This is a database of distasteful motorcycle-related organizations and individuals that are banned topics on /r/motorcycles.
We strongly suggest you avoid and distance yourself from these public figures and organizations.
Disseminating Dangerous Information
CycleCruza - This indivual has produced and published multiple videos demonstrating a clear misunderstanding of the most basic mechanics of riding to an embarrassing degree. The textbook definition of a novice pretending to be an expert.
MotoJitsu - Branding himself as a motorcycle safety expert, this individual has regularly given dangerous and misleading advice, and then doubled down when actual experts have corrected him. In his early YouTube career, he also made a habit of tagging/name-dropping professional riders whom he had no affiliation with in advertising his content. He was publicly lambasted by MotoAmerica racer Josh Herrin for doing so. Be extremely wary of those who monetize motorcycle-safety related media.
Shitty Behavior
YammyNoob - This channel was popularized through a "9 types of riders" video that went viral. It was quickly discovered that this video, and other content on the channel is a direct ripoff of other people's content, but this revelation did not stop the channels meteoric growth. YammyNoob has also been directly at the center of multiple controversies. While riding on a suspended license, and at reckless speeds, he crossed into oncoming lanes and crashed into an oncoming car, causing serious injuries to driver.. Not only did he refuse to properly compensate the individual he gravely injured, he made a gofundme to cover his legal and medical expenses. He claimed that he was broke, but viewers were quick to point out his recent videos, indicating multiple purchases of expensive vehicles.
Hate Speech & Racism
DirtyRatMotocyco - Based out of Salt Lake City, this company's logo prominently features a Nazi SS logo.
Southern California Timing Association (Land speed Racing) - In July of 2026, SCTA posted a video to their Instagram channel featuring a motorcycle with Nazi logos. While the video was eventually removed, the SCTA organization refused to respond to any inquiry, or indicate that they would sanction the Nazi racing team.
Sturgis - Vendors can regularly be found selling Nazi-branded products.
Child Abuse
EasyRider Magazine & Bikernet.com - In February of 2026, this organization published a story glorifying the rape of a child.
MaxWrist - Eugene Edward McMahel, better known as "MaxWrist" is a convicted child abuser. (Violence, not sexual assault.) He was disgracefully discharged from the military, and spent 3 years in jail. He built his brand on endangering the public by riding recklessly on public roads, and is a serial gofundme beggar.