There was a young guy in my BRC group that dropped the bike like 6 or 7 times throughout all the slow speed practice sessions. I thought there was no way this kid was gonna pass the test. Well he smoked all the tests and made it look so easy. I realized months later while doing my own practicing that he was just finding the limits of what he could do while in a safe environment (and on someone else’s bike) and when it came time to make it count he knew exactly where those limits were.
Wasn't me was it? LOL! Actually I started riding at 50 yrs old so not "young" and I only dropped it once on the MSF course, doing drills on squaring up the handlebars for quick stops in a turn... I didn't square up quick enough and it had been raining/drizzly on the slick asphalt course so yeah, slick! I almost squared up enough but the issue was once I started to go top side I let up on the front brake but not the rear brake, so I my drop was on the under-side (thank God, I'm sure a drop over the top and being thrown with the bike coming at you is much worst than a drop on the under side and sliding with the bike - isn't it true they say "stay with the bike" if you go down under and not kick the bike away?). Anyway, with due respect to my classmates... yes, I was absolutely the only one trying to push the limits while on a bike that wasn't mine, while the rest of class more often than not didn't get up to the speed when requested by the instructors. Great course, MSF! Lot's to learn, for those think they already "know how to ride"... you probably don't. :)
something that worked for me: for clutch control practicing going as slow as possible in a straight line this gave me the feel of the clutch without the complication of turning , once I get a feel of the clutch added the turning
@@MotoJitsu I was in a funeral procession for one of our fallen Blue Knights brothers. The hearse went so slowly that we almost had to duckwalk behind it to the cemetery. Thankfully, the friction zone had already been mastered by all of us. KawiKid
Some buddies and I would have what we call the worlds slowest drag race .. the goofy trials guy always won. Sitting on a bike not moving feet on the pegs ... jerk :)
What is the trick to stop at a stop sign without putting your foot down? Like On MCCommute he used to try to do that and he often did. He had to stop for only x seconds but I can’t do it for one second unless I never fully stop
“an eyeball on the chest” is a brilliant tip. I tried it yesterday and it works! I found myself not only “looking” with the chest-mounted eye, but also aiming my chest (instead of the bike front end) towards the U-turn path. This tightened up the turn radius noticeably. I am still working on relaxing through the turn and on achieving consistency. Thanks a LOT !.
Just got my motorcycle 2 weeks ago after being away from it for 30 yrs. I begin every ride now by pulling into the church parking lot near my house to do my practice. U-turns, figure 8's stops and starts with 1 foot down. Builds confidence and everyday I go farther and farther on my rides.
I have been doing the exact same thing!!! For the last 2 months of owning my first bike. It is a large Yamaha Road Star 700+lbs cruiser. I have to say it has really helped with my confidence.
This is the best channel on CZcams for learning how to ride a motorcycle by far. This one video helped me so much. This man knows what he’s talking about.
Thanks GOD for this very wonderful person... Here in the Philippines we dont really have the privilege to attend seminars and training (not all of us can) and this channel really helps us riders to learn stuffs for free as i bought my new bike yzf r3 i am very new to it and your advice helps me build my confidence and enjoy my ride thanks a lot...
Well in a sense, the bike IS lighter. It's lighter relative to the amount of effort you physically use to muscle the bike vs allowing the bike energy to guide/correct itself. Engine "muscle" is always going to eclipse muscle "muscle" 😉
I think your clutch control videos are the most helpful videos I've ever seen on the topic. I came from an automatic scooter to a motorcycle and after watching these videos, I instantly have a lot more confidence when practicing on the motorcycle.
Wow man, the way you explain stuff in all your videos is so detailed and clear! Thanks so much for taking the time to share this information with us. I love your drawings and all your visual aids.
Hey Fast Eddie - I don't know if anyone had told you this but they play at least one of your tight turning videos as part of a motorcycle licensing program here in South Korea for us English speakers who live here. It's been really helpful for me to hear a fellow Californian explain stuff as I prepare for the Korean test (basically a right angle turn and slaloming). Thanks for the solid content!
God bless you for this work you do. I've been on bikes for 50+ years. I have done some advanced rider training but your illustration with the eye on the chest clicked a switch. At my age, helmet on, I was struggling to turn my head as much as I could but pretty much leaving my upper body facing forward. Went out to practice this afternoon, what a difference!
I've not seen the initial video, but from my 42 years experience of being a short-arse riding motorcycles, I totally agree with the clutch and vision comments, but I would like to add that shifting your bum slightly to the outside of the bike (i.e. left if you are turning right) helps balance the bike during tight U-turns and helps keep the bike balanced and helps prevent it falling inwards. Often roads are not flat when performing U-turns, and the difficulty is compensating for any undulations in the tarmac whist trying to maintain a slow, smooth uniform speed. If you are balanced on the outside of the bike you can stop at any time an the bike will not fall inwards... we do this all of the time in trials, but it works just as well when riding my ZRX1200 with my 29" inside leg... Obviously at speed it is the opposite, shifting body weight to the inside and counter steering..
that may work for some...it's just one way..more than one way to do pretty much anything. Check out MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, merch, etc. Thanks for watching :)
Fantastic description . Very helpful. Where the clutch begins to bite. Compounded minutes add up . I ride 2 hours a day 20 minutes dedicated to slow speed maneuvers and a couple Emergency braking runs . I’m running while and blue courses a mix . Some things I can do at your blue level a few at white . But I always warm up at white before attempting blue level skills . Thanks so much for helpful videos . U do such good work . Great efforts .
Anyone that spends time with you in the flesh is absolutely blessed...maybe one day I'll be able to go ride around with you.....thank you...for a new rider that I am your videos have really helped me....Im trying to be one with my bike and as relaxed as I can be while on it....so far not much putting foot down...feel the control thus far has been ok but again I'm so new to this but I did drive a stick shift for a long time not that it has anything to do with it but I kinda feel I have more control of the clutch...I like the idea of feeling smooth on the bike and not gettimg too much in my head...that's when I mess up.......thanks for what u do, brother
All the away from Australia here. Thank you for this video. It has massively helped with my slow speed turning. Your videos are very detailed and are easy to follow. Keep up the great work.
The fact that you take time to draw these and explain in detail is amazing PS: I hope you keep these drawings and illustrations in an archive or something... or perhaps scan them to preserve them forever :D
dziadzior na pełnej wjeżdza. jeszcze nie skończył trasy z trinity a tu już promocja singla z następnego albumu. i bardzo dobrze. dzieki za koncert w Kato ze graliscie dluzej 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The way you explained counter steering really helped! Here in romanian motorcycle school, u have a whole "circuit" of things (going through cones, 6 figure 8, and then, swerving out of obstacles. That is where counter steering really helps
Been riding for a few years...just long enough to develop bad habits I realized, just upgraded my bike and your video is awesome man. Thanks for taking the time to bring things back to the basics
Finally got my Street Triple last week. The feeling is incredible. Am meditating on your every good advice. Thank you so much for being the best tutor of CZcams. 🤘🏼😌
Thank you Fast Eddie. It's crazy how turning head/body makes a world of difference when I practicing low speed turns. I'm a very new to riding(300miles old) your videos have help a lot.
I practice everyday, low speed maneuvers . Head, eyes and clutch on friction zone. I listen to you and place myself uncomfortable by turning to the right and try to scrape my boards. sometimes I do. I do try to make a it tight right circle. great video.
Thank you very much for this extraordinary good video. I am German and I am not able to understand every word but the automatic speech recognition (text in English at the bottom of the video) was very helpfull. Congratulation to this video. It shows us many things: (I am fighting with myself to get no tears in my eyes, no irony) 1. There is no need to use painful intros with loud distortion guitar sounds or anything else. 2. There is no need to use costly computer-animations. In this case a drawing is absolutely sufficient. 3. There is no need for painful percussion or any music or anything in the background. 3. You are able to put yourself in the position of the viewer who wants to learn it. 4. You are able to explain which reactions are naturally (pull the clutch before falling instead of loose the clutch a little bit and so on) and how to learn to "fight" against the normal reactions. Your main object is to explain it so drivers have a really benefit. Maybe you think by yourself: Why nobody has told me that before. Now in germany it is 5 degrees Celsius over zero. But in a view weeks I will try this. Thank you very much.
Of ALL the videos I've seen to try and learn to improve, ALL of them have always said to turn your head to where you want to go. I've always done this but have never felt comfortable making the u-turn, have never been consistent and could always be tighter. Head fully turned, but somehow my shoulders did not follow as they are magically supposed to. Now, I realize that I need to have an "eye" on my chin AND body to force my head AND body to turn ! Makes sense.....but you 're the FIRST I've come across to actually say it. THANK YOU and "yes", friction zone...millimeters at a time ! It's an honour to support your cause because you really do make a difference in safety !
This is the best didactical video ever made about where to look when turning. It has the wrong title: it's not "low speed control tips", it's where to look slow or fast. This makes you sit so relaxed on the bike.
I call it feathering the clutch, yes gradual and smooth, Just got a new F750 GS, its been 6 longs years since I rode and I'm in my sixty's, Did 50 mile ride yesterday on nice curvy rolling hills , breaking in the tires too, This route has a few river access parking lots along the way perfect to work on slow turns and figure eights, did those but rusty, will do every ride for the next month
Insanely well explained video, man. I love the way you built everything up while keeping it simple. Starting out with two key principles which summarize the whole idea and then elaborating further into the details of those principles. Additonally, using simple and clear drawings to support your explanation. Very creative and it helps me understand the message. Please keep doing what you are doing and teach riders how to improve. I will be on the road keeping in mind the ideas of this video.
I appreciate the way you try to bring home the point "PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE". On the way to my work every morning, there is a big mall with about 5-6 different big car parks. Every day, I go to one or the other car park, and spend 10 - 15 minutes practicing one or the other skill. Then I shoot off to my work. I am a much better and safer rider now. Your videos are immensely helpful. Thank you very much.
New to the motorcycle world. Thanks for your simplified videos. Looking forward to riding my bike. I was smart enough to start with an R3 so I could learn on something I could handle.
I just happened to stumble upon your channel, and I’m so glad I did. You broke everything down and made it so simple, now I can’t wait to practice. Thank you.... and I’m looking forward to watching more of your videos.
I am new at riding a motorbike and I practice at every each ride on my mt07 . I never driven before. I passed my exam 15 year ago and just bought that bike. And yes it is helping me to feel more confident. It is a must to master low speed riding without falling or stalling. Thanks for the tutorial man!
Moto jitsu you are so right was doing a bridge lesson so can go over to big motorcycle I nealy dropped and was going to put foot down and realised as I released clutch bike stood back up I shit my self but worked and I thought had good balance but never been on a motorcycle past first time CBT test thanks to your tips
Glad I had CZcams and guys like fast Eddie to be able to learn a lot of this before I even got my bike just to take a lot of the learning curve out. Knew what to do just had to get on the bike practice, and execute!
I’m watching you videos at parking lot and doing my training, I m doing better now. I thank you very much for your time to explain all your experience with us
Just picked up my first bike ever a couple months back(cb500f). But thanks to covid today was my first real day riding it around in a parking lot. Spent 2+ hours just doing low speed corners and counter balancing in and around single parking spaces. Thank you so much for all your videos and intuition! Because of them was I able to be slightly less scared today hah
Just found this series. Had a shitty little bike for a year, never truly felt comfortable… 5 years later, I fell in love with a Nighthawk S 700 and found a mint one locally. I am terrified of dropping this thing!! It’s definitely holding me back, it’s so beautiful I don’t want to add a single scratch to it. I suppose I need crash bars, any recommendations? I am determined to master this thing inside and out!!
Hi Eddie. Sent my son a text asking him to watch this video. He already knows of you and has watched some of your videos. I HIGHLY recommended you :) He just picked up a street bike this past Saturday. A really nice Triump Street Cup. It was very cool to go riding with him over the weekend. He really did well on the bike. Hope to spend time practicing the drills with him as well. Will try to coax him into becoming a Patreon. :D And congrats on the 89K!!! I'd say 100K before year end is in the bag!
FE, this is super helpful. I don't ride Sundays as I can ride all week and Sundays are "the ego has landed" days, when office monkeys get to show how badass they are, ha, ha...but I did find a parking lot and work some drills like you say. I'm going to build it into every ride for 10 mins just like you suggest. Thanks a lot, and keep 'em coming, they're so helpful.
Great video! Here in the Netherlands I learned to do basically the same thing in principle, but with the rear brake. This is how it was taught to me: Keep the clutch at the friction zone and let the throttle stay at a constant power delivery. (was called "slipping the clutch") Use the rear brake to dose the power delivery while keeping a "pulling" engine. The explanation for using this over using the clutch alone was that it was less prone to error because using the rear brake is more forgiving when making an error than the clutch. Kinda nice there are more ways to go about it!
thanks! I encourage people to not use the brake until they're really good with the throttle & clutch first...they're the foundational controls before introducing rear brake.
Hi Eddie, greetings from Portugal, I have been watching your videos for quite a while now. They have helped me a lot! I am also constantly sharing your stuff with me biker friends. Keep up! Thanks!
My first day on the bike I dropped it coz of the clutch, I remember that fall clear as day haha 200kg on me on the first day (perfect haha), had blue knee for a while (instructor forgot to bring gear to protect, I bought mine next day). I love this video very much coz I can't emphasize enough how much more different low-speed confidence is getting by mastering the clutch. Now add body position, practice practice and up the skills we go! Thanks a bunch for it all and for the book which gives fun times to practice!
Great way to think about it. I always (or TRY to ) go for the head and eyes (whenever I don’t make a turn as tight as I want I tend to notice I’m looking where I DONT want to be) but incorporating the chest facing with the head… man.. I need to try this. I can visualize this in my head. To those that want to get even more low speed into check out the ride like a pro and the pay it forward channel. I am glad I found this channel too bc that chest thing.. I’ve never heard before!!! I just wanted to chime in with as much low speed operation info out there as I can. I’ve been riding for a while (20 years on and off.. more time off not by choice but still) and lately I’ve become pretty passionate about being able to throw my road king around like it’s a child’s toy at low speeds. I NEVER want to have to think my way around a situation bc I’m not confident to make some right maneuver.
I looked for a video to help improve my low speed turns after dropping my ST1300 twice in 2 days. Your instruction style is very calming. Thank you, I can’t wait to go and practice now…👍
I struggled with all of this last night practising my dreaded U turns. Hugely helpful as always!! That bike falling bit - had no idea how to correct it. Now I know. Cheers!!
For those about to take the beginner course, pay attention to the instructor when he teaches the partial use/friction zone of the clutch. It will help you tremendously when performing the turns needed for the test. The MSF course teaches you low speed control mostly, which is actually more difficult, but is for your safety and real control of your bike. High speed/going straight is actually easy.
The agency (that trains police, ambulance and firefighters) where I took my motorcycle riding course never mentioned turning the chest. It makes so much sense to also turn the chest!! I think that you might have called your channel "MotoJitsu" after martial arts, because the symbiosis between rider and bike that you teach here is akin to the synergy between the martial artists and their swords/sticks or limbs. Basically, you are teaching an art.
:) Yes I've been doing martial arts for over 20 years and it was my inspiration for it. MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, merch, affiliate links, etc.
Can I just say how impressed I am with your written presentations on your videos?🤗🥺Are you preparing it on your own?Cause man that's a whole lot of an amazing effort.💖☺️
@@MotoJitsu I've been watching a lot of your vids since I decided to learn how to ride and you're a blessing to my progress til now.Thanks a lot man☺️💖
I can drive a manual car pretty well but I guess the idea of stalling and then dropping the bike is a mental block for me. I'm a pretty short rider (5'0) on a Gs500e so I pretty much have to tippy toe on one side. Passed the safety course, got my license and have been trying to get better at riding by practicing in the parking lot and neighborhood streets w/ my brother helping me. Was leaving a gas station and ended up dropping my bike after hitting one of those weird dips at the exit. Broke my clutch lever and my confidence was pretty shot for a while. Still a bit nervous riding but watching your videos gives me some motivation to go practice again, so thank you for the video and tips!
Thank you so much for talking about this and emphasizing slow speed drills! So much emphasis is often placed on going fast and long rides for new riders. Practicing in neighborhoods and slower streets with lots of stopping, starting emergency braking and watching out for drivers and pedestrians not paying attention is very beneficial practice.
most helpful video I've seen on this and there wasn't even a motorbike in the video haha. I'm learning on a Suzuki Intruder 250, and it feels a bit choppy when I let off the throttle or pull it a little (in 1st or 2nd gear) Someone told me I should feather the clutch rather than let off the throttle, but I haven't tried it yet
I ride a Goldwing DCT so its a heavy bike with no clutch and not great protection on the bike. The ONLY time I miss the clutch are the low speed maneuvers. Probably more my confidence level as the bike will never stall and just have to substitute rear brake for clutch control. But that 2 eye suggestion with one on the chest should really help. Back to the parking lot it is...
Great advice! I am on a waiting list in July for a pre-learners training course and booked in August just in case. Luckily I got a park near by with a parking lot i can practice in. I can'y wait to start practicing.
Wish I had this info 40 years ago when I started riding. Back then the only riding school was the school of really hard knocks ha ha! Over time you pick up a few things but having it explained in the context of practice, practice practice is awesome. Excuse me while I get back to wrestling a new 200 hp beasty that actually seems way overkill after watching your vids!
There's an abandoned church down the street that I practice my low speed turns. But I had been practicing without the clutch. But I'm going to change that up now even though it sounds harder. I'm practicing on a 750 GSXR and I'm not taking it on the highway until I'm comfortable with my turns
4:30 ... moral of this is that if there is power going to the rear wheel, the bike will want to stand up! (I learned this a few years ago to great relief)
The other day was going home, the light was real low, almost night, and it was starting to snow. Suddenly, while I'm doing a 90° turn on a paved road that I know is *always* slippery, some genius decide to cross the road right in front of my tires. I was at full stop, bike up, one foot on the ground before I could start panicking. Practicing works. Wanted to share the story, because it might convince people to start !
Thanks for this video! Sometimes a good explanation and a clear picture are SO helpful! When I ride a U turn I now have your picture of eye on chin and chest in my head, making me COMMIT to the turn. It really makes a difference. And I agree about practice, but this vid made me "hours" better just on its own!!
So I just past my motorcycle driving license this morning thanks to your advices, videos and teachings and especially this video... It allowed me for a great control at low speed! I thank you for this, Greg! My actual coach was wondering how I could have improved so quickly since last session... I understand that this permit simply allows me to legally start training!!! I got to 8th grade... lol! I will buy my bike next spring.. Meanwhile, I will keep on tracking your videos...THANK YOU again, FastEddie! :-)
@@MotoJitsu Well... I might have to translate because where I live, that is, the only french speaking province of Canada, they don't speak much english... I keep pointing my friends at your videos anyways...
Great idea turning your chest because a lot of people have neck problems . This would enable them to look where they want to go without pain . Thanks for the tip. Cheers 🇨🇦 .
This is a really reinforced video/info to the low speed beginner knowledge that the MSF course teaches you. High speed riding is easy, but low really tests your control of a bike.
I watch your channel quite often and your lessons are helpful. Usually I don't subscribe nor do I give a like. I don't know if I've done the same to your channel. But keep it up and look forward to your virtual trainings as we do not have such in our country Nepal. If you give your comment, I will know that you have read this. Thanks.
1st gear and rear brake abuse is much easier than using the clutch. Plus, rear pads are easier to change out than an average clutch pack. Once I started using the rear brake instead of the clutch, it improved smoothness, control and I can go as slow as I want.
Hi I live in Sweden and just found you on CZcams you have great tips for u turns and a great pedagogical way of explaining. We in sweden, though, need to know how to do slow u turns how to turn the head and how to do a u turn at a little bit faster speed at the driving license test for taking the MC license ! I understand its a great thing to know but it has been hard for me but getting better at it now! Keep up the nice work! :)
This video made me realize I've been doing slow speed drills wrong the whole time. I've just been using the rear break and 1st gear (small bike), but the clutch seems to be way better.
There was a young guy in my BRC group that dropped the bike like 6 or 7 times throughout all the slow speed practice sessions. I thought there was no way this kid was gonna pass the test. Well he smoked all the tests and made it look so easy. I realized months later while doing my own practicing that he was just finding the limits of what he could do while in a safe environment (and on someone else’s bike) and when it came time to make it count he knew exactly where those limits were.
exactly!
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I just took a screenshot of this comment, because it’s a genius idea! My BRC course is next month and I’m going to find those limits for myself!
Wasn't me was it? LOL! Actually I started riding at 50 yrs old so not "young" and I only dropped it once on the MSF course, doing drills on squaring up the handlebars for quick stops in a turn... I didn't square up quick enough and it had been raining/drizzly on the slick asphalt course so yeah, slick! I almost squared up enough but the issue was once I started to go top side I let up on the front brake but not the rear brake, so I my drop was on the under-side (thank God, I'm sure a drop over the top and being thrown with the bike coming at you is much worst than a drop on the under side and sliding with the bike - isn't it true they say "stay with the bike" if you go down under and not kick the bike away?). Anyway, with due respect to my classmates... yes, I was absolutely the only one trying to push the limits while on a bike that wasn't mine, while the rest of class more often than not didn't get up to the speed when requested by the instructors. Great course, MSF! Lot's to learn, for those think they already "know how to ride"... you probably don't. :)
I dropped my bike during the course just to see what it felt like. I survived. 😆
I took my MSF course like 4-5 years ago but I think I remember the instructor saying whoever drops the bike automatically fails 🥲
something that worked for me: for clutch control practicing going as slow as possible in a straight line this gave me the feel of the clutch without the complication of turning , once I get a feel of the clutch added the turning
Yes! I have a video encouraging people to do just that
@@MotoJitsu I was in a funeral procession for one of our fallen Blue Knights brothers. The hearse went so slowly that we almost had to duckwalk behind it to the cemetery.
Thankfully, the friction zone had already been mastered by all of us.
KawiKid
Some buddies and I would have what we call the worlds slowest drag race .. the goofy trials guy always won. Sitting on a bike not moving feet on the pegs ... jerk :)
What is the trick to stop at a stop sign without putting your foot down? Like On MCCommute he used to try to do that and he often did. He had to stop for only x seconds but I can’t do it for one second unless I never fully stop
Sheep Dog what is trials? And how do you do that? Perfecting balance basically? I want to learn that
“an eyeball on the chest” is a brilliant tip. I tried it yesterday and it works! I found myself not only “looking” with the chest-mounted eye, but also aiming my chest (instead of the bike front end) towards the U-turn path. This tightened up the turn radius noticeably. I am still working on relaxing through the turn and on achieving consistency. Thanks a LOT !.
You're welcome Jon!! Glad it's helping out :)
Just got my motorcycle 2 weeks ago after being away from it for 30 yrs. I begin every ride now by pulling into the church parking lot near my house to do my practice. U-turns, figure 8's stops and starts with 1 foot down. Builds confidence and everyday I go farther and farther on my rides.
awesome!!
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I have been doing the exact same thing!!! For the last 2 months of owning my first bike. It is a large Yamaha Road Star 700+lbs cruiser. I have to say it has really helped with my confidence.
This is very good advice.I have been riding for 50 years now,but you NEVER,stop learning,and you NEVER stop revising!
Get into more formal training!! MotoJitsu.com for my new app!!
This is the best channel on CZcams for learning how to ride a motorcycle by far. This one video helped me so much. This man knows what he’s talking about.
thanks!!
Agreed.
Thanks GOD for this very wonderful person... Here in the Philippines we dont really have the privilege to attend seminars and training (not all of us can) and this channel really helps us riders to learn stuffs for free as i bought my new bike yzf r3 i am very new to it and your advice helps me build my confidence and enjoy my ride thanks a lot...
👌🏼thanks :)
I’m wayyy more confident after watching Moto Jitsu. I swear my bike feels lighter when I do everything properly
Awesome!! Keep at it: )
Relatable. My bike weighs as much as a horse when I’m using the controls wrong.
But is better than a bmx bike when I use them correctly.
Well in a sense, the bike IS lighter.
It's lighter relative to the amount of effort you physically use to muscle the bike vs allowing the bike energy to guide/correct itself. Engine "muscle" is always going to eclipse muscle "muscle" 😉
Mee too!
@@Michael-im1vc well put
I think your clutch control videos are the most helpful videos I've ever seen on the topic. I came from an automatic scooter to a motorcycle and after watching these videos, I instantly have a lot more confidence when practicing on the motorcycle.
Thanks Midnai! :)
Wow man, the way you explain stuff in all your videos is so detailed and clear! Thanks so much for taking the time to share this information with us. I love your drawings and all your visual aids.
Thanks!! Share it with fellow riders! MotoJitsu.com
I struggled so much with this in the MSF course and they never explained it like this. Thanks so much for making this video.
❤️👍🏼
Your video instructions have helped me improve my riding. Thanks for all that you do.
You're very welcome!! :)
Spencer, YES! DITTO!
Same here
I did this in the low speed, tight right turn on the MSF course I took.... passed it!!
Don’t Think About It Too Much!!
Hey Fast Eddie - I don't know if anyone had told you this but they play at least one of your tight turning videos as part of a motorcycle licensing program here in South Korea for us English speakers who live here. It's been really helpful for me to hear a fellow Californian explain stuff as I prepare for the Korean test (basically a right angle turn and slaloming). Thanks for the solid content!
awesome!
as a new rider I'm so glad that an experienced rider told me about this channel!
awesome!!
Austin Powers 40-point turn, LOL! Awesome tips man
lol! I found that funny too thanks!
Classic scene 😁🤣
BROO THIS WORKED. Im practicing my uturns and i was shocked this worked. THANKS ALOT
You're welcome!
God bless you for this work you do.
I've been on bikes for 50+ years. I have done some advanced rider training but your illustration with the eye on the chest clicked a switch. At my age, helmet on, I was struggling to turn my head as much as I could but pretty much leaving my upper body facing forward.
Went out to practice this afternoon, what a difference!
😊😊👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I've not seen the initial video, but from my 42 years experience of being a short-arse riding motorcycles, I totally agree with the clutch and vision comments, but I would like to add that shifting your bum slightly to the outside of the bike (i.e. left if you are turning right) helps balance the bike during tight U-turns and helps keep the bike balanced and helps prevent it falling inwards. Often roads are not flat when performing U-turns, and the difficulty is compensating for any undulations in the tarmac whist trying to maintain a slow, smooth uniform speed. If you are balanced on the outside of the bike you can stop at any time an the bike will not fall inwards... we do this all of the time in trials, but it works just as well when riding my ZRX1200 with my 29" inside leg... Obviously at speed it is the opposite, shifting body weight to the inside and counter steering..
that may work for some...it's just one way..more than one way to do pretty much anything.
Check out MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, merch, etc. Thanks for watching :)
Lol shifting my weight doesn't do a whole lot but mostly bc I'm on a 170+ kg machine and I'm less than 50..
Fantastic description . Very helpful. Where the clutch begins to bite. Compounded minutes add up . I ride 2 hours a day 20 minutes dedicated to slow speed maneuvers and a couple Emergency braking runs . I’m running while and blue courses a mix . Some things I can do at your blue level a few at white . But I always warm up at white before attempting blue level skills . Thanks so much for helpful videos . U do such good work . Great efforts .
That's awesome Mark! Good for you for practicing, I hope to inspire more people to do exactly that :)
Anyone that spends time with you in the flesh is absolutely blessed...maybe one day I'll be able to go ride around with you.....thank you...for a new rider that I am your videos have really helped me....Im trying to be one with my bike and as relaxed as I can be while on it....so far not much putting foot down...feel the control thus far has been ok but again I'm so new to this but I did drive a stick shift for a long time not that it has anything to do with it but I kinda feel I have more control of the clutch...I like the idea of feeling smooth on the bike and not gettimg too much in my head...that's when I mess up.......thanks for what u do, brother
You're welcome Carolina, we will ride together.
I’ve watched so many people give advice about riding a motorcycle and so far this guy has the best explanations with illustrations and demonstrations
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Fast Eddies tips and rider experienced training methods are top notch and invaluable! Thanks brother.....
Glad you like them!
All the away from Australia here. Thank you for this video. It has massively helped with my slow speed turning. Your videos are very detailed and are easy to follow. Keep up the great work.
You're welcome!!
The fact that you take time to draw these and explain in detail is amazing
PS: I hope you keep these drawings and illustrations in an archive or something... or perhaps scan them to preserve them forever :D
Thanks!!! I did at first, then it became too much stuff...too many books piled up lol
MotoJitsu® haha yeah, I can imagine
So much stuff
dziadzior na pełnej wjeżdza. jeszcze nie skończył trasy z trinity a tu już promocja singla z następnego albumu. i bardzo dobrze. dzieki za koncert w Kato ze graliscie dluzej 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The way you explained counter steering really helped! Here in romanian motorcycle school, u have a whole "circuit" of things (going through cones, 6 figure 8, and then, swerving out of obstacles. That is where counter steering really helps
counter steering is how you initiate any turn at any speed on any bike, the more aware of your actions, the better off you'll be
Use these techniques in Bangkok traffic, still learning. Thank you sir.
You're welcome!
Just got my first bike a couple days ago and it's it's such a surreal experience how hard low speed maneuvers are.
More practice!
Been riding for a few years...just long enough to develop bad habits I realized, just upgraded my bike and your video is awesome man. Thanks for taking the time to bring things back to the basics
thanks!
Finally got my Street Triple last week. The feeling is incredible. Am meditating on your every good advice. Thank you so much for being the best tutor of CZcams. 🤘🏼😌
Congrats!
Thank you Fast Eddie. It's crazy how turning head/body makes a world of difference when I practicing low speed turns. I'm a very new to riding(300miles old) your videos have help a lot.
That's great Omar!! I'm glad they're so helpful :)
I practice everyday, low speed maneuvers . Head, eyes and clutch on friction zone. I listen to you and place myself uncomfortable by turning to the right and try to scrape my boards. sometimes I do. I do try to make a it tight right circle. great video.
Awesome!!!!
Thank you very much for this extraordinary good video. I am German and I am not able to understand every word but the automatic speech recognition (text in English at the bottom of the video) was very helpfull.
Congratulation to this video. It shows us many things: (I am fighting with myself to get no tears in my eyes, no irony)
1. There is no need to use painful intros with loud distortion guitar sounds or anything else.
2. There is no need to use costly computer-animations. In this case a drawing is absolutely sufficient.
3. There is no need for painful percussion or any music or anything in the background.
3. You are able to put yourself in the position of the viewer who wants to learn it.
4. You are able to explain which reactions are naturally (pull the clutch before falling instead of loose the clutch a little bit and so on) and how to learn to "fight" against the normal reactions.
Your main object is to explain it so drivers have a really benefit. Maybe you think by yourself: Why nobody has told me that before.
Now in germany it is 5 degrees Celsius over zero. But in a view weeks I will try this. Thank you very much.
😊👍🏼
Of ALL the videos I've seen to try and learn to improve, ALL of them have always said to turn your head to where you want to go. I've always done this but have never felt comfortable making the u-turn, have never been consistent and could always be tighter. Head fully turned, but somehow my shoulders did not follow as they are magically supposed to. Now, I realize that I need to have an "eye" on my chin AND body to force my head AND body to turn ! Makes sense.....but you 're the FIRST I've come across to actually say it. THANK YOU and "yes", friction zone...millimeters at a time ! It's an honour to support your cause because you really do make a difference in safety !
Thank you so much Ninja!! :)
"20 days a week."
Fast Eddie riding so fast he warps time.
hahahaha
This is the best didactical video ever made about where to look when turning. It has the wrong title: it's not "low speed control tips", it's where to look slow or fast. This makes you sit so relaxed on the bike.
thanks
I call it feathering the clutch, yes gradual and smooth, Just got a new F750 GS, its been 6 longs years since I rode and I'm in my sixty's, Did 50 mile ride yesterday on nice curvy rolling hills , breaking in the tires too, This route has a few river access parking lots along the way perfect to work on slow turns and figure eights, did those but rusty, will do every ride for the next month
Insanely well explained video, man. I love the way you built everything up while keeping it simple. Starting out with two key principles which summarize the whole idea and then elaborating further into the details of those principles. Additonally, using simple and clear drawings to support your explanation. Very creative and it helps me understand the message. Please keep doing what you are doing and teach riders how to improve. I will be on the road keeping in mind the ideas of this video.
Thanks!! :)
Really well done video. After years of driving (not riding) it comes natural even though in driving you never do it but I get the mist of it.
thanks :)
Dude, so grateful to you! You’re a wonderful teacher. Thank you x 1M!
Thanks!!
TY just got my first 1750cc cruiser and boy, is it hard to ride! still getting used to her and your tips help out alot!!
You're welcome!! :)
I appreciate the way you try to bring home the point "PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE". On the way to my work every morning, there is a big mall with about 5-6 different big car parks. Every day, I go to one or the other car park, and spend 10 - 15 minutes practicing one or the other skill. Then I shoot off to my work. I am a much better and safer rider now. Your videos are immensely helpful. Thank you very much.
That's awesome! Keep it up!! Yes, without practicing, you'll never have the skills when you need it most.
The vision part is massive. But it’s so hard to break new riders of it. Taking a photo like he said is the best way if you can do it.
New to the motorcycle world. Thanks for your simplified videos. Looking forward to riding my bike. I was smart enough to start with an R3 so I could learn on something I could handle.
nice!!
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New subscriber - my motorcycle trainer here in the UK sent me to you for home study between lessons. Awesome video - so helpful!
Thanks!
I just happened to stumble upon your channel, and I’m so glad I did. You broke everything down and made it so simple, now I can’t wait to practice. Thank you.... and I’m looking forward to watching more of your videos.
Thanks! Lots to go through :) check out MotoJitsu.com for my app, books, etc
I am new at riding a motorbike and I practice at every each ride on my mt07 . I never driven before. I passed my exam 15 year ago and just bought that bike. And yes it is helping me to feel more confident. It is a must to master low speed riding without falling or stalling. Thanks for the tutorial man!
keep at it!
As a beginner rider this video has been extremely helpful. so far I have dropped my bike twice and both was in low speed right turn.
now go practice!
Moto jitsu you are so right was doing a bridge lesson so can go over to big motorcycle I nealy dropped and was going to put foot down and realised as I released clutch bike stood back up I shit my self but worked and I thought had good balance but never been on a motorcycle past first time CBT test thanks to your tips
You’re welcome!
Glad I had CZcams and guys like fast Eddie to be able to learn a lot of this before I even got my bike just to take a lot of the learning curve out. Knew what to do just had to get on the bike practice, and execute!
thanks!
Who said you have to be on a bike to give a lesson. Excellent video. 🇺🇸
Thanks 🙏🏼
I’m watching you videos at parking lot and doing my training, I m doing better now.
I thank you very much for your time to explain all your experience with us
you're welcome!
Just picked up my first bike ever a couple months back(cb500f). But thanks to covid today was my first real day riding it around in a parking lot. Spent 2+ hours just doing low speed corners and counter balancing in and around single parking spaces. Thank you so much for all your videos and intuition! Because of them was I able to be slightly less scared today hah
You’re welcome
I just bought my beautiful Harley and your videos are so helpful sir; thank you again.
Glad to help:)
Just found this series. Had a shitty little bike for a year, never truly felt comfortable… 5 years later, I fell in love with a Nighthawk S 700 and found a mint one locally.
I am terrified of dropping this thing!! It’s definitely holding me back, it’s so beautiful I don’t want to add a single scratch to it. I suppose I need crash bars, any recommendations? I am determined to master this thing inside and out!!
Hi Eddie. Sent my son a text asking him to watch this video. He already knows of you and has watched some of your videos. I HIGHLY recommended you :) He just picked up a street bike this past Saturday. A really nice Triump Street Cup. It was very cool to go riding with him over the weekend. He really did well on the bike. Hope to spend time practicing the drills with him as well. Will try to coax him into becoming a Patreon. :D And congrats on the 89K!!! I'd say 100K before year end is in the bag!
thanks!! Nice bike :) Yes!!! 100k sooooon and my 2nd and 3rd book will be out this year as well :)
FE, this is super helpful. I don't ride Sundays as I can ride all week and Sundays are "the ego has landed" days, when office monkeys get to show how badass they are, ha, ha...but I did find a parking lot and work some drills like you say. I'm going to build it into every ride for 10 mins just like you suggest. Thanks a lot, and keep 'em coming, they're so helpful.
I'm glad to hear! :)
Great video! Here in the Netherlands I learned to do basically the same thing in principle, but with the rear brake. This is how it was taught to me:
Keep the clutch at the friction zone and let the throttle stay at a constant power delivery. (was called "slipping the clutch") Use the rear brake to dose the power delivery while keeping a "pulling" engine. The explanation for using this over using the clutch alone was that it was less prone to error because using the rear brake is more forgiving when making an error than the clutch. Kinda nice there are more ways to go about it!
thanks! I encourage people to not use the brake until they're really good with the throttle & clutch first...they're the foundational controls before introducing rear brake.
Hi Eddie, greetings from Portugal, I have been watching your videos for quite a while now. They have helped me a lot! I am also constantly sharing your stuff with me biker friends. Keep up! Thanks!
Hi! thank you so much!
My first day on the bike I dropped it coz of the clutch, I remember that fall clear as day haha 200kg on me on the first day (perfect haha), had blue knee for a while (instructor forgot to bring gear to protect, I bought mine next day). I love this video very much coz I can't emphasize enough how much more different low-speed confidence is getting by mastering the clutch. Now add body position, practice practice and up the skills we go! Thanks a bunch for it all and for the book which gives fun times to practice!
You're welcome :)
Great way to think about it.
I always (or TRY to ) go for the head and eyes (whenever I don’t make a turn as tight as I want I tend to notice I’m looking where I DONT want to be) but incorporating the chest facing with the head… man.. I need to try this. I can visualize this in my head.
To those that want to get even more low speed into check out the ride like a pro and the pay it forward channel. I am glad I found this channel too bc that chest thing.. I’ve never heard before!!!
I just wanted to chime in with as much low speed operation info out there as I can.
I’ve been riding for a while (20 years on and off.. more time off not by choice but still) and lately I’ve become pretty passionate about being able to throw my road king around like it’s a child’s toy at low speeds. I NEVER want to have to think my way around a situation bc I’m not confident to make some right maneuver.
:)
I looked for a video to help improve my low speed turns after dropping my ST1300 twice in 2 days. Your instruction style is very calming. Thank you, I can’t wait to go and practice now…👍
thanks!!
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I struggled with all of this last night practising my dreaded U turns. Hugely helpful as always!! That bike falling bit - had no idea how to correct it. Now I know. Cheers!!
That’s great! I’m glad it’s helping:)
For those about to take the beginner course, pay attention to the instructor when he teaches the partial use/friction zone of the clutch. It will help you tremendously when performing the turns needed for the test. The MSF course teaches you low speed control mostly, which is actually more difficult, but is for your safety and real control of your bike. High speed/going straight is actually easy.
Clutch & vision are key for low speed!
The agency (that trains police, ambulance and firefighters) where I took my motorcycle riding course never mentioned turning the chest. It makes so much sense to also turn the chest!! I think that you might have called your channel "MotoJitsu" after martial arts, because the symbiosis between rider and bike that you teach here is akin to the synergy between the martial artists and their swords/sticks or limbs. Basically, you are teaching an art.
:) Yes I've been doing martial arts for over 20 years and it was my inspiration for it.
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Great video! You are extremely articulate! Keep doing your thing
Thank you! Will do!
Can I just say how impressed I am with your written presentations on your videos?🤗🥺Are you preparing it on your own?Cause man that's a whole lot of an amazing effort.💖☺️
Thanks...yes I do everything.
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@@MotoJitsu I've been watching a lot of your vids since I decided to learn how to ride and you're a blessing to my progress til now.Thanks a lot man☺️💖
:)
I can drive a manual car pretty well but I guess the idea of stalling and then dropping the bike is a mental block for me. I'm a pretty short rider (5'0) on a Gs500e so I pretty much have to tippy toe on one side. Passed the safety course, got my license and have been trying to get better at riding by practicing in the parking lot and neighborhood streets w/ my brother helping me. Was leaving a gas station and ended up dropping my bike after hitting one of those weird dips at the exit. Broke my clutch lever and my confidence was pretty shot for a while. Still a bit nervous riding but watching your videos gives me some motivation to go practice again, so thank you for the video and tips!
I have videos on short rider tips that will help out big time :!
Thank you so much for talking about this and emphasizing slow speed drills! So much emphasis is often placed on going fast and long rides for new riders. Practicing in neighborhoods and slower streets with lots of stopping, starting emergency braking and watching out for drivers and pedestrians not paying attention is very beneficial practice.
thanks
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Vision is soooo true...one the lessons from my teacher...point your eyes head where ya wanna go
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Bro, your videos are fantastic. I love the passion and dilligency you put into each. Taking my MSF next week and You've helped my confidence soar.
Thanks!!
Excellent video! So far 2 of the beat pieces of advice were 1- chin/chest eye and 2- whatever your gas/clutch speed slow it down by 5. Thanks
You’re welcome now go practice!
This is one of the very best videos on low speed riding, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
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most helpful video I've seen on this and there wasn't even a motorbike in the video haha. I'm learning on a Suzuki Intruder 250, and it feels a bit choppy when I let off the throttle or pull it a little (in 1st or 2nd gear)
Someone told me I should feather the clutch rather than let off the throttle, but I haven't tried it yet
Try every which way there is :)
Game changer for me, thanks Eddy. I was only turning my head in slow turns but now I’m going to practice turning my head and chest. 👍👍
Awesome!!!
I love the hand drawn slides!!! Very unique and "old school" your wife did an amazing job on those
Thank you your draws & explanations are super helpful
And definitely PRACTICE is everything
I'll do it!!
thumbs up 4u
Thank you so much 😀
I ride a Goldwing DCT so its a heavy bike with no clutch and not great protection on the bike. The ONLY time I miss the clutch are the low speed maneuvers. Probably more my confidence level as the bike will never stall and just have to substitute rear brake for clutch control. But that 2 eye suggestion with one on the chest should really help. Back to the parking lot it is...
throttle control and rear brake! :) I rode a buddies 2018 DCT too.
Great advice! I am on a waiting list in July for a pre-learners training course and booked in August just in case. Luckily I got a park near by with a parking lot i can practice in. I can'y wait to start practicing.
Sweeet!!!
Wish I had this info 40 years ago when I started riding. Back then the only riding school was the school of really hard knocks ha ha! Over time you pick up a few things but having it explained in the context of practice, practice practice is awesome. Excuse me while I get back to wrestling a new 200 hp beasty that actually seems way overkill after watching your vids!
Me too! Yes, you'll pick up some things but will never get the in depth knowledge unless you take more formalized training.
There's an abandoned church down the street that I practice my low speed turns. But I had been practicing without the clutch. But I'm going to change that up now even though it sounds harder. I'm practicing on a 750 GSXR and I'm not taking it on the highway until I'm comfortable with my turns
nice! :)
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Just got the app
Does it teach you how to get rid of the fear from listening to people's horror stories of moto crashes
Stop listening
4:30 ... moral of this is that if there is power going to the rear wheel, the bike will want to stand up! (I learned this a few years ago to great relief)
a little bit of power, if you actually let it
Just subscribed. Good stuff brother!👍🏾
Thanks for the sub!
Watched the video, hopped onto bike and off to nearby supermarket parking spot doing figure 8s. Dang, it works! Turns getting tighter and tighter.
nice!
The other day was going home, the light was real low, almost night, and it was starting to snow. Suddenly, while I'm doing a 90° turn on a paved road that I know is *always* slippery, some genius decide to cross the road right in front of my tires.
I was at full stop, bike up, one foot on the ground before I could start panicking.
Practicing works. Wanted to share the story, because it might convince people to start !
Yes.....prraaccttiicceee!
I swear your the best motorcycle coach Ive learned a lot from you 👍
Thanks!
This the one of the best straight forward explanations and you aren't even riding a bike!
thanks
Thanks for this video! Sometimes a good explanation and a clear picture are SO helpful! When I ride a U turn I now have your picture of eye on chin and chest in my head, making me COMMIT to the turn. It really makes a difference. And I agree about practice, but this vid made me "hours" better just on its own!!
you're welcome!!
So I just past my motorcycle driving license this morning thanks to your advices, videos and teachings and especially this video... It allowed me for a great control at low speed! I thank you for this, Greg! My actual coach was wondering how I could have improved so quickly since last session... I understand that this permit simply allows me to legally start training!!! I got to 8th grade... lol! I will buy my bike next spring.. Meanwhile, I will keep on tracking your videos...THANK YOU again, FastEddie! :-)
You're very welcome!!!!! :) Great to hear Consider sharing it with others and don't forget to follow me on Instagram instagram.com/motojitsuclub/
@@MotoJitsu Well... I might have to translate because where I live, that is, the only french speaking province of Canada, they don't speak much english... I keep pointing my friends at your videos anyways...
@@MotoJitsu Oh and, I never bothered going on Instagram but I did because it's a blast checking out what you do and especially when you get silly!!
@@DennnisDubeau lol thanks
Brilliant advice and video. I'm off to practice.
You got this!
Great idea turning your chest because a lot of people have neck problems . This would enable them to look where they want to go without pain . Thanks for the tip. Cheers 🇨🇦 .
Exactly Tom!
You got it goin on....! Thank you young man!!!
Thanks 😊
This is a really reinforced video/info to the low speed beginner knowledge that the MSF course teaches you. High speed riding is easy, but low really tests your control of a bike.
Straight lines aren't that hard but you have to stop and turn, which are more challenging.
Never had this explained so well. I tried it and it works. Always had trouble figuring out the clutch and looking. Nice job
Glad it helped:)
Thanks alot for these great videos ,it really helped me improve my riding
I watch your channel quite often and your lessons are helpful. Usually I don't subscribe nor do I give a like. I don't know if I've done the same to your channel. But keep it up and look forward to your virtual trainings as we do not have such in our country Nepal. If you give your comment, I will know that you have read this. Thanks.
thanks for watching :)
1st gear and rear brake abuse is much easier than using the clutch. Plus, rear pads are easier to change out than an average clutch pack. Once I started using the rear brake instead of the clutch, it improved smoothness, control and I can go as slow as I want.
You're limited without using the clutch.
Hi I live in Sweden and just found you on CZcams you have great tips for u turns and a great pedagogical way of explaining. We in sweden, though, need to know how to do slow u turns how to turn the head and how to do a u turn at a little bit faster speed at the driving license test for taking the MC license ! I understand its a great thing to know but it has been hard for me but getting better at it now! Keep up the nice work! :)
thank you Leah :)
This video made me realize I've been doing slow speed drills wrong the whole time. I've just been using the rear break and 1st gear (small bike), but the clutch seems to be way better.
You don't need to use the rear brake for any slow speed turns..you can...but it's not necessary.
I practice low-speed stuff every ride. I still have a confidence issue with the lock to lock. The bike turns super tight at that point.
Keep at it!!
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