Motorcycle Riding Tips To Ride Like A Pro!

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  • @tmac77
    @tmac77  10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

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  • @LRS7B
    @LRS7B ปีที่แล้ว +147

    As a relatively new rider, this is the kind of video you want to play on repeat with headphones in while you sleep 😂😂😂

    • @muthuigabriel2442
      @muthuigabriel2442 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very true 😅😅😅😅

    • @guyver1215
      @guyver1215 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      watch twist of the wrist 2. Your welcome.

    • @thenovalabs
      @thenovalabs 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It works

    • @SmokytheBear6969
      @SmokytheBear6969 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@VarietzHD fauk yeah, that totally slipped my mind about waking up & learning. Thanks 🤙!

    • @Surya_14-05
      @Surya_14-05 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Matter of fact I’m doing it right now 😂

  • @ayabongamaseko9313
    @ayabongamaseko9313 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    "look where you want to go" further proves that the bike becomes an extension of you. In trampolining, I learned that "where the neck goes, the body will follow" and that idea helped me, somewhat, with getting used to the idea.Very underrated tip but helps a lot.

  • @luvyesmusici4886
    @luvyesmusici4886 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Number 10 is number 1. You have to relax completely as soon as you get the hole-shot. You relax, get into the zone, and everything goes into slow-motion. I even had an out of body experience watching myself from above and behind, and I easily won that race loosing the front end twice a lap with a new size front tire, and putting my buddy in the ambulance before the restart.
    Best to push down on the outside peg when cornering. It also helps with rear wheel steering.
    Another use of a rear brake. When I was racing, the thumb controllers had just come out. Sadly I did not have one. My bike kept popping out of gear when I was fully leaned over at two corners. I was fighting for third in the expert level. The second best thing after my starts was my late braking. I waited far too late to brake heading into the third from last corner. Using the rear brake can help keep the rear wheel from trying to go over your head. Unfortunately for me, the rear wheel started to come over my head far too fast where I could effectively slow the wheel down. The force of the spinning rear tire was trying to push the bike over me. This would not have been a problem if I had had a thumb controller. Now mind you, I must have been going around eighty, but I was ultra relaxed, and I was enjoying the experience of what was going on, and the fact that I was so relaxed. However, I knew there was a very good possibility that I could severely hurt myself if I didn’t stay relaxed, or even if I did. Wonderful experience for the brain, knowing you had the tools to succeed because while things were going violently at speed, I had things as much as I possibly could in a controlled manner having everything slowed down in my brain. What did I end up doing? I started pogoing/ bouncing off my front tire with the rear trying to go over my head, spinning fast at speed, and grabbing the brake just a little every time I bounced the front wheel off the tarmac, leaving little blacked as I did so. I was able to slow down enough to drop the rear somewhat and use my rear brake to slow the tire down. We were so far ahead and I limped around the last two corners at 25 mph or fourth. A racer who was watching me from inside the track came up to me afterwards and told me that was the most amazing thing he had ever seen someone do on a motorcycle. Rear breaks are good, but staying relaxed and getting in the zone is most important. I took Akido, and that certainly helped me to relax completely on the tracks during races.

  • @claytonknight3078
    @claytonknight3078 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Number 10 is so important. I used to have a piece of tape on my triple clamps that said BREATHE, because I found myself holding my breath, even after years of riding.Great tipsTaylor.

  • @thenashvillenightshow5119
    @thenashvillenightshow5119 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    This is a must watch video for every rider. Chalk-full of great and important tips

    • @tmac77
      @tmac77  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @WntR141
      @WntR141 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Was a drink into watching this and read chalk-ull as chick-fil-a. lol im tired and just got home from work. Ps did not drink and drive.

  • @teaguejelinek4038
    @teaguejelinek4038 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I only ride a 500 and never been on track, but this was still great to watch. Thanks

  • @Sinnicide
    @Sinnicide 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just bought a new bike. Felt like I mastered my 84 Magna in the year I had it. Didn't realize how easy it was to ride relative to my new bike a VFR1200 X. Mostly just due to size in slow traffic or parking lmfao. But also in the aspect of I have alot more horse in this then the 700cc I had and I enjoy going fast. Thanks for the good advice on how to do so safely, this is exactly what I wanted to learn. I laid down my magna in the rain for the first time downshifting to quick and the back tire "skippin around on the floor" haha. The funniest thing to me is everything youre saying feels intuitive to me. Its like a hyperfocused common sense for the mechanically inclined.

  • @emeryanden2225
    @emeryanden2225 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Road at the track for my first time yesterday first time ever being on the bike went straight to a zx10 and am used to motocross (much different riding) but great tips exactly the tips I needed! Ready for the next time.

  • @seyfo.03
    @seyfo.03 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    2:00 As a Turkish Toprak fan, bro you earned my sub just by mentioning the king of kings ;)

    • @tmac77
      @tmac77  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      😂😎

  • @thomasstolzenburg9247
    @thomasstolzenburg9247 ปีที่แล้ว

    all the very best advice rolled into one video... BRILLIANT... and very well presented... Thanks a LOT

  • @mrdoodle8748
    @mrdoodle8748 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Some great nuggets of information there, thanks Taylor, for covering it so comprehensively.

  • @traglenovencleanersrangeho4953
    @traglenovencleanersrangeho4953 ปีที่แล้ว

    Taylor. Thanks for great information. Your clarity was fantastic

  • @PadmaDorjee
    @PadmaDorjee ปีที่แล้ว

    True nuggets of GOLD, thanks TMac.✌

  • @dougzthou
    @dougzthou ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb content as always Taylor. Great vid.

  • @AuProspecting-Scotland
    @AuProspecting-Scotland ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great instructions Taylor very informative

  • @KoushikShetty
    @KoushikShetty ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for the tips and the book taylor😍

  • @robertmacforesman3523
    @robertmacforesman3523 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks, Taylor Great points and the one I found to be excellent was RELAX, that focus and patience are key points in racing! thanks, MaC

  • @emotionalshura
    @emotionalshura หลายเดือนก่อน

    as a new rider this is great, thanks for the information & spreading knowledge that will make all; better, safer and more confident

  • @TR-en1xz
    @TR-en1xz ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A god amongst men. Thanks! Could you do a video about tips for riding in the wet in the future?

  • @moq26
    @moq26 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tips mate, really useful 👍

  • @titob5020
    @titob5020 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Taylor thank you for posting. More racer tips are appreciated

  • @danielshephard5332
    @danielshephard5332 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    All good points. Biggest tip. Get some time with an instructor or try a whitham track training day. I really enjoyed my day at Ron Haslam race school, sad it's no longer around.

  • @ercanyesiltas
    @ercanyesiltas ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i can smell a Toprak fan here :)

  • @andrewrobinson1116
    @andrewrobinson1116 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff - thanks, Taylor.

  • @JDMetz27
    @JDMetz27 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips! The majority of these tips are ones that I myself preach to new street and TD riders as well.

  • @SuperBikerGP2T
    @SuperBikerGP2T ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent tips, I think I’ve learned a few things to try on my next trackday 👍

  • @VState60
    @VState60 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Channel is getting better & better...we love you TMack!!!!

    • @VState60
      @VState60 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh...and Tarran, you're alright too--keep on keepin' on!

  • @LambChopRides
    @LambChopRides ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good tips sir 👍

  • @clapclapscream
    @clapclapscream 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your subs gonna blow up, I know it. This is really good stuff

  • @beyourself9500
    @beyourself9500 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just learn the steps one by one..... These are really good techniques which he is showing..... I myself will start working on them....great material for bike riders....❤

  • @motoguzziv85ttbalkan
    @motoguzziv85ttbalkan 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Finaly, good and understandable insight from experience. Excellent, thank you.

    • @tmac77
      @tmac77  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @XO43137
    @XO43137 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Exactly! Use rear brake to throw the bike into the corner! Yes! I do this! :)

  • @user-wn1oy2kn7v
    @user-wn1oy2kn7v ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video. I learned a lot.

  • @Mj83Mj
    @Mj83Mj ปีที่แล้ว

    Best explanations I’ve seen

  • @2amike375
    @2amike375 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! I've been to riding schools that didn't explain the fundamentals nearly as well.

  • @villiamo3861
    @villiamo3861 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent vid. Thanks.

  • @aaronburke9105
    @aaronburke9105 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely best explained tips I have heard yet in the sense of how you broke them down and gave clear reasons for why too and why not too! Great advice thank you

    • @tmac77
      @tmac77  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you found value in it 😁

  • @gullarmboy5317
    @gullarmboy5317 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely useful thank you dude

  • @scotshanley
    @scotshanley ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, great tips excellent advice.
    Thanks for taking the time to make this video it's very much appreciated 👍 👍

  • @kurtgolden7488
    @kurtgolden7488 ปีที่แล้ว

    great stuff Taylor

  • @jmrracing7097
    @jmrracing7097 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant useful explanations

  • @richardbranton190
    @richardbranton190 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to never use my rear brake back when I used to race. I let a friend ride my bike one time and he used the rear brake and it got stuck so bad he couldn't finish the lap. I guess today with all the anti lock brakes it's probably good to learn how to use them 👍 great video

  • @ThePrivateerBiker
    @ThePrivateerBiker ปีที่แล้ว

    Off to Donington on Tuesday, will be putting these tips to use!

  • @sashababich827
    @sashababich827 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great intel... thank you!

  • @CrusherHell
    @CrusherHell ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it. More videos like this pls.

  • @user-ts3yn5vy4k
    @user-ts3yn5vy4k 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very sound advice

  • @matthewridley4438
    @matthewridley4438 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. very informative. ty

  • @firestorm755
    @firestorm755 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great advice especially looking far ahead and using the rear brake. I've never ridden on track but have decades of road experience and using the rear brake exactly as you say most definitely works. Very nice video, thanks👍

    • @tmac77
      @tmac77  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @lynxeffect84
      @lynxeffect84 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@tmac77 do you have to change down the gears with an auto blipper or don't need to touch at all ? I know u don't need to touch the clutch

    • @chadrichards8930
      @chadrichards8930 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@lynxeffect84 lmao bro what??? How else would you downshift? You think the bike is gonna do it by itself? Of course you have to shift it down yourself with an autoblipper

  • @rossross8224
    @rossross8224 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great advice 👍 hope I can put it all into practice in September at Knockhill 😂

  • @robertwhitten265
    @robertwhitten265 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My first Grand Prix race was at Leguna Seca in 1988 where your father almost won fighting against world champions. I had a poster of Niall on a bright yellow Honda until I graduated college. Now we are just old.

  • @tango5994
    @tango5994 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm off to Mallory on Thursday Il try to remember all these tips!

  • @_Archambaud
    @_Archambaud 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Golden.thanks🙏

  • @Zach_Routhier
    @Zach_Routhier ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Taylor

  • @turkishexpress
    @turkishexpress ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing content.

  • @tristenwilliams1943
    @tristenwilliams1943 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve had five motorcycles now, just bought the fifth. But each time I’ve wrecked it, it blew up, or wasn’t the right time financially, so I’ve only accumulated about 8 months of riding time in five years. I didn’t realize how bad I am at riding fast until I rode with my bro in the mountains, he was on a dirt bike but completely left me (and my fancy Aprilia) in the dust. This video is super helpful! Hoping to start some beginner track days soon.

  • @johnmthews
    @johnmthews 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    New rider here, just getting into track and racing, and wow ur tips are actually so helpful! I will definitely use these when i’m at my next track day!

    • @tmac77
      @tmac77  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s awesome! I hope you find them useful 😁

    • @michaelscott356
      @michaelscott356 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are correct; these are RACING (not riding) tips.

  • @lionsito1466
    @lionsito1466 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am trackdays instructor here and I find useful those tips just especially the way you explain it more detailed :). Thanks for sharing mate.

    • @tmac77
      @tmac77  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're very welcome!

  • @nikkim5970
    @nikkim5970 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips Taylor and ebook. Best tip I was ever told was to look ahead on corner - good to see it made it your tops tips. 👍 PS reckon it was a Mad Mark tip on the back brake "Brakes will slow you down" 🤣

  • @Onthemainline
    @Onthemainline ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Really good video! Well explained and plenty of information!
    This is really going to help me as I am starting my motorbike racing journey!
    Thanks a lot 😀👍

    • @tmac77
      @tmac77  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great to hear!

  • @metakmoto
    @metakmoto ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video! 😁

  • @SA-in5vy
    @SA-in5vy ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You!

  • @ramboracing702
    @ramboracing702 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Legend! ✌️

  • @ReeceBowman1867
    @ReeceBowman1867 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Back Break use. When Im out on the road, I always use the front brake and then indroduce the back break when slowing down. This tecknic will stop/Pull you up so much quicker than just the front break alone.

  • @enchantedape8180
    @enchantedape8180 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Kissing the mirror has really helped on my 2014 Superduke r. Its taken me a while to feel confident leaning being such a high bike. More dirtbike like then crotch rocket

  • @elfspicer
    @elfspicer ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid

  • @pabsocs
    @pabsocs ปีที่แล้ว +12

    If only you had an ebook out to further explain these concepts!

    • @ricolaw2571
      @ricolaw2571 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Read twist of the wrist

  • @davidciesielski8251
    @davidciesielski8251 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks

  • @vikrams9177
    @vikrams9177 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tip no.5 - look where you want to go
    Very important one, I have experienced it.
    Do not look anywhere from the road while cornering.

  • @fitzpatrickaugustus1491
    @fitzpatrickaugustus1491 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tip 10 is true I usually hold my breath for too long,and it makes me very tired

  • @jackamelung8705
    @jackamelung8705 ปีที่แล้ว

    thankyou

  • @crumblymal8479
    @crumblymal8479 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great watch really interesting and helpful not a track day person to old but there is always things to pick up so thanks for that 🙏👌

  • @Fittednocap
    @Fittednocap ปีที่แล้ว

    No idea who you are but Im now your #1 fan

  • @351kostakis
    @351kostakis ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic

  • @bobwall3
    @bobwall3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!

    • @tmac77
      @tmac77  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!

  • @MR_MV
    @MR_MV 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great tips mate. Only thing i disagree with or is more important than you stated is the outside foot in the corner! If you hook the heel on the peg it gives you more bracing and hold your body up better mid corner.

  • @RapidRossi
    @RapidRossi ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Could you do a video on overtaking on track? I keep getting stuck behind someone who's slower but with a faster bike and it's frustrating lining up a move without being too aggressive

    • @budgetgambler4306
      @budgetgambler4306 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      youre asking how to overtake basically asking how to win the race lol just become better

    • @rccoul
      @rccoul 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@budgetgambler4306 Anyone asking for help on anything is trying to get better, and getting better wins races. overtaking alone does not win races if you can't keep the position.

    • @RapidRossi
      @RapidRossi 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can tell you don't race/do trackdays, there's one thing being able to put together a good laptime and a whole other thing trying to work out how to lineup an overtake on someone, it can be very difficult trying to get past a 600cc supersport on a little 500 twin@@budgetgambler4306

  • @sinclair147
    @sinclair147 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Taylor, good video, when are you making your return to racing? (on a Yamaha)

  • @davidking4613
    @davidking4613 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was well done sir. U got my subscripton. I ride and 2013 R6 and especially that rate broke advice I understand why ur dad ddnt want u to use it. But with my 2020 r6 I understand why u are kinda passed with him. The traction at the rear control present u from losing traction when braking

  • @danielyork7916
    @danielyork7916 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Outstanding video. Probably one of the best on the subject.

  • @steadytube
    @steadytube ปีที่แล้ว +1

    also brake a second later than everyone else and you will gain a second per corner. its easy....
    Mad Mark......

  • @stevendelagarde2397
    @stevendelagarde2397 ปีที่แล้ว

    I grew up riding dirtbikes so it was muscle memory to leave one finger on each lever. The only way i could unlearn that was to brake with the last 3 fingers and leave the pointer on the throttle

  • @jakke1975
    @jakke1975 ปีที่แล้ว

    These bike riding tips are usually boring, annoying and incomplete, sometimes patronizing... but I actually quite liked this one. Very well done.

  • @rhnv_
    @rhnv_ 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Braking like Toprak is going to take a lot of time and Courage

  • @renevanderkraats224
    @renevanderkraats224 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a racer he's talking about downshifting and at the same time gesturing clicking it upwards :-)

  • @zarkodivkovic5024
    @zarkodivkovic5024 ปีที่แล้ว

    Top tips💪💪💪✌️✌️✌️👍👍👍

  • @What.The.Fluff.
    @What.The.Fluff. ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't race, but found the video interesting, anyway! And, you sure look sharp in the new leathers, boots! Bike is purrty, too!😻Too bad Mad Mark's appearance was just a blooper!😾Now, what kind of tips would he offer?🤔😼😹

  • @johndaroza2987
    @johndaroza2987 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just understand the trans down shifts just don't let off the throttle the RPM's will match the down gear. Sequential transmission.
    Elbow out grab the throttle . Try it.
    Breaking is a skill that must be learned. Takes a good 5 years.
    Yes look into the turn look where you want to go. Years to learn this too.
    Read books to help you understand what the bike will do when to start breaking when to gas it out of a turn. Smooth is fast.

  • @wheeliegames
    @wheeliegames ปีที่แล้ว

    Check Wheelie King 5 if you want to learn wheelies

  • @granty1150gs
    @granty1150gs ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you back the bike in....just out of interest. Do you use the back brake?

  • @justinrandall8722
    @justinrandall8722 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking abit sweaty in them leathers Taylor

  • @zoomsnipes5448
    @zoomsnipes5448 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do I prevent death wobble! Never had it happen but terrified one day it will I only have 2 months of riding experience if that

  • @MotoPrymityw
    @MotoPrymityw ปีที่แล้ว

    to the 10th - really there is a time to be ralexed after winter time. I ride safely to be comfortable because You never know how drivers behave and when they get used to see motorscycles on road

  • @panagiotispapaioannou5369
    @panagiotispapaioannou5369 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video and very helpful tips. I have one question. When we riding on the truck, are we sitting on the seat or we support all of our weight at our feet? ( pressing down the rear sets)

    • @panagiotispapaioannou5369
      @panagiotispapaioannou5369 ปีที่แล้ว

      track

    • @VState60
      @VState60 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just hold onto the tailgate in the truck and ensure you're only riding in the bed of a truck with a driver you respect, and whom respects you. Cheers!

    • @patrickmba7638
      @patrickmba7638 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would say on the seat for straightaways and more on d foot pegs for corners.

  • @ginoasci2876
    @ginoasci2876 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the part about braking with one or two fingers to me doesn’t make sense because you can do any with the throttle when braking so it doesn’t matter how many fingers you use because your hand has to be lined up with the brake lever to squeeze it.
    if your hand is too far up you can’t grab the brake and if your hand is down that means you’re accelerating and there’s no need for braking.
    just my two cents.
    i’m not a pro by any means, just love bikes.
    good video, much appreciated !

  • @findingneutral426
    @findingneutral426 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don’t forget the hair gel and sun glasses

  • @BMeagher1
    @BMeagher1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m a little confused why you want to quickly throttle when downshifting. Could someone please elaborate? Is it so the engine doesn’t rev high on its own all of a sudden as forcefully?

  • @primedirective00
    @primedirective00 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice chicken strips dude 😂

  • @markymark558
    @markymark558 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just a quick question,if you're riding a classic racing bike say from the 80s or 90s is the riding style totally different,just for us old bike owners lol.

    • @jbean530
      @jbean530 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes. No tucking. Just sit straight up.

  • @1000sofusernames
    @1000sofusernames ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do racers user extra padding to lift their helmets up? I've been trying to flatten myself out lately but I'm getting to the stage where my the top of my visor opening is starting to block my vision. A while back I noticed Marquez's helmet seemed to sit fairly high around his chin level.

    • @MrDeepseadweller
      @MrDeepseadweller ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have a Shoei X-Spirit 3 and it has great field of view up top. It also allows you to reposition the internal padding so the entire helmet shell sits 3 degrees further back on your head, giving you that much more vision at the top when in a tuck. Bottom line is, your helmet might be the issue.