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I´ve just bought my first bike, I am a "one month old" rider and your videos are really helping me to learn to ride without bad habits. Just want to thank you, keep sharing knowledge, it's really helpful.
When I learned to ride, not once was counter steering ever mentioned. I found out about it through my own research after I passed my test. It's extremely important to understand and execute, and makes riding and steering so smooth and enjoyable. Thanks for this and all your videos, and a big hello to Major!
Kevin, THANK-YOU for explaining the "trigger" to make the counter-steering take place at 10-15 mph+. I understood it perfectly)pre 2:30 minute mark)! Oh happy day!🏍️😁👍 Doug
You have reaffirmed my subscription to your channel. Push right to go right, push left to go left. Good job. Every so often I hear people describing counter steer and telling new or prospective riders to "turn the opposite way you want to go" which is so counter intuitive to learning when somone first starts out riding.
Major is a nice addition. I have a couple of pretty much good for nothing pups and they bring me great joy just doing nothing but being my dogs. There is nothing quite like the love you get from an old dog friend.
Great new partner you have! My little guy is absolutely glued to my side any time I'm working in the garage. Its great to have the companionship. Sometimes I swear he knows exactly what I'm doing.
Just bought my first bike and stumbled upon your channel because ive been watching tons of videos on how to be safe and not die! Love the videos and keep up the good work Kevin.
here in South Africa I use the lane lines to practice counter steering on a road that is not busy, parking lots are being fenced off so it is difficult to find one, thank you.
Thumbs up for Major! GSDs are my favorite breed. We just recently had to put our oldest one to sleep, she was 13 years old (pretty old for a German Shepherd Dog) and getting really bad as far as her health. Our vet recommended it was time to say goodbye, it is never easy to say goodbye to such a good friend. Our younger Shepherd, Balto, is even missing her, time for us to get a new puppy, too. Nice video, I have been riding since I was 8, I'm now 60, and have never had a wreck on the street and yet I watch videos like this because I have seen too many long time riders get to where they think they know it all and can't learn anything new...until they make some stupid mistake 2 months later and crash. Keep up the good work, brother.
Really appreciate your videos! I consider myself a new rider. I started riding dirt bikes at 7 years old and graduated to street bikes at 15. There may have been a moped or 2 in there lol. At 26 years old I sold my bikes because I needed cash to buy a house and start my family. Now I'm 40 and have been riding for almost 2 years. I think I'm a decent rider, but my confidence is pretty low. You'd be amazed at how much your videos have helped my strategy. My confidence still needs work. Hopefully someday I'll be able to afford to support what you do. I'd love to be a part of it! I'm saving up for a hat or "strategy" shirt. Keep it up! And Thank You!!
Really getting a lot from these videos, thanks for sharing! I’m a fairly new rider in North Texas and I will look at scheduling a class with MCRider before the winter to get my legs out from under me more! I look forward to learning more about riding on 2 wheels!
Best kind of helper you could have! Wrote an article for a women's motor cycle message board once. It went down like a lead balloon with most of its members. I think they plain didn't believe me. Happy to forward a copy if you like. ( and I had an email address to send it too)
Let's get some goggles for Major! Great training video as always. I just received an invitation to instructor training. In the late-spring to summer, I will be taking some intensive courses to become an instructor/rider coach. I have you to thank to inspire me to give back to correctly instruct new riders and guide returning riders, and the good Lord for opening up doors for a great opportunity.
I was thinking whole winter of ridding safe on my PCX, and one topic was counter steering. This Sunday I got my first trip and occasion to practice. Man, this is really simple when using it but hard to understand because of its unintuitive. I have even confused it with body balancing which is slow in reaction and won't help you in steep turn. Absolute base, riders who got off the road while touring with decent speed probably never heard of this concept. I also don't think that a lot of bicycling can give you good understanding of its mechanics. You need some speed to work with this. Push right bar to turn right and left bar to turn left. And the push is really delicate. It sounds crazy but it works. Thanks for educating. 🏍
Thank you for this series. I've been an avid rider for over 50 years and I still learn regularly. I don't think it is possible for a human to ever completely master a motorcycle. I wonder if that may have something to do with why we love them so much?
Brilliant video mate. I was about to post a negative comment due to you criticising your colleagues motorcycle potential, but after watching another few seconds... i agree 🤣🤣👍 keep up the great content!
Too good. Hey Major and Kevin :) . I think there are riding techniques (like active counter-steering) that I used subconsciously but not consciously. Started riding in late 70s or so, and wish I had learned to use and practise this technique from the beginning. Cheers.
Welcome aboard Major! You are adorable and will grow to be a big dog!! Good vid, something I've never mastered. My project this year. Thanks again for your support to the community.
I have yet to ride, courses start in a month but i love watching your clips and mostly like you’re ability to dissect and explain the why, when, how in your techniques. Thank ✌🏻 you
Welcome, Major! Li'l feller's got "puppy breath"! Thanks for the vids, Kevin. As for counter steering, I was doing fine 'til folks put a name to it...and a "technique"...it turned out to be something I'd been doing naturally for years w/o ever calling it anything. Ah, live and learn. Ride safe, y'all...
Major! He is now over 3 years old! My friend has the most handsome German Shepherd that is the best and his name is Major, too! Need to see an updated video of Major!
By the time I caught this video it was almost 2yrs later. So Major is a full grown pooch I imagine. Nice pup 2yrs ago beautiful Dog no doubt now. Dogs are my favorite people.
You need to specify HOW you push on the handlebars. Pushing down on the right handlebar makes the bike turn to the right. However pushing horizontally aka away from you on right handlebar will make the bike want to turn left and immediately begin to fall to the right. Beginners must know the difference between these two pushing options to prevent wrecking.
I used to practice on a section of interstate highway near my home that usually had very little traffic. The drill was to weave the bike back and forth in between the lane divider stripes. When I got really good at it, I could weave through them at about 50 mph.
I been watching your video's for a long time now and I find them very helpful to me and my wife who ride's to thank you so much for everything.I like your new helper he's very cute l love dog's too enjoy your weekend Kevin.
I'm an old fart whose been riding on and off for 52 years. I watched this video and others on counter steering and thought, nope, not going to happen. Well, I was wrong. Today, I took my bike out for a slow speed test ride. I was totally amazed at how much faster a turn to place when counter steering. It takes very little pressure on the handlebar to initiate the turn and it is very easy to "catch" the bike with the handlebars and lean angle. I'll be practicing this new skill in order to make it second nature. Thanks from a old dog with a new trick.
It's amazing how easy it is to ride once you counter steer. I learned it early on with my bicycle when I was about 10 years old,so it was like second nature for me when starting on a motorcycle. I laugh when I see riders lean to go around a corner and that just tells me how inexperienced they really are. In an emergency situation, you will find that is so much quicker and easier to counter steer around something without even moving in the seat.
Oh yes he did. I just got a Shollie. German Shepherd and Collie combined. It's a popular thing to do they say. Read a ton before getting one. This was from a normally pure bred Collie dealer but there was an accident, lol.
I've rode all my life. 65 yrs old. The way I remember how to counter steer is you push the side of the tire you want to turn to to the front. That side of the tire will make the arc.
I find it convenient to practice countersteering on every trip this time of year. Just ducking all of the potholes gives me plenty of practice at actual road speeds.
I have tried your counter steering tips it works ok on small curves but for sharp turns I have to use the lean and turn the handlebars in the direction of the curve.
Jasper Jones Bullshit! You cannot steer into a bend, you would stand the bike up 100% of the time. This is such a ridiculous comment. You are not arguing technique here, this is physics, their is no arguing!
@@softailfun at speed, you cannot physically turn the handlebars in the direction of the turn. It is physically impossible. If you push the right bar, the wheel deflects to the left, causing the bike to lean to the right, initiating the turn.
Allow me to say something everything you're saying is absolutely correct but I learned something that was even easier with the exact same result, Pull on the right hand grip and the motorcycle will go to the left, pull on the left hand grip in the motorcycle will go to the right, now when I say pull I mean gently go in a big parking lot in a straight line and try my method, another thing you do not have to lean with the motorcycle you can sit upright, but the motorcycle do all the leaning.
A bit obvious don’t you think. You can do either or, whichever the rider finds better. In my experience pushing is better for me unless I’m riding with one hand for some reason.
Have you ever thought about using a drone to film some footage from above ? I think it would add a new element to some of your (awesome) videos . Some aerial views in this video would of been useful for sure .
If there's one thing I remember from the MSF course of 30 years ago, it's; if you don't understand countersteering you shouldn't be on the road.....period. Thanks for addressing this.
The fast forward when you were getting off the bike made me think for a second that you were dropping it. Major is a definite keeper! Any tips on finding parking lots without traffic?
Daniel Graham. Empty lots without overzealous security (who are probably worried about liability in a litigious world) really are scarce. I use business parks after hours but would love a place to be an above board conehead. I have a Costco membership, maybe I'll try their limited hour lot.
Like most people who've been riding for a while I don't think about technique when steering. But in the video, correct me if I'm wrong-the bars are turning in the intended direction of travel no? Am I missing something?
The faster you go the less you turn in the direction of travel to maintain the lean angle. So if he were traveling faster, in order to achieve a lean angle sufficient to navigate the cones he would turn less in the direction of travel. The point to remember is at speed you push the steering away on the side of the direction you wish to travel to achieve lean angle in the direction you wish to travel.
@@charkatedoug you turn your handle bars doing 25+ your going down. If you've ever ridden a bicycle you've counter steered same principle. If you've ever taken a corner on your motorcycle at speed you were counter steering don't think too hard on it. As you ride more and more you will gain confidence and be fine
As counter steering I think rather of leaning the bike to turn to the right direction. It got interesting when I was trying to ride a sidecar bike. Every turn was a challenge - I was automatically turning to the wrong way!
I think the motorcycle test that I’ll be taking in NC has you weave through cones, but at low speed. Less than the 10 to 15 mph you’re going when counter steering. How do I weave through the cones at low speed for that part of the test? Thanks.
Counter steering is an interesting experience. When someone asks me about riding 2 wheels I tell them I push in the opposite direction where I want the bike to go. They can't believe it so I tell them "get a motorcycle" and experience what seems like magic!!!
Hi Aaron. I don't want to muddy the waters but I thought counter-steering during normal riding is a simple dynamic of balance on two wheels. It can also be deliberately used to initiate or 'sharpen' a turn. Oversteer stands the bike back up. Cheers.
I have try to counter steer on a bicycle and if going fast enough it works but I always ride in standing position and on dirt tracks where it does not apply the heavier the bike you ride the more counter steering is necessary. This also applies to all riders but more so for the sport riders who like to take the turn a little bit quicker. The faster you go the more lean you must have and when you look into your turn your mind subconsciously repositions your head and shoulders in the required amount over the bike to create the proper weight but the difficulty is when you are low and slowing down In a turn which is one thing you should always try to avoid. you should always be in a turn at a safe speed that you do not have to slow because the more you let the engine slow the bike the more the engine tries to pull the bike down to the ground and maintaining an even throttle will allow your skills to have full control and when you need to straighten the bike throttle up And let the bike self correct itself because more power automatically tries to force the bike up.
I wonder if the counter steering technique can be used in an emergency situation when we need to avoid something just sitting on the pavement like a big rock ? thx
Do you remember the video on this channel from the rider who did not understand countersteering, and ended up steering head-on into the fire truck they were trying to avoid? I was looking for that one but couldn't find it. If someone could reply to this with the link, I'd be grateful. Thanks
Right. The rider never actively steers into the bend, the bikes own steering configuration sort all that out. You jus maintain a forward pressure on the inside bar.
Hey Kevin, can you do a video on how uneven payment or cracks on the highway effect the motorcycle. I always get a little nervous when I hit cracks or uneven pavement so I would like some advise or info on how it works on the traction if at all. Thank you
I think you need to re-shoot this video. It LOOKS like you are pushing right to turn left, eg 'steering'; unfortunately, it creates a confusing image. I think more speed, or a lighter bike would improve the visual. Great work.
So your pushing the handle bars in the direction you want the bike to lean? Cause I always thought you simply shifted your weight to one side or the other to get the bike to lean? Also, when you lean do you want to lean your body WITH the bike or do you want to keep your upper body more upright?
Bokkie Girl In theory you are absolutely correct. However in the real world, on a bike the push left action is so slight that it is barely detectable. All you are doing is upsetting the straight line that the bike is travelling.
no, push left, turn left. The wheel does not actually turn, you are deflecting the angle of the wheel, creating the lean angle and therefore the turning radius.
Major is too cute... ☺ Looking forward to seeing him in future videos... 👍 Most of us have ridden a bicycle... well guess what guys... to steer a bicycle (at speed) we use the same technique... Countersteering 👍😉 Why all the hoop-laa about it when we hop on a motorcycle ❔❔❔
Welcome Major he is sooo cute.. what type of dog he is? Love the colour too. Also thank you for the tips on counter steering skills and many other tips. Sanding big hugs to Major :-)
I've found you won't get kicked off publicly owned lots-schools, courthouses etc. during off hours. Private ones (stores for example) are more fussy, probably due to being worried about lawsuits.
Just want to clarify. It looks like counter steering only happens at the very beginning of the turn? Once the bike leans far enough, it looks like you then push your handlebars in the direction of the turn.
Yup, it does look like that, but you’re wrong. It’s the bikes own steering geometry that turns that front wheel into the bend. The rider just maintains e forward pressure on the original bar. Hope that came across ok.
Thanks for this video. Can’t wait till our weather here in Montreal, CANADA warms up so I can practice this. Ps, I think Major is in love. Good luck with his training.
I think the term counter steering is what messes people up, most people start with cars where counter steering is used to save your bacon if your back end starts to slide. I saw a video where the guy said he preferred the term "push steering" , and I agree that that term makes it less confusing and makes more sense for beginners,myself included. Also looks like those cone are no longer available on Amazon.
Dear Kevin, can you recommend a good instructor in the Pittsburgh PA area? I am extremely impressed by your informative videos and I trust your judgement if you recommend a trainer. Thank you.
So if i counter-steer or push the handlebars to initiate the lean angle and im already leaning,Should i keep on counters tearing on the curve or turn regularly?
The only thing that really turns the bike IS the counter-steer. That IS turning regularly, actually. You can turn a little bit without actively counter-steering, but you are actually providing the inputs without really noticing. Has you desire to steer more quickly or more lean angle, you have to be deliberate with the handlebar inputs.
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- The Forum is an active, friendly place where riders share riding tips, ideas, travel photos, and show off their new motorcycles. Riders and instructors from all over the world are active on the forums and ready to share in the adventure with you.
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I realize it's kinda randomly asking but do anybody know a good site to stream newly released series online ?
@August Henrik Flixportal =)
@Skyler Salvatore Thank you, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :D I really appreciate it !!
@August Henrik you are welcome xD
How does one know WHEN to countersteer vs direct steer? Is there a certain grey zone where either will work on a range of speed?
I´ve just bought my first bike, I am a "one month old" rider and your videos are really helping me to learn to ride without bad habits. Just want to thank you, keep sharing knowledge, it's really helpful.
How's your riding been? I'm take a course in two weeks and plan to buy the honda 700N CTX DCT as my first.
When I learned to ride, not once was counter steering ever mentioned. I found out about it through my own research after I passed my test. It's extremely important to understand and execute, and makes riding and steering so smooth and enjoyable. Thanks for this and all your videos, and a big hello to Major!
Kevin, THANK-YOU for explaining the "trigger" to make the counter-steering take place at 10-15 mph+. I understood it perfectly)pre 2:30 minute mark)! Oh happy day!🏍️😁👍 Doug
You have reaffirmed my subscription to your channel. Push right to go right, push left to go left. Good job. Every so often I hear people describing counter steer and telling new or prospective riders to "turn the opposite way you want to go" which is so counter intuitive to learning when somone first starts out riding.
Major is a nice addition. I have a couple of pretty much good for nothing pups and they bring me great joy just doing nothing but being my dogs. There is nothing quite like the love you get from an old dog friend.
Great new partner you have! My little guy is absolutely glued to my side any time I'm working in the garage. Its great to have the companionship. Sometimes I swear he knows exactly what I'm doing.
Just bought my first bike and stumbled upon your channel because ive been watching tons of videos on how to be safe and not die! Love the videos and keep up the good work Kevin.
here in South Africa I use the lane lines to practice counter steering on a road that is not busy, parking lots are being fenced off so it is difficult to find one, thank you.
Thumbs up for Major! GSDs are my favorite breed. We just recently had to put our oldest one to sleep, she was 13 years old (pretty old for a German Shepherd Dog) and getting really bad as far as her health. Our vet recommended it was time to say goodbye, it is never easy to say goodbye to such a good friend. Our younger Shepherd, Balto, is even missing her, time for us to get a new puppy, too. Nice video, I have been riding since I was 8, I'm now 60, and have never had a wreck on the street and yet I watch videos like this because I have seen too many long time riders get to where they think they know it all and can't learn anything new...until they make some stupid mistake 2 months later and crash. Keep up the good work, brother.
Thanks Nona, we had GSD when we first got married, he lived about 9 years. They are great dogs.
Really appreciate your videos! I consider myself a new rider. I started riding dirt bikes at 7 years old and graduated to street bikes at 15. There may have been a moped or 2 in there lol. At 26 years old I sold my bikes because I needed cash to buy a house and start my family. Now I'm 40 and have been riding for almost 2 years. I think I'm a decent rider, but my confidence is pretty low. You'd be amazed at how much your videos have helped my strategy. My confidence still needs work. Hopefully someday I'll be able to afford to support what you do. I'd love to be a part of it! I'm saving up for a hat or "strategy" shirt. Keep it up! And Thank You!!
Hi, just want to say thanks for doing these videos, I'm a complete beginner to motorbikes so I'm finding all your lessons really useful. thank you!
Really getting a lot from these videos, thanks for sharing! I’m a fairly new rider in North Texas and I will look at scheduling a class with MCRider before the winter to get my legs out from under me more! I look forward to learning more about riding on 2 wheels!
Great to see the addition of a quality co worker, thanks for your videos Kevin.
Love that 🐶
If he is waiting for you at home - You must ride safer and safer ❤ Today I came to know your motivation for safety 😀👍
Best kind of helper you could have!
Wrote an article for a women's motor cycle message board once. It went down like a lead balloon with most of its members. I think they plain didn't believe me. Happy to forward a copy if you like. ( and I had an email address to send it too)
Thank you Kevin, your lot of inputs keep efficient for newbie, like me. Appreciate for your efforts. From India🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
Let's get some goggles for Major!
Great training video as always. I just received an invitation to instructor training. In the late-spring to summer, I will be taking some intensive courses to become an instructor/rider coach. I have you to thank to inspire me to give back to correctly instruct new riders and guide returning riders, and the good Lord for opening up doors for a great opportunity.
Awesome! Where is instructor training for you?
I was thinking whole winter of ridding safe on my PCX, and one topic was counter steering. This Sunday I got my first trip and occasion to practice. Man, this is really simple when using it but hard to understand because of its unintuitive. I have even confused it with body balancing which is slow in reaction and won't help you in steep turn. Absolute base, riders who got off the road while touring with decent speed probably never heard of this concept. I also don't think that a lot of bicycling can give you good understanding of its mechanics. You need some speed to work with this. Push right bar to turn right and left bar to turn left. And the push is really delicate. It sounds crazy but it works. Thanks for educating. 🏍
Thank you for this series. I've been an avid rider for over 50 years and I still learn regularly. I don't think it is possible for a human to ever completely master a motorcycle. I wonder if that may have something to do with why we love them so much?
You’ve been very helpful to me thanks for your work doing this content.
Brilliant video mate. I was about to post a negative comment due to you criticising your colleagues motorcycle potential, but after watching another few seconds... i agree 🤣🤣👍 keep up the great content!
Too good. Hey Major and Kevin :) . I think there are riding techniques (like active counter-steering) that I used subconsciously but not consciously. Started riding in late 70s or so, and wish I had learned to use and practise this technique from the beginning. Cheers.
Welcome aboard Major! You are adorable and will grow to be a big dog!! Good vid, something I've never mastered. My project this year. Thanks again for your support to the community.
you are awesome I'm singed up for MSF classes because of your recommendation
I have yet to ride, courses start in a month but i love watching your clips and mostly like you’re ability to dissect and explain the why, when, how in your techniques. Thank ✌🏻 you
Welcome, Major! Li'l feller's got "puppy breath"! Thanks for the vids, Kevin. As for counter steering, I was doing fine 'til folks put a name to it...and a "technique"...it turned out to be something I'd been doing naturally for years w/o ever calling it anything. Ah, live and learn. Ride safe, y'all...
Love your videos and your partner Major is a great addition!
Major! He is now over 3 years old! My friend has the most handsome German Shepherd that is the best and his name is Major, too! Need to see an updated video of Major!
By the time I caught this video it was almost 2yrs later. So Major is a full grown pooch I imagine. Nice pup 2yrs ago beautiful Dog no doubt now. Dogs are my favorite people.
You need to specify HOW you push on the handlebars. Pushing down on the right handlebar makes the bike turn to the right. However pushing horizontally aka away from you on right handlebar will make the bike want to turn left and immediately begin to fall to the right. Beginners must know the difference between these two pushing options to prevent wrecking.
I used to practice on a section of interstate highway near my home that usually had very little traffic. The drill was to weave the bike back and forth in between the lane divider stripes. When I got really good at it, I could weave through them at about 50 mph.
That would be impressive since they are 40ft apart each.
I been watching your video's for a long time now and I find them very helpful to me and my wife who ride's to thank you so much for everything.I like your new helper he's very cute l love dog's too enjoy your weekend Kevin.
Good comments on counter steering. And welcome, Major!
More great training thanks Kevin and welcome aboard Major!
Ps Nice bike too, which model?
I'm an old fart whose been riding on and off for 52 years. I watched this video and others on counter steering and thought, nope, not going to happen. Well, I was wrong. Today, I took my bike out for a slow speed test ride. I was totally amazed at how much faster a turn to place when counter steering. It takes very little pressure on the handlebar to initiate the turn and it is very easy to "catch" the bike with the handlebars and lean angle. I'll be practicing this new skill in order to make it second nature. Thanks from a old dog with a new trick.
I'm glad you found you some good dependble help there. Hard to find that anymore. Appreciate your expertise MC 👍
Great co-worker. Major will be an excellent companion. Congrats.
It's amazing how easy it is to ride once you counter steer. I learned it early on with my bicycle when I was about 10 years old,so it was like second nature for me when starting on a motorcycle. I laugh when I see riders lean to go around a corner and that just tells me how inexperienced they really are. In an emergency situation, you will find that is so much quicker and easier to counter steer around something without even moving in the seat.
Major stole the show!
Oh yes he did. I just got a Shollie. German Shepherd and Collie combined. It's a popular thing to do they say. Read a ton before getting one. This was from a normally pure bred Collie dealer but there was an accident, lol.
@maxpower1819 what's ACT mean in this context?
I've rode all my life. 65 yrs old. The way I remember how to counter steer is you push the side of the tire you want to turn to to the front. That side of the tire will make the arc.
Major looks like a great addition to your team!
I find it convenient to practice countersteering on every trip this time of year. Just ducking all of the potholes gives me plenty of practice at actual road speeds.
Nice addition to the show Kevin. I have 4 (2 German Shepherds and 2 Belgian Malinois.) Have fun with him
Mayor will be a great asset to the work you do!
Thanks
I'm at the capital of Texas police chute out
Austin also I've been practicing everyday
Wonderful basic exercise....thanks for sharing.
Seems like a super nice guy love his puppy🐶❤️👍🇨🇦
I have tried your counter steering tips it works ok on small curves but for sharp turns I have to use the lean and turn the handlebars in the direction of the curve.
Jasper Jones
Bullshit! You cannot steer into a bend, you would stand the bike up 100% of the time. This is such a ridiculous comment. You are not arguing technique here, this is physics, their is no arguing!
That is physically impossible.
Jeff Blankenship
What is?
@@softailfun at speed, you cannot physically turn the handlebars in the direction of the turn. It is physically impossible. If you push the right bar, the wheel deflects to the left, causing the bike to lean to the right, initiating the turn.
Jeff Blankenship
Good to find someone that knows how to steer. Too much bad advise in some of these videos. Ride safe man.
Allow me to say something everything you're saying is absolutely correct but I learned something that was even easier with the exact same result, Pull on the right hand grip and the motorcycle will go to the left, pull on the left hand grip in the motorcycle will go to the right, now when I say pull I mean gently go in a big parking lot in a straight line and try my method, another thing you do not have to lean with the motorcycle you can sit upright, but the motorcycle do all the leaning.
A bit obvious don’t you think. You can do either or, whichever the rider finds better. In my experience pushing is better for me unless I’m riding with one hand for some reason.
Your cone link says 'currently unavailable', you may want to change the link
Love the video and love your new puppy!
Nice addition, Major. You made me miss my GS Marley! Now I'm thinking of getting another dog. Enjoy!
Thank you very much for this video. Cheers from Montreal, Canada
Have you ever thought about using a drone to film some footage from above ? I think it would add a new element to some of your (awesome) videos . Some aerial views in this video would of been useful for sure .
Great idea.
I can't Wait to see Major in future videos! He's adorable
If there's one thing I remember from the MSF course of 30 years ago, it's; if you don't understand countersteering you shouldn't be on the road.....period. Thanks for addressing this.
The fast forward when you were getting off the bike made me think for a second that you were dropping it. Major is a definite keeper! Any tips on finding parking lots without traffic?
Daniel Graham. Empty lots without overzealous security (who are probably worried about liability in a litigious world) really are scarce. I use business parks after hours but would love a place to be an above board conehead. I have a Costco membership, maybe I'll try their limited hour lot.
Thanks, I might give that a try as well.
School parking lots
School parking lots, Sunday mornings.
could you explain counter steering on a big radius turn.
Don’t push as hard!
Done.
What brand of hi visibility jacket are you wearing in this video?
Like most people who've been riding for a while I don't think about technique when steering. But in the video, correct me if I'm wrong-the bars are turning in the intended direction of travel no? Am I missing something?
The faster you go the less you turn in the direction of travel to maintain the lean angle. So if he were traveling faster, in order to achieve a lean angle sufficient to navigate the cones he would turn less in the direction of travel. The point to remember is at speed you push the steering away on the side of the direction you wish to travel to achieve lean angle in the direction you wish to travel.
@@charkatedoug so is it just a way to initiate the angle then maintain the angle with less movement of the bars...?
@@charkatedoug you turn your handle bars doing 25+ your going down. If you've ever ridden a bicycle you've counter steered same principle. If you've ever taken a corner on your motorcycle at speed you were counter steering don't think too hard on it. As you ride more and more you will gain confidence and be fine
thx for the lessons from learner driver in Sweden.
As counter steering I think rather of leaning the bike to turn to the right direction. It got interesting when I was trying to ride a sidecar bike. Every turn was a challenge - I was automatically turning to the wrong way!
I think the motorcycle test that I’ll be taking in NC has you weave through cones, but at low speed. Less than the 10 to 15 mph you’re going when counter steering. How do I weave through the cones at low speed for that part of the test? Thanks.
It always works. You cant turn a bike with out counter-steering. That is the only way the bike turns. Or it will go strait.
Does this work with a bicycle too?
Counter steering is an interesting experience. When someone asks me about riding 2 wheels I tell them I push in the opposite direction where I want the bike to go. They can't believe it so I tell them "get a motorcycle" and experience what seems like magic!!!
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Hi Aaron. I don't want to muddy the waters but I thought counter-steering during normal riding is a simple dynamic of balance on two wheels. It can also be deliberately used to initiate or 'sharpen' a turn. Oversteer stands the bike back up. Cheers.
I have try to counter steer on a bicycle and if going fast enough it works but I always ride in standing position and on dirt tracks where it does not apply the heavier the bike you ride the more counter steering is necessary. This also applies to all riders but more so for the sport riders who like to take the turn a little bit quicker. The faster you go the more lean you must have and when you look into your turn your mind subconsciously repositions your head and shoulders in the required amount over the bike to create the proper weight but the difficulty is when you are low and slowing down In a turn which is one thing you should always try to avoid. you should always be in a turn at a safe speed that you do not have to slow because the more you let the engine slow the bike the more the engine tries to pull the bike down to the ground and maintaining an even throttle will allow your skills to have full control and when you need to straighten the bike throttle up And let the bike self correct itself because more power automatically tries to force the bike up.
That parking lot looks familiar....looks like the Cabelas by me off 35 and 170 in Fort Worth.
I wonder if the counter steering technique can be used in an emergency situation when we need to avoid something just sitting on the pavement like a big rock ? thx
Welcome aboard Major! Thanks for a great lesson Kevin.
That was a major Major improvement!
Kevin, your channel is going to the dogs ! Enjoy watching your vids. Hello Major.
What a great companion! Welcome Major!
Holly Dougherty: if Kevin gets a cat he has to name it Knievel. Since cats are the biggest contrarians on the planet.
Somehow I can't see a cat on the range.
Do you remember the video on this channel from the rider who did not understand countersteering, and ended up steering head-on into the fire truck they were trying to avoid? I was looking for that one but couldn't find it. If someone could reply to this with the link, I'd be grateful. Thanks
So after you push to lean then the bars turn in that direction?
Right. The rider never actively steers into the bend, the bikes own steering configuration sort all that out. You jus maintain a forward pressure on the inside bar.
What does major look like now?
Great video series.
Hey Kevin, can you do a video on how uneven payment or cracks on the highway effect the motorcycle. I always get a little nervous when I hit cracks or uneven pavement so I would like some advise or info on how it works on the traction if at all.
Thank you
It would be very similar to today’s video. ua-cam.com/video/0RlJUXhWQRM/v-deo.html see if that helps answer your questions.
I think you need to re-shoot this video. It LOOKS like you are pushing right to turn left, eg 'steering'; unfortunately, it creates a confusing image. I think more speed, or a lighter bike would improve the visual. Great work.
So your pushing the handle bars in the direction you want the bike to lean? Cause I always thought you simply shifted your weight to one side or the other to get the bike to lean? Also, when you lean do you want to lean your body WITH the bike or do you want to keep your upper body more upright?
Lean with the bike. Yes, push the right grip forward to turn right: left grip forward to turn left.
WHY does a motorcycle turn by leaning?
Love your videos.
Love the Dog ! Best partner ever .
I counter steer at high speeds if I need to turn fast sharp is that a good idea
I can see how this would sound like one of your buddies trying to make you drop your bike, for a laugh. Lol
Hey Kevin , would u do some of your demonstrations on that triumph bonneville, been riding new and used triumphs since 1968. Love um !
Welcome Major! I love to hang out with my dog Brutus when I’m home.
Love the pupdog. He will be one of the best friends you will ever have
do u push down or out twords the front tire
TTJ BigGunner both will achieve the same outcome. Ppl will swear they do one of tne other, it doesnt matter so long as ths bars move.
Depending on the angle of the bars, it may seem like you are pushing down but its the forward movement that is important.
Very helpful, thank you!
I am not sure if I fully understand this counter steering 🤔. If I push with my left hand, won't that force the steering to go right?
Bokkie Girl
In theory you are absolutely correct. However in the real world, on a bike the push left action is so slight that it is barely detectable. All you are doing is upsetting the straight line that the bike is travelling.
no, push left, turn left. The wheel does not actually turn, you are deflecting the angle of the wheel, creating the lean angle and therefore the turning radius.
Major is too cute... ☺ Looking forward to seeing him in future videos... 👍
Most of us have ridden a bicycle... well guess what guys... to steer a bicycle (at speed) we use the same technique... Countersteering 👍😉 Why all the hoop-laa about it when we hop on a motorcycle ❔❔❔
Welcome Major he is sooo cute.. what type of dog he is? Love the colour too. Also thank you for the tips on counter steering skills and many other tips. Sanding big hugs to Major :-)
I am curious about what brand Taillight/brakelight you use? They are very noticeable!
What are the best parking lots to use for practice where you won’t get kicked off?
I've found you won't get kicked off publicly owned lots-schools, courthouses etc. during off hours. Private ones (stores for example) are more fussy, probably due to being worried about lawsuits.
Just want to clarify. It looks like counter steering only happens at the very beginning of the turn? Once the bike leans far enough, it looks like you then push your handlebars in the direction of the turn.
Yup, it does look like that, but you’re wrong. It’s the bikes own steering geometry that turns that front wheel into the bend. The rider just maintains e forward pressure on the original bar. Hope that came across ok.
Thanks for this video. Can’t wait till our weather here in Montreal, CANADA warms up so I can practice this.
Ps, I think Major is in love. Good luck with his training.
Same here in South West Ontario... two weeks ago I rode for two days, now have another 20 cm of snow on the ground...ugh
Major was not biting your finger but was just controlling your fingers sensitivity, a wary important task! :-)
Major is adorable! Dogs are the best! Man's best friend!
I think the term counter steering is what messes people up, most people start with cars where counter steering is used to save your bacon if your back end starts to slide. I saw a video where the guy said he preferred the term "push steering" , and I agree that that term makes it less confusing and makes more sense for beginners,myself included. Also looks like those cone are no longer available on Amazon.
Dear Kevin, can you recommend a good instructor in the Pittsburgh PA area? I am extremely impressed by your informative videos and I trust your judgement if you recommend a trainer. Thank you.
So if i counter-steer
or push the handlebars to initiate the lean angle and im already leaning,Should i keep on counters tearing on the curve or turn regularly?
The only thing that really turns the bike IS the counter-steer. That IS turning regularly, actually. You can turn a little bit without actively counter-steering, but you are actually providing the inputs without really noticing. Has you desire to steer more quickly or more lean angle, you have to be deliberate with the handlebar inputs.
Jeff Blankenship thank you so much!!
@@marianoesparza9385 Once you try it, you will feel how it works.