/medical coverage into the auto insurance, I think it might come out to something like 10k too. I can't remember. I actually went with one of the MOST basic coverages which only protected the bike in the case of someone else being "at fault". THAT came out to about $600/year. not recommended lol

[audiocable]

@DimSumJim actually its 22 for full and 17 for liability, check out my page i used to own an 03 R1 now i own a cbr 125r lol, i gotta wait till next year when im 21 to insure it

[DimSumJim]

@audiocable oh SWEET. we're not allowed have the cbr 125r in the US, or so I've heard. Doesn't pass emission tests or something, but that's awesome broski lol that r1 seemed pretty mean too. insurance is a very... confusing thing in my opinion. apparently it gets cheaper when you turn 25 lol just like how they give you cheaper coffee at mcdonalds when you're a senior citizen xD I hope you have fun riding that thing! be safe!

[SeriouslyPissedOff]

I constantly bring my backpack that is very similar to the college campus. So whats your point chou?

[Gulgonful]

I can't believe that no one has said this already ...

Nice triumph, man.

[nassimlak]

wow part 1.5 lol prety original XD