6 Rookie Errors You Need To Avoid In The Twisties
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I like that you get straight to the point and don’t waste 5-6 minutes on introductions. Thanks for the videos
You’re welcome :)
Me too, just perfect, thanks!
The "Trying to keep up" really hits home for me. I watched a man die in front me all because he was "trying to keep up". Never ride outside of your abilities.
And the worse person to judge your abilities is yourself.
I overtook a car before a hairpin turn, a P plater did the same and misjudged the corner, braked while leant and lowsided. Luckily minimal damage and was able to ride home, but make sure the people behind you aren't trying to keep up or race you, either pull over and have a 2 min break or let them ahead to set their own pace, or better yet slow down to a comfortable pace and perfect your lines, so you can role model to them how best to prepare and take corners if they are newer and a little too eager.
A few months after I started riding I went through the twisties with my dad. He is obviously better than me, but was riding a cruiser so couldn't lean as much through the corners, so I kept up fine. The next time we went though I got held up behind a caravan and lost him, I had to ride the whole lot myself. I was slower, but actually enjoyed the ride so much more because I had to ride for myself. I think it's so much more beneficial for newer riders to have to do things themselves, rather than just following the persons brake lights and lines in front. More likely to not push too hard either.
@@JoelSmithR1 exactly, though I am one of the faster riders, I tend to ride in groups of ~8 and we are all about 2-3 metres away from eachother flying through the corners which is bloody fun like you won't believe, the idea is to have the slowest rider in the front and everyone paces with them.
@@andrewg4412 What is a pee plater?
I really admire your commitment to helping new riders gain confidence and ability. Too many new riders give up because they make errors, have a few near misses, lose confidence and they stop enjoying it. Confidence is gained by listening to guys like you, instead of trying to emulate the show-offs.
Thanks :)
@@MotoJitsuHis comment is so true! I am a new rider, and just watching some of your videos inspires confidence in making sure I am riding responsibly. Just downloaded your app and will start the drills soon!
My take is you wont have fun until you are able to ride fast in a relaxed natural way. It is no fun if feels scary.and keep feeeling unsure...which is much much different than simply having intelligent fear of something bad out of your control happening...I just mean there should be a pace where you feel totally in control with no doubts as to your ability....THAT is FUN but that is also where you are going to leave a lot of people in the dust who might judge you by their own ability assuming you are riding over your head to "show off"...it never feels great to get left in the dust but the ones who fly by me I KNOW are better riders...I also know some of them are going so fast they just cant have a comfortable margin of error for something bad in a blind corner...are they showing off? Well they both impress the hell out of me AND I fear for them! But it's not my monkey not my zoo and I face the same dangers anyway...I just hope my slower pace helps me react in time! Then again some bad shit happens to folks riding way slower...everyone has to find their own sweet spot ...I mean once they attain the skill level that it honestly IS fun...I dont think the average person will keep riding long iin the twisties unless it all gels where they can have totally relaxed feeling totally in control fun ...night and day difference between that and NOT that
This continues to be the best advice I've ever been given. After getting my license a year ago, the first thing a few other rides told me to do was spend money on louder pipes. Instead I took an intermediate course. I'm taking my 3rd class this month and looking forward to when I can take a 4th..
thanks!! Keep at it :)
Lol "loud pipes save lives".
Nah, being a good rider saves lives lol
If you don’t get them bassani 2 into 1 pipes and stuff an evo in you’ll be ridin a girlz byke
wise.
There’s course ? Man I’m old
“Always upgrade the software not the hardware” I’ll consider this one the Tip of the month. Great advise.
😁👌🏼
I hope you really take it to heart, and put it into practice, because "advise" is spelled A-D-V-I-C-E.
Speaking of upgrading software, how about most of you upgrade yours past sounding it out in kindergarten. And there should be a comma after software, as well. Sheesh, you people are embarrassing.
I’ve been in IT my whole life and I work in IT now. This hit hit home for me
Gave a thumbs up. My course is next month. I bought a zx636. I’m taking my time learning to lean with co confidence and driving slow in my area (it’s private). Thanks for sharing this
@@davidmcmanus4751 How ironic, because you also had a couple of typos in your post. Save this crap for the videos that focus on grammar. I'm sure you were a lot of fun at the parties to which you are no longer invited. What a tool.
Every Young motorcycle rider should see this!! Brilliant!!
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Glad to see it as an old rider too. Never too old to learn. Thanks as always Fast Eddie.
I believe EVERY rider of all ages should see this. I have seen some of the worst riders in the older segment that think they know what they are doing because they have been riding for x number of years. Thank you for posting these pointers. The information is invaluable.
Came here looking for the bike with up / down handlebars :D
hahaha
Ahahaha
I know I'm pretty randomly asking but does anybody know a good website to watch newly released series online ?
Lol! The only vehicle I know that does that is a Segway! Where you tilt the whole steering column in relation to the vehicle's body and the handlebars do go up and down. We rented Segways recently, that's how I know. The guy who taught us how to ride them even told us "yeah, it's kinda weird". But a Segway is not a motorcycle, even though it is a two wheeled vehicle.
I’m
Hey, MotoJitsu, it's me again. I did something really stupid yesterday and instantly remembered this video. I tried to keep up with my friends when they were way ahead upfront. I pushed my self to the limit until my rear end slipped from gravel and had me rolling in the road. Thankfully, I didn't had any injuries, just worn gear. But the worst part is, my friends weren't there to help me. Guys, if I were you, I would take my time and enjoy instead of riding fast just to keep up.
Edit: Spelling
Hey Seuthee....yes, not a good thing to try and keep up....usually ends in similar situations for too many riders. Glad you're ok :)
And get new "friends" to ride with!
@@bgainey4u I was going to say the same thing! "Friends" while group riding need to look out for each other. Rule of thumb is the LEAST experienced rides behind the leader, not behind everyone else.
@@tamaracuff2190 "Get the least experienced rider to ride behind the leader" is only one part of the equation. If I were the group leader, I would give a safety briefing before the ride, spelling out the rules (speed limit), emergency situation, planned stops and unplanned stops, signals/communication, rendezvous, etc. The leader sets the speed, set the tone, and keep the group together.
I laid a bike down doing 90. Let's just say that was an experience I won't forget. And even serving in the military never came so close to death before this. So it humbled me, it also made me think of a saying we had for breach and clearing rooms. Slow is smooth, Smooth is fast. So in time slowly learning you master your art and it becomes smooth, and smooth into fast because it's natural to you now. Anyways be safe guys much love from Tennessee!
As a new rider your videos are second to none when it comes to laying out the basics. Now if only I could bring you on all of my rides.
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my notifications are on :) . also y your tipi toes ? I use the ball of my dear so I can put more weight on my foot to help lean . I feel like toes would not give enough push and would feel worse than using the balls of your feet
Also the one thing I still don't understand is how to shift down while braking when you want to keep the rpms up . like how to rev match while using the brakes
That's what I mean
I have a video on how to rev-match ;)
@@MotoJitsu you do but not while braking at the same time . it is like a mix of trail braking and rematching if that makes any sense
Hi,I'm 43 and from the UK,just starting my motorcycle life,yeah I've left it quite late in life 🤣just wanted to thank you for your informative and no nonsense guidance,we have quite stringent courses and exams in the UK in order for a rider to gain their full licence so any wisdom from an experienced person such as yourself is a massive help👍👍👍👍👍
you're very welcome!!
Once you've passed your test do an IAM course.
@@rodneyrayner4178 IAM? Institute of Advanced Motor...something? Wait, I have Google. 😊
I have ridden for 40+ years, road raced, drag raced and never really studied the art of riding. After watching your videos, I love learning new techniques and old techniques I knew but did not know I knew. You are an excellent teacher by the way.
:42 - 2:40 Awesome instruction on looking through the curve. Thanks for teaching it like THAT. Well done.
You're welcome!!
I was half tempted to go out to the garage and mess with my bike some how to make the bars go up and down 😂
Hahaha
Don't do it man, I had a bike where that happened (not my bike, but the clip ons were not clipped on.) only moving it in a driveway but holy WOW that was spooky)
Came here after a crash. And I totally agree on the skill part. We really do have a really bad habit of underestimating our risks and skill level on the street. I was very lucky as my riding gear saved me and I came out with only a couple of bruises, scrapes and a swollen wrists. Will definitely keep in mind all these factors and tips that you have given on this video. Cheers. 👍
Wow! Every word, every drawing! Bang on! Especially --- "Invest in yourself!" Do that, and the rest will follow.
thanks
I say again - the best motorcycle training channel in TH-cam, this guy doesn't exclude a single detail.
thanks
This will help, I'm buying my first bike, MT-03 2020, and I wanna make sure I'm not gonna do something stupid.
More courses, more practice...and repeat.
Oh your gonna do something stupid alright !!!! We all have
Listen to that little voice that tells you not to do something.
300’s a perfect to start on. A LOT more forgiving than a inline 4 beast. stay safe out there and take it slow. everybody was a new rider at some point 🤙🏼
@@kadenlawson2978 Thanks bro 👊
Dude! I appreciate this video so much. Your advice and wisdom is gold especially for me as a new rider. Loved the last bits about group riding and upgrading your bike skills instead of "cool stuff". I will greatly be investing in more of your videos. You explain ideas clear and orate very well. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Fantastic points for anyone especially someone like me. Did the dirt bike thing years ago and got back into it 2 years ago with a dual sport. The road was all new to me with a major learning curve. Now upgraded to a HD which is a whole different animal being 750lbs vs the 320lb dual sport.
Keep up the Great videos!
thanks!
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You earned a sub with this video super quick and easy to the point packed full of information thank you! Now time to binge watch some of your content!!
I've been riding 40+ yrs and I'm STILL learning tweeks and skills and tips from other riders. I am in the UK and used to ride with a whole bunch of guys who were all at different levels of skill and aptitude. I realised I needed to 'skill up' if I wanted to keep up but I wanted to keep up through skills ,knowledge and by practicing on my own. I took an IAM course and passed , I took a DIAMOND rider course and passed, I took a ROSPA course and passed(but not with the grade I felt I was capable of ). I became a CBT instructor not long after ( passed the assesment on second attempt, ) then I went onto do a DAS Course and assesment with the DVSA To be a DAS course assesor. I've trained lots of riders from total beginners up to older riders (back to biking courses) and I don't consider myself a 'highly skilled' rider but I do consider myself a SAFE rider. I go on ride outs and sometimes ride with others (but mostly on my own or with my partner on her bike). I 'people watch' or rider watch and sometimes they make me take a sharp intake of breath and wonder how they are still alive. I am no longer a bike instructor as the UK Licencing system is messed up and pushes younger riders away from learning. I loved the job more than any other job I'd ever had but could not be doing with authoritarian, officious, arrogant assesors, telling me I was doing it wrong when they themselves were lacking in safe skilled talent.
My whole ethos of training was if you were my son, daughter, would I let you loose on public roads alone on two wheels. If I couldn't say yes to that question you didn't get my stamp of approval. Don't get the wrong impression here, it was for their OWN SAFETY. I've seen loads of accidentsand 'rtc's' as they like to call them in UK and nearly ALL of them were avoidable by the application of a simple riding sytem called the COAST principle.
Concentration
Observation,
ANTICIPATION, (gives you)
the SPACE
& TIME to plan, react, and be proactive on your ride.
Keep those spidey senses tingling, those eyes up and scanning, and don't ride like every ride is a race to the finish. (Or it may just be the finish, of your riding journey or even your life journey !)
Keep it shiny side up ! Take care, and watch MR MOTO- JITSU he knows the script 👍😉
What a great job you did of summarizing 40 years of experience in one comment for the benefit of everyone.
Be safe
Bravo! A lot of the advice here is valid for riders of every skill level who still didn't get rid of bad habits. I personally got here after 7k miles in 3 years riding, while debating with myself the blind corners AND racetrack or street lines issues. It was big help on that topic and I confirmed a few other bad habits too.
Consider changing the title to attract a wider audience, more advanced riders may shy away from the "beginners" in the title. I sometimes do :-)
:) thanks
Good sound advice, no matter how long you've been riding, you can always learn something new...
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I've been riding for a while now and have taken a couple of courses but this video still makes me say "im guilty"
Glad it helps
Yup. Everytime I watch a learning video, I also find some info as to what I've been doing wrong or guilty of not doing. 30 yrs experience and still learning.
@@chrisstiff4734 true theres always more to learn and ways to improve. Ride safe
Can I suggest that you watch lots of motorcycle crash videos.
It might help you like it does to me. Improving your skills is always a win😥
I think you nailed it. Watching the road far enough ahead is a challenge for new riders cause you want to look where you're going rather than where to want to go. That's like looking at an approaching vehicle in a turn and the next thing ya know they've driven right into the vehicle!
I'm a rookie rider. I'm so glad I bumped into this channel, it's simply amazing how relevant and useful it is, just the best out there. Thank you!
Riding 25yrs, instructor for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and taught the BRC and ARC courses.
I agree with most of what you said, however there are a couple of things I would "correct" or advise differently....
In your "not looking far enough" segment, when entering a curve, when you lean the bike your "scan" should already be complete and your head should be looking at/pointed to the exit of your turn.
Also, I have a little issue with the "toes on the pegs" advice as braking and shifting become more work and increase risk of slipping or catching. As long as you're not pointing your toes down, hitting them on the pavement shouldn't be an issue.
Otherwise, I feel like you've got some great advice in this video! Keep up the good work!!!
I agree.
Thank you for the golden touch up.
"People overestimate their skills all the damn time!"👏👏
fo sho!
Best when you realized those mistakes without died. God damn! I got a new life!
This is one of the best videos you made. I just wanted to say you have one less motorcycle rider to worry about now. I am learning so much from you and I am a better and safer rider because of it. Some people are just not interested in learning. I bet you have read a million responses from people who just want to argue with you. Like the loud pipes save lives people. I love loud pipes as much as anyone but they’re not gonna help you if someone is texting and driving and doesn’t see you. Some people will hear you and never look to see where you are. Some people aren’t gonna wear gear no matter what. Thank you and just know that you are great and I’m learning as much as I can from you. I’ve been riding motorcycles on the street 30 years and I still have so much to learn. I’m gonna spend my money on gear and track days. As soon as I am able I’m going to take an advanced rider course. Thank you again.
What great info! Im going to be returning to motorcycling after a 40 year hiatus. I will admit I just winged it when I was 20 and got lucky and never got hurt. Definitely going to do the software upgrade this time. Bravo on your great instructional videos!
I'M SO glad I found these TH-cam video's. I'VE learned a lot from you! THANKS FOR ALL YOU ARE DOING on here!
You’re very welcome
I've been watching your video's for about a year now, I got back on the bike after a 10 year absence, your video's have changed my riding completely, countering steering, trail braking and reading the road have all improved my skills, I agree never try and keep up with your friends as we are all at different levels of skill and you will land up over cooking it and crash, ride to your own abilities. I am lucky enough to be trained as a police response driver in the UK and they say if the vantage point in the bend does not increase and remains static then its a sharp bend and to slow down, if it opens up as you approach then you can drive through it. As I am riding I am constantly putting into practise your wise words and teaching some of my other riding friends your tips.
thank you for watching!! When you can see the exit & take away lean angle is when you can accelerate out of a corner...no matter what it is : )
One of the best vids on true defensive riding I've seen on TH-cam. Well done. I'm on my third R1 and been riding my whole life. I teach this exact same stuff all the time. A sports bike can kill ya in a split second if you're not preparing for everything at all times. Now I get the blessing and honor of teaching my 21 year old son to ride with his new R3. Great starter bike. Nice and light and when he damages it, not to expensive to repair. He'll be watching this vid a few times for sure tomorrow. Thanks again for an awesome channel.
Can’t say I personally learned from this. I’ve been riding 27 years. That said I’m always interested in others tips. I may not have learned from this but it is getting sent to several people I know. Nice work man . Great advice
This video is called "NEW rider mistakes" lol
MotoJitsu understood. Those would be the people I’m sent this too. And as stated I don’t believe I could ever ride long enough to not be interested in watching and hearing others advice.
gotcha
Same as mate
Been riding for 35 years. Still watched the whole video because it never hurts to go over good advice and you never stop learning even if it’s stuff you already know I think when you think you don’t need to improve is when problems happen. Good work Sir.
Great video! The explanations plus the drawings are very clear plus this guy knows what he’s talking about. Good job!
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The BEST advice ever from a three year old video! Been riding for 56 years...and learned something.
Excellent, MJ! 👏
watch some of the many crash vids from back road twistys.... you will see a lot of "target fixation" as a cause. A close tie between that and not looking up the road at where you need to go,as stated,,,...followed next by just not trusting you're tires to hold when you throw it in there and running wide.
I L💕VE watching crash videos..
Helps me to improve my thinking habits while on the road✌
I really really appreciate all that you've taught me in this video. About the video, no bullshit, right on point! Liked & Subbed!
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Dude, watching your videos has made me a much better rider overall, and ive been riding for 6 years now!!!
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Great video! I never thought about my boot placement. I am fortunate to live near THE TAIL OF THE DRAGON and it is my practice ride and after 316 curves in 11 miles I learn to correct any laziness in my twisty ride. I see many riders doing the mistakes that you mentioned and parts of their bike winds up on THE TREE OF SHAME (broken bike parts from a crash hanging from a tree at DEALS GAP MOTORCYCLE RESORT).
After watching a LOT of MC channels, I find yours to be one of the best. You get right to the meat of the issue without any BS fluff.
Keeping the left foot out from under the shifter (while not shifting) is a good habit to go along with keeping the feet up and back.
A lot of bad line choice in corners has a lot to do with WHEN you start turning the bike. New riders always start turning too early, and often too slowly. (in concert with not understanding counter steering).
Keep up the good work, Brother!
I loved the last comments about invest in yourself! Great message!!
:)
After completing my nearly 40K km ride all of a sudden I found your channel. And watching your video realised that all these years my braking technics were wrong. More realised that I was so much dependent on engine brake and dont had proper control over my bike's brakes, now understand actually thats why I become so afraid in corners. Thank you for your videos. Now, I am working on my braking skills. Finding trail braking is actually fun and gives us more control over bike and options in critical situations. ❤❤❤
Time to go practice!!! :)
They weren't. There is nothing wrong in using engine breaking, on the contrary, regular breaks are not supossed to be used alone in correct riding. Makes no sense not to drop a gear down in a corner and help reducing speed using regular breaking. In fact there is no damage outcome to your engine for doing so and you are not stressing that much your breaks, giving them a longer life and not reaching their limits of heat and capabilities during riding. Bad advice. I'm ok with all the other things said in this video, not with this one.
Dropping life knowledge. I love it. “Upgrade the software not the hardware”. 🙌🏾🙌🏾
This is your first video I've ever seen and I loved it. Crisp, to the point, no unnecessary background music, no speeches n shit. Just pure logic and good advice (especially the last about ride gear). I'm an experienced rider and already follow all of what you said, but for newbies this is a must watch vid. Great one mate 👍👍👍
Thanks Anthony, I'm glad you enjoy it.
Thank you again!!! Once again you’ve hit some very important points. You have great teaching skills. I appreciate your no nonsense approach, right to the point and of course the drawings are the best visual for myself.
Thanks Deborah :) Share it!!!!!
MotoJitsu believe me I’ve shared your TH-cam’s with the ladies on my FB Motorcycle group.
I apologize for not signing up with your TH-cam monthly, but at this time I’m trying to not spend anything extra due to two surgeries, being off work for six months. Will be going back to work in 3 weeks, feeling physically stronger and will be ready to ride my 03 RK. I hope to contribute to your site once back at work. You are helping to instill the confidence I need to ride my “new bike”, 03 Rk. I review TH-cam’s weekly due to the fact that I haven’t been on a bike in two years, sold the Road Glide I had due to divorce.
Thanks again, keep doing what you are doing.
You're the best! Thank you :) Don't worry about it...I will continue to put out weekly videos for free on TH-cam. Many people don't sign up for the monthly Patreon thing...and others just buy my books and then give them away as gifts :) Glad to hear you're getting back to your strength and out riding again!
Jeff Cavalier does not like u using markers.The sketching makes it very relatable. Tnx!
You're welcome!
"Gotta break out the body markers"
Dude, this video is awesome. Short and to the point with really great visuals. I've been riding in OHV areas for the past 13 years, but I finally got around to getting my on road endorsement. I'm going for a cruise tomorrow and just wanted to touch up on safety points, and this video was exactly what I was looking for.
Yip, your so right! Been riding since 1967, still here to enjoy the new bike technology improvements in a wondrous way. I never thought I would appreciate the ABS systems on the new Ducati Panigale V4S, well I’m very happy to say I was wrong, the new technology has been a blessing.
Great video, excellent content in a short time! As usual.
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I'm preparing to take the MSF and your content is WAYYYYY better than anything else I've seen. Thank you!
Msf is good. I took it twice when I first started riding even though I didn’t need the endorsement the second time.
@@chrisloesch1870 MSF was great! If it wasn’t so far I’d take it again
Excellent vid! Simple yet effective visual aids. I took more away from this than most other vids of rider with gopro trying to explain on the fly. Well done! Thanks!
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I also live in San Diego. I subscribed to this channel because I learn so much from it. I'm sitxy two and completed the San Diego safety course. Thank you for the training you are doing. I love this channel!
Dude, every time I watch your videos they always remind me of reinforcing a thing or two about my riding habits... keep it up man!
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MotoJitsu done
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Really good Video, I’ve been riding over 30 years and I agree with everything you’ve said.
thanks!
Great video! All the major key points covered. Love the diagram for explaining where a rider should be looking. Super important since road conditions are always changing and even familiar roads can become sketchy from time to time.
Thanks!
Watched this yesterday before my third ride on my first motorcycle and it helped hugely....every time I went into a "twisty" I thought of this and it made a massive difference... my previous ride (2nd) was not so comfortable.... thank you
Awesome! :)
So much wisdom as usual. No BS, cuts to the chase. Thank you Greg! Anytime you fancy a holiday in South East Asia, let me know.
All the extra music/graphics/editing/etc is pointless...just a cover up for usually crappy content. That's why my videos are the way they are :)
@@MotoJitsu I agree,,, the I hate beating around the bush, A1 content sir
First thing that I saw in morning and it fckn made my day. Thanks 🔥💀
awesome!
This is an amazing channel….Keep up the work you are doing…I consider myself a novice rider as I had a crotch rocket before, then I had a many year break in between that bike and my current bike….You are bringing up a lot of great information that I kinda forgot….Everyone who owns a bike or is planning on getting a bike should watch this channel
So glad i found Your channel, great tips, much appreciated!
I’ve probably watched this video 10 times lol. I probably have 100 miles of riding under my belt. Some of that being at the MSF course. I probably won’t be hitting the highway until I probably won’t be hitting the highway until I absolutely without a doubt feel comfortable. I checkout your website. I noticed a Total Control course will be held in San Diego in March. I am hoping to attend...If I don’t attend that means I was still too scared to hop on the highway lol
Sunday and Monday used to be the best days to ride but with so many cars on the road today, it's hard to tell when to go out.
Reminds to not hit tight corners until the tires are warm enough.
Practicing on the high way at night is cool but just don't forget about moisture that lands on the ground
A lot of riding is mental as well if you’re not feeling it don’t do it
Believe me Never ride faster than your angels can fly.
I know I’ve already learned this material from you but it’s nice to have a refresh before the riding season. Thanks man!
:)
MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, etc. Thanks for watching!
I’ve been riding for almost 40 years. Your recommendations are spot on. Great video!
More people need to see this vid!!!! Thank you brother for bringing me back to reality!!!
Thank you!!
Really helpful. from the Philippines. My bike is Underbone 150cc. :)
thanks!
Kamote rusi
Man there are several motorcycle channels out there. Good ones too, but you explain, draw, and walk us through the steps immaculately.
I am not going too far when I say your videos saved my life several times already.
Thank you brother, god bless you.
❤️👍🏼
Leave your actual counter steer as late as possible as well, make it a real quick "throw". The turn ends up being almost 90 degrees. It means you can see further for longer, maintain mid corner speed through AND then you're leaning for less time which means you can get back on the gas quicker. Walk in, run out.
Thank you, sir. I’m an experienced rider, 30 years of experience and I’m guilty of a few of those mistakes. One of the mistakes that I won’t do anymore is trying to keep up with lunatics. It can ruin your weekend and everybody else’s in the group.
You're welcome :) Glad you enjoyed it
All riders should watch these videos if they want to stay alive. Dont ever think that the texting driver won't find you and take you out...
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I find myself assessing every ride once I arrive at home. Only been riding for two weeks but I've been learning so much on the road as well as watching your videos! I'll have to change my footing when I ride up to the lake twisties! I have a gopro on my helmet which has been letting me go back into my last ride and look at maybe some areas I didn't feel comfortable in during the ride. It let's me assess and then youtube the solution lol! Great videos Motojitsu! One of my coworkers recommended your channel to me!
Thanks....get into more courses...learn more tools and keep practicing!
Very useful info, thank you! And I really appreciate how concise and to the point this video is, without a long intro from Adam and Eve.
I think that's where newbies like me get confused on counter steering at the beginner rider course. They say press on the handle bar.
Exactly...wrong wording...terrible to say to new riders. Should be PUSH forward on the bar in the direction you want to go, NOT DOWN.
I guess most people wil quickly understand that "press" means press forward?
Most don't...I know many people who've been riding for 20 years still thinking pressing down does something.
My instructor made it clear that you need to push forward and not down. I wonder if it's just certain schools or certain instructors don't bother making it clear
Not many do because not many understand themselves...it could be both but mostly instructors. Also, once you push forward, the wheel doesn't stay like that, it turns into the corner...it's called the caster effect of trail.
yo why doesn't this have any comments?
Wait why
What works for me RE looking up the road is focusing on the centerline as far as I can see through a turn. This keeps my eyes focused on the road ahead and scanning ahead to look for dangers in the road or on the outside shoulder
The rest I'm glad to say was trained out of me by excellent MSF instructors, my own experimentation with my technique, and mentors like you!
Started riding in 1991. '90 EX500, '92 FZR600, '94 ZX-7, '96 ZX7R, '03 ZX-9R, now ride '12 Ducati 848 EVO CORSE SE. I usually laugh at these 'how to' videos. Yours was actually quite informative for new riders. Nice work. I especially like the last part where you said they buy things for their bike instead of investing in advancing their skills, or getting and WEARING, proper gear. I totaled my '94 ZX-7 and was lucky to walk away mostly unscathed. Anyone who has ever crashed has never said "Man, I wish I had less gear on", but I've heard many people say "Man, I wish I was wearing more gear". Don't learn the hard way, GEAR UP! Keep up the good work
That poor Expo marker just wants to be on a dry erase board... not paper!
(Love your videos)
lol thanks
why not break AND drop down in gear? Then you can accelerate faster out of the corner..
where did you go to school? BRAKE!
Depends on your pace.
No trophies on the street..but there are multitudes of dangers.
That 1 inch rock in the road would take you down, but if you were paying attention, it would have been easier to spot rather than trying to be the fastest.
Not you directly, but that is a commen scenario we have to keep in mind as riders and advocates for the sport.
IMHO
@MrGuy Unknown source you can cite? "Engine Braking is very very Stressful on the the Engine itself"
@@4my4mykaren I really used delayed apex when riding the Tail of the Dragon. Didn't get into a bind once. If I need to make my turn tighter, I had the entire lane to do so.
Excellent. The best on TH-cam I've seen. Thanks mate.
Well done for putting this channel together. Rarely do I found someone who actually knows what they’re talking about and gives correct advice. Unfortunately, so many riders on the roads have bad habits and have latched on to crazy ideas, of what they’ve been told by ‘well meaning’ fellow riders. Everything you say in this vid is spot on! 👍
There’s this strange trend in the UK, borne from the advanced riding world... where it is deemed to be really good riding if you don’t brake for bends?! This, in some cases, and depending upon the road and speed limit of the road, is quite true. However, those who roll off prior to arrival of a given corner, and downshift as their speed drops, will have to ensure their speed is not so high that it allows them to slow enough, purely by rolling off and downshifting (without braking). On certain roads, if I’m maximising all available progress (legally) then braking has to take place! Those who are just rolling off and downshifting will end up being very slow on the twister roads. I’ll be arriving at the corners much sooner than they will. Of course, I always use the rule of being able to stop in the distance which I can see to be clear. Some are so paranoid about anyone seeing their brake light, I’ve seen them seriously overcook it, on the bend, and end running very wide and on the wrong side of the road. Luckily on these occasions there has been nothing coming the other way. Use your brakes!!!
Once again, well done Eddie - great channel 👍
Thank you!! :) Been riding and teaching for the past 6 years...it's unfortunate there's so much misinformation out there....and anyone can make a TH-cam video these days.
Many of my buddies have done dirt bike and track days for a long time , I haven't, result: I'm usually in the back, not exceeding 70% of my ability.
Dirt and track, I can't wait to give that a go💕
The street could be very challenging but it's a skill that you half to try, your prize is not to die and ride another day✌
This is helpful brother. Thanks man👍
You're welcome!! :) SHARE!!!
Thanks for the video! Great job, perfectly explained. Seems I am on the right way and I am glad about that.
Great video! Not riding yet but you bring up some good tips for beginners. Just subbed to continue learning before I straddle my own ride! Thanks!👍
Good video Bro. I enjoyed it. Stop upgrading the bike, start riding and practicing.
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thanks!
Yes practicing is great for sure but I have no idea how to correct what I am doing wrong working the clutch and throttle in different situations. Just bought a new bike and have not been on one in over 40 years. I'm making mistakes and maybe I just need to spend lots of time on it......
@2:45 yammieNoob should watch this
Share it with him!
Awww come on, the dude paid his dues already. He doesn't ride like that anymore and even advocates gear and safety. Besides, triumph's have a magnetic attraction to porches. Ask me how I know. ;)
Great tips and excellent explanations! Thank you for this video!
I have my big bike tests at the end of the month and I have learned more from you than I have from my instructor, you're making me want to learn more skills long before I upgrade my xj6, thank you.
Awesome!
Can't tell you how often I see the duck feet I call them when I see people riding
The new electric motorcycle named “Damon” can do the handle up and down thing..search it up on TH-cam!
Now make my comment the top comment
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Im pretty sure he meant it for steering to take a corner. Can’t move it up to take a left 😅
@@stefaniarivers7414 and one that is actually on the roads, but I did learn something new today.
Wow, that's probably one of the best videos on biking I've seen. Straight to the point and no bs. 100% agree with all facts. Really good advice, for all riders. Thank you brother, and stay safe.
thanks!!
This video was awesome. I went from riding 10k+ miles a year to having only put ~300 on in 2 years after a jeepside. I went for a ride with friends this weekend, and fell victim to SO many of these mistakes and couldn't figure out why things didn't "feel right" as I was riding. Looking _to_ the apex, not through it- finding myself on the yellow more often than I used to. Lots of engine braking instead of trail braking (but that was as much for fun as it was for not trusting the bike).... and most definitely 6- I came home with a whole list of tasks I wanted to do to the bike (including add more power) until I stopped myself and went "thats stupid. I rode for shit this weekend. Why would I add power instead of rider?" This was an exceptional post-mortem for my weekend in the twisties, and you weren't even there to observe!
Liked, subscribed, and saved for review after every major ride going forward. Goes to show that all mistakes aren't noob mistakes, and experienced riders become inexperienced through inaction.
Thanks! :)
and again: i am smarter today then i was yesterday. thx to you.
Oh yeah!? 👌🏼😁
two answers for the question not asked. Show you a motorcycle whose handle bars go up and down? A wrecked one.
show you a motorcycle whose handle bars go up and down? A suspension system under braking.
of course I want all the attention.
Close but no cigar
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The handlebars mechanism only allows one to pivot from left to right and vice versa ,effectively same as a steering wheel ,hence unless you bend them by force ,handle bars cannot go up an down ,or they are not attached properly😉 -the only up and down motion would be in response to front forks travel.
@@ericscaillet2232 yes, and an object at rest will stay at rest until acted upon. When the handles drop from braking or raise from whatever force would make them raise, for a moment one's push angle will change from lateral (horizontal) to more of a downward or upward force making for less turning power in the arms. run on sentence, but that was my only reason for whatever I started typing.
This is very off topic but what you've said about looking ahead on the curves also applies to reading music. And for the same reasons; to avoid nasty surprises. Of course nobody literally dies on stage for playing a wrong note. Thanks for the safety tips!
Great instructional and informative vids. Keep up the good work and keep the rubber side down. I've been riding street bikes for 40+ yrs, currently have a '17 CBR1000RR SP
"The bike is perfectly fine....You are Not " LMAO take a course speed racer.