Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
If you're a new rider wondering why everything feels so overwhelming, this video explains exactly why — riding a motorcycle is so cognitively intense that your brain temporarily forgets skills you already had from driving. I share how the same thing happened to me when I started driving an ambulance as a firefighter — I forgot streets I'd known my whole life because the new responsibility consumed all my focus. I also break down a rider who locked his rear brake trying to keep up with faster friends and fishtailed off the road, and why the fix isn't riding faster — it's telling your group you'll meet them at the destination. These are the new rider motorcycle mistakes that come from cognitive overload, not from lack of courage. If you want a system that prevents overload by teaching one skill at a time, check out the SMART Rider Motorcycle Training System → Riding-SMART.com/Motorcycle-Training-System
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Visitors to the DanDanTheFireman Channel should always seek in-person training from an accredited training facility. DanDanTheFireman LLC and its owners assume no responsibility for the information contained on this channel and disclaim all liability in respect of such information. DanDanTheFireman LLC hereby excludes liability for any claims, losses, demands, or damages of any kind whatsoever concerning any information, content, or services provided, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damages, compensatory damages, loss of profits, or data, or otherwise.
This video is used for education, criticism, and advocacy about safe practices related to motorcycle riding.
This YouTube Video constitutes non-infringing fair use under U.S. copyright law because it is transformative in nature, uses no more of the original than necessary, and has no negative effect on the market for the original work.
Thus, under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, the Fair Use factors weigh heavily in favor of good faith, and fair use.
Courts have already weighed in on this question: YouTube videos of this nature are fair use as a matter of law. Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017) (granting summary judgment on fair use grounds in favor of defendant video makers); Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015). If you believe material has been used in an unauthorized manner, please contact me at DanDanTheFireman@DDFMCrew.com
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If you're a new rider wondering why everything feels so overwhelming, this video explains exactly why — riding a motorcycle is so cognitively intense that your brain temporarily forgets skills you already had from driving. I share how the same thing happened to me when I started driving an ambulance as a firefighter — I forgot streets I'd known my whole life because the new responsibility consumed all my focus. I also break down a rider who locked his rear brake trying to keep up with faster friends and fishtailed off the road, and why the fix isn't riding faster — it's telling your group you'll meet them at the destination. These are the new rider motorcycle mistakes that come from cognitive overload, not from lack of courage. If you want a system that prevents overload by teaching one skill at a time, check out the SMART Rider Motorcycle Training System → Riding-SMART.com/Motorcycle-Training-System
🔥 Important Links & Social Media 🔥
📢 FREE U-Turn Drills: motorcycletrainingconcepts.com/pages/motorcycle-u-turn-drills
📢 SHOP: MotorcycleTrainingConcepts.com
📢 Discord Server: discord.gg/DanDanTheFireman
*****************************************************
MY PARTNERS
*****************************************************
🎧 CARDO Motorcycle Bluetooth Systems: Riding-SMART.com/Cardo-DDTF & use code DDTF for a Discount!
🧲 Rokform Phone Cases & Mounts: Riding-SMART.com/Rokform — Magnetic, Durable, and Built for the Ride. Use code DDTFM2026 for 20% OFF!
⛑️Voss Helmets — Great Helmets for Beginner Riders: Riding-SMART.com/Voss-Helmets — Use code DanDanTheFireman for 10% OFF!
🏍️ Gear Up with Revzilla: Riding-SMART.com/best-motorcycle-gear — My Go-To for the Best Riding Gear!
🃏 Veritas Connection Cards: Riding-SMART.com/Veritas-DDFM — A daily prompt for state of mind. Read one before you ride. Use code DDFM for 25% OFF!
🃏 Veritas Connection Cards: Riding-SMART.com/Veritas-DDFM — A daily prompt for state of mind. Read one before you ride. Use code DDFM for 25% OFF!
We worked hard for a discount for the Crew, so let's support our Sponsors! Some of these links are affiliate links and provide a source of income for DanDanTheFireman at no extra cost to you!
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#DanDanTheFireman #MotorcycleTrainingConcepts #RidingSMART
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IMPORTANT
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Visitors to the DanDanTheFireman Channel should always seek in-person training from an accredited training facility. DanDanTheFireman LLC and its owners assume no responsibility for the information contained on this channel and disclaim all liability in respect of such information. DanDanTheFireman LLC hereby excludes liability for any claims, losses, demands, or damages of any kind whatsoever concerning any information, content, or services provided, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damages, compensatory damages, loss of profits, or data, or otherwise.
This video is used for education, criticism, and advocacy about safe practices related to motorcycle riding.
This YouTube Video constitutes non-infringing fair use under U.S. copyright law because it is transformative in nature, uses no more of the original than necessary, and has no negative effect on the market for the original work.
Thus, under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, the Fair Use factors weigh heavily in favor of good faith, and fair use.
Courts have already weighed in on this question: YouTube videos of this nature are fair use as a matter of law. Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017) (granting summary judgment on fair use grounds in favor of defendant video makers); Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015). If you believe material has been used in an unauthorized manner, please contact me at DanDanTheFireman@DDFMCrew.com
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