Ryan from FortNine has a great video on what to do to save a motorcyclists life, with a paramedic that rides a motorcycle. He says, put your info on the back of your helmet. It's the only thing they are going to bring if you're in an accident. Your wallet is going to be in your jacket or pants that they cut of to get to your arms, legs chest and back. The helmet they Always bring, as it indicates any head trauma. Just FYI. 💖💖👏🏼👏🏼
@@acp2597 the more lights you have on and the brighter they are during the day the more visible you are. Bright lights on during the day along with additional auxiliary lights makes you more visible to cars!
“If you’re ever surprised on a motorcycle, your judgement is kinda off” That was solid, I can repeat that to someone and they will understand right away
Wise advice: Just apply this to the rest of your life. One of my best life lessons has been learning how to respond and not react. Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond/react. I’ve had a brief moment of time change the direction of my life on multiple occasions, it’s been a hard learn but eventually at sunk in.
As your clutched isn't engaged when you're stationary there won't be any wear on the clutch plates so can't see how people think it'll wear out the clutch by doing this. If anything it may wear out the clutch cable a tiny bit as it will be under tension. But overall nothing to take into consideration.
You’ve certainly got your head screwed on the right way. Enjoying not only your riding tips & knowledge, but also your learned philosophy of living life long term, well & thoughtful. Nice first vid to wake up to. Cheers from down under. 👍🏍🇦🇺
This channel is the literal dojo of motorcycle martial arts. After market Kick stand’s spring flew off on my new *used ninja 400 while on the highway. Just finished a corner when engine cut off. At the time, I didn’t realize it was the kickstand so many things were going through my head. Amidst traffic, one main thing that kept me alive was the spirit of stoic strategizing. Have a bugout bag (of solutions) but never actually bug out
Thank you. Great lessons, especially about controlling one’s reactions to reckless drivers who, oftentimes, are not targeting you personally. If I say to myself “it’s not me, it’s them”, it diffuses my emotional reaction to a situation. This allows me to be a better, controlled motorcycle rider.
MotoJitsu you are becaming a sensei! Im 47, and beeing riding since I was 13/14, and everything you say in here is correct. Especially that stuf about making something about nothing! Good work Sensei!
You are my go to motorcycle guy for sure....being a new rider, that is , I have never been on a bike as a rider or driver at age 77, took two day motorcycle school as first ride, Now to my bike which is a 1970 Honda cb350 totally restored and its first start up later this month after a year and a half rebuild....very excited....these type of videos are very good for me...Ty
Good advice - I am 67 & work at keeping my cool when dealing with stupid on the roads but as you say it is not a battle to take on (bike vs car). Re taking time to think before replying I alway try to consider the words of Warren Buffet “You can always tell someone to go to hell tomorrow” - like riding skills it take Practice
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Ryan F9 suggested putting emergency info on the helmet. Medics may not find phone/wallet, may even loose them when removing cloths. But they will keep the helmet with you.
Pros and cons to everything..could be scratched off or damaged...that's why I have it on multiple places. If you haven't already, check out MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, merch, etc.
Seriously great advice. I'm about to get one of those road ID tags for my watch. I'm always trying to get my friend to stop being so reactive when we're out riding. I think I'll tell him your line of "expect stupid and then you'll never be surprised." Thanks man.
So I’ll start with an apology, I bought a bike before getting my M1 . But that being said , I’ve got proper gear, and I started slowly and safely about a month ago. I’ve been watching Motojitsu, and yesterday I finally shut uand practiced. I monopolized on an empty DMV parking lot by my house and practiced counter steering and figure 8 maneuvers for hours . And whoooo ! I was maintenance throttling and turning tight ones ! I feel like a much more confident rider and way safer on my bike . Thanks Fast Eddie ! Saving up for my first class soon ! And I’ll be practicing often ! 🙌🏽🤘🏽 keep doing what you do it’s appreciated.
MotoJitsu, as a coach, I love to share similar info within the parameters of the content. I always find opportunities to briefly share how situational awareness will keep riders alive. Keep up the good work. I recommend your YT site as a resource for future learning to all my students.
Hello Fast Eddie. I have been riding for 50 years, and I know all those points you raised, but I had to learn them all myself, one point at a time, and it takes time! And I'm still alive, so I must be doing something right. But you've done a great job of packaging it all up into usable and useful skills for all riders. You asked for other rules, so, respectfully, here goes : 1) if you're riding behind a car and keeping pace with them, position yourself where you can see the drivers eyes in his/her rearview mirror, because he/she is more likely to see you. If you can't see the driver's eyes, YOU are not visible to THEM. 2) Pay attention to what is HAPPENING around you, but ignore WHAT is around you. (Sounds dumb, but I mean you should acknowledge that there is a car over there, or two pedestrians about to cross your path, and navigate around or past them. Don't get wrapped up in admiring the car or checking out the pedestrians fashion sense, because focusing on unnecessary detail takes your attention away from other things that might kill you!) 3) Trust what you can see in your mirrors, but don't EVER assume that because you cannot see something in your mirrors that there is nothing there. Be aware that you have blind spots! 4) Don't ride when you're angry or upset...you won't be fully focused on the road. Calm down a bit first before you swing a leg over the saddle. 5) Acknowledge politeness or road courtesy from a motorist who lets you into the traffic, or moves over slightly to let you pass...it gives bikers a little bit of good press, and we need all we can get. Similarly, don't make rude gestures at a driver who has done something dumb...the driver may just be a psycho with a short fuse, a long memory for your number plate and a serious predilection for road rage. This ties up with your point about "Expect stupid"!! Stay safe, and keep the videos coming!
Riding in congested Belgian cities and villages daily, I TOTALLY validate your advice here. Think of the truck driver who is tired, poeple on their phones, kids distracting the driver in the back of the car etc... A state of constant "Paranoïa" is the key to being safe(r).
My unwritten rule, don't tailgate be it a cage or a bike. Make sure you have at least 5 to 6 meter distance from the thing in front of you especially in highways and traffic, helps you be seen, see others as well as gives you time to react in case.
Thank you for all the tips, they are of great help most specially your advice to be cool, to let go of un disciplined drivers. You really are a "guru". Drive safely always sir. Awaiting for more of your vlogs.
Good video like always what i do is when iam sitting on the bike first a little bit pray talk to god why i enjoy life etc you will be sharp mindset uhm ride away and get safe home etc then i start the bike ☺️
Regarding 1st gear at a light… We have some longer lights here and my clutch is mad heavy. I’m guilty of putting it in N but I pull up where I have an escape path and don’t toss it in N until I have a car stopped behind me wirh some good space. If he pulls up too close I stay in gear. Crossing an intersection off a light or when it’s green.. gotta check both directions. And never assume a car will wait and not turn ahead of us. Good point about threats from the side when parked at a light. I thought u said something about that. At a light in usually checking front and back but not the sides (when parked. Pulling away checking everything) I’ll need to make a contact card. Tough to think about. We all know the risks and mitigate them .. but still hard to think about.
Great rider and life coach? What?🤪 Such great advice, especially taking the time for yourself to respond. Even in verbal conversations, take a breath, more than likely the first thing out of our mouth, is the wrong thing👍. So many videos, and maybe it's been mentioned before, but something to include in part four, could be riding behind pick-up trucks, never assume that they are empty just because you don't see anything. An empty 5 gallon bucket almost got me but I ride with that same mentality, we don't have time to be surprised, and was able to avoid it because I left plenty of room. From trash that flies out, to plastic wrap, and once a foot ball, which was a great experience🙄. Better to be in front or at least a far enough behind for reaction time. Lots of love Fast Eddie, Jeremy in Reno.
More great advice from MotoJitsu. Expect Stupid! Love it. It is a waste of time and energy yelling at someone who cut you off. Most of time they don't even know what they did. If you are riding 20 mph faster than traffic expect even more negative interactions with other vehicles. Don't be surprised by this, expect stupid, especially if you are being stupid.
I’m sure my instructor told me to sit in 1st at the lights. Maybe that’s a false memory. Rode in for four years in one bike 16k mile lots of lights in London clutch is fine Other bike 50k rode by me for three years and about 20k miles. Clutch slips slightly under hard acceleration but it’s an old Honda Dominator and apparently they always do that when modded. Some very good advice there as always. I must admit it’s hard to not want to punch through someone’s window when they have almost just killed me and left my daughter without a dad. It’s something I always try to work on being calm. I think I still have a long road ahead. Keep up the good work. Ride safe
Man, your videos are so smart and full of experience and plus interesting to watch. I learned a lot from you! Thank you and keep going! Greetings from Europe!
Regarding the clutch concerns. These are not Uncle Huck's F150. MCs have "wet" clutches. Unless you're at insanely high RPMs constantly, it's not going to damage the clutch. "Riding the clutch" is NECESSARY to control bike at low speeds!!! You can also apply light rear brake at low speeds but do NOT touch front brake - especially if handlebars are turned.
"Wearing out the clutch", that's the weirdest argument I've heard in a while. Does that mean that these people try not to use their brakes too much for fear that they will "wear out"? How about accellerating, that will cost more fuel, right? I don't really get it. But maybe I missed something. Edit: that squirrel is a true masterpiece :-D
I just bought a rodeid just before watching this, but the sticky note is a good idea. I've got chronic myeloid leukemia and it's important for paramedics to know that immediately if I end up in a crash
I’m actually more worried about when your last round of chemo was, when was your last transfusion, and hoping I can give you an IV as an IO may not be an option in your case. After that, it’s just trauma. Treat what you can see, worry about the things you can’t see, a little oxygen, heat, reassess every 5 minutes, high flow diesel. I’m also looking at how you’re dressed. Full leathers with a full face helmet, skid lid, shorts, and crocs with a wife beater? Those are indications of injuries too. Be safe and I wish you a speedy recovery.
@@lowcountryrob170 The treatment for my CML is a daily medication I take, that I also mentioned on the sticky note. Should I mention anything else on the sticky note? And for assurances, I always go full ATGATT when I ride.
never liked being between cars when they start moving. Often prefer to stay near the rear bumper of first line of cars, let them move a bit, with the speed they'd disperse and safe window to get ahead would usually open up.
I understand people on sport bikes wanting to put it in neutral on red lights, to get the back straight for a bit of relief from being hunched forward (and sitting straight up they can't reach the clutch)
Great stuff, Greg! I always wear my Road ID bracelet when I ride. Six years ago, a buddy of mine in India was on his motorcycle, stopped at a light, front of the line. A truck came from his 9 o’clock and struck him. It was, of course, the truck driver’s fault. But quite possibly, if he had been paying closer attention to all directions, he just might have been able to dart out of the truck’s way. Hard to say, though. His left hand was mangled, and he had a lot of surgeries and recovery to come back from that. He’s just about back to normal and rides again, this time with the sort of caution that experience develops. Almost forgot: I saw your birthday. I was just getting back to California from my first West-Pac deployment in the Corps around that date. Semper Fi
Great insight! Thank you for sharing this with all of us. Keep up the good work F.E. I really enjoy, learn and reinforce positive behaviors from your channel.👍
MotoJitsu/ Fast Eddie I appreciate your videos and your dedication to sharing your knowledge so very much! I've been going through all your videos, trying to absorb as much knowledge as I can and practicing as much as I can. RoadID's are great and easy for medical crews to find. For everyone out there saying, I don't know my blood type, how do I get that?...Don't worry if you don't know your blood type, it is not necessary. If you need blood you get "trauma blood" which means it is compatible for almost everyone, and then they will run your blood through a computer system to find the right match. Anyway, that's the only area I have any advice in currently! Thanks so much!!
new rider here. Letting the other cars go that did me wrong has been a great lesson. I've learned to curb my temper when writing the motorcycle. Car drivers scrub around me all the time. Let it go and survive to ride another day.
I'm glad you pointed that out...think how much better the video would have been if I put the right your. MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, merch, etc.
Hey fast Eddie your buddy Rob up in Minnesota, EH! finally got all my rider gear been out practicing! The Gladius is good. Reminds me a lot of my old schwinn predator but with a motor! Anyways bro going out practicing today but got my ears open all the time to stay safe thanks a mil!! Oh yeah I’m just about to order your app too so I can refer to it when I set up my practice course!! Having that resource on my phone will be awesome !
Vulnerability makes people scared and subsequently anger comes out as the first protective response. It's as if we are in combat and we have to win. However, it is a sad life if we are at war all the time. By applying knowledge and keeping calm, we learn that we are safer if we anticipate what's going to happen and plan ahead. When we plan ahead, and when we anticipate and appreciate that even the stupid people are not really planning to hurt or kill anyone, life becomes way more enjoyable.
I rarely keep the bike in gear at stoplights. Sometimes, if it's a long light, I even turn it off. One trick you can do even if you're in an area that doesn't allow lane splitting is to wait on the white line between lanes. Cars will keep their distance on both sides, a cop won't ticket you for it, and if a car blows the red light, they'll miss you or just clip you instead of plowing through you. Yes, I realize the safest thing to do is to keep in gear and stare at your mirrors, but I just know I'm never going to ride with that level of paranoia. Riding is risky behavior and relaxing at stoplights is just a risk I accept.
Yeah, 3 e-mails always... 1st one is like "You serious? Can't be done! Whose idea was this?? Dude, it's not even my department!", then 2nd "Hey, listen, maybe you should talk some more with product owners, I think there's place for improvement" and finally "It'll be done next week".
Thanks again for a great video. MotoJitsu is a lifestyle in my daily routine. Even driving a vehicle is better now after I apply MotoJitsu in my life. I very grateful. I appreciate you Greg. Keep it up. 💯
The kind of conntent he makes,he should have at least 19 M followers.There are 200 Million motercycle in world today,I dont know how there riders are doing without his videos. What I learn from his videos I share it with my friends in local launage so that they become better and safe rides.
Glad you like them! If you didn't know, I have a MotoJitsu app! Check out my website MotoJitsu.com for the links as well as my books, merch, affiliate links to Revzilla, courses I recommend, etc.
I was riding home last night and I was going through a residential area close to mine. There were a couple cars in front of me and coming around a blind corner I thought it was necessary for me to cover my brakes and as I come out of that bend a car cut between the car in front of me and myself. I was able to hit the brakes, let him pass and continue home.
I had some kids in a pickup truck in front of me. A sheet of plywood flew off the back of the truck. Wasn't tied down. Damn near took my head off. I ducked just in time. Went over my head, skipped off the top of my helmet. Holy crap!!
Can I also strongly recommend the excellent (free) youtube series to prepare for the French permit. They are wonderful complements to your videos! "La circulation : la théorie et la pratique -- Nouveau permis moto" (just check the English translate box).
@@dalevoigt8612 I appreciate the philosophy Dale, but what are you on about chap?, riding a motorbike is not that difficult, you just need to keep your common sense and learn from other people. It is not that difficult. Good night.
@@peterncox1963 It is said there are those those riders with 3hrs of riding experience, just repeated over and over. There are also riders that continue learning and get better. The first group is an accident waiting to happen.
@@dalevoigt8612 “it is said”. By whom, Dale?, nope, never heard that one, and neither have you. Good night chap, it’s after 11pm in the UK, way past my bed time.
Putting the bike in gear when the lights change to green takes milliseconds provided you're paying attention. The best reason for keeping the bike in gear is so you don't play with your mobile phone as one hand has to hold the clutch lever in. In France, sticking your foot out (Le Leg) is a greeting or to say thank you to someone. Different parts of the world have different systems - remember that when visiting. In a collision, there may be parts of a person, or people, strewn across the scene (don't believe it, talk to a police/traffic officer). Make sure important information is somewhere where it is unlikely to be detached from you. Wrists, ankles and neck are not good places!
Who the hell plays with their phone while riding a motorcycle? If you do that, you have bigger problems. MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, merch, etc.
I read somewhere on Facebook that when you're having trouble with your bike at the side of the road, you should put your helmet on the ground, so other people can see you're having trouble and they might be able to offer help
The best advice I heard to help not worry about what others think of you, or what their opinion is of you is..... If someone told you that you were an orange, you would immediately think, I'm not an orange - this person is wrong. Because you KNOW you're not an orange. So whenever someone says something negative about me which I know is wrong, I remind myself, "am I an orange?" and for some reason it seems to help....
Thanks for good life/relational wisdom, Greg. It’s more than motorcycles. It’s about the head and one’s attitude. Thanks for the wise reminders. I kept waiting for the explanation of GOOSFRABAA but didn’t get it. Will you explain? Thanks for continuing to produce good vids.
There I am practicing my MotoJitsu skills in the marshals parking lot and some crazy driver decides to cut through the parking spaces to get to the exit quicker. They dang near hit me. I could not let that go. Emergency breaking helped me out on that one. I expected them to follow the cue, but good thing I inspected their actions and took action. I gave those window shoppers a piece of my mind. Sorry Sensei. Great video, great content. as always. Stay up, Stay Live.
@@MotoJitsu Good question. I only practice in empty lots and ideally at slow times with little to no traffic in the area. Not an option for everybody, but it prevents issues, so I think it's the better option if available. I never practice in a shopping area with people around. The benefit of being in a quiet place is that you will (should) notice traffic showing up pretty early.
Thank you for all your videos. I have learned so much. What do you think about flashing lights to make sure we are seen by a car that is waiting to turn left in front of you? It helps to be seen but I worry that the car could misunderstand the flashing as telling them to go ahead.
welcome!! Yup, that usually means "go ahead" sometimes I just keep my brights on going through intersections. MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, merch, etc.
Keeping bikes in gear at a stoplight doesn't sound like a good idea. As an engineer, I find it quite counterproductive to maintaining your bike. Yes, you should be ready to go, but you can keep it in 1st gear ONLY if the light has less than 15 secs to turn green; keeping the clutch engaged will not only wear out the springs and the cables, it will reduce the lifespan of the clutch plates which, I can guarantee is a b*tch to replace, no matter the bike or model.
Fortnine made a video about this it can be a good idea to have a sticker on your helmet with your emergency info because its extremely unlikely that your helmet would be left behind
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When riding do we have to have both head lights on or one my bike only turns on one and I have to turn on the high beam . What’s the rules on that
Ryan from FortNine has a great video on what to do to save a motorcyclists life, with a paramedic that rides a motorcycle. He says, put your info on the back of your helmet. It's the only thing they are going to bring if you're in an accident. Your wallet is going to be in your jacket or pants that they cut of to get to your arms, legs chest and back. The helmet they Always bring, as it indicates any head trauma. Just FYI. 💖💖👏🏼👏🏼
@@acp2597 the more lights you have on and the brighter they are during the day the more visible you are. Bright lights on during the day along with additional auxiliary lights makes you more visible to cars!
“If you’re ever surprised on a motorcycle, your judgement is kinda off”
That was solid, I can repeat that to someone and they will understand right away
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@@MotoJitsu got the app! Great seeing you at champ school too, see you soon!
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Wise advice:
Just apply this to the rest of your life. One of my best life lessons has been learning how to respond and not react. Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond/react. I’ve had a brief moment of time change the direction of my life on multiple occasions, it’s been a hard learn but eventually at sunk in.
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@@MotoJitsu already own the app and one of the books. Need some decent weather and a day off to shut up and practice.
I started to put that in every comment reply because many are still unaware :)
Respond and not react is a work in progress for me. Reading your message is a welcome reminder and encouraging thank you.
@@twinphill900 awesome. I always need reminders of that so mentioning it helped me too.
As your clutched isn't engaged when you're stationary there won't be any wear on the clutch plates so can't see how people think it'll wear out the clutch by doing this. If anything it may wear out the clutch cable a tiny bit as it will be under tension. But overall nothing to take into consideration.
They don’t ride either cause that wears out their tires 😆
I thought that to.. people with that sort of mechaniacal knowledge need to be very carefull on a motorbike...
6 : The last 3 points are so profound, and never let anyone control the way you feel by their words. Wise, we need to be reminded of that thank you.
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You’ve certainly got your head screwed on the right way. Enjoying not only your riding tips & knowledge, but also your learned philosophy of living life long term, well & thoughtful. Nice first vid to wake up to. Cheers from down under. 👍🏍🇦🇺
thanks!!!
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This channel is the literal dojo of motorcycle martial arts. After market Kick stand’s spring flew off on my new *used ninja 400 while on the highway. Just finished a corner when engine cut off. At the time, I didn’t realize it was the kickstand so many things were going through my head. Amidst traffic, one main thing that kept me alive was the spirit of stoic strategizing. Have a bugout bag (of solutions) but never actually bug out
Thank you. Great lessons, especially about controlling one’s reactions to reckless drivers who, oftentimes, are not targeting you personally. If I say to myself “it’s not me, it’s them”, it diffuses my emotional reaction to a situation. This allows me to be a better, controlled motorcycle rider.
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MotoJitsu you are becaming a sensei! Im 47, and beeing riding since I was 13/14, and everything you say in here is correct. Especially that stuf about making something about nothing! Good work Sensei!
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You are my go to motorcycle guy for sure....being a new rider, that is , I have never been on a bike as a rider or driver at age 77, took two day motorcycle school as first ride, Now to my bike which is a 1970 Honda cb350 totally restored and its first start up later this month after a year and a half rebuild....very excited....these type of videos are very good for me...Ty
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Cool bike ☺
Good advice - I am 67 & work at keeping my cool when dealing with stupid on the roads but as you say it is not a battle to take on (bike vs car). Re taking time to think before replying I alway try to consider the words of Warren Buffet “You can always tell someone to go to hell tomorrow” - like riding skills it take Practice
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Ryan F9 suggested putting emergency info on the helmet. Medics may not find phone/wallet, may even loose them when removing cloths. But they will keep the helmet with you.
Pros and cons to everything..could be scratched off or damaged...that's why I have it on multiple places.
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Thank you for sharing your knowledge, taking the time and spending your energy to do so. Moto sensei!!😎
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Seriously great advice. I'm about to get one of those road ID tags for my watch. I'm always trying to get my friend to stop being so reactive when we're out riding. I think I'll tell him your line of "expect stupid and then you'll never be surprised." Thanks man.
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7:21 Stoic wisdom? totally agree btw
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that last tip is so helpful in everyday life for everyone
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"Never worry about things you cannot control."
exactly
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ALWAYS WORRY about other drivers: people you CAN'T CONTROL 🤷💯
So I’ll start with an apology, I bought a bike before getting my M1 . But that being said , I’ve got proper gear, and I started slowly and safely about a month ago. I’ve been watching Motojitsu, and yesterday I finally shut uand practiced. I monopolized on an empty DMV parking lot by my house and practiced counter steering and figure 8 maneuvers for hours . And whoooo ! I was maintenance throttling and turning tight ones ! I feel like a much more confident rider and way safer on my bike . Thanks Fast Eddie ! Saving up for my first class soon ! And I’ll be practicing often ! 🙌🏽🤘🏽 keep doing what you do it’s appreciated.
Great advice all around Fast Eddie. thanks 👍 and the advice about taking a breath before reacting to a text or anything. Great advice.
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MotoJitsu, as a coach, I love to share similar info within the parameters of the content. I always find opportunities to briefly share how situational awareness will keep riders alive. Keep up the good work. I recommend your YT site as a resource for future learning to all my students.
Thank you!!!!!
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Hello Fast Eddie. I have been riding for 50 years, and I know all those points you raised, but I had to learn them all myself, one point at a time, and it takes time! And I'm still alive, so I must be doing something right. But you've done a great job of packaging it all up into usable and useful skills for all riders. You asked for other rules, so, respectfully, here goes : 1) if you're riding behind a car and keeping pace with them, position yourself where you can see the drivers eyes in his/her rearview mirror, because he/she is more likely to see you. If you can't see the driver's eyes, YOU are not visible to THEM. 2) Pay attention to what is HAPPENING around you, but ignore WHAT is around you. (Sounds dumb, but I mean you should acknowledge that there is a car over there, or two pedestrians about to cross your path, and navigate around or past them. Don't get wrapped up in admiring the car or checking out the pedestrians fashion sense, because focusing on unnecessary detail takes your attention away from other things that might kill you!) 3) Trust what you can see in your mirrors, but don't EVER assume that because you cannot see something in your mirrors that there is nothing there. Be aware that you have blind spots! 4) Don't ride when you're angry or upset...you won't be fully focused on the road. Calm down a bit first before you swing a leg over the saddle. 5) Acknowledge politeness or road courtesy from a motorist who lets you into the traffic, or moves over slightly to let you pass...it gives bikers a little bit of good press, and we need all we can get. Similarly, don't make rude gestures at a driver who has done something dumb...the driver may just be a psycho with a short fuse, a long memory for your number plate and a serious predilection for road rage. This ties up with your point about "Expect stupid"!!
Stay safe, and keep the videos coming!
Yup and now with this video maybe others will learn about them without having to ride 50 years :)
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Riding in congested Belgian cities and villages daily, I TOTALLY validate your advice here.
Think of the truck driver who is tired, poeple on their phones, kids distracting the driver in the back of the car etc...
A state of constant "Paranoïa" is the key to being safe(r).
:) thanks
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My unwritten rule, don't tailgate be it a cage or a bike. Make sure you have at least 5 to 6 meter distance from the thing in front of you especially in highways and traffic, helps you be seen, see others as well as gives you time to react in case.
yes!!!!
In the UK we have a saying ‘Only a fool breaks the 2 second rule’. Works for all speeds. The faster you go the longer distance 2 seconds takes.
Dude.
Not reacting is def a gift.
I’ve been wrestling with that for quite some time.
Getting better. I no longer have road rage.
It also can be an acquired mindset.
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Excellent info, for all riders....new and experienced! 👍
Glad you liked it!
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Thank you for all the tips, they are of great help most specially your advice to be cool, to let go of un disciplined drivers. You really are a "guru". Drive safely always sir.
Awaiting for more of your vlogs.
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Good video like always what i do is when iam sitting on the bike first a little bit pray talk to god why i enjoy life etc you will be sharp mindset uhm ride away and get safe home etc then i start the bike ☺️
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Regarding 1st gear at a light…
We have some longer lights here and my clutch is mad heavy. I’m guilty of putting it in N but I pull up where I have an escape path and don’t toss it in N until I have a car stopped behind me wirh some good space. If he pulls up too close I stay in gear. Crossing an intersection off a light or when it’s green.. gotta check both directions. And never assume a car will wait and not turn ahead of us.
Good point about threats from the side when parked at a light. I thought u said something about that. At a light in usually checking front and back but not the sides (when parked. Pulling away checking everything)
I’ll need to make a contact card. Tough to think about. We all know the risks and mitigate them .. but still hard to think about.
Great rider and life coach? What?🤪 Such great advice, especially taking the time for yourself to respond. Even in verbal conversations, take a breath, more than likely the first thing out of our mouth, is the wrong thing👍. So many videos, and maybe it's been mentioned before, but something to include in part four, could be riding behind pick-up trucks, never assume that they are empty just because you don't see anything. An empty 5 gallon bucket almost got me but I ride with that same mentality, we don't have time to be surprised, and was able to avoid it because I left plenty of room. From trash that flies out, to plastic wrap, and once a foot ball, which was a great experience🙄. Better to be in front or at least a far enough behind for reaction time. Lots of love Fast Eddie, Jeremy in Reno.
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More great advice from MotoJitsu.
Expect Stupid! Love it. It is a waste of time and energy yelling at someone who cut you off. Most of time they don't even know what they did.
If you are riding 20 mph faster than traffic expect even more negative interactions with other vehicles. Don't be surprised by this, expect stupid, especially if you are being stupid.
Exactly!!!
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Thanks for recording this great little series, it packs a bunch of fantastic advice. Your videos made me a better rider.
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Thanks. As a new rider I use lots of your techniques and they help a great deal. Cheers!
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I’m sure my instructor told me to sit in 1st at the lights. Maybe that’s a false memory. Rode in for four years in one bike 16k mile lots of lights in London clutch is fine
Other bike 50k rode by me for three years and about 20k miles. Clutch slips slightly under hard acceleration but it’s an old Honda Dominator and apparently they always do that when modded.
Some very good advice there as always. I must admit it’s hard to not want to punch through someone’s window when they have almost just killed me and left my daughter without a dad.
It’s something I always try to work on being calm. I think I still have a long road ahead.
Keep up the good work. Ride safe
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Man, your videos are so smart and full of experience and plus interesting to watch.
I learned a lot from you! Thank you and keep going! Greetings from Europe!
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Regarding the clutch concerns. These are not Uncle Huck's F150. MCs have "wet" clutches. Unless you're at insanely high RPMs constantly, it's not going to damage the clutch. "Riding the clutch" is NECESSARY to control bike at low speeds!!! You can also apply light rear brake at low speeds but do NOT touch front brake - especially if handlebars are turned.
so much effort behind all the videos you make. respect and thank you for taking the time to help and advice the less experienced.
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"Wearing out the clutch", that's the weirdest argument I've heard in a while. Does that mean that these people try not to use their brakes too much for fear that they will "wear out"? How about accellerating, that will cost more fuel, right? I don't really get it. But maybe I missed something.
Edit: that squirrel is a true masterpiece :-D
Exactly!!! So dumb...why not not ride cause it wears out their tires 😆
@@MotoJitsu well that’s why you should wheelie through the streets as much as you can. Save your front tire some wear.
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When I hear that I want that old lady from that comercial to start yelling at them, "That's not how it works, that's not how any of this works!"
Also, if the clutch is completely disengaged, there is no friction to wear the clutch out anyway.
I just bought a rodeid just before watching this, but the sticky note is a good idea. I've got chronic myeloid leukemia and it's important for paramedics to know that immediately if I end up in a crash
I’m actually more worried about when your last round of chemo was, when was your last transfusion, and hoping I can give you an IV as an IO may not be an option in your case. After that, it’s just trauma. Treat what you can see, worry about the things you can’t see, a little oxygen, heat, reassess every 5 minutes, high flow diesel. I’m also looking at how you’re dressed. Full leathers with a full face helmet, skid lid, shorts, and crocs with a wife beater? Those are indications of injuries too. Be safe and I wish you a speedy recovery.
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@@lowcountryrob170 The treatment for my CML is a daily medication I take, that I also mentioned on the sticky note. Should I mention anything else on the sticky note? And for assurances, I always go full ATGATT when I ride.
@@thevtwinwanderer just make sure your blood type is posted. That is the most important thing for now. Like I said, quick recovery.
Amen to all of that.
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Great info! Thanks for sharing all these wonderful tips. Really help.
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Didn't know you were in the military. Thank you for your service!
11 years in the Marines :)
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This man right here is not just your typical rider guru but also teaching you in some other aspects of having the right mindset.
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never liked being between cars when they start moving.
Often prefer to stay near the rear bumper of first line of cars, let them move a bit, with the speed they'd disperse and safe window to get ahead would usually open up.
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I understand people on sport bikes wanting to put it in neutral on red lights, to get the back straight for a bit of relief from being hunched forward (and sitting straight up they can't reach the clutch)
Another reason why sport bikes are terrible....still no excuse.
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That info Sticky note is a awesome tip!! Thanks MotO BrO! 👍💯
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Great stuff, Greg!
I always wear my Road ID bracelet when I ride.
Six years ago, a buddy of mine in India was on his motorcycle, stopped at a light, front of the line. A truck came from his 9 o’clock and struck him. It was, of course, the truck driver’s fault. But quite possibly, if he had been paying closer attention to all directions, he just might have been able to dart out of the truck’s way. Hard to say, though. His left hand was mangled, and he had a lot of surgeries and recovery to come back from that. He’s just about back to normal and rides again, this time with the sort of caution that experience develops.
Almost forgot: I saw your birthday. I was just getting back to California from my first West-Pac deployment in the Corps around that date. Semper Fi
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Great insight! Thank you for sharing this with all of us. Keep up the good work F.E. I really enjoy, learn and reinforce positive behaviors from your channel.👍
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I always give a thumb up before I watch your video because I know all your video clips are good!
You're the best!
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@@MotoJitsu got it
Thank you !
MotoJitsu/ Fast Eddie I appreciate your videos and your dedication to sharing your knowledge so very much! I've been going through all your videos, trying to absorb as much knowledge as I can and practicing as much as I can. RoadID's are great and easy for medical crews to find. For everyone out there saying, I don't know my blood type, how do I get that?...Don't worry if you don't know your blood type, it is not necessary. If you need blood you get "trauma blood" which means it is compatible for almost everyone, and then they will run your blood through a computer system to find the right match. Anyway, that's the only area I have any advice in currently! Thanks so much!!
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hi Eddie , i was going to say that you are a good ambassador for the motorcycle community ,but really you are a good ambassador for man kind :)
new rider here. Letting the other cars go that did me wrong has been a great lesson. I've learned to curb my temper when writing the motorcycle. Car drivers scrub around me all the time. Let it go and survive to ride another day.
yes :)
You're means you are. Your means posessive, it is yours. People always mixing them up! Good tips to share on riding!
I'm glad you pointed that out...think how much better the video would have been if I put the right your.
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Great advice, am sending this to a workmate who has recently started riding. Good job.
thanks!! This is part 3 of the series :)
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Great info!!!! Especially for beginners
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Thanks for another great video and the advices, they are good and I didn´t know all of the unwritten rules. I´m still new to riding MC.
Hey fast Eddie your buddy Rob up in Minnesota, EH! finally got all my rider gear been out practicing! The Gladius is good. Reminds me a lot of my old schwinn predator but with a motor! Anyways bro going out practicing today but got my ears open all the time to stay safe thanks a mil!!
Oh yeah I’m just about to order your app too so I can refer to it when I set up my practice course!! Having that resource on my phone will be awesome !
Awesome!! Thank you!! Lots of new updates coming for it soon! :)
Vulnerability makes people scared and subsequently anger comes out as the first protective response. It's as if we are in combat and we have to win. However, it is a sad life if we are at war all the time. By applying knowledge and keeping calm, we learn that we are safer if we anticipate what's going to happen and plan ahead. When we plan ahead, and when we anticipate and appreciate that even the stupid people are not really planning to hurt or kill anyone, life becomes way more enjoyable.
Judgment before skill :)
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I rarely keep the bike in gear at stoplights. Sometimes, if it's a long light, I even turn it off. One trick you can do even if you're in an area that doesn't allow lane splitting is to wait on the white line between lanes. Cars will keep their distance on both sides, a cop won't ticket you for it, and if a car blows the red light, they'll miss you or just clip you instead of plowing through you.
Yes, I realize the safest thing to do is to keep in gear and stare at your mirrors, but I just know I'm never going to ride with that level of paranoia. Riding is risky behavior and relaxing at stoplights is just a risk I accept.
Staying in 1st gear means you're paranoid? good luck
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@@MotoJitsu lol "paranoid" definitely too strong of word but didn't have my thesaurus. cheers.
I'm alert but calm at the same time.
Yeah, 3 e-mails always... 1st one is like "You serious? Can't be done! Whose idea was this?? Dude, it's not even my department!", then 2nd "Hey, listen, maybe you should talk some more with product owners, I think there's place for improvement" and finally "It'll be done next week".
Thanks again for a great video. MotoJitsu is a lifestyle in my daily routine. Even driving a vehicle is better now after I apply MotoJitsu in my life. I very grateful. I appreciate you Greg. Keep it up. 💯
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thanks man!
keep going with videos like this...
Thanks, will do!
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Great video! I love all the psychology and to me (I’m a psychotherapist) spiritual principles applied to riding.
Thanks!! My BA is psy and 1st masters is human behavior :)
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The kind of conntent he makes,he should have at least 19 M followers.There are 200 Million motercycle in world today,I dont know how there riders are doing without his videos.
What I learn from his videos I share it with my friends in local launage so that they become better and safe rides.
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Great tips ... never ride angry
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Great Great advice I really love your videos!!
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I was riding home last night and I was going through a residential area close to mine. There were a couple cars in front of me and coming around a blind corner I thought it was necessary for me to cover my brakes and as I come out of that bend a car cut between the car in front of me and myself. I was able to hit the brakes, let him pass and continue home.
Awesome! :)
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Good advice not always easy to follow but defiantly the best way to be . : )
practice, like anything else :)
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Real words of wisdom, u r very good, I see what u do and I love it, it's so skilful to let people see ur logic.
I had some kids in a pickup truck in front of me. A sheet of plywood flew off the back of the truck. Wasn't tied down. Damn near took my head off. I ducked just in time. Went over my head, skipped off the top of my helmet. Holy crap!!
wow
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Scared the crap out of me.
I bet
Good info which bears repeating often. So thanks. It’s like reinforcing good habits.
Great advice as always..riding effectively is a 'state of mind'. Now about that 4x4, what if it's a Chevy or even a Ford?😁👍
Can I also strongly recommend the excellent (free) youtube series to prepare for the French permit. They are wonderful complements to your videos!
"La circulation : la théorie et la pratique -- Nouveau permis moto" (just check the English translate box).
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“Judgement before skills” - that is truly cracking advice.
If your judgement does not include acquiring skill maybe you should not be riding. They go hand in hand. It is not an either or.
@@dalevoigt8612 I appreciate the philosophy Dale, but what are you on about chap?, riding a motorbike is not that difficult, you just need to keep your common sense and learn from other people. It is not that difficult. Good night.
@@peterncox1963 It is said there are those those riders with 3hrs of riding experience, just repeated over and over. There are also riders that continue learning and get better. The first group is an accident waiting to happen.
@@dalevoigt8612 “it is said”. By whom, Dale?, nope, never heard that one, and neither have you. Good night chap, it’s after 11pm in the UK, way past my bed time.
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Road ID - I wear my military Dogtags (I'm a Veteran) and my Medic-Alert on the same chain EVERY time I ride - as well as my phone ID (ICE)
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Putting the bike in gear when the lights change to green takes milliseconds provided you're paying attention. The best reason for keeping the bike in gear is so you don't play with your mobile phone as one hand has to hold the clutch lever in.
In France, sticking your foot out (Le Leg) is a greeting or to say thank you to someone. Different parts of the world have different systems - remember that when visiting.
In a collision, there may be parts of a person, or people, strewn across the scene (don't believe it, talk to a police/traffic officer). Make sure important information is somewhere where it is unlikely to be detached from you. Wrists, ankles and neck are not good places!
Who the hell plays with their phone while riding a motorcycle? If you do that, you have bigger problems.
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@@MotoJitsu Ride in a large city and you'll soon find out who plays with their phone on a bike!
San Diego has a lot of riders and I don't see that.
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@@MotoJitsu I see it every day, multiple times a day. Usually young people on scooters, riding along texting one handed!
well that has nothing to do with clutch in 1st since they don't have one.
I read somewhere on Facebook that when you're having trouble with your bike at the side of the road, you should put your helmet on the ground, so other people can see you're having trouble and they might be able to offer help
Maybe some people do that :)
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4:00 "YOUR" blinker. Not "you're". 5:07 "Prescriptions", not "perscriptions". "Separated" not "seperated".
Just imagine how much better the video would have been, glad you commented.
Great advice, as always. Thanks.
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I just had this conversation at a stop light, not a week ago! They had suggested I use neutral.
Also, new clutch plates aren't that expensive or hard to switch out. There is no reason to be cheap with your clutch.
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All super helpful info. Thank you for this.
You're welcome!
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Well done, thesse skills aren't just for ride but for life. Congratulations. I remember a poem called Desiderata. Thanks 😊
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The best advice I heard to help not worry about what others think of you, or what their opinion is of you is.....
If someone told you that you were an orange, you would immediately think, I'm not an orange - this person is wrong. Because you KNOW you're not an orange. So whenever someone says something negative about me which I know is wrong, I remind myself, "am I an orange?" and for some reason it seems to help....
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Carrying that personnel medical shit is smart and Marine corp AF.
yup lol
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Excellent info, thank you!
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@@MotoJitsu bought all the books, ride around with cones so I can do drills, just had not been to the website. Thanks
Great examples. thank you
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Thanks for good life/relational wisdom, Greg. It’s more than motorcycles. It’s about the head and one’s attitude. Thanks for the wise reminders.
I kept waiting for the explanation of GOOSFRABAA but didn’t get it. Will you explain?
Thanks for continuing to produce good vids.
It's from the movie Anger Management
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Again a great one. Thanks for sharing experiences, not only road, life as well.
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There I am practicing my MotoJitsu skills in the marshals parking lot and some crazy driver decides to cut through the parking spaces to get to the exit quicker. They dang near hit me. I could not let that go. Emergency breaking helped me out on that one. I expected them to follow the cue, but good thing I inspected their actions and took action. I gave those window shoppers a piece of my mind. Sorry Sensei.
Great video, great content. as always. Stay up, Stay Live.
Did you not see the car coming?
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@@MotoJitsu Good question. I only practice in empty lots and ideally at slow times with little to no traffic in the area. Not an option for everybody, but it prevents issues, so I think it's the better option if available. I never practice in a shopping area with people around. The benefit of being in a quiet place is that you will (should) notice traffic showing up pretty early.
I don't believe holding the clutch is gonna wear it out faster. but to be fair have you ever owned a bike long enough to need a clutch?
It won't..it's a myth. Sure did.
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Even if your skill level allows you to; don't use lane-splitting as means to haul ass between vehicles that are already in motion.
obviously don't do anything reckless...lane splitting or otherwise.
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Thank you for all your videos. I have learned so much. What do you think about flashing lights to make sure we are seen by a car that is waiting to turn left in front of you? It helps to be seen but I worry that the car could misunderstand the flashing as telling them to go ahead.
welcome!! Yup, that usually means "go ahead" sometimes I just keep my brights on going through intersections.
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all good advice. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
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Keeping bikes in gear at a stoplight doesn't sound like a good idea. As an engineer, I find it quite counterproductive to maintaining your bike.
Yes, you should be ready to go, but you can keep it in 1st gear ONLY if the light has less than 15 secs to turn green; keeping the clutch engaged will not only wear out the springs and the cables, it will reduce the lifespan of the clutch plates which, I can guarantee is a b*tch to replace, no matter the bike or model.
Do you not use the brakes either in fear of wearing them out? That’s silly. Be ready to go, leave it in 1st.
@@MotoJitsu yeah, as a bigger picture, it does make sense, your life vs (a bit) more money to change a part. Thanks
In 140,000 miles I never had any issues with the clutch from riding the way I do and my bike is never in neutral at lights.
@@masterchief3989 The clutch is disengaged when the clutch lever is pulled in... hence being able to “shift”
If your clutch plates wear out, you need to squeeze the clutch in a hair further. Don't sit at the border of the friction zone at every light.
Thanks for all your advices.
Long ago I learned that it's better to 'respond' than to 'react'. When you react the provocateur is controlling you.
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Fortnine made a video about this it can be a good idea to have a sticker on your helmet with your emergency info because its extremely unlikely that your helmet would be left behind
Always pros and cons to every way...could be scratched or ripped off...so I have in multiple spots 👍🏼
Perfect rules! Thank you!
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A lot of sense there greg thanks especially the sixth sense bit experienced it today
welcome
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Great series man. Appreciate your advice/experience.
My pleasure!