How To Make A SHARP TURN On A Motorcycle

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  • čas přidán 29. 12. 2022
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  • @MotoJitsu
    @MotoJitsu  Před rokem +42

    What if you're on a hill and making a right turn, then what? You can still keep the right foot on the rear brake to hold yourself still, left foot on the ground and go right. You know why you can't? Because you never practiced this and go out and see how this feels. Go do nothing but right hand turns and keep your right foot on the ground. If you're not willing to go out and practice, you'll always have excuses and hate on those who can. linktr.ee/GregWidmar

    • @JoshuaClarked
      @JoshuaClarked Před rokem +3

      Half expected there to be an onlyfans button :p

  • @geofftoscano6804
    @geofftoscano6804 Před rokem +57

    I’ve been riding for 50 years yet still find it hard to turn on full lock. I realise now that the problem is in my head, not the bike. Great explanation.

    • @edsyphan3425
      @edsyphan3425 Před měsícem +2

      I know he says it’s all practice, but I still have a tough time with it.

  • @google-zoo
    @google-zoo Před 4 hodinami +1

    You are a great instructor ! Many thanks !

  • @jude.v25
    @jude.v25 Před rokem +69

    Yep, practicing this very thing a couple of weeks ago. In mid turn I stupidly squeezed the clutch. Still don't know why but I did. The bike went right down, just like you said. LOL! I got a nice bruised ego out of it. But since no one saw me, it didn't count, right?

    • @TheLouisianan
      @TheLouisianan Před rokem +6

      Did this yesterday myself. I have highway bars on my bike though so got a bruised ego and a small scrape on my shin.

    • @Dudeitzmimi
      @Dudeitzmimi Před měsícem +2

      We have all done stupid stuff like that before. I was taking a class and was struggling on this one drill. I finally did it just grab my front brake at full lean because my hand moved before my brain could stop it.

    • @TictacAddict1
      @TictacAddict1 Před měsícem

      Thanks for your comment. I will cement your comment in my head while practicing.

    • @1pyroace1
      @1pyroace1 Před 6 dny

      Correct

  • @neilmeiskey5482
    @neilmeiskey5482 Před rokem +52

    Thanks for this! I started riding motorcycle a bit later in life and based my “style” on driving a car with a manual transmission. I was always taught not to ride the clutch. Watching your videos is teaching me feathering the clutch is wise! A new and helpful mindset for me.

    • @thanosetsitty1896
      @thanosetsitty1896 Před rokem +11

      Motorcycles have wet clutch. Cars have dry clutch.

    • @MrChanw11
      @MrChanw11 Před rokem +2

      @@thanosetsitty1896 Some motorcycles have dry clutches. Though they're probably rare.

    • @shaihanghani2711
      @shaihanghani2711 Před rokem +1

      @@MrChanw11 Then with those rare motorcycles, we should be very careful riding the clutch.

    • @rumblin_cynth_rampo374
      @rumblin_cynth_rampo374 Před rokem +2

      @@shaihanghani2711 No need, ask any BMW boxer or Guzzi rider they have dry clutches. I feather the clutches on my Guzzi's all the time for low speed manoeuvrers havent trashed a clutch yet.

    • @Snowaxe3D
      @Snowaxe3D Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@MrChanw11 I don't get it, So is it ok to ride the clutch on motorcycle? what different does wet or dry clutch makes? Will the wet clutch not wear out? I am still learning motorcycle,

  • @iSoldat
    @iSoldat Před rokem +9

    My one "accident" was a slow speed right turn. It was embarrassing. Drill baby, drill!!!

  • @pc2908
    @pc2908 Před 11 měsíci +6

    Dude. You have absolutely made me make riding again a priority. I knew so little, and thought I knew so much. Decent responsible rider with fun moments, but this knowledge has inspired me again. Mahalo!

  • @google-zoo
    @google-zoo Před 4 hodinami +1

    Thanks

  • @TictacAddict1
    @TictacAddict1 Před měsícem

    New rider. Thanks for the simple and clear lesson with explanations. Thank you to your experienced riders who commented, for being honest and confirming your lesson.

  • @kborutski
    @kborutski Před rokem +4

    Simple clear instructions as always
    Thanks!

  • @juancuartas8061
    @juancuartas8061 Před 24 dny

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge

  • @jessj7208
    @jessj7208 Před rokem +1

    Thank you, I really needed this!! Great teacher!

  • @jeanettesalisbury6153
    @jeanettesalisbury6153 Před rokem +1

    Great demo Greg. Thank you. Absolutely love your vids. From New Zealand 🙃

  • @QuadeQuick
    @QuadeQuick Před rokem +3

    Excellent instruction and it applies no matter what you ride. Thanks!

  • @joshmuirhead1154
    @joshmuirhead1154 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Another great video for me to absorb and put into practice!! Love this stuff!

  • @michaelcarlson2400
    @michaelcarlson2400 Před rokem +5

    I practice this by lining myself up on a parking space line. Start at the top with a left turn and go down to the end of the space,then do the opposite and do a right turn. Up and down and up and down parking spaces. 30 or 40 spaces then turn around and go back. Many thanks MJ!

  • @nicolaeoniga3299
    @nicolaeoniga3299 Před rokem +2

    Mulțumesc pt efortul tau! Te urmaresc cu mult interes deși nu sunt începător, real folos, succes si felicitări!

  • @jeffrme
    @jeffrme Před 25 dny

    Great video! I’ve been riding allot of years and even I get lazy and fail to practice these turning steps! Going to practice tomorrow with my new Road Glide!

  • @GunCollector007
    @GunCollector007 Před 5 dny

    I learn something new on all your videos.

  • @robjohnson212
    @robjohnson212 Před 9 dny

    Oh man, I like the Foot Peg Press MUCH better than the "Cheek Slide" that people do. That Cheek Slide is too uncomfortable for a tall guy like me. The Foot Peg Press is MAGIC.

  • @LuisGonzalez-dn4cz
    @LuisGonzalez-dn4cz Před 25 dny +1

    EXCELLENT,
    GREAT ADVICE, THANKS FOR SHARING THE KNOWLEDGE

  • @sassy6292
    @sassy6292 Před 27 dny

    That’s something I have never heard of but by now I should have. Wow. Thanks 🙏

  • @Alt2107
    @Alt2107 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for posting. I'm in the NE so it's always a good mental exercise to think about riding when I most definitely won't be.

  • @matthewscheidt7754
    @matthewscheidt7754 Před 16 dny

    Many thanx!

  • @robc5639
    @robc5639 Před rokem +1

    I love this channel, it has taught me so much, thanks again cheers rob

  • @user-kr2dt3re1p
    @user-kr2dt3re1p Před 22 dny

    Brilliant very well explained

  • @chellyiz9276
    @chellyiz9276 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you for this. I managed to get everything in the MSF course except that darn turn and u-turn! I appreciate your explanation.

  • @careyautorepairs
    @careyautorepairs Před 11 dny

    Thank you for that advice.

  • @OFallons
    @OFallons Před měsícem +1

    Yes, power to rear wheel keeps the bike up!

  • @MS-hl3mw
    @MS-hl3mw Před rokem +2

    Thanks for all your tips and tricks. In this video I especially liked the moment when your were going without the bike. Moving head, hands and body intensively. Showed me your moves in a tactical way. And was fun although :-) Best wishes for 2023 - stay save to all

  • @Arizona_Vineyard
    @Arizona_Vineyard Před 10 měsíci +2

    I did this for a week religiously with my Harley before the MSF course. At the course if you eased out on the clutch you didn’t need idol. It just went by idol. Doing uturn drills I didn’t even touch the clutch nor the brake just a tiny bit of the throttle and i was doing figure 8 in the blue box with no hesitation and I was counter steering like you said. Now on my bike you have to use the clutch and brake because it will be too fast doing uturns…

  • @Tunenine
    @Tunenine Před rokem +1

    Boy I needed this, those tight corners would get me each time.

  • @wfodavid
    @wfodavid Před rokem +2

    Same technic on a dirt bike. As a dirt bike racer this is good stuff.

  • @DiagolonRider
    @DiagolonRider Před 10 měsíci

    this is funny, the first time ever riding my first bike, a 600rr...i had to start at a full lock turn, i was dreading it... but wth i slowly let out the clutch, full lock , counter balancing and off i went. thanks to your videos i have all the knowledge i need to put into practice. I've been getting better, more comfortable on the bike... there's a LOT i need to work on of course but with the help of solely just your videos I'm becoming a better, more confident and safer rider! thanks man. ps... bought both of your books and Lee Parks' Total Control v2 and they have really helped understand more of the theoretical side of things, and your books, with the diagrams are epic training tools. thanks! 😊

  • @papaki616
    @papaki616 Před 4 měsíci

    As a new one, once I tried to make a full lock turn without leaning the bike.. now I understand why the bike did turn from the opposite.. 😅 I was so confused then 😂
    Greg, you are great!! Thank you!😊

  • @scubasteve3293
    @scubasteve3293 Před rokem +1

    Keek them coming !!!!! Always making sense :-)

  • @danielcaetano8641
    @danielcaetano8641 Před rokem

    Great tip! learned now.

  • @davidchon4574
    @davidchon4574 Před měsícem

    Bro I been your subscriber for a long time now and every time I watch your videos I improve. Thanks for all your video.

  • @motoryzen
    @motoryzen Před rokem +1

    I use this to actually practice the blue belt parking spaces slalom drill. This way I never have constant momentum of movement helping me out. I'm FORCED....to practice friction zone+proper throttle and some full turn lock for around 80 ish % of the turn. So far..I'm making it every time within each next parking space ( around 17 foot turns realistic/worst case).
    Cheers Greg !!

  • @themimsy
    @themimsy Před 7 měsíci +1

    I’m fine doin sharp turns from a moving position but I still struggle with from a stopped position.
    I took classes and they said to turn the handlebar all the way while stopped then ease off the clutch and follow through but I kept struggling with confidence in moving forward. Hoping to get more practice. I need to build my confidence and trust that if I just go through the way I’m supposed to, it’ll go smoothly.

  • @sfnet72
    @sfnet72 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you so much for teaching the techniques

  • @9parasqn656
    @9parasqn656 Před měsícem

    Great advice. Thank you.

  • @TheGreatestBeyonder
    @TheGreatestBeyonder Před měsícem

    Simple yet excellent description to help anyone learning or already skilled! 👍🏻

  • @Nymphatica
    @Nymphatica Před 11 měsíci

    Omg!! I'm in love with the way you show everything in an exaggerated manner ❤❤ It's very memorable and therefore - useful. ❤😊

  • @bill7488
    @bill7488 Před rokem

    great advice thank you

  • @MarioMario-yf5tg
    @MarioMario-yf5tg Před 25 dny

    Great video. Thanks

  • @BluRide1979
    @BluRide1979 Před rokem

    This will help, thanks Jitsu 💯

  • @johnmacias01
    @johnmacias01 Před rokem +1

    Awesome info! I’d imagine it’s the same when your riding down the street & need to turn right or left…

  • @paulinoo2
    @paulinoo2 Před rokem

    Excellent !! Thanks !!

  • @djmarshall2544
    @djmarshall2544 Před rokem

    Your videos are truly the best at teaching and just shows how much I really need to practice

  • @donmiller4885
    @donmiller4885 Před rokem

    👍 great instruction !!

  • @dparrillojr2
    @dparrillojr2 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Dropped my pikes peak today in the parking lot practicing. Was doing emergency’ish stops with no foot down then quick left turn. Not enough throttle and maybe not enough counter balance. Down she went. SO depressing. Feels like getting dumped by your girl friend at 11 years old.

    • @MotoJitsu
      @MotoJitsu  Před 2 měsíci

      part of the process

    • @dparrillojr2
      @dparrillojr2 Před 2 měsíci

      @@MotoJitsu yep…took about 15 minutes to calm down before getting on the bike. Stomach in knots. I practice your lessons often, maybe not often enough

    • @dparrillojr2
      @dparrillojr2 Před 2 měsíci

      Well, now that I think about it….better in an empty parking lot than on a main road!!!

    • @sensibleced
      @sensibleced Před měsícem

      Yep. Broke my ankle. Now, I have to wait to practice all over.

  • @locoocho2415
    @locoocho2415 Před měsícem

    Awesome, thanks for your explanation of counter balance 👍

  • @paulconnell1309
    @paulconnell1309 Před měsícem

    Brilliant!

  • @aesmaeilig
    @aesmaeilig Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you for making this. Extremely helpful for a total beginner aka me

  • @jean-marcklein2697
    @jean-marcklein2697 Před měsícem +1

    Danke!

  • @Jayceetheowl
    @Jayceetheowl Před měsícem

    You really is a lovely teacher !! So understandable! Thanks!

  • @umbrellacorporation3206

    Its fun to watch from 2.44, you are moving Like AMECA!👍😀🇩🇪🇺🇲Love from Germany ♥️

  • @akshatmishra9664
    @akshatmishra9664 Před rokem +1

    Excellent. Thanks.

  • @carpenterhillstudios8327

    Thank you for demo-ing this. I see exactly how I dropped the bike. Watching you, I could feel what I was doing and where I erred.

  • @brandonmorris5209
    @brandonmorris5209 Před rokem

    Glad to see you back on the GS.

  • @insatiable_mind
    @insatiable_mind Před rokem

    Very helpful. I didn’t think about pressure on the foot peg

  • @MrHappyme94549
    @MrHappyme94549 Před 21 dnem

    That’s a great video. What I would like to see is doing turns on a hill or slopped road …. Challenging for many including me!!!

  • @TaffyTTR
    @TaffyTTR Před 8 dny

    Thank you!!!

  • @barrywalker1288
    @barrywalker1288 Před rokem

    Brilliant as always

  • @Charlie_He
    @Charlie_He Před rokem

    Thanks a lot. You are the best 👍👍👍

  • @ingridfry8499
    @ingridfry8499 Před rokem

    Excellent, clear and entertaining way of explaining! Very helpful 👍🏻😊💃🏻

  • @ZH2.
    @ZH2. Před rokem +2

    I find it easier to release the clutch only, without any throttle. If I add throttle the bike straightens up and I can't hold the full lock position. I have to be very light on the clutch otherwise it will stall. This only applies for full lock position u turns.

  • @samdarwan4703
    @samdarwan4703 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks!

  • @John-ob7dh
    @John-ob7dh Před měsícem

    Very good .

  • @Mehmet.Miyasoglu
    @Mehmet.Miyasoglu Před rokem

    I liked the way you explain. Good job. And I liked another video of yours about the cornering on blind road curves too.
    And returning to this video. I'd like to ask about letting the clutch go softly to gain tork in order to raise the bike after the clean turn. Your bike is a high powered one. Do you think that this technique (gaining power) would work for smaller cc bikes as well?

  • @DavidAnderson-cx5ie
    @DavidAnderson-cx5ie Před rokem +1

    Love your videos. Is there a video on starting off from a stop sign in the rain; straight ahead, left turn, right turn, u-turn?

  • @russellcrane7871
    @russellcrane7871 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you. Practice makes permanent 🤣🤣

  • @sinclairbain
    @sinclairbain Před rokem

    Good one!

  • @arasunatesan1970
    @arasunatesan1970 Před 20 dny

    Super video 👌🙏

  • @johnadams3038
    @johnadams3038 Před rokem +1

    I found that by myself, it's a bit like counter steering, for example if I wanna do a sharp right turn, I make a little left 1/5 of a turn and then a sharp right turn.

  • @baldandbiking
    @baldandbiking Před měsícem

    I'll have to try this next time I do some parking lot practice.

  • @scottking5759
    @scottking5759 Před rokem +2

    Are you able to demonstrate this on a 850 lb Harley Davidson Street Glide? It's the bike I ride? Do the same principles apply?

  • @laurenz8188
    @laurenz8188 Před rokem

    Great Episode 👍👏 Happy New Year From Redondo Beach California ⛱️🏄‍♂️🥳

  • @kraigtomlinson2201
    @kraigtomlinson2201 Před rokem +4

    On a cruiser-style bike with forward controls, counter-pushing down on the foot peg is less effective than on a bike with mid-mounted foot pegs. Do you need to counter-lean more to make the corner? Or, do you have other advice?
    Thanks for all of your great content!

    • @thefaboo
      @thefaboo Před rokem +1

      Personally, I find the initial lean and accerating quickly enough for the bike to "take over" are the key points. Though my bike's only 450 pounds or so, so holding it in a stationary lean is pretty easy.

  • @raleeuw
    @raleeuw Před 2 měsíci

    Loud and clear 🫡👋👌

  • @juvawaveredlighttherapy
    @juvawaveredlighttherapy Před rokem +1

    Can you make a video of riding at night? Safety and what to look out for and how to ride differently vs day time? I’m new to riding and the only time I have free is after sundown and when the parking lots are empty

  • @soccernoodle17x
    @soccernoodle17x Před rokem

    Having been a fan of yours for a long time, going from a novice rider to a vet I see why you do beginner vids. More views. But any tips for more advanced riders too? I’m still looking to improve even though I’ve been riding, on a track, dirt, road, everything I can try on two wheels. Any further advice?

  • @kevinkimball715
    @kevinkimball715 Před rokem +2

    That looks like it could lead to another drill; tight U-turn from stop. Same principle applies only you would go to a full U-turn.

  • @stevencrutcher7191
    @stevencrutcher7191 Před rokem

    Newbie here. Thanks for this video. 👍

  • @maxb4210
    @maxb4210 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Took the MSF course back in May and just now starting to ride again. Today went on a test ride and amongst a multitude of wrongdoings, accidentally opened the throttle wide while turning right and lost control, think it was mainly due to gripping way to tight and not leaning enough/not counter balancing. Do you absolutely have to use the throttle in this scenario though or would using the friction zone entirely through the turn be possible?

  • @davefenna6741
    @davefenna6741 Před 24 dny

    Yeh that imaginary curb you didn't want to hit with your back tyre, you just bounced up it, wiping out half a dozen pedestrians 😂😂

  • @steveelliott5643
    @steveelliott5643 Před 15 dny

    HI,thanks,you prefer your GS to an Africa twin?

  • @two-up
    @two-up Před rokem +1

    Hello great movie very nice motorcycle ;)

  • @Brandon-th4xx
    @Brandon-th4xx Před 10 měsíci

    What do you recommend if you have to keep your hand on the brake to prevent the bike from rolling. You can't give it throttle if you are squeezing the break and if your right foot is down you can't have it on rear brake

  • @robertkaim2651
    @robertkaim2651 Před 25 dny

    Yeah I want you to do that with Harley-Davidson 700 lb bike

  • @kevinmyhro8587
    @kevinmyhro8587 Před 19 dny

    As much as these high intensity low speed manuevers can be useful and proven possible (as shown on vid by MJ), these techniques can also generally be accomplished just by going slow and putting a foot down, which should provide more control.
    MJ you definitely got skills but i swear you play too much "floor is lava" out there

  • @revb0
    @revb0 Před 7 dny

    Don’t forget to check the opposite direction as well, otherwise you are in danger of getting wiped out on your blind side.

  • @Mototherapy_Michio
    @Mototherapy_Michio Před rokem +2

    With a pillion, do u recommand same position as bike, or same as driver ?

    • @davidruggles996
      @davidruggles996 Před rokem +1

      Greg just posted a video on this the other day. Here ya go: czcams.com/video/HbFy3EIGzUg/video.html

    • @Mototherapy_Michio
      @Mototherapy_Michio Před rokem

      @@davidruggles996 Thx, had not seen that one 👍

  • @theicediamond7
    @theicediamond7 Před 8 měsíci

    so good

  • @virendradr
    @virendradr Před rokem +2

    YOU PUT VERY HIGH LEVEL OF EFFORT TO EDUCATE US..BRILLIANT,I AM YOU STUDENT WORDS FALL SHOT TO EXPRESS YOUR LOVE AND AFFECTION FOR A BIGGENER AND EXPERT ALIKE THANK SIR

  • @gshah5278
    @gshah5278 Před 21 dnem

    Now I know why I kept dropping my bike in slow turns.thanks

  • @Truth-Be-Told-USA
    @Truth-Be-Told-USA Před měsícem

    Look down go down. Looking out to where you want to go made a huge difference for me

  • @Joe-li4pw
    @Joe-li4pw Před měsícem

    Moto Jitsu, share us some tips on how riding on DTC tranny Goldwing. I bet million DTC riders would be your follower

  • @giltam2160
    @giltam2160 Před rokem

    thanks for this i almost got into an accident my bike shoot out making me out of lane almost hit another car