The ONE thing that keeps you a beginner rider forever
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2024
- There is one major difference between good riders, and bad ones. It's something experienced instructors can pinpoint the first time they meet a student, and know whether they'll be one of the good riders, or not. Luckily, it's something within our control to change.
It essentially boils down to attitude: are you curious? Do you ask a lot of questions? Are you willing to put in the work, and keep taking classes? Do you get frustrated when you make a mistake, or do you persevere and keep trying?
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5:17 Oh my gosh... please note I am only talking about USA's method of getting an M Class license being less extensive than other countries I listed - I am very much PRO USA!
This video has some mistakes in editing, and some clips of my skin looking like the Creature from the Black Lagoon. I wish I had more time to make my TH-cam videos better... but even if I can't package it perfectly, if I think what's in the box is worth sharing, I better share it!
What do you think - do you think you have the right attitude for becoming a great rider? Another important element I forgot to mention, is TIME. What are you putting your time in? When I dedicated back to back days in class with Jerry a couple years ago, I was able to accomplish his course on his Harley Sportser and his wife's EletraGlide. Now that I've been spending Mon-Fri days working, and then making or learning about making videos in the evenings, and then Sat/Sun chores, my own skills are currently not where I want them to be. If you don't use it, you lose it. I may need to be making serious changes with where I allocate my time that may affect this channel if I want to improve my skills faster. Here are some videos from the instructors I talked about that are great about not just the technique, but the mental aspects as well:
MC Rider bit.ly/MCRiderDealWithFear
MotoJitsu bit.ly/MotoJitsu1Thing
Jerry Palladino: Ride Like a Pro bit.ly/RideLikeAProFear
DanDanTheFireman bit.ly/DanDanNewRiderTips
There's nothing wrong with criticizing what needs criticism. Our motorcycle license system could be *a lot* better. There are too many people who are getting into accidents or dropping their bikes, either due to lack of skill, or lack of practise.
Graduated licensing would be one step.
I just started my riding this week on my first bike, gonna practice this weekend on a parkinglot if i find a good one :)
Please don’t apologize for your editing... you shouldn’t have to care about that, we enjoy YOU and what you have to say, therefore there’s where we put our attention on. If your editing is not perfect, don’t worry, we will never notice 😉
Regarding the mc licenses/courses whatever, you are right. You might be aware of what goes on here in Europe (Spain), as there are multiple motorcycle licenses. There’s the AM, 50cc max and 15 yo minimum, then there’s the A1 which allows 16 yo’s to ride 125cc bikes up to 15 hp. (I believe those are considered toys in the USA 😂😂). Then things get bigger, there’s the A2, which allows 18 yo’s (same age as for the driver’s license in Spain) to ride bikes up to 96 hp, but have to deliver 48hp (you’ll have to limit bikes that deliver higher hp than that. A lot of people just make their mechanic sign up their bike as limited but the reality is that it isn’t, police has no way of checking your bike’s output), and lastly, having 3 years of experience with the A2 you get to attend a course (no exam needed unlike any other license) of about 6 hours or so and then you are good to go, you are allowed to ride whatever comes through your mind with two wheels.
So yeah, it is way more demanding, but also way more frustrating since it is a lot of money in exams tariffs and stuff, and also a lot of time spent in just learning how to pass the exam, which has nothing to do with learning to ride, trust me.
I apologize for my English, not my native language.
We love you! Keep up your down to earth personality, it makes this channel unique!
The comment didn't faze me a bit. It took 12 minutes for me to get my license in Nevada. Went down, took a six part test in front of a DMV employee, got my endorsement.
I disagree; in a free country, one has the right to move about without first obtaining government approval. One's choice of mechanism of travel is also no one else's business. Licensing came about only to regulate those who drive for profit, truckers, cabbies, etc. It has morphed into something never envisioned.
When I started riding, there were no tests or schools for riding prowess; passing the written traffic laws test was all that was required. Since I first rode, 60 years ago, I have had zero m.c. accidents and have ridden well over 600,000 miles. This proves that government interference is pointless and only serves to peonize the population.
Hey Doodle, thanks for the shout-out this week!!! I love your enthusiasm for riding, it is very infectious.
We are all still students, look at the best riders in the world on the MotoGP circuit...they still have rider coaches.
Thanks for answering my question and for your videos!!! With work and an online evening course i’m taking, i have limited time of what I can watch - but I can listen to a LOT - I think I’m about 30+ videos in to one of your playlists that has 60 videos about road strategies 😁 really amazing tips
Girl, I have been riding over 36 years and have traveled all over the United States and Canada on my motorcycle. I still take advanced classes to keep my skills sharp and I practice whenever I have time. I think oil, not blood runs through my veins. I moved to Florida several years back just to have a longer riding season. Traveling on my motorcycle is my jam and practicing my skills is an important part of being able to ride in many weather conditions and road conditions. Keep up the hard work and you'll be more confident every time you saddle up. Peace Love Ride
That’s so awesome!!
One of my favorite saying is, " I don't know that I can't yet. " Now my son says that.
Relax, breathe and have fun. Don't over think things.😁
Well said. Don't intellectualize things too much when riding.
The people that road dirt bikes when they were kids have a huge advantage!
Yessir, glad I wiped out multiple times on dirt while able to shake it off. Had done a safety course while getting my license mostly for insurance reasons but still walked away with a few things learned!
Different world on pavement than dirt
@@ervinhepler9558 yep
If you love to ride, progress comes naturally. Most of my riding is done on logging and FSR's.. after 20 miles of avoiding potholes, hitting pavement is quiet and smooooth! with tourists whizzing everywhere, so it's back to the peace and safety of grr-avel 😊
Every days a schoolday. You have the right attitude and determination. I've been riding 40 years and I'm still learning and, hopefully, improving. I've met riders who think they know it all and are Gods gift to motorcycling, they are the dangerous ones. Stay safe young lady and enjoy the experience. From the UK 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇺🇲🇺🇲
Yes! Attitude and not giving up is everything.
Doodle, you are an amazing asset to the motorcycle community. Your attitude and honest and truthful perspective is just what new riders (like my wife & I) need to wade through all of the nonsense out there in this industry. We can tell you care about your hobby and how others can become better informed and trained. Attitude is EVERYTHING and yours is first-class and sincere….keep up the great work. We’re huge fans and are rooting for you to reach your own goals while we all go along for the ride. Ride Safe & God Bless.
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Riding 55 yrs still learning.
52 years here and still enjoy it !
I bought my first motorcycle when I was 15 years old and I am almost 78 (you do the math) and still ride a Gold Wing and a Grom. Sorry, not trying to outdo anyone. I am struggling with my balance and have to give up the Gold Wing. Keep riding guys and gals, there is nothing like it. Well, maybe flying my powered parachute. 😎
57 years here. Susuki hustler 5 speed oil injected at 12.5!
Frank ain't gonna crash.
frank hammer great news man
Doodle
Not only have I been riding for 50 years, I am one of the highest certified ski instructors in the East. Our Mantra is, "Safety, Fun and Learning".
If you don't feel safe in a situation, your brain is in "Fight or Flight" survival mode and just wants to get out of Dodge! Zero Learning happening, just survival instincts.
If you are not having fun, same kind of thing except you are bored, disinterested and want to find something better to do. Your interest is gone and again, zero Learning.
A great instructor puts you in a safe environment, Teaches at YOUR level to make you feel safe and makes it all FUN at the same time. LEARNING goes through the ROOF !
As usual Doodle, fantastic video and hopefully very helpful to newer, less experienced riders as well as more experienced folk that are trying to UP their game.
Peace Doodle!
Ride SAFE and be SAFE!
Thank you! Well said!
I can tell your determined to get this down. We are with you Doodle.
hi, even after 3 years of posting your videos, i thank you for it. I am at the fear of dropping point. i just bought yamaha tracer 900 gt, almost new and spotless... i am glad to hear there are other people with exact same fears. btw, i am too a short rider (5,47ft) with a big bike now.
Doodle, you are such a refreshingly honest person!, and you definitely have the right attitude! One should never stop learning and reading and studying and finding ways to integrate what we learn into our riding styles. You are correct in saying that the mental aspect is everything!
I rode at an advanced level, started at 7, raced motorcross, started riding street bikes at 16. Took all the classes, and did the practice. Have at least 350,000 miles under my belt. Only been down once, had a lady run a red light on me, came to a stop then just pulled right out! Haven’t ridden in 20 years, thanks for reminding me to take my new bike to a parking lot and practice with it! A couple hours in a parking lot and I’m close to back to my old self.
Doodle, I have been riding for 54 years. Every time I ride I learn . Be smooth and have fun. All the bikers I have known with your attitude and enthusiasm have had a lifetime of great safe adventures. If you drop it doing figure eights, just hold up your arms and laugh. You got it girl.
Well said jim.
@@neilwiddison6529 Right on!
Add yourself to the list of TH-cam mentors, young Padawan. Refreshing, Your honesty and approach is. A great balance to those you pay tribute to, you add.
Oh no I can’t take that title!! How about.... white belt we want to watch practice to blue... then more later
When we have fun we learn.
Doodle is about as real as a person can be. That is what makes Doodle the best y'all 🏄♂️🏄♂️🏄♂️🏄♂️🏄♂️🏄♂️🏄♂️
That is not true james. she worries too much..., about her videos, about her skin, about her skills, everything. She has a lack of confidence or self belief that stops her gettin to where she wants without a lotta hard work.
But she will get there coz she has the will to succede. It'll just take her a little longer than others. biker greets, Steve ✌
The key is that it is all right to be nervous, to even have doubts. What matters is the effort. So what if you can't negotiste a 24' circle. With training and practice, you will. Problems with trail breaking? Instruction and guided practice will get you there. Don't get flusterd if you fail early on. Take it for the chsllenge it is, enjoy, laugh at your mistakes, keep at it. That is what matters.
As a musician, the same applies.
That’s also why the “talented” kids don’t really go on to do much after high school usually.
I wasn’t aware of the study. Thank you.
Never had a lesson in my life but I must be doing something right because I have never had a accident and not even come off my bike in way over 40years. 50 years riding .
You touched on the key, IMO, to being a good rider and that is, never stop learning! Another valuable learning tool is riding in all types of weather. Just ride ride ride!! I’ve noticed the more I ride the better reactions I make in hazardous situations. You do a great job on your videos and I enjoy them!
As a former Club President, my frustration was getting my members to actually RIDE. Saddle time is what is really needed. We had up to 3 rides a week, 52 weeks a year and still couldn't get them out to ride. Those who did ride often improved tremendously, but those who couldn't or wouldn't ride in the colder months would forget everything by their first ride in the Spring. Had to learn it all over again. The key is PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE and then PRACTICE more. Also at some point, you want to ride with someone who is more advanced in riding skills than yourself. Goals are important, but being a safe rider is more important. I hated when some of my members who had been riding for 40+ years would show up for two rides, but rode like they just passed the test for their license. Why have a bike if you can or don't ride!
@@maximusmax4557 Yep, no excuse, we did a weekly Wednesday ride, usually between 100 to 150 miles, and a regular Saturday and Sunday ride. Members would still complain that they couldn't make a ride. I even tried summer evening rides, dinner rides, Ice Cream Rides, I did everything but pay them to ride. Usual complaints were, rides too long, rides too short, I don't like the restaurants we stop at, I don't like the destination, I don't like to ride with this or that person, always an excuse. The three rides a week was every week and if weather prevented a ride, no problem. Even when I was on a week long road trip, I made sure that the club had scheduled rides.
The one thing that I think keeps one a beginner rider forever is a lack of experience. You really need quantity helmet time to get better. Try to do at least one ride a month which takes you further than 120 miles / 200 km's from home (if you can then do it more frequently). On Sunday mornings we would often head out to a remote country town 250 km (150 miles) out for lunch and be back just before dusk. Wow, one slept well after that! In 2013 I set myself the goal of attending every weekend long motorcycle rally within 500 km (300 miles) from home and there was one every fortnight. I met great people, had great fun, learned to camp with a tent, sleeping bag and my bike and racked up the miles!
Hi!!! Thank you for shining light on this matter… Im a 51 year old young lady starting to learn how to ride. My first time on a bike kind of traumatized me but like you said ATTITUDE is everything. Thank God for my sense of humor and determination…you also inspire me girl so please keep posting… love your videos…
I started at 50 also! Good luck to you 🩶🏍️
Stop worrying about dropping your bike. We all will always continue to be students. You will learn a little something from every rider that you meet. Although securing a license here in Germany is expense, it is a great way to learn. Here you have to test and gain experience on smaller bikes and move up over time. It's mandatory to go from 50cc to 125cc and step by step...
You know it's not just riding that we learn something new every day, it's life too... I'm 55 and I learn something every day... Life or work doesn't matter... I love your videos... Thank you so much... Stay healthy... Much love....
I've been riding for over 40 years, and I'm still learning. I really enjoy your videos. Stay curious, and you will continue to learn.
Once again, Joanna hit the nail on the head. The one factor, more than anything that determines our success in any venture is always the attitude that we bring to the table. Your thirst for knowledge and to continuously improve will keep you safer on the roads.
Thanks for your honesty! That "Riding Journey" playlist is a must!
This video is why I decided to subscribe. Honesty and hard work, Doodle. Great job.
Practice picking your bike up before you go to practice riding. With boyfriend supervision so you don't get stuck/frustrated. I think if you can master that you'll stop fearing the inevitable drop. Great introspective video. I do track instruction for cars and can use some of this with my students.
Thats the plan!
In all my years of training it seemed like once folks turned their head and looked through the turn success followed.
I had a really hard time getting u-turns and I finally got it after watching some of Moto-Jitsu's early videos, when he still had his R1200GS. I did his belt exercises and practiced a LOT, now I can do figure 8's inside 4 parking spaces. I honestly never thought I could ever do that. You have to really want it.
So glad you started this channel, not just another good moto channel but one with a slightly different perspective than most others. Look forward to watching things progress from here.
I have rode since 16, am now 46. Had a 10 year off bikes until 5 or so years ago. Today I have a 95 GSXR 750 and a 96 reg ZXR 750L3...Love the old school bikes but today ride so much slower than I used to.... just did my road racing time years ago today just wanna get home to my family.
I had the same issues when practicing. I was looking where I wanted to go but the bike wasn’t turning..... because of the death grip I had on the bars! Had to remind myself to relax my shoulders and arms and lean the friggin bike with enough throttle in the friction zone. Living in the northeast I have to relearn everything every spring. Love your spirit and enthusiasm!!
I’ve been riding for 45 years. I still practice and work to perfect my skills and techniques every time I ride. This is one of the many reasons why motorcycling is such a great hobby
I hadn't made the connection before but the point about interested in learning vs. already having skills reminded me of why I gave up at little-league sports as a kid. The coaches we had didn't know how to teach the sport so practices ended up being each of us repeating the skill level we had, never getting anything of how to improve or mistakes we were making, thus practices often meant we successfully repeated doing it wrong and didn't know that we were or how to fix it.
I have a Ninja 1000 today and am good with it both at high and low speeds because over the years I made a point to learn both and then I practiced with it a lot. Every time I get a new bike (and I've had a bunch - my first wife was spendy so I was limited to what I could get for no more than $4k and it would be my daily driver) I spent a realized that I needed to learn that bike. After the first couple doing so got faster, but it never stopped feeling magical the moment it clicked.
Funny thing about turning: a few years after learning to ride I got a zero turn radius lawn mower with handlebar controls and kept turning the wrong way.
Doodle - coming into this three years late, but just wanted to indicate how much I appreciate and honour your blunt honesty and truthfulness in these video-logs. I love the bikes but am handicapped by a) inexperience and, b) general lack of talent. The only way to make up for this is to pursue the route-to-Carnegie-Hall method: PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE. I am nodding in agreement throughout these videos and ask you to just keep doing more.
Doodle darling --
You have discovered the secret to life: Bravery always succeeds, cowardice always fails.
What was that old Chinese saying that I invented a year ago??? Oh yes, "Cowards die a thousand deaths, the brave die only once. And a 1,000 to 1 is pretty good odds!
Another one is: " Can't means won't. "
«Who dares, wins»
I’m a new rider and I can completely understand what you have experienced.
Love your videos Doodle. A lot of people I subscribe to I'll skip their vids, but not yours. Keep it up!
pride is the thing which keeps you a beginner.
I found MotoJitsu’s u-turn video to be the best.
Doodle, you are delightful! I love your screen name too. I just found some of your videos. Great advice and attitude! ! !
One thing to try from a long time rider, that I learned back in the 70's riding Observed Trials, is weight shift. For road bikes it goes like this. When tight turning left, shift your butt over to the right side of the seat. When turning right, shift to the left. If you hate it, okay, but it still works for me after all these years.
Stay safe, have fun, wheelie if you know how ! ! !
Hey Doodle, thanks for the great video. I'm struggling with some of the same things, but I'm on the opposite end of the spectrum. I'm 70, returning from not riding for 35 years or so, and just got a new 2020 Road Glide. It'll last for the end of my riding days (probably, we'll see). I, as well, am so afraid of dropping the bike, and for the same reasons: don't want to hurt my new "soul mate", and am not sure I can pick it up alone. It came with the engine guards, and I added saddle bag guards. I also added, before I even rode it off the lot, the PRO-Guards crashbar protectors (ordered from Ride-Like-A-Pro Jerry). Anxiously waiting for the weather here in Central NY to warm up so I can focus on a lot of good practicing. Thanks again for your fun videos. (And even the Olympic riders are always practicing!)
I’m in agreement with the TH-cam motorcycle instructors! December 2019, failed the H-D MSF course. January 2020, bought a 14 Kawasaki 1700. I’m 6’4”. Btw loved the bike. February 2020, got my license.1st try, lost a point on the skills test. April 2020, bought my dream bike H-D Road Glide! To get my license I practiced 3-4 hours a day using what I had learned at MSF and Ride like a Pro videos. Watching everything that the aforementioned TH-cam instructors put out. I’m still a “Curious attentive forever student.” I’d never been on a bike until December 2020. The first time I started that 500cc bike in H-D MSF I was hooked. Keep in mind, when I failed, I knew one thing. I WILL LEARN TO RIDE. I still practice for an hour every day I go riding. If it raining, I’m riding. Lastly I’ve always been a firm believer you can achieve anything if you have the will and desire to do so. With God, all things are possible! Be safe!
I stopped watching at 7:35 to say...
"YOU GO GIRL!"
and now back to the Doodle show...
You are hard working. You are disciplined. You never give up.
I was at a friends house and i was backing up the gsxr 600 and it fell lol I swear i was having trouble to lift that beast tks god my friends daughter was there to come and help lmao.
LOL
I really like your natural, honest, self-reflective and open minded and very constructive attitude. 👌
(You see, I'm not exclusively carried away by your feminine powers 🤪)
I'm in the same shoes (being a beginner rider myself with a very recently purchased V-strom 650 and having a mind of a psycho-philosopher I'm trying to see what riding can teach us. The bigger picture.
A couple of ideas I've come at so far :
-Being in the Here and Now (focusing)
-Learning to relax your body and mind
-Follow your own path, not letting yourself be influenced by others' attitudes while on the road (I'm not talking about instructors here)
- Gaining self confidence
- Being in control
- Being responsible
- Being respectful
Things like these.
And I've learnt that Doodle is a Carolyne 😁
Dropping a bike shouldnt even be an option in your mind, you're doing something wrong if you keep dropping your bike, ie stopping or going so slow the bike cant stay upright with the bars turned.
Nothing wrong with dropping the bike. It only means that you have tried to learn and aren't a quitter.
No bike is too big or high. You can always get at least one foot to reach the ground when stopping.
You can take it up to 98% but you'd better know where 100% is and not cross it. Luck only goes so far.
Have you ever dropped your bike?
And yes, dropping your bike is the result of something wrong...but tell me any situation where learning doesn't involve making mistakes.
Learn, make mistake, learn more...that's how learning works.
Perhaps you're saying something different to what I think you are? Something along the lines of "don't let worrying about dropping your bike stop you. Fix on the target not on the obstacle".
If that's the case then I wholeheartedly agree.
PS - UK rider with 15 years and over 80k miles experience in all weathers and environments (except arctic). I've, dropped every bike I've ever owned, all of them low speed daft mistakes but never the same mistake twice.
Fortunately I was much younger when I learned to ride. @ 12 years old on a Honda Trail 70 with a 4 speed. Had my major falls and crash's on that when it was cheaper to repair both the bike and myself. I really enjoy your videos. Makes me wish I had a bike again. But thats why I've had an "M" on my license since 1977. stay safe and have MUCH fun.
What were you eating when you were talking to Jerry? : )
Curiosity is an important quality to have, in riding and in life. I'm the kind of person that when I get into something, I wanna know everything I can about that subject. It's amazing what you can learn on the internet these days. I bought my first bike a year and a half ago. (An old Honda CB750). Anytime I've had maintenance to do or upgrades I've wanted to make I've been able to find a video on line that walks me though it. We're living in a golden age of information.
oven baked fries 😁
CB750 for the win! Working on my buddy's Nighthawk as we speak- its a heavy old thing but I sure do like the way Honda does stuff, very easy bike to work on. btw- the "washer" upgrade for the carbs really helps fueling, even without jets- throttle response is stronger and more even, better behavior idling.
Greg M what's the washer trick? Mine is a 1975 which is the single over head cam. Such a great bike to learn maintenance on.
@@daveco1270 Hey Dave, my friend's is a 92, older ones may be different. The trick is to take the needles out of the diaphragm assembly, put a .030" washer (IIRC stainless washers for 10-32 screws) beneath the needle head, then reinstall the needle assembly. The effect is to move the needles out of the jets just a bit, enriching the mix a bit from idle all the way up.
Should also change your fork oil.. if thats not been done your fork damping will be kind of terrible.
there is a cb750 forum online, google will find it.. lots of tech help there, including references to the washer trick and more.
good luck out there!
@@olivethedieselduc9373 yeah i think so, it is a teeny washer.. definitely not 10-32.. sorry misremembered
The slow-speed stuff is important no matter how long you've been riding. And truthfully, it can be more difficult than getting confident enough for the highway. I continually make time to go to empty parking lots and keep up on my slow speed skills. That's where you really need finesse and to have a real relationship with your bike. I had an ST1300 that I was terrible at doing tight turns and u-turns on. Switched back to a lighter bike and I feel like I'm back on top of it again. It can take some time to find the bike that fits you best and allows you to unlock more of your potential. I'm glad you're discussing this subject and putting it out there without fear. This topic is as important as any other aspect of riding. Enjoying the content, keep it up!
after watching lots of motorcycle crash videos, i figure 95% of them is due to lack of common sense.
Having good judgement is key. You want to have good riding skills, but you want good judgement to avoid having to use those skills.
About the most real TH-cam video I've ever seen. Truth ; keep up the good work and ride safe.
Young lady I am 66 years old and got my m1 in calif. when I was 16 years old . You love what we do or you don't . I have no more to say. Bless you. lets ride.
Jerry
I watch your video
You are right. I was also same problem I also told to leave from practice class. (CMSP) next day I buy Honda CTX 700N curser and patience in empty parking lot every week 3 months then I take CMSP class I pass the exam and skill tests and got my license. My favorite online teacher MC Rider Mr.Cavin I watch his videos every week it’s help me lot .what I realize key is practice practice practice every week. Thanks you did it 👏
I'm petrified of dropping my bike because if I damage it, I can't afford to fix it. But practice and proper technique will help prevent dropping in the first place. Great video, and I think your right....You never stop learning.
This girl makes a difference, and she help make the world a better place, this is why we need people all the great and good one.
Germany has a lots of High Speed Traffic, so to get the Licence can take weeks and is also very expensive (min. 1500€.)
Since your life depends on it, during the exam (approx. 1h) you have to prove that you have the bike under control at any situation.
Attitude is everything in every aspect in life! This is why I will never stop trying to get better and never stop learning 👌
Practice is essential and I find so many people with egos are afraid of making mistakes. Which is why they will always be afraid of trying! I was brought up where mistakes are weakness and I'm trying to drum this out of my head. Failure is part of life and the main thing is to learn from them. I love riding motorbikes as it really gets your head into the right space. Whenever I can afford to I will always take lessons :)
Been riding over 30 years. I've driven on bald street tires though blizzards at -35 F and I've never felt as apprehensive toward riding my bike as riding through small patches of slick mud. I feel like a beginner again.
A big part of attitude too is being open to learning, which means you're open to making mistakes, which means you're open to being wrong. Wanting it bad enough is step one, being open minded in your approach is another much deeper step. This is why that guy up and left the class
When I got my UK motorcycle license in the seventies, it was ride around the block, do an emergency stop and answer a few questions and congratulations, you've passed.
Things have toughened up a lot since then.
I have ridden for over 50 years. U turns have never been an issue... until I bought my Retirement bike, a CB300R. Like your Triumph, a naked sport bike. It has a sharper rake, shorter wheel base, and is much taller than my old Triumph 1200 Trophy. The CB300R wants to fall into a u turn, so it takes a dab of my foot, but I turn a u turn much tighter than on any other bike I have owed. Naked sport bikes can take a bit to get used to.
Doodle I love your honesty, you strike me as a very genuine person.
I bought a R1150GS as a first bike, being honest the weight of it scared me to death.
I’m 6’3” so I knew I had the right bike for me, what I was lacking was confidence and experience.
I bought a cheap BMW R850R and it really helped me through the early days.
I’m happy on the GS now.
If you can do Gerrys course you can ride, the problem isn’t you.
I’m not saying sell your bike (I didn’t sell my GS) but maybe buy a beater to practice on?
Best regards, ride safe x
My bike is a beater now that I’ve had it 🤪
I think that your parents raised you well and they have to be really proud of you. ❤ You have a great attitude! 😊
Doodle, great video for how down to earth and authentic you are. Cool to mix in that call from Jerry Paladino! Curiosity and hard work - great combo. Safe riding to you 👍
Very Interesting video I am a Rider that took a 23year break while my kid grew up. I am now getting the rust out. Always wanting to learn more and be a better rider!!!!!!
Practical part of motorcycle license test in Poland is more or less Motojitsu brown belt. We don't have a knee down but we have:
1. Low speed manoeuvres:
- 5x figure 8 (kind of tight)
- stopping and starting off on a hill (can't roll down)
- 2x 5 cones weave (very tight)
2. High speed manoeuvres, i.e. minimum 31 mph (50 kph):
- 3 cones weave (quick countersteering)
- 2x emergency obstacle avoidance (once on each side)
- emergency breaking (with proper front fork loading)
3. An hour of riding in city traffic without breaking (too many) rules.
We pass it by learning for the "black belt".
From uk did cbt ok failed mod 1 bought a 125 to practice loving it doing figures of 8s and u turns where couldnt do 1 before. with help from motojitsu and others now nailing it then BANG covide hit us now in lockdown gutted what i learned is look where you want to be and dont give up i was really enjoying my training until covid.hit us. wish you all well from wales uk love your triumph when i pass all my tests its going to be a triumph for me i am 60years young this year by the way
When I do u turns I have to remind myself to use counterbalancing skills I learned. My weakness.
Confidence is very important. Example. Getting into canoe can be trickery. I was told to enter the canoe as though you expect to succeed! Good advice for any endever
Been rideing for 40 years still drop it now and again
Tiz life
As a total newbie, seeing other experienced riders say we are always learning, gives me hope. Thanks all!
Yes!!! Not even the pro instructors ever stop (probably why they are pro instructors 🤪)
You got the u turns! It’s all about head position and where you look. If you did it on the big Harley ....
As a life long rider, 40 + years I think there is something in this developing a sixth sense business espescially out on the road in different conditions and traffic conditions. Some have it some don't but you can develop it by riding riding riding. In ALL ROAD SITUATIONS it helps tremendously. I rode to work as a teen 13-16 on pushbikes then from 17 to 30 on motorcycles in ALL traffic scenarios at rush hour and weekend pleasure rides and that's what taught me that 6th sense of impending danger of my own mistakes and of others mistakes. Don't get mad, LEARN from your mistakes and try to anticipate the actions of other road users by their actions etc. It comes with time and experience 'knowing' your surroundings and anticipating the next moves of others and your course of action to counter bad situations developing. A GOOD rider is a SWITCHED ON rider with all spidey senses tingling and concentrating on each scenario as it's happening to affect a safe outcome for yourself. (Having a strong sense of self preservation helps too !!!)
BTW Triumph street triples have an awful turning circle and have a full lock bike dropping point perfectly matched so be careful they're real awkward to do slow tight turns on. Compare it with other bikes and you'll see what I mean. My partner had one for 3 yrs and it gave her a complex about slow speed turns because it refused to full lock turn steadily and myself as an instructor tried it too and it had a mind of it's own at full lock. 😲😲 I could get it to do slow speed turns but only with counterbalancing to the opposite side half off the seat and counterweighting the opposite footpeg which is not an ideal situation for slow speed manouvering. The best bike I ever rode for very tight turns and u turns at very slow speeds was a KAWASAKI ZRX 1200r it was so compliant it felt like it was positively helping me 🤣😂🤣 keep safe , keep shiny side up ! 👍😉
I appreciate your excitement when talking about motorcycling. It’s videos like these that got me to want to do the dang thing!
"If you think you can't, you're right!", "If you think you can, you're right!", SELF-FULFILLED PROPHESY hehe... Very true indeed... I never stop learning, confidence takes time and patience, sometimes lots and lots... Great video Dood!
I just found your TH-cam canal. I love it, especially what you told about 'If you don't use it, you lose it'. It made me singed up to a advanced riding course!
Oh yea, I'm twice your age, but I'm want to practise a bit more.
Triumph triple R has a wide turning circle. You have to lean far more than on other bikes for the same U Turn diameter. Don’t judge yourself too harshly and keep practicing. 🙂
The fear of dropping your own bike is very powerful, every rider feels it. To quote a really good movie: "Fear causes hesitation, and hesitation will cause your worst fears to come true".
You are so right I do low speed turns for practice and the one thing I think can hold you back IS not want to drop your bike especially if its a heavy one and mine has no crash bars on either , well said ! watching Moto Jitsu posts done a lot for me he is great . Mal UK
To be a good and safe rider...it's imperative to become one with the bike... confidence to be able to ride is a huge factor for beginners...watching other people ride can be a big help as well...you gotta own it! SAFETY ALWAYS COME FIRST...NEVER OVERSTEP YOUR ABILITIES...GET USED TO YOUR LEVEL BEFORE A STEP UP!! You go girl!!
That triumph is beautiful. I love the color scheme.
Sorry, first time replying to one of your videos since I began watching so please excuse the ramblings. I am a 47 year old husband and father of 2 young girls that never rode before my MSF class in July. That class we had record highs and heat indexes on the gulf coast for and I almost threw in the towel the first afternoon when the HI got to 120.
You're in inspiration for me personally even if I am not your target demo audience. I am new and love this even though it scares the crap out of me at times. I finally got my first bike today (Genuine G400c from an awesome biker ministry known as Rosie's 1901) and dropped it within 30 minutes of driving. I was always book smart growing up but terrible in habits and controlling my emotions. As an older person I went back to college in my mid 40's and wound up being the only summa cum laude from my degree program because of the exact same thing you pointed out, I just flat out want it and will work as hard as I need to in order to accomplish it.
I'm still scared of it but I am going to give it everything I have, and am seriously starting to think of starting a TH-cam set to help other middle age diabetic dads wanting to explore this part of life. If I never get to comment again know that you have been a big positive influence for someone out there and maybe someday I will be able to call you more of my mentor than just an inspiration. The way you do these videos and calmly reflect on things and pass on tips is awesome, thank you again.
I am leadership coach and I train others to be coaches. In addition, I've been a learner most all my life. My experience has proven the merit of what you're saying. Three things determine progress as a learner: 1) Motivation 2)Participation and 3)Application. And it all comes down to attitude.
I still remember doing my motorbike test for my license in Western Australia. Figure eights in a parking space for four cars. If you touched a line it was a fail, if you put your foot down it was a fail. Hill starts on a steep hill with a matchbox behind the rear wheel, crush the box...fail. Emergency stops from fast speed within a specified distance. Riding through the city with the tester behind you on another bike. If you change lanes and he doesn't see you head check...fail. The whole ride/test was about an hour and a half, and that was in 1979!
Being a few decades older than you, May I say that you got everything right and not only in motorcycling.
If I may add: Every year I do a track day just to stay in the game. Not racing, but free practice. You really do learn a lot if you got no trees,... on the side of the road, no traffic against you, a clean track with a limited number of riders and the you practice, practice, practice.
You are young and I belong to the over 50 yearold riders. For all of us its practice. You just can’t get lazy.
Great bike by the way,
Cheers
Practice, Practice and you can learn something from anyone, The minute you think you know it all your doing yourself a huge disservice. Great channel, Keep it up
Great video ! Really helpful to keep at it ! I'm from Canada, more precisely the province of Quebec. In my part of the world, to have you licence to ride a motorcycle, you need to pass a theoretical exam, 5 sessions on a close circuit (4 hrs each), pass a second exam to have the right to go on the road. Than you have to go through 4 sessions on the road (3 hrs each). At the end, the instructor provide you a certificate that proof you passed the course. You can than practice during 11 months on your own, but with some restrictions (no alcohol and no ride between 00:00 and 6:00).
Than, finally, you may pass the final exam to have you full fledged licence. So all in all, it takes us around 14 to 18 months to have a licence !!!
Hi
I’m Brazilian live California, my first dream bike Haley softail
I’m training more parking lot is the real deal,
I have all this great instructor videos…
I’m happy to see you and training hard like me , great challenges and very funny.
Keep going sister
Hey there, they are right about attitude, and self confidence being key factors in riding a motorcycle well. Keep riding!
Great video, Ms. Doodle! Refreshingly honest appraisal of how we approach any obstacles on our pathway to success. Kudos!Take care.👍⚘
Am from Spain, learning with no Riding buddies cause i have none, trainned for months before getting my licence , and now on my own on the streets, from my point of view, the origin of success is the intensity of the desire, then study, apply, study apply and so on, be auto critic, consider yourself always a student and keep trying to be better al the time,
1> I told my son that if he wants to get good at something, he has to enjoy practicing it, like his bicycle cyclocross. 2> I told him the end result equals effort times talent. 3> As someone who could scrape his Electra Glide highway pegs on the msf advanced class eons back, I bought a Z400 to teach him and a Versys 650 for me. I am relearning tight u-turns, and am a bit afraid of dropping my taller bike with less crash protection than his. I am installing crash bars, but know the Versys' turn signals are known for cracking the fairing.
You're the BEST, Doodle! Keep on doing your thing. We appreciate your info and I'm sure I speak for many viewers: "you are adorable as well as captivating". Absolutely fantastic content! Thank you!
No, YOU’RE the best
You've become my favorite moto centric TH-camr. Insightful fun and interesting