I rode from 18 to 22. Only had my bike. No car. Rain, snow...it didn't matter. 4 years of riding every single day in every condition. But I also crashed two times. I flew over car hoods when somebody ignored my right of way etc. Track riding is ok. But I would never ride a bike in normal traffic again. You have to rely on other road users and you just can't do this. So many times that I almost crashed just because of careless driving by other road users. I felt that one day it would kill or hurt me pretty bad.
M 73 yo riding since 66 , quit hitting cars after first 1 ,3rd bike was Mach III and sew on . Currently ride 3 Bikes Stripped down and well tuned 98 Dyna SuperGlide , 2008 FI 1280 Sportster and my favorite 96 Honda 1100 ST with heated Grips and adjustable bars . If you watched me limp up and straddle Honda 1 might wonder Y , but once M riding , seems like my aches and pain go away , donut ride much over 110mph anymore but eye due no the top end of all my bikes ... the REAL Dave who .. tRDw .. Isle of Man is on my reason 2 get a Passport
What most people don't get is that trackdays is about becoming a better rider, so it doesn't matter what bike you own or what bike you prefer, it's only about improving yourself. This will automatically help you out on the public roads as well so it's not about trying to set the fastest laptimes. Trackdays are a very humbling experience because there's no cheating how good you are, it just will make you crash. Just be humble and honest with yourself, and just start the grind one step at a time and listen to the instructors because they usually know what they're talking about. Ignore the other riders out there because you're not there to race anyone, you're there to improve yourself. Just let faster people move up ahead and focus on your own tasks. Trying to follow faster people is when you very easily end up doing mistakes, so just focus on yourself that's all there is. Speed comes through personal growth, not by twisting the wrist....
My father was on IOM TT I Been riding since 1964...... I have had a myriad of insane bikes My last i have let go now was a modded 270hp Suzuki BKing.......this bike was mental and because i am an ex powerlifter and sportsman i had the strength to muscle this awsome bike around and surprised all the superbike riders down the mountain passes and through the twisties Trust me, 60 years of riding everything, you will never tire of riding My dad told me: You dont stop riding when you get old, you get old when you stop riding....... Never a truer word spoken...... RiP dad, i havent forgotten
You’re amazing! I love that you own up to “being cocky” as you were trying to get your butt off the seat and then you crashed. You have come so far with fears that you once had. I love that you stay at your own pace! Big hugs and love to you! ❤️❤️❤️
Of all the channels of people starting their motorcycle journey, you are the only one doing it right. I've been riding for 40ish years. Pre internet, I took safety courses, read books, and watched videos to learn everything I can about how motorcycles work and to handle them correctly. Lots of TH-camrs record their lives going to events and on group rides. I watch some of these people (I'm not saying this to be mean) and they cannot ride good. They can go and stop. You, however, and going on a journey of knowledge and I'm loving watching you. Even though I have years of experience, I am picking up new tips and practicing more because of you and I thank you for that. You are an amazing young lady and you are setting an amazing example for new riders. If you are ever in the Philadelphia area I would love to show you some amazing roads we have.
From watching you ride, I can sense that your fear of crashing is overriding your capacity to feel what the bike is doing. Trust the tyres, brakes and handling of the bike. Running wide is typically the result of being scared to lean the bike further into the corner, and also having too much throttle through the corner. Here, I just think you were scared of low-siding. So, keep doing what you're doing, but aim to reach that point of carving with the bike. You should be going through corners fast enough not to wobble or change direction like you have been. That's over-controlling. Make each corner a braking sensation that transitions smoothly into a carving sensation - glide like a ballet move or surfboard turn - then wind the throttle smoothly open for the straights as the bike lifts up from the corner. All the while sense what the tyres are doing with your butt, feet and hands. The bike should be moving a little sideways some of the time, but in a way that doesnt lead to a crash. There's so much professional advice coming to you about feet and body position, etc, etc. Put that aside until you know you are really carving - a smooth, agile, balanced flowing sensation. In other words, make it 100% about the feeling. Also know that many, if not most road racers never had a coach or adviser. They learned how a particular bike behaves at speed by being attuned to the sensations and gradually increasing their speed over many laps. Then they would experiment with things to reduce their lap times. Advice on form won't help at your stage; too much head stuff, and the truth is most riders have developed muscle memory to the point they don't need to think about riding, just race strategies. If anything, you need to transition from fear based riding to believing the bike will easily carve when you focus on the feeling. How do I know? Racing was an absolute transcendental experience where my focus on and in the moment let the world fall away, like surfing or playing music. The smoother I was the faster I went. I would love for you to have that feeling.
@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle Adrenalin will do that to you. After my first skydiving jump I was on a super strength hyper alert high for a good 8hrs afterwards. 🥳
Excellent video Carolyn. I saw your improvement immediately in one of those clips. And you saw it also in your track times and not getting passed as much. Fun to watch you do all of these things. You are really taking your channel to a new level. Well done.
There’s nothing like doing a track day as we saw you improved so much in a few days, great job & hope to see more track days in the future, stay safe out there!
Watch "TT3D: Closer to the Edge" It chronicles the 2010 Isle of Man TT races. One of the best documentaries I've ever seen, and it'll whet your appetite for the TT and the IOM even more. Plus you'll get introduced to the craziness that is Guy Martin.
FYI you can also push-steer in low speed maneuvering to lean the bike over in the same direction you are pushing in, as it causes the front tire to step out, you just have to bring the tire back into the corner once it leans over to maintain or stop the lean. The difference is that at higher speed the bike wants to right itself which is why you need constant pressure to hold the bike in the corner.
@@scottwilliams6437 no you always counter steer. many channels tested this by locking steering to one direction, the bike wouldn't turn at all. it's just easier at low speeds since the bike isn't trying to correct itself as hard, you just do it subconsciously
In all my years of riding, I crashed for the first time ever one week ago. Low sided as well. I was riding very spirited and leaned the bike beyond the tires contact patch/edge. Definitely felt it the next day. To make the bike rideable again I only need to replace the left foot peg that broke off, and to make it street legal again, I would also need to replace the rear turn signal as well 😂. I have been watching your videos for a while and it’s great to see how you have progressed. New subscriber right here😊 Ride safe!
You are adding valuable skills to your riding. Nothing wrong with seeking out other forms of training to become a better rider. We all learn constantly. Never stop. It helps keep you safe. Congratulations Doodle 👍
I had to take a motorcycle safety class when I was in the Navy. It was mandatory if you wanted to ride your bike on base. One of the first things they go over is counter steering a slight push right to make the bike lean and then you steer right. You have been doing it you just were not aware of it. If you go in a straight line and try to lean the bike to one side or the other it will fight you. The gyroscopic forces want to keep the bike upright and going in a straight line.
My first bike was a 79' KZ1000 ST I paid $400 for. The MSF Instructor thought I was insane, asking "You do know that's the fastest production bike of its year, right". W/in a few months I was dragging the pegs doing highway speeds on off-ramps. I've always been pretty good at driving almost anything, even dragged the floorboards on my 21' Vulcan 1700 Vaquero. Love to take my KZ on one of those tracks.
Training at VIR? AWESOME!!! I live about an hour from VIR and go every chance I get as a spectator. I've had a car on there before, but never a bike. You picked a very technical track to train on, so good going! You can definitely see progress from getting there to end of training. Keep it up and keep enjoying the ride!
Got back a couple of days ago from the TT, arrived Friday, Senior TT Saturday was unreal, sun came out.... perfect!!! Watched in-between Kates Cottage and Creg ny Baa , super fast 5 feet away 180MPH+ whilst having a lager. The people on the Island are very friendly and I urge anyone with even a small interest in racing to visit, the footage is great, but does not do the real speed any justice, you will never forget this place ever, book a year in advance it gets busy, great video Doodle ...✌
Watching you instead of the TT because it's delayed. Many go through the Manx GP held in August or September (this year end of August) which is the Am version, and also has The Classic TT with some of the top TT riders riding vintage bikes and rigs.
I really really love the level of excitement you have for your hobby and that you don't let your mistakes deter you. From one bike to another I'm proud of you!
Wow! I guess you re-upped your thrill levels @doodle !! You get to do so much that many of us just may never get to do and then you are gracious enough to invite us along with you. Cheers !!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩
push right, go right push left, go left this is one of the important things we learn while taking our license in Norway, at least, but as you said, it only counts when getting up to at least some speed. how fast you need to be before it matters is unknown, as for slow speed, it might be what you do, but without really knowing. try it at 10 mph / 15 kph, you'll experience it yourself
I believe I mentioned a few videos back about the counter steer. I was hoping you would eventually address it to new inexperienced riders. It's not natural when you start out but once you're comfortable with it you'll use it all the time when turning.
You did a great choice to chose a TT as the motivation for riding a Sportbike. YOU ALWAYS INSPIRE ME to keep the passion for motorcycles. Thank you so much please keep the great Sportbike video like this. I like it👍
I just started riding again after many many years with no bike. First ride I was stiff as a board!, second ride I forced myself onto some real twisty roads and took it really slow and safe. The last week I have done a lot of twisties as well as slow driving traffic cones, emergency braking on a track etc. It has helped me so much in just one week. But! Target fixation is the real killer I think. It is so crucial to not freeze up and look at where you DON'T wanna go. Have caught myself doing it a few times now as my speed increases again, but I am also very aware of it and I have succeeded where I would have gone off road just a week ago. And no, I am not Street Racing at all, I ride super twisty, narrow and really bumpy roads and 60-80 kilometres an hour is plenty fast. Having two kids at home expecting dad to come home has also been a major factor in how I ride. I think it's great to see you challenging yourself and your progression, not only do you take chances on a track, but you also share your mistakes and put yourself out there. 😊 I had pride myself in never had to or mistakenly dropping any bikes I've had... Two days ago after successfully doing all the slow driving, high speed cornering on the track and what not, I dropped the bike standing completely still. I had the cones in my lap, I reached over and put them down, and I am not as strong or flexible as I once was. I tipped with my bike as in slow motion, I even said it out loud several times and my instructor was coming for me, but too late. 😅 So, now I have dropped my bike and I have no more pride! 😂 Keep doing what you're doing and good luck with your future endeavours!
Surprising that with all the classes/courses you've taken and miles you've ridden, this is the first time someone has talked to you about push the right bar to go right and the left to go left. Once you are closing on 20 MPH you are no longer "steering", you are counter steering. and even though it's a surprise to you, you have been doing it unknowingly. It's impossible not too.
Hearing this alarmed me pretty much straight away after seeing the awkward leans on the track, the lack of basic knowledge yet being alive on the road this long is shocking. Genuinely scrolled to the comments to look to see if anyone else picked that up, well done.
Perhaps I also speak for other subscribers who also found you when you were first getting started. Your journey on your bikes has been exiting to watch and valuable to those of us who are “not yet” expert riders. Gotta say, though, it was fun watching the slow speed drills and police rodeo stuff but you have really kicked it up more than a few notches now. Looking forward to all the special context you announced and to your first run at the Isle of Man TT 😉
I’m 48 years old. I started riding bikes in the dirt when I was 3-years-old. I held an AMA license in Stock 1000 many years ago. I was good enough to join the club but not to podium with the big boys. It was expensive on a frayed shoestring budget, and I was burned out of begging my family for food and gas money while sleeping in my van on track tires and cuddling with my equipment at night. Going down on the track has always been the least painful falls. For more than 20 years, I was logging 40,000 miles a year in Southern California on the 405, 605, 5 and 101. These are four of the 10 worst freeways in the country. People try to mow you down in their cars on purpose, on accident or even lane change in dead stop traffic to move 6 feet. My worst fall was being hit by a car when I was doing 90 mph. When I hit the center divider, something ripped my leathers and then got caught on the bike and dragged me 108 feet down the road with the bike. It caught fire. Long story short, I spent a month in a burn unit. And I still ride every day. If it’s your passion, you *can’t* quit. The itch always comes back.
Rennies Dad Jim had a lot to do with Mike Halwoods return to the TT. That's a very famous story that started with Jim and Mike doing the Castrol 6-hour race in Oz in the good old days.
For twenty years I rode around the Isle of Man TT circuit virtually every day, fifty fifty on a motorcycle or driving a car , and I got to know the circuit pretty well, especially since I had a Rickman Bonneville racer, with open megaphone, no lights, no mudguards and it was street legal. Every Sunday morning, rain or shine, I would set out at 07.30am for a lap and push the bike to my limits, bearing in mind that there were no speed limits except in the town and in some places such as Kirk Michael where the TT course is the High Street. Once out of Ramsey, and going going over the mountain towards Douglas, and the grandstand finishline, it was flat out all the way. One thing to remember is that unlike a video game, if you fall off the bike through rider error, or a slide on wet roads, you are very likely to die. There is always that thought in the back of your mind, and it is in the minds of the TT Racers too. Fall off and you die. Simple, brutal, and true. Take it staeady and good luck.
So wonderful, reminds me of my first trackday in the 90s on my Ducati 900. I learned to appreciate the talent and skills of motorcycle racers on that day.
Well you've gone from tip toeing around curves in the mountains a few years ago to a full blown speed diva at the race track.... what's next??? LOL Thanks Doodle for taking us along!!!! Just be careful, stay safe and be blessed!!!!
How great that you have been able to get so much training!! Good for you. I just got back from a 2000 mile trip. I have never done any track. Love sharing in your adventures.
Racing is definitely always an adrenaline rush. It’s so much fun. I raced with CVMA, at Chuckwalla in California. I used to race cars, but really enjoy the way a motorcycle engages me more.
So pleased you have highlighted the tt. Its amazing. A really good way to find out more about it is to watch the TH-cam documentary series Between the Hedges.
Getting on the throttle in the corners was what it took me to feel comfortable. It wasn't until I felt the bike settle on the throttle mid-corner that I "got it".
Aaahhh man that young life. I had zero fear and a zest for life when I started out. Now I just scream and yell in my helmet at every one. Keep it to myself but you know.
Awesome video Doodle! You're doing a ton of hard work and it's showing in your skills and confidence. I did my first track day last year and had a blast. Thank you for being an inspiration and a great role model. Keep up the good work!
Hello Doodle, excellent video of your progress over your previous track day. Before I got my first motorcycle, my favorite rider was none other than Mike Hailwood. I believe he won at the Isle of Manx fourteen times. He left for about a decade. Here is a video of a year he returned and was riding for Ducatti. This was the era when riders were trying to phase in the knee down, perhaps off the seat riding style. Compare that to Mike Hailwood's riding style in the following race video: TH-cam video: Mike Hailwood on Sports Motorcycles Ducati at Mallory Park - June 1978
You're awesome! 💪 I'm surprised it is only now you're learning "push right, go right; push left, go left". I do it every backroads ride on my Triumphs.
You don't turn any bike without counter steering (motorbike, push bike). Even if you think your not, you actually are counter steering. It's why kids struggle with steering when learning to ride (they don't counter steer and end up putting the outside leg down) and it's just repetition and muscle memory that teaches the mind the mechanics of steering.
Interesting: finding out that the back hump is not a back protector and how countersteering works on a bike while "training for the TT"? Wow! A lot to learn there. Good thing you found out about a proper back protector before you crashed. Kudos to you for leaving your comfort zone and trying new things. Keep it on.
Doodle I have really enjoyed your channel for several years now. You have continued to expand your range of types of bikes and types of riding / training. It's fun to go along with you. With your continuing your expansion of riding styles... I have been following another rider online, a woman from France, who is an amazing pro rider. She is also a stunt rider in movies. Her name is Sarah Lezito. I wonder if you have seen her ? It would be so cool to see you two meet and talk about your love of riding together.
You are, an impressive individual. It has been pure joy watching you put in the real work, over the years of your channel. ..sorry about the almost run-on sentence.. only on the first cup lol. & ❤
Great video. Love it. Best advice I ever got was just go faster round the corners and have confidence in your tyres. Smooth and fast , if the pegs are not scraping , your tyres not letting go. . Forget about positioning ,leaning out or feet positioning if you don't trust the bike your going down. Goes more so for the road , people loose that confidence go straight and crash when their bike wasn't even close to its limit. Do more track days get hooked and you'll stop riding on the road, then start racing and you stop doing track days as its so addictive and safer. Cool to see you Do more back at the track vids .... 😀
I'm working on a lot of the same aspects of track riding so it was great to see your improvement over the 3 days! I just got the Stella Missile V2 suit and was also surprised that it comes with no back protector what-so-ever. Luckily I discovered it in time to order one before a two day event next weekend. I got my license in October and after a couple of track days this spring I'm totally addicted!
7:06 you telling me that after 8 years of youtube video you didn't figured out that counter steering exists ? i'm like two month rider i'm already using it extensively
Yeah and she seems to be deleting comments about it too (can't confirm that tho since youtube can hide comments randomly so she might not be doing anything to comments idk), anyways yeah I wonder how she spoke to motojitsu and dandan and practiced with them etc and still not figured out countersteering? Like they mention it every other video. idk
When i first found it when bookin, traveling really fast and turning it, it was weird pushing the bars twords the opposite side to manipulate a turn like you sead its different from going slow. Super cool happiness ✅️
I don't know how I'm just now discovering your channel; I have a lot of catching up to do! I've been riding for 25 years now (I'm old enough to be your mom...if I had a daughter you'd be her!) and I'm enjoying your adventures while my bike sits in the garage during this 110 degree heat we're having in Phoenix, AZ 🥵 My hubs (he also rides) loves your channel, too! Keep adventuring! You're rad.
I'm glad to see you're learning skills that are more relevant for day to day riding, OK turning in the road can be useful but putting time into better machine control at speed could, and will, maybe one day save your life.
When you ride parts of the course at the 50mph speed limit and then think that the racers are doing close to 200mph at the same points, that's a real eye opener!!
@@jdahack7367 Well all the top GP riders rode there from the beginning of the World Championships post WWII up until the early 70s. Sheene was one of the first to be aware of the unique danger of the circuit.
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Been riding for 70 years. Still ride 3 times a day. It never gets old. You may go through phases, but you never lose your addiction to it.
you are so encouraging
I rode from 18 to 22. Only had my bike. No car. Rain, snow...it didn't matter. 4 years of riding every single day in every condition. But I also crashed two times. I flew over car hoods when somebody ignored my right of way etc. Track riding is ok. But I would never ride a bike in normal traffic again. You have to rely on other road users and you just can't do this. So many times that I almost crashed just because of careless driving by other road users. I felt that one day it would kill or hurt me pretty bad.
I agree. I took 6 years off and back at it, lol
M 73 yo riding since 66 , quit hitting cars after first 1 ,3rd bike was Mach III and sew on . Currently ride 3 Bikes Stripped down and well tuned 98 Dyna SuperGlide , 2008 FI 1280 Sportster and my favorite 96 Honda 1100 ST with heated Grips and adjustable bars . If you watched me limp up and straddle Honda 1 might wonder Y , but once M riding , seems like my aches and pain go away , donut ride much over 110mph anymore but eye due no the top end of all my bikes ... the REAL Dave who .. tRDw .. Isle of Man is on my reason 2 get a Passport
@williamrose2506 how old are you now?
What most people don't get is that trackdays is about becoming a better rider, so it doesn't matter what bike you own or what bike you prefer, it's only about improving yourself. This will automatically help you out on the public roads as well so it's not about trying to set the fastest laptimes.
Trackdays are a very humbling experience because there's no cheating how good you are, it just will make you crash. Just be humble and honest with yourself, and just start the grind one step at a time and listen to the instructors because they usually know what they're talking about. Ignore the other riders out there because you're not there to race anyone, you're there to improve yourself. Just let faster people move up ahead and focus on your own tasks. Trying to follow faster people is when you very easily end up doing mistakes, so just focus on yourself that's all there is.
Speed comes through personal growth, not by twisting the wrist....
And you learn to slow down on the street.
It’s the hardest, motorsport over 200 has died
The fact that you were smiling and willing to keep going after going wide on that turn and falling in the grass shows your passion for riding! 👏
My father was on IOM TT
I Been riding since 1964......
I have had a myriad of insane bikes
My last i have let go now was a modded 270hp Suzuki BKing.......this bike was mental and because i am an ex powerlifter and sportsman i had the strength to muscle this awsome bike around and surprised all the superbike riders down the mountain passes and through the twisties
Trust me, 60 years of riding everything, you will never tire of riding
My dad told me:
You dont stop riding when you get old, you get old when you stop riding.......
Never a truer word spoken......
RiP dad, i havent forgotten
What you should do is to come here to the Isle of Man and watch them race!
It's absolutely AMAZING !!!!!!!!!!!
what do you think those airfare searches at the end were..😂
You’re amazing! I love that you own up to “being cocky” as you were trying to get your butt off the seat and then you crashed. You have come so far with fears that you once had. I love that you stay at your own pace! Big hugs and love to you! ❤️❤️❤️
For variety and the desire to challenge one self Doodles channel is increasingly becoming one of the best motorcycle channels to watch.
Are you drunk?
Of all the channels of people starting their motorcycle journey, you are the only one doing it right. I've been riding for 40ish years. Pre internet, I took safety courses, read books, and watched videos to learn everything I can about how motorcycles work and to handle them correctly. Lots of TH-camrs record their lives going to events and on group rides. I watch some of these people (I'm not saying this to be mean) and they cannot ride good. They can go and stop. You, however, and going on a journey of knowledge and I'm loving watching you. Even though I have years of experience, I am picking up new tips and practicing more because of you and I thank you for that. You are an amazing young lady and you are setting an amazing example for new riders. If you are ever in the Philadelphia area I would love to show you some amazing roads we have.
From watching you ride, I can sense that your fear of crashing is overriding your capacity to feel what the bike is doing. Trust the tyres, brakes and handling of the bike. Running wide is typically the result of being scared to lean the bike further into the corner, and also having too much throttle through the corner. Here, I just think you were scared of low-siding.
So, keep doing what you're doing, but aim to reach that point of carving with the bike. You should be going through corners fast enough not to wobble or change direction like you have been. That's over-controlling. Make each corner a braking sensation that transitions smoothly into a carving sensation - glide like a ballet move or surfboard turn - then wind the throttle smoothly open for the straights as the bike lifts up from the corner. All the while sense what the tyres are doing with your butt, feet and hands. The bike should be moving a little sideways some of the time, but in a way that doesnt lead to a crash.
There's so much professional advice coming to you about feet and body position, etc, etc. Put that aside until you know you are really carving - a smooth, agile, balanced flowing sensation. In other words, make it 100% about the feeling. Also know that many, if not most road racers never had a coach or adviser. They learned how a particular bike behaves at speed by being attuned to the sensations and gradually increasing their speed over many laps. Then they would experiment with things to reduce their lap times. Advice on form won't help at your stage; too much head stuff, and the truth is most riders have developed muscle memory to the point they don't need to think about riding, just race strategies. If anything, you need to transition from fear based riding to believing the bike will easily carve when you focus on the feeling.
How do I know? Racing was an absolute transcendental experience where my focus on and in the moment let the world fall away, like surfing or playing music. The smoother I was the faster I went. I would love for you to have that feeling.
"What's happening to me?" "Somethings happening to me." "I'm turning into a crazy person." TOO FUNNY! :-)
😂 It was like a just took a triple shot of expresso after that crash
@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle - you've come a long Way, Doodle just be careful
@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle Adrenalin will do that to you. After my first skydiving jump I was on a super strength hyper alert high for a good 8hrs afterwards. 🥳
Excellent video Carolyn. I saw your improvement immediately in one of those clips. And you saw it also in your track times and not getting passed as much. Fun to watch you do all of these things. You are really taking your channel to a new level. Well done.
Go to Ireland where they have a road racing season.
There’s nothing like doing a track day as we saw you improved so much in a few days, great job & hope to see more track days in the future, stay safe out there!
From seeing you just riding around a bit in Georgia to doing this. Your growth has been amazing the past few years.
It's great that you got into track riding, but not a fan of the clickbaity title and setup of the video.
Ok😀👍
Watch "TT3D: Closer to the Edge" It chronicles the 2010 Isle of Man TT races. One of the best documentaries I've ever seen, and it'll whet your appetite for the TT and the IOM even more. Plus you'll get introduced to the craziness that is Guy Martin.
FYI you can also push-steer in low speed maneuvering to lean the bike over in the same direction you are pushing in, as it causes the front tire to step out, you just have to bring the tire back into the corner once it leans over to maintain or stop the lean. The difference is that at higher speed the bike wants to right itself which is why you need constant pressure to hold the bike in the corner.
Came here to say exactly that, thank you :)
Is push-steering the same as counter steering? If you are going slow enough there is no way you can steer the bike by counter steering.
@@scottwilliams6437 Yep!
@@scottwilliams6437 no you always counter steer. many channels tested this by locking steering to one direction, the bike wouldn't turn at all. it's just easier at low speeds since the bike isn't trying to correct itself as hard, you just do it subconsciously
In all my years of riding, I crashed for the first time ever one week ago. Low sided as well. I was riding very spirited and leaned the bike beyond the tires contact patch/edge. Definitely felt it the next day. To make the bike rideable again I only need to replace the left foot peg that broke off, and to make it street legal again, I would also need to replace the rear turn signal as well 😂. I have been watching your videos for a while and it’s great to see how you have progressed. New subscriber right here😊 Ride safe!
You are adding valuable skills to your riding. Nothing wrong with seeking out other forms of training to become a better rider. We all learn constantly. Never stop. It helps keep you safe. Congratulations Doodle 👍
starting to caught up at people's pace on your first trackdays must be one of the best feelings out there as a new track rider
good job!
I had to take a motorcycle safety class when I was in the Navy. It was mandatory if you wanted to ride your bike on base. One of the first things they go over is counter steering a slight push right to make the bike lean and then you steer right. You have been doing it you just were not aware of it. If you go in a straight line and try to lean the bike to one side or the other it will fight you. The gyroscopic forces want to keep the bike upright and going in a straight line.
An MSF instructor grabbed the bars and turned them with my feet on the ground to demonstrate the same thing... super effective.
it would be great if you did a short video on "sliders" to protect the bike when you drop it
My first bike was a 79' KZ1000 ST I paid $400 for. The MSF Instructor thought I was insane, asking "You do know that's the fastest production bike of its year, right". W/in a few months I was dragging the pegs doing highway speeds on off-ramps. I've always been pretty good at driving almost anything, even dragged the floorboards on my 21' Vulcan 1700 Vaquero. Love to take my KZ on one of those tracks.
Training at VIR? AWESOME!!! I live about an hour from VIR and go every chance I get as a spectator. I've had a car on there before, but never a bike. You picked a very technical track to train on, so good going! You can definitely see progress from getting there to end of training. Keep it up and keep enjoying the ride!
Got back a couple of days ago from the TT, arrived Friday, Senior TT Saturday was unreal, sun came out.... perfect!!!
Watched in-between Kates Cottage and Creg ny Baa , super fast 5 feet away 180MPH+ whilst having a lager.
The people on the Island are very friendly and I urge anyone with even a small interest in racing to visit, the footage is great, but does not do the real speed any justice, you will never forget this place ever, book a year in advance it gets busy, great video Doodle ...✌
Ive been to the Isle. You can't believe how fast they're going. If you ever have a chance to go DO IT!!!!
Watching you instead of the TT because it's delayed.
Many go through the Manx GP held in August or September (this year end of August) which is the Am version, and also has The Classic TT with some of the top TT riders riding vintage bikes and rigs.
I really really love the level of excitement you have for your hobby and that you don't let your mistakes deter you. From one bike to another I'm proud of you!
Wow! I guess you re-upped your thrill levels @doodle !! You get to do so much that many of us just may never get to do and then you are gracious enough to invite us along with you. Cheers !!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩
push right, go right
push left, go left
this is one of the important things we learn while taking our license in Norway, at least, but as you said, it only counts when getting up to at least some speed. how fast you need to be before it matters is unknown, as for slow speed, it might be what you do, but without really knowing. try it at 10 mph / 15 kph, you'll experience it yourself
I believe I mentioned a few videos back about the counter steer. I was hoping you would eventually address it to new inexperienced riders. It's not natural when you start out but once you're comfortable with it you'll use it all the time when turning.
You did a great choice to chose a TT as the motivation for riding a Sportbike.
YOU ALWAYS INSPIRE ME to keep the passion for motorcycles. Thank you so much please keep the great Sportbike video like this. I like it👍
Way to go Doodle! Every time you improved and that makes it even more fun. I will be following! Stay safe!
I just started riding again after many many years with no bike. First ride I was stiff as a board!, second ride I forced myself onto some real twisty roads and took it really slow and safe. The last week I have done a lot of twisties as well as slow driving traffic cones, emergency braking on a track etc. It has helped me so much in just one week. But! Target fixation is the real killer I think. It is so crucial to not freeze up and look at where you DON'T wanna go. Have caught myself doing it a few times now as my speed increases again, but I am also very aware of it and I have succeeded where I would have gone off road just a week ago. And no, I am not Street Racing at all, I ride super twisty, narrow and really bumpy roads and 60-80 kilometres an hour is plenty fast. Having two kids at home expecting dad to come home has also been a major factor in how I ride.
I think it's great to see you challenging yourself and your progression, not only do you take chances on a track, but you also share your mistakes and put yourself out there. 😊
I had pride myself in never had to or mistakenly dropping any bikes I've had... Two days ago after successfully doing all the slow driving, high speed cornering on the track and what not, I dropped the bike standing completely still. I had the cones in my lap, I reached over and put them down, and I am not as strong or flexible as I once was. I tipped with my bike as in slow motion, I even said it out loud several times and my instructor was coming for me, but too late. 😅 So, now I have dropped my bike and I have no more pride! 😂
Keep doing what you're doing and good luck with your future endeavours!
Surprising that with all the classes/courses you've taken and miles you've ridden, this is the first time someone has talked to you about push the right bar to go right and the left to go left. Once you are closing on 20 MPH you are no longer "steering", you are counter steering. and even though it's a surprise to you, you have been doing it unknowingly. It's impossible not too.
Hearing this alarmed me pretty much straight away after seeing the awkward leans on the track, the lack of basic knowledge yet being alive on the road this long is shocking. Genuinely scrolled to the comments to look to see if anyone else picked that up, well done.
Perhaps I also speak for other subscribers who also found you when you were first getting started. Your journey on your bikes has been exiting to watch and valuable to those of us who are “not yet” expert riders. Gotta say, though, it was fun watching the slow speed drills and police rodeo stuff but you have really kicked it up more than a few notches now. Looking forward to all the special context you announced and to your first run at the Isle of Man TT 😉
I’m 48 years old. I started riding bikes in the dirt when I was 3-years-old. I held an AMA license in Stock 1000 many years ago. I was good enough to join the club but not to podium with the big boys. It was expensive on a frayed shoestring budget, and I was burned out of begging my family for food and gas money while sleeping in my van on track tires and cuddling with my equipment at night. Going down on the track has always been the least painful falls. For more than 20 years, I was logging 40,000 miles a year in Southern California on the 405, 605, 5 and 101. These are four of the 10 worst freeways in the country. People try to mow you down in their cars on purpose, on accident or even lane change in dead stop traffic to move 6 feet. My worst fall was being hit by a car when I was doing 90 mph. When I hit the center divider, something ripped my leathers and then got caught on the bike and dragged me 108 feet down the road with the bike. It caught fire. Long story short, I spent a month in a burn unit. And I still ride every day. If it’s your passion, you *can’t* quit. The itch always comes back.
Rennies Dad Jim had a lot to do with Mike Halwoods return to the TT. That's a very famous story that started with Jim and Mike doing the Castrol 6-hour race in Oz in the good old days.
For twenty years I rode around the Isle of Man TT circuit virtually every day, fifty fifty on a motorcycle or driving a car , and I got to know the circuit pretty well, especially since I had a Rickman Bonneville racer, with open megaphone, no lights, no mudguards and it was street legal. Every Sunday morning, rain or shine, I would set out at 07.30am for a lap and push the bike to my limits, bearing in mind that there were no speed limits except in the town and in some places such as Kirk Michael where the TT course is the High Street. Once out of Ramsey, and going going over the mountain towards Douglas, and the grandstand finishline, it was flat out all the way. One thing to remember is that unlike a video game, if you fall off the bike through rider error, or a slide on wet roads, you are very likely to die. There is always that thought in the back of your mind, and it is in the minds of the TT Racers too. Fall off and you die. Simple, brutal, and true. Take it staeady and good luck.
Doodle, I commend you for continually pushing yourself to new challenges! Keep up the great work!
So wonderful, reminds me of my first trackday in the 90s on my Ducati 900. I learned to appreciate the talent and skills of motorcycle racers on that day.
Well you've gone from tip toeing around curves in the mountains a few years ago to a full blown speed diva at the race track.... what's next??? LOL Thanks Doodle for taking us along!!!! Just be careful, stay safe and be blessed!!!!
Speed diva? What video were you watching?!
Greatest motorcycle race on the planet ..
Young Lady you are such a Joy ❤! Congratulations on your endeavors!
Not exactly "a mini racetrack" with a 37 mile course!
Great Video Doodle, Thanks for Sharing, You go Girl!
I love and appreciate your process for learning new skills. Very methodical, very humble, and fully embracing your spirit of adventure!
How great that you have been able to get so much training!! Good for you. I just got back from a 2000 mile trip. I have never done any track. Love sharing in your adventures.
Racing is definitely always an adrenaline rush. It’s so much fun. I raced with CVMA, at Chuckwalla in California. I used to race cars, but really enjoy the way a motorcycle engages me more.
Your seating-position got better and better as the video went on!
So pleased you have highlighted the tt. Its amazing. A really good way to find out more about it is to watch the TH-cam documentary series Between the Hedges.
Getting on the throttle in the corners was what it took me to feel comfortable. It wasn't until I felt the bike settle on the throttle mid-corner that I "got it".
Aaahhh man that young life. I had zero fear and a zest for life when I started out. Now I just scream and yell in my helmet at every one. Keep it to myself but you know.
Awesome video Doodle! You're doing a ton of hard work and it's showing in your skills and confidence. I did my first track day last year and had a blast. Thank you for being an inspiration and a great role model. Keep up the good work!
15:35: No, you absolutely don’t understand!
If you want a glimpse of the spirit, then watch the 3 part BBC show titled “Road Riders”…
I live in the Uk so i've been over to the isle of man and when you're actually seeing the roads you realise how crazy these riders are haha
Hello Doodle, excellent video of your progress over your previous track day.
Before I got my first motorcycle, my favorite rider was none other than Mike Hailwood. I believe he won at the Isle of Manx fourteen times. He left for about a decade. Here is a video of a year he returned and was riding for Ducatti. This was the era when riders were trying to phase in the knee down, perhaps off the seat riding style. Compare that to Mike Hailwood's riding style in the following race video: TH-cam video: Mike Hailwood on Sports Motorcycles Ducati at Mallory Park - June 1978
Damn Doodle, you are surrounded by Greats, soak it Up😎
great video!
did I hear you say you're just now finding counter steering? That cannot be right.
Wow! Right!? I said the same thing, she's obviously been doing it when ever she is turn at speeds over 20-30 MPH
You're awesome! 💪
I'm surprised it is only now you're learning "push right, go right; push left, go left".
I do it every backroads ride on my Triumphs.
You don't turn any bike without counter steering (motorbike, push bike). Even if you think your not, you actually are counter steering. It's why kids struggle with steering when learning to ride (they don't counter steer and end up putting the outside leg down) and it's just repetition and muscle memory that teaches the mind the mechanics of steering.
@@MentatOfDune I've been doing it for more than 50 years.
I've been waiting for this, very soon you will be learning about suspension and the setup thereof.🤪
The Isle of Man tt consists of a 37 mile lap, hardly a mini race track don’t you think!
she just sharing the experience from beginner to expert, because everyone loves the experience
Super cool video! Thanks doodle!
I've watched your channel since before you quit your job, you've done an amazing job with this channel, and it looks like you're having a blast!
Cody plays video games evvvverydaaaay 😂😂
LOL, Sass overload 😂😂😂😂
name of the game ?
Nothing like running wide and landing in the grass to get rid of the jitters! 😂 Good job bouncing right back.
Interesting: finding out that the back hump is not a back protector and how countersteering works on a bike while "training for the TT"? Wow! A lot to learn there. Good thing you found out about a proper back protector before you crashed.
Kudos to you for leaving your comfort zone and trying new things. Keep it on.
shes not training for the TT at all, it's just for clicks.
she knew what counter steering was before this,
Love the direction this channel is going. Great job Doodle!
Doodle I have really enjoyed your channel for several years now. You have continued to expand your range of types of bikes and types of riding / training. It's fun to go along with you. With your continuing your expansion of riding styles... I have been following another rider online, a woman from France, who is an amazing pro rider. She is also a stunt rider in movies. Her name is Sarah Lezito. I wonder if you have seen her ? It would be so cool to see you two meet and talk about your love of riding together.
Excellent video Doodle ! Thank you and it’s great to see how exciting this sport is.
Very cool show especially with the Isle of Man tie in. I’ll never ride the track but it was fun to experience it vicariously.
You are, an impressive individual. It has been pure joy watching you put in the real work, over the years of your channel. ..sorry about the almost run-on sentence.. only on the first cup lol. & ❤
Great video. Love it. Best advice I ever got was just go faster round the corners and have confidence in your tyres. Smooth and fast , if the pegs are not scraping , your tyres not letting go. . Forget about positioning ,leaning out or feet positioning if you don't trust the bike your going down. Goes more so for the road , people loose that confidence go straight and crash when their bike wasn't even close to its limit. Do more track days get hooked and you'll stop riding on the road, then start racing and you stop doing track days as its so addictive and safer. Cool to see you Do more back at the track vids .... 😀
It’s always the next day when you hurt from an accident. It’s the strain on your muscles when you’re reacting to the accident that causes it.
When you get old, the next day is bad but, the day after that is even worse. Thankful for NSAIDs.
It's great to watch Doodle come from motorcycle commuting a few days a week to a full-on 2-wheel junkie 😂. Stay rad Doodle!!
You are an awesome inspiration for us all! Noob! Haha! Keep pushing your boundaries! Thank you for the honest, realistic personal perspective.
I'm working on a lot of the same aspects of track riding so it was great to see your improvement over the 3 days! I just got the Stella Missile V2 suit and was also surprised that it comes with no back protector what-so-ever. Luckily I discovered it in time to order one before a two day event next weekend. I got my license in October and after a couple of track days this spring I'm totally addicted!
7:06 you telling me that after 8 years of youtube video you didn't figured out that counter steering exists ? i'm like two month rider i'm already using it extensively
Yeah and she seems to be deleting comments about it too (can't confirm that tho since youtube can hide comments randomly so she might not be doing anything to comments idk), anyways yeah I wonder how she spoke to motojitsu and dandan and practiced with them etc and still not figured out countersteering? Like they mention it every other video. idk
you are so updated in YT for your audience
When i first found it when bookin, traveling really fast and turning it, it was weird pushing the bars twords the opposite side to manipulate a turn like you sead its different from going slow. Super cool
happiness ✅️
Nice Video and experience!!!, congrats on your will to become a better rider!!!
Never stop learning! 😄
I don't know how I'm just now discovering your channel; I have a lot of catching up to do! I've been riding for 25 years now (I'm old enough to be your mom...if I had a daughter you'd be her!) and I'm enjoying your adventures while my bike sits in the garage during this 110 degree heat we're having in Phoenix, AZ 🥵 My hubs (he also rides) loves your channel, too! Keep adventuring! You're rad.
I watch your videos to motivate me to continue riding. I love your videos! Keep up the great work!
I want to see more Doodle track days!!
Incredible video. So exciting.
I'm glad to see you're learning skills that are more relevant for day to day riding, OK turning in the road can be useful but putting time into better machine control at speed could, and will, maybe one day save your life.
Isle of Man , lotta studying , lotta work . Good luck with this adventure down the road .
Great job. You make me miss little bike riding. Your position on the bike and movements really improved. Keep it up.
That has to be a crazy feeling to train like that with a professional coach you go get em
"Hopefully I don't lowside." Girl, you better hope you don't highside!!
The 2 clips between 13-17 seconds of the crashing aren't the Isle of Mann TT.
Your content is top-notch!
Greetings from the Netherlands.
Been watching you for a long ass time, your content has progressed SO much love to see it! NICE!
When you ride parts of the course at the 50mph speed limit and then think that the racers are doing close to 200mph at the same points, that's a real eye opener!!
Great video thank you very well done. Come to the New York safely track. You will love it .thanks again cheers to ya.
Cool to see you do a vid on the Isle of Man. Thumb up.
Boy, you get around 😜
Pretty cool that you were working with Ken Hill too.
I hope to see many more trackdays in your future.
The IOM TT was just part of the regular World GP circuit for its first 60 years. Ago, Hailwood, Surtees, Duke, Phil Read and Sheene all raced there.
@@jdahack7367 Well all the top GP riders rode there from the beginning of the World Championships post WWII up until the early 70s. Sheene was one of the first to be aware of the unique danger of the circuit.
Don’t die, noodle! We love your content too much
The TT is a life mission - its not a weekenders thing
Yay doodle! Best video yet.. hope we get lots more race content...
Maybe even your very own doodle r3 track bike...?
Thanks