5 Mistakes Riders Keep Making
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I know this video was posted years ago... but I just have to say I love your attitude, not just to bikes, but life.. I'm 62 and going back to bikes after a 40 year break.. it didn't take me long to realise that I was not as good as I remembered but having people like yourself sharing knowledge and advice, especially hammering home the more training part, it is absolutely priceless.. thank you.. Take it easy..
Just got back into riding as a 53 year old guy...I rode a ton in my teens and twenties...we never had content like this in the 80’s ...I learned by crashing twice...not being defensive and literally knowing nothing of counter steering-we would get permits and never go to class or practice...thank you so much you’ve already made me way better... and as an older guy I value your wisdom with gear etc... thanks a lot..got your app and my cones in a bag on my bike..oh yeah and I bought a bike that was great to practice on instead of some big cool bike..love my Vulcan s ..thank you again for the vids
You're welcome and thank you!! :)
This video may be nearly 2 years old, but this is timeless, sage advice--thank you. I am much older than you, will be 59 in a couple weeks, and I live my life with much humility because, well, I have been humbled so many times in life and by life. I have been practicing my profession for nearly 28 years, and about 11 years ago, I met a gentleman, also in my profession, that was retired but had been appointed by the President to his position. In other words, he has forgotten more than I will ever know. He looked me square in the eye, and said, "so tell me, after 17 years of practicing, what have you learned?" I thought for a number of moments, realized I was never going to impress this guy, and simply said, "You know, what I've learned is how much I still don't know." He smiled and said, "yes, exactly, you'll always feel that way and you'll continue learning for the rest of your life." If I do get a bike, I will have this same attitude, i.e., hang with those so much smarter than you and never stop learning or practicing. Thanks again!
You’re welcome! Glad it helped :)
Thanks for this. I’m only 4 months in and only 200 miles on my new road king special. 190 of those miles are me in the Parking lot across the street doing emergency braking, slow race, figure 8s, understanding the friction zone etc. only reason I’m on the main road at times now is to get to the bigger Parking lot up the road so I can do the rest of the slow maneuver exercises
you're welcome!
Been riding over 50 years and I'm still guilty of some of these. One thing I do practice regularly is swerving. Most definitely saved my life in my closest call ever about a week ago. Time to roll up my sleeves and get back to work. Thanks for the much needed helping of humility...
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YOU, MY FRIEND, NAILED IT AS FAR AS EGO. I'm like you, I want to be fed with more knowledge and experience. I will continue to take your advice and continue to take courses because like you said, there can be something that an instructor may say or show me that might actually keep it more simple for me to understand and work with to become a better, safer rider. Thank you so much for making this awesome video! Humble I'll be and humble I will continue because ego gets the best of people that's for sure!
That is awesome!! Thank you so much, you're exactly right!
Just thank you so much , you have no idea how much this helps me, thanks for devoting your time for us!!!!!
You're very welcome! All I ask is to share my videos with others!
Thanks Eddie..im a new street rider and I don't have access to courses where I live so I watch as much as I can ,I always end up back on your channel.Most of what you say is very relevant to myself and the way I ride..I'm still trying to get the emergency swerving..I find it a little scary at speed, but I'm getting there..pls don't stop making these videos..thanks from BRITISH COLUMBIA
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Great video, as always. To be honest I am waiting for every new video of yours. I'm still doing the basic course now but you mentioned the corner-gravel-stopped truck situation and I am curious how you would approach that. Maybe a video with that would be possible :D Thanks a lot for the valuable info and most of all, for stressing the practicing thing so much.
Thank you so much! I made a video talking about what to do and made a video of me riding and actually going through crap mid-turn too...go back and search! You're very welcome!
Greetings from Holland. A few weeks ago got myself a versys 650. Thank you so much for the great videos you're making. I learn a lot from you. Great attitude you have. Safety first always! You've just convinced to go on training the basic course is just not enough. Many thanks.
Glad you like them!
Waw, last year one week after i took msf course i was gonna buy a bike 100 miles away from home and was planing ride it back home, but the guy refuse to sell me the bike he didnt even want me in his property for stupid reason in 2017, this is not our subject i wont talk about his reason, anyway all had with me open face helmet and walmart gloves and was gonna jump on the bike and ride it back 100 miles, after watching this video i realize how ignorant i was, and it was good thing that guy didnt sell me the bike even his reason had nothing to do with my safety or something. I learned alot from this video thank u so much. Another thing i learned yesterday driving my car in Traffic so my right foot got tired of breaking, so i tried to use left foot to break but i was breaking hard and not knowing the measurements of breaking with left foot, thats exactly how new riders do with breaking with hands because new rider hand did not use to break and do not know the measurement of breaking. fast addie ur lives saver.
That probably would have ended up pretty bad if you were to try and drive home! Good thing! I'm glad you enjoyed the video...take it slllooowwwww :)
Man I could have listened to you all day ..thanks .... that’s from a 70year old who’s just changed my bike to a lovely Triumph speed twin.... I need to practice....lots!? ...Fred
Yes lots!! lol
This is wisdom. I’m so excited to pay for my next class. To practice on my first bike. My Kawasaki versys 300x. Just purchased and picking it up tomorrow. You take the anxiety out of Learning and add stimulation to training. Now I can use the zen approach. Invest in self and get my push and lean on. You make learning fun and safe. My confidence is up.
awesome!
I love your comment about embarrassing yourself in a group
I have ridden dirt bikes off road around 100000 kms and haven't broken a bone yet
i think I have reasonable skills off road
I watched your video on doing a U-turn....I went out and got on my bike and realized how little I knew ))
I'm capable of doing it in private !!
Thank you for your time
You are really making the world a safer place
welcome!
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Great remake! I think you could add interviews with disabled raiders after accidents. Maybe people will react if they see the consequences of riding without a good gear, and without training and the required experience...
I don't think I would want to do that unless they're already doing it..could re-traumatize him/her if that bad.
I fully agree with you. This has been my life saver. With heavier bikes in the market now it’s very crucial to know the very basic skill of counter steering
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I'm a total noob, I just got my 1st bike a 2018 Ninja 400 KRT. Your videos inspire me to practice, practice , practice and learn to ride. Because of you I want to be a better rider! Thank you for the videos.
That’s awesome!!
All your videos are awesome, I think everyone who watches wants to improve themselves so what is with the 'must watch' bs. Also thanks for the Joe Rogan Experience suggestion, hell of a show. I live in UK and have been practicing body head bike, seems weird that my instructor didn't teach me that so thx again. All the best with your future vids/business/training etc
Thank you so much!! Yes, Joe Rogan is amazing, love all his stuff and his crazy guests! Body, Head, Bike is something I invented and not many riders can do what I can do lol Thank you so much!
Hey, you have some amazing videos, i'm learning a lot. I bought my first bike 3 months ago and I'm trying to learn everything I can to drive better. I'm 100% onboard about the practicing stuff. Can you make a list of what to practice?
Keep up with the amazing content, you rock
Thanks
Good on you Diego!! That's awesome! I recommend practicing Emergency Braking, Swerving, Turning, and all my MotoJitsu Belt Drills!! Start at White Belt and see how far you can go up!
MotoJitsu, thanks for this. Starting on my scoot then riding with a clutch.
What you said towards the end really spoke to me not really about motorcycles but like real life. Surrounding yourself with the right people will help you out immensely. And someone's ego really limits them to their full potential. I never thought about that in depth. But sometimes to be honest, I'll feel like I'm too cool for this guy just cause he sees my heavily modded sports car or I don't need to give this person acknowledgement or like you said I don't need to learn this stuff just cause its pointless. I need to lose my ego, and just be more open minded. It's hard because I think we all get caught up in this system of ethics or whatever you call it that we don't realize what we do and why we think the things we do. Glad I watched this video!
That's awesome!! Once someone is truly honest and starts to dig down to figure out why they do things, it can be like dropping a big weight off your back. Pressure from society, peer pressure to do this, buy this, etc are all bs holding you down and keeping you trapped in the rat race. It's incredibly freeing to walk away from all that. The first step you just did, which is the hardest! Actually admitting things about yourself and looking inward. Good for you! Keep going! Start to pay more attention to what you're doing/saying to other and why, but more importantly, what you're saying to yourself.
The counter steering you explained here made perfect sense. I really didn’t understand it completely until this video. Thank you. You’re an inspiration to me and I’m sure to very many others. Wish I still lived in Cali. Would love to have had the chance to practice riding with you.
you're welcome
Thanks for amazing content brother. I’m getting tons of value from your channel. Been riding on and off since 1992 never with a license. I also ride dirt. Just took the 1st CMSP and got tons of value rom that and now I’m hooked on gaining more knowledge. Like all things in life....Invest in yourself and your education as it will always pay dividends.
You're welcome!!! Share the video with others & check out MotoJitsu.com :)
your videos are awesome I don't have a motorcycle yet but I'am planning to buy one when i have saved up enough money and wanted to know what the do's and don'ts before hand. keep up the great vids man really educating.
Thank you Kevin!
Was chiseling a three foot tall wall of ice trying to get into the shed my bike is hibernating in.😥. Shut up and practice is a mantra for me, thanks so much. I took slow ride course on my Goldwing last year and you just compelled me to seek it out and take it or a different course this year. I love riding and I love improving. I can motivate myself to ride, thank you for motivating me to get better at it.
You're welcome!
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Exactly!
Just passed my rider safety course 3 weeks ago, and it's the best thing I could have done. In fact it's required here by law for all new riders. Now I have the summer to try and get proficient. Love the vids, and any vid that increases my knowledge and potential skill level. Great work.
Congrats! Thanks :) Check out my website that has the links to my new app, all 4 of my books, merchandise, etc. MotoJitsu.com
Your comments about being a humble rider are excellent! I especially like your statement that if you’re the smartest person in your group, you’re in the wrong group.
Thanks!
Great vids man! I’m a pretty new rider, and I still need to learn a lot to have more and more fun. Your vids are helping me!
Thanks!
Thanks Fast Eddie! Honestly, when it comes to riding a bike...I had not given the thought of continuing education too much. For some reason, in my mind I have equated riding a bike with driving a car. Once i learn how, I am good to go...forever. Your thoughts on how any and every rider needs to continue to learn and hone their skills is a bit of an eye-opener. I will continue to practice and improve my skills....for life. 👍🏻🏍🇺🇸
glad to help :)
Great video man I'm glad I found your channel.
thanks!
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I have been riding for four years, and I always tell my friends that I ride in the group that we need to practice, and they were encouraged to practice because the want to enjoy their ride.
But when I found your channel, I focus part of the ride to train more.
But our challenge is that we don't have parking lots to train in which is challenging.
And also our streets are very slippery, where it's not easy to lean the bike alot.
But because of you am fouscibg more in improving our technique to be to ride more safer.
Awesome!! Keep at it...no parking lots? None? No church early am, no grocery store? Even if it's smaller, you can still get in some practice time! Keep searching!
Dude you helped me out I rode with a buddy he was on a 1000 I was on my 600 I been riding 2 months he has been riding 9 years I cought my and stopped immediately I realized just because he can take a curve at 80 doesn't mean I should I know I don't have the experience yet.. they laughed but I got the last laugh when I made it home safely and with no tickets
I enjoy listening to you. You remind me of the guys I went to college with back in the 70's. Fastest time in my life (time wise not speed wise)
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hello from Spain! thnx for all ur videos, it helped me a lot.
I go every weekend to practice and master my skills. I feel a lot more comfortable on my bike since then.
keep on going!
Awesome!!
Moto jitsu your so right I'm just learning just on CBT theory so much to learn on motorcycle but as you said basics lot don't do roll off throttle how many fall off from panic and they have passed Scarry 🙌
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Mate love your vids. I’m a new rider in Australia. Been riding 8 weeks. Love your attitude.
Thanks i
You are very professional and I’m learning a lot from you.. thank you for your videos
You're very welcome my friend :)
Excellent video. Thanks taking the time to film and edit it and of course for positing it for our benefit. Keep up the good work! -Migs
Thanks, will do! But I don't edit any of my videos :)
Hi, I am from Romania probably you have not heard of this country is in Europe, I have allowed motorcycle since 2015 and after so many years I still feel beginner, but since I follow you I have realized that I know almost nothing, you are a good teacher and I like how you explain it to everyone, I like what you do and don't let it do you good!
Thanks
Love your story of the big old adventure bike vs sport bikers. Man I haven't laughed so hard about straights, corners and super charger since I told a Ferrari guy that "yup, I have one supercharger and two turbos chargers" on my 2 litre, 4 banger 1988 BMW M3. When I opened the hood to show him, he actually looked for a whole minute before he asked me where they were. As a beginner on two wheels, I know I have a long way to go, but doing it right will be the same way I progressed on four wheels. Drinking from the firehose of knowledge, bring it on.
hahahhaha!!!
Thank you for this Eddie and for sharing your knowledge.
You’re welcome 😊
Hi I ride a hayabusa and from what I have learned from watching you channel I need to start over and practice. I thought I was ok on my bike but now realise I have so much to learn. Keep up the good work with your channel Edd 👍👍
Take more courses and go practice!
Finally coming back after 30 years. Baught a Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and couldn't be happier. I have learned a lot from your videos and you have convinced me to take a course next payday. Thanks for all the vids, keep them coming!
thanks and that's great!!! more the better! MotoJitsu.com/courses
Hi Eddie. I think it's a shame that not even 7,000 viewers have watched this video. I hope more will come across it. I posted a link to it on my Facebook page including a recommendation to watch it. I have watched it before but I think it's one of those that should be watched again every so often. Need to be reminded that anything can happen out on the roads and if you have half a brain, you should be taking the time to prepare yourself for it. Not just for yourself but also for those who care about you and are probably concerned that you even ride a motorcycle. :D
Now that the weather is warming up ( 40s - 50s ) I've begun to practice again. In fact I even had my first close call for the new season. LOL As always, many thanks for your efforts Eddie.
Thank you!
What can I say....Awesome, simply Awesome!
Part of being a super instructor is having a solid understanding of human behavior and human psychology. I honestly feel that this is something that can't actually be learned, but rather, you are blessed with. You either have it, or you don't. YOU....DEFINITELY HAVE IT. Now combine that with an advanced level of knowledge, and the love for what you are doing, is what sets you apart from the rest. Nice job!!! Can't thank you enough!!!
Thanks 😁👌🏼
Great, thank you for knowledge sharing
You're welcome!
Hi from the Philippines. I learned a lot from your videos and still learning. Thank you very much. Have my tracer 900gt like yours.
You're welcome! Cool bike ;)
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New sub here! Great videos man keep it up ! Greetings from Athens Greece. always gear!
Thank you so much!!! Over 250 videos to go through! I suggest start from the oldest and work your way forward!!
I like the FAST EDDIE name better, but your information and charisma is priceless. Im a good rider because of you. Keep it up.
I'm still Fast Eddie!! lol Thank you so much!
Great set of lifesaving advises. This channel is a treasure box for anyone who’s into motorcycling world or those wanting to become part of it.
I wonder what’s your opinion on experienced cyclist wanting to get into motorcycling. Don’t you think their riding experience as cyclist will affect positively their learning curve on a motorcycle?
What you mention about countersteering sounds insane for many but not for me. I do it every day on my bicycle. It surprises me when motorcycle riders I know still refuse to accept it!
Thanks...you’ll have an advantage involving a few things but not others. Take the course & see
Your story at the end about the group ride was very funny, i appreciated that!
I have been watching your videos and thank you. I rode moped (hard, everyday in rain and snow) then at 18 I bought a car. fast forward 32 years and I get a Suzuki TU250. After the class and got my license, all I thought about was I am going to fall. Sometime somewhere I don't know when. My first fall was going around a turn - for some reason the curb made a 90 degree turn and a whole lane disappears. This was at dusk. I should have looked at where I wanted to go rather than the obstacle. Thank you for then. I practiced hard break several times on every ride. When the big dumb truck pulled out in front of me -- little back - down shift - off the throttle - lightly on the front. Not stopping quick enough more back brake and now the wheel slips. Yes I slid sideways - no bike dump - looked very cool. No I don't feel like a pro - I feel lucky. We cannot go wrong practicing stopping. Dang, any moron can go fast straight. Stopping takes skills. Going very slow takes skills. Thank for your videos
First off, I completely agree with everything you stated in this video and I really love the videos you produce.
Secondly, I am a new motorcyclist due to another driver totaling my 2013 Huyndai Elantra. I was pushed into a 2022 Kawasaki Vulcan 650 S by a sales staff that saw me coming from a mile away.
I really enjoy riding the bike and I have so much to learn and cornering and slow spd manuvers are my main focus. I have felt counter steering and counter balancing.
Finally, I assume I will have to get crash bars and protective equipment to ever begin to push the limits of the bike and myself. I live paycheck to paycheck and things are not getting any cheaper. Do you have any minimal inexpensive gear suggestions? and Would you agree that the need for $200 crashbars to be able to push limits and protect a $9000 investment?
These are great tips I will keep in mind when I get my license and start practicing !
Best of luck!
Thank you for making time to do this video, this tips are realy helpful for me.
You're very welcome!
Appreciate the videos for sure, watched lots of them for 6 months before getting my bike. Any suggestions for finding someone like you in my area? (Central Ohio) I looked for more training after I took the basic MSF course, but seems like they only offer the basic class and a returning rider class for older people coming back after a while. I know I'm nowhere near trying to find a racetrack to go to either. Thanks dude 👍
Thanks! I'm not sure...join my discord...there's people all over the world who are MotoJitsu students :)
Great channel dude! Very informative! Off topic question! Where is your hat from!?? Been looking for a blank black hat like that!
Thanks! From Amazon of course, anything is on there.
I am so glad I seen this video before picking up my fist bike next week you completely changed my thoughts the way I was thinking was dangerous thank you much appreciated
awesome!
Dan I can't believe how right you are about all your advice the more I see and listen to your videos how right you are . I have listened to your advice and the more I listen and watch your vedeos the more I understand what you trying to make all riders understand how important it is to never stop learning and improve your skills. It makes a difference of surviving in the streets for both the rider and other people. I want to thank you very much you opened my eyes so much that I have taken so many courses and I have practiced so much that others riders with way more years of riding that I have ask me for advice. Thanks again from the bottom of my hear. If it weren't for you I probably wouldn't be here oALIVE typing this message. You have no idea how many lfriends ives you have saved literally. God bless you brother.
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Not sure who Dan is but I'm glad you like the videos!
Thanks for the information
you're welcome :)
Thank you for your videos, I'm so glad I've found your channel 👍👍👍
welcome!
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I'm so grateful to find your videos. I'm a rookie. Took my course 3 years ago I've been made fun of for being afraid on my bike. I'm afraid of my bike because I don't know what I'm doing yet. I didn't have a choice at the time of what bike I have because I got a chance to trade a car for it. Never could have afforded one otherwise. It's a 1985 Honda V45 Magna. I find it top-heavy but at least I'm not intimidated by the power because I realize I control that with my clutch so I never was afraid of that. But I've known from the start that the only way I'll be able to ride this bike is 2 gets skills. Big time skills. I get made fun of because I've only been on the highway twice. The way I see it, if I don't know what to do at slow speeds, on the highway anything that's going to happen will happen even faster so I have no business there until I know what I'm doing for my own sake and everyone else. Thank you so much for your safety message above all else! It makes me feel so much better about being so cautious. Ride safe everyone
Thanks!!!
Hi Fast Eddie, you're definitely preaching to the choir about taking more courses. I, for one, am all for it. I'm still a new rider when it comes to miles and years. Do you have any recommendation as far as going beyond my first MSF course? Every time I type in rider courses, I only find the beginning rider course. Would love to know your recommendations. I live in Los Angeles area if that helps.
Yes! go to becrashfree.com and contact them....also go to my website and see. motojitsu.com/courses
No room for pride (Ego) in a helmet, only an open mind and some humility will fit.
Jup!
Thanks so much, Mr Greg! I am new on bikes, but you pushing me to think before anything I do with motorcycle. Thanks 1000000 times. Good bless you, man.
just got my Kawasaki versys 300x ,I watched another video that you said just go around the block till I felt comfortable-great idea.i do appreciate you videos and knowledge.i am 47 and starting to ride for the first time in about 30 years.just the videos alone make me feel more confident than I have ever been t
hank you
You're welcome!!
you just open my eyes brother! , .God bless you brother!
:) thanks
Now I understand why in India , many people get accident everyday, cuz of their wrong technique and speed ratio.
Thank you so much for your well explained and perfect method riding videos ❤️
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I find it crazy that in 2 days you can ride what you want in America. In the UK if you take the 1 day course you’re only good to ride a 125cc and only for 2 years, not at night, not with a passenger and not on the motorway (freeway). I had to do a theory test, the one day course, a manoeuvres course and a road riding assessment and the training in between to be able to ride what I want. And I still learned a hell of a lot my first year.
@ 70, I am retired and getting back into riding. I have a 2014 V-Rod Muscle. I have learned sooooo much from your videos. Thank you for your time and God Bless
thanks!
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I'll need to go through your videos and look for throttle control. I definitely need help with that as a new ish rider (one year).
Takes a long time to develop....mainly it's just really, really slow motion, on & off...most move wayyy to fast...need to slow down about x2 lol
One trick I found for this as a new rider myself is thinking about the way I twist the throttle differently. Most people think to twist your wrist, which you do have to do, but what I started thinking was just like we push left or right to go that direction I push down on my wrist to twist the throttle. Keep your wrist flat and straight when you grab the throttle, and then think about your wrist going down rather than actually twisting. Down is smoother than twisting, in my opinion. You can also sit in your driveway, put the bike in neutral, and practice smooth/steady RPM increases. Go from idle to 2500 and keep it there, then slowly go back down to idle, and increase/ decrease the more comfortable you get. Hope this helps and makes sense!
Sweet! lots of tips and tricks!
awesome video as always!
Thank you Peter!
Good vid thanks brother.
You're welcome!
Thank you for all videos. I am learning a lot. I admit I’m not practicing enough but I should be. I am scared of picking up speed on a corner after a stop because don’t know if I need to counter steer. Any advise?
You're welcome! I don't understand your question...but you know you figure it out? Go pracitce
If I could learn a practice with any non professor it would definitely be you. I could learn so much from you. Damn I wish you were in central Florida.
Another remarkably powerful presentation, pointing way beyond riding. You are really effectively recycling your BA in psychology into real life. 😊 Thanks!
thank you!
Another absolutely fantastic video full of knowledge and insight things that really make me think much more, so this information before I've even sat on a motorcycle. Thank you and greatly appreciated.
Do the police motorbike riders offer courses in the states? I think they'll have lots of knowledge to pass on.
thanks! Some do...but just because someone is a motorbike officer or instructor or any billet doesn't mean they're automatically awesome..just like I know people how been riding 50 years and are motorcycle instructors and still are terrible riders.
@@MotoJitsu very true my friend.
I’ve been riding for about 3-4 months now. Constantly practicing all of the low speed maneuvers that you recommend (your app). Riding a cb500x (first bike) with full gear and full armor no matter the temperature. I feel very comfortable leaning. I can go full throttle through hard rated roads (MSF course handed out road maps with road difficulties). I’ve been throwing around the idea of upgrading to a liter bike for a while, but I want your opinion. Do you think I should upgrade now or wait until my skills are even better with at least a full season under my belt. Thoughts, questions, concerns? By the way, I’m not trying to be cocky or anything. I just wanted you to know where my skills are at so you can answer my question the best way possible.
thanks! :) 4 months? You're still a beginner...don't upgrade the bike, it's not the problem, you are. Take more courses and practice. Keep that bike for at least another year and take every courses you can, travel if you need to. MotoJitsu.com/courses
Riding for 23 years.....awesome video. I have nothing to prove to anyone and ride by myself because group think can get you killed. I ride an R3 and at 50+ it is enough bike for me. I learn something almost everyday and practice, practice, practice. Thanks for the videos and I subscribed. I am still learning and I have 28k under my tires. Riding season is only 6 months in Nebraska LOL.
Thanks! Any twisty roads out there?
MotoJitsu across the River in Iowa in the Loess Hills is pretty good. Just have to watch out for farm machinery. Western Nebraska is pretty good also.
ahhhh ok
So agree with all of this.
I'm such noob its painful. I'm absolutely lacking technique, and so therefore terribly slow in my eyes. Working so hard on working out how to improve and physically assimilating info in a progressive way. I am improving, albeit not as fast as I would like to be.
I care so much more about how safe and able I am than how good I look. I honestly don't look good right now because I'm so tense and afraid of cornering, but that's OK in the short term.. I will find my way and I will do it in a way where everyone stays in one piece, even if slightly delayed in getting from A-B and a little red faced having to pull over and take a breath. Things are not so easy in your 40's compared to your 20's. You have kids and don't heal so well... and you know it!
Really good knowledge thanks mate
No problem 👍
i can sign all of your thoughts.. great speech..
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love your wisdom
thanks
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Thank you very much. Very helpful tips. İ advertise every motocyclist i met.
You're welcome!!
@motojitsu F.E., - with regards to the armored jacket: Living in Texas, how can we wear such a jacket without burning up during our 95-100 degree summers? Right now I ride with a "summer jacket" but it does appear to be lightly armored only. Thoughts?
who cares what the temperature is...sliding across the cement getting friction burn will be far hotter. Just take frequent breaks
I had the least friendly , least encouraging liscence class instructor , he barely encouraged anyone talked like he knew it all. He was extremely experienced, but he also disagreed with even the curriculum , even sent a brand new rider home for having two fingers over the front brake (something I used to do before that class, but then he was unable to stop when told ). But I’ll tell you this, when we passed and he said “congratulations you are now certified by the state to operate a motorcycle at low speeds in a parking lot” it had impact.
yup, passing the beginner course is just that...beginner level info and experience
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I'm guessing a lot of the new riders posting replies on here are also new to driving a car as well? I'm sure there are exceptions.
After watching your videos on Counter steering I have been consciously practicing it, but I have a question. I have an ADV bike and spend much of my time on dirt road and or trails. When on loose gravel or sand the wheel wants to self correct when it gets pushed offline but counter steering would seem to create a problem. Since I've started consciously counter steering I am without doubt a safer rider, but now I may be over thinking it on dirt roads'
In dirt it's more leaning the bike and foot peg weighing...not counter steering.
Thank you
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35:53. Hahaha. That is so like me. Minus the fast speed on straight though.
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"Speed will come " I just started riding and literally all of these applied to me. I'm glad I saw this so I could realise I still need ao much more practice
:) glad my videos are helping out
I have a question: after pushing left to go left, do I continue to push the handlebar left as I’m going through the bend or …what do I do. Thank you so much.
Hey, will you be able to provide a link where a person can sign up for courses. I would appreciate it and thanks for posting videos I am a brand new rider and following your advise.
All on my website motojitsu.com/courses
Advices taken. Thank you.
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I bought a Ninja 250r just because of you. One time I asked you if a 1000 Cc bike would be metter for me because I'm a tall guy. Now I'm happy that i bought the ninja. It's absolutly enough power! Many Thanks!!
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Smart choice!
Good jobs..
Gear is cheap as hell compared to extensive medical treatment.
Sure is!
Excellent
Hey Fast Eddie...what do you think of a best friend who keeps pushing me to get on the highway and ride with his other group of friends even after I’ve been trying to tell him I don’t feel ready and would like to keep practicing a few basics such as smooth shifting, and overall handling of my bike before going on even local roads? My only experience is the MSF and a few days in the parking lot (less than a full week).
I would keep doing what you're doing...don't do anything you're not ready for. It's your life. Your risk. Your choice. If your friend is trying to get you to ride on the highway after just one week, that isn't too good of a friend. See if he could do Brown Belt in MotoJitsu...if not, tell him he should spend more time practicing too because he obviously isn't even good enough to do my little parking lot drills.
MotoJitsu I appreciate your response man. I did let him know I’m taking this seriously and want to actually learn how to ride and not just go fast in a straight line...he’s already been poking fun about how they’ll be leaving me cuz I got a ninja 300 and they have 650s and 600s...I def need to tell him to try some of your drills to give him a bit of reality check.
Wish you were here, I’d have them follow me on my little DRZ 400 with 39hp out in the twisties
when i use conterstering do i have to change my body position ? for example if im turning right whats first thing to do do i have to get my body to the right and then conterstering or just conterstering and thanks you
No
Bravo!!
I adore how humble and scepticist/orthologist (How you call that in English?!) you are..
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That was great and funny I have a question it might be stupid but here goes.Apart from line selection of course , would you say counter steering is the most efficient way to control your bike in cornering taking the head turn as a given . Thanks , Mal
Counter steering is the only way to steer effectively when going more than 20mph or so
MotoJitsu® spot on thanks . Mal