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This is what I requested before. Thank you so much for awesome videos bro. I would like to request a tutorial for wheelie next time. GOD Bless you from Philippines.
Dude, Thanks; I’ve been waiting for this kind of video for a long time! Hope you’re enjoying the bike! Although my C400 X is blue I have the fenders on mine as well which has been great for practicing, couldn’t help getting excited to see someone I respect so much do the same! Keep up the good work!
Finally a good video about scooter riding technique. I've seen a lot of videos about motorcycle riding technique, but rarely about scooter. I know the basics are just same with typical motorcycle, but a video about scooter is kinda refreshing. I hope you still make videos about scooter riding in the future.
Recently bought a suzuki burgman 400. Love it, but i wondered. First bike. 58 yrs old. This makes me realize, as you say, it's not the bike, dummy! Thanks. More than you know! You've helped me a lot with your videos.
Great !!! .... Not sure I'll be able to say all I want to here .... I'm 68 yrs old, after 50 yrs on large bikes, I bought a 2006 Burgman 400, loved it from day 1 :-) , and you are now confirming what I found out, I ride with both feet pushed firmly forward to connect solidly with the scoot for control. Nowadays all the large scooters have ABS, mine has linked brakes, left lever is 70% rear brake + 30% front brake, a dopey idea if you live in Brazil, it cost me a broken collar bone, when you have loose gravel, sand , rain on top of oily streets emergency braking can send you to the asphalt ! (an expensive learning curve). I anxiously await your slow turns, controlling the centrifugal clutch is tricky, might not be on a tight, brand new, scoot, but that's a luxury out of my range ! hahaha ....... I have just as big a grin riding the scoot as I did on my 1200/1000s etc.. :-)
Hell Yeah! My current lesson! You listened to my prayers! How steady you hold the line and the angle of the bike. It looks effortless. I have to relax harder... my face, my hands, my brain... Thanks so much!
I thought it was very inventive. I have never see any photos of a rider using a scooter for such a purpose. It proves that it’s your technique that counts, not the bike. Thanks for sharing. ✌️
You can knee down even on a tricycle with the best explanation. Always a pleasure Greg. For some reason, knee down on this thing is just creamy, smooth and beautiful to watch. Just blends with you.
I just recently learned how to drive...just on a scooter. First I got a yamaha n max 155cc just to practice on. And a second one honda pcx 150...I was watching and hoping you could do some hints on scooter just like that...now I got a kymco ak550 and really I know I will be learning a lot from you...keep it up...I just need to download the new app that you just made...thanks...
When you got the scooter I joked about when we will see the knee down. And here it is... And in full Dainese leathers on a scooter that has crash bars.... 🤯 You're awesome, man! 💪💪💪
Knee down.. on a scooter... with a foot off... and a hand off... this guys going to reading the newspaper next 😂 brilliant stuff mate. Appreciate the time you put into your content. I’ve learnt a lot. Thanks
This was a great video ..im using Yamaha Nmax v1 scooter i will share this video to all my friends here in the Philippines most of us here are riding a scooter maybe your next vlog is all about cornering and how to avoid overshoot when riding our scooters. Thanks mate😊👍
I have an entire playlist on higher speed turning...and 99% of all my videos apply to any bike. "how to avoid overshooting a corner" no matter what bike I've done already many time and have lots of videos about the brakes and trail braking and turning.
Hi man (or Sensei).. this is One of the best video about big scooters on the entire tube and still.. still everybody mentioning u-turns, and here you are talking about the knee in the most precise way, but nobody talks about fast narrow curves with big scooters.. can the knee help?.. I mean, everytime I end up in the situation where, in an unknown path, After a big acceleration I suddenly meet a blind and narrow (but still fast ) curve and I find myself in trouble.. I mean.. cornering fast, sometimes, expecially in big cities, safe your Life from the big SUV Who follows you at 5 meters distance, or Audi, BMW, ... fill with any fast car. Everytime I try to bend my scooter too much ( Kymco downtown 300i, not the best, but the Only I get), I feel the back weel losing grip. The best way I find for myself (but I know it's the opposite to right way) not to lose to much Speed, is getting into the curve straight, like a Rocket, then suddenly breaking with the scooter still straight, then bending rapidly and in the end rising the scooter quickly. Doing that, One time I met a spot of oil, and I quite died.. no real damages, but real close to a guardrail.. May the knee help? Do I have to try a bit on some parking lots?... See ya... P.s. really nice job...
Awesome channel. Might you have a video or two on a 125cc Zuma? I passed my motorcycle skills test, but it was not pretty. Needless to say, no stalls and thank God, no spills.
I used to own a small Yamaha FZ motorcycle but had to sold it for university expenses. Than, I bought a Yamaha ZXR 125 scooter and totally can do a knee drag. But, due to the lightweight and springy suspension, I could not push it as I want it. Imagine having that BMW scooter, I bet I could out perform most of the beginner's bike around my vicinity. Man! I really want that scooter.
I wish I could ride a bike or scooter , because I'm under 18 , and it is not legal . Once I get my license I would be practicing whole day in a parking lot somewhere . Love your videos , love from India 🇮🇳.
Funny stuff. Would love to see the reaction of a crowd around the twisties in the mountains. Wish I lived near SD...would love to take a class with you. Thanks for the vid!
This is so cool. You make me want to drive a sport scooter. Serious, i will enjoy this so much more then my old heavy R1100RT i drive now. Please keep on teaching us with your scooter. By the way, there is a tool to block your gas handle with only 1 finger so you can do every drill with both hands.
Amazing videos. Been watching many tutorials and I can say that this is the best of them all. It's just unfortunate we don't have the luxury of a large and empty parking space to practice on. Hoping to find a good spot and practice these. I'm from Philippines btw.
Watched this already last year and i find my self rewatching the whole thing over again and practice in my mind cause like this guy im also from ph and we really dont have these kinds of spaces here and even if we do owners,non owners or by standers will call you off to get out and find another place to practice or play :/
This was very informative! I was wondering how to do that on scooter and what are the techniques. Foot placement is where i had no idea how to do it properly.
Not sure if you still have your scooter (why would you sell it?) but could you make a seperate playlist just for those of us who only have scooters, it would be much appreciated. One of my all time favourite channels.
I feel more comfortable doing a knee down going to the left. Not so good on the right side. Did you also have it this way when you first started practicing?
When you're going right..you're steering and controlling the throttle with the same hand...when I go right, I get the bike to lean (counter steer) by not pushing right, but by pulling left. That way my right hand is free.
Amazing! Enjoyed the video very much, thanks! I own a scooter and I am ways from doing turns like that. I will shut up and practice 😉, but is great to see it is possible to do these things safely on a scooter. 👍
Curious about your opinion. A well known Moto UA-camr made a recent video with beginner tips. One tip was to only squeeze the front brake with 2 fingers. He says if you pull with 4 fingers, that you'll lock up the brakes. I know the MSF teachers 4 fingers and learn proper progressive braking.
It doesn't matter how many fingers you use, it only depends on how you use it. If you pull with 4 fingers, you won't lock the brakes up, that's incredibly inaccurate and misleading to say. You could lock up the brakes with 2 or 3 or 4, all depends on how, once again. The reason beginner courses teach all four fingers on the brakes is for many reasons. One is brand new riders don't have the experience to control the throttle roll off smoothly and squeeze the brakes with just two fingers. Having all four fingers roll off the throttle and all four go up to the brakes is more fundamental and easy for brand new riders to understand and practice before going into using less fingers. This is the reason why White Belts shouldn't be giving advice about riding techniques, they lack both knowledge and skill.
***one additional note, this is exactly why I don't watch anyone's videos. I'm a motorcycle instructor that teaches the beginner all the way up through the advanced level courses for Total Control, and have been since 2014. There's a lot of UA-camrs who ride motorcycles and give horrible "tips" and "advice" who shouldn't speak at all about things that are well beyond their experience and understanding.
You expressed exactly what I was thinking. For the most part I like this other UA-camr's content. But as a new rider fresh from the basic riding course and having watched many of yours and Jerry Paladino's videos, this tip bothered me. Thanks for your thoughts.
Anyone can make a video and give their opinions, not many people know what they're talking about...or they're just very limited to their White Belt level information, if that.
Awesome! Hey, what's that mount you have for your go pro on the chin? I want to put mine there but don't want to mess with the ventilation, that looks like it solves that problem.
Sweet, I'll check it out. I'm worried about having it on the side of my helmet in case a wreck, could impose torque on my neck it catches on something. Thanks!
Can you do a video on buying/selling bikes and also keeping a lite grip on the handlebars? I watched moto gp guys corrner with literally only 2 fingers on the bar and their palm floating while us new riders have death grips. Thanks!
Hey, thanks to your videos I've managed to get my knee down, after a lot of practise. But I'm having problems with the pad, since it only touches the upper tip of it instead of the entirety of it... Is that a body position problem? Lack of leaning? I would like to know it since it seems you are touching with the full pad instead of just a small spot.
nice, haven't found a tutorial for scooter and was wondering how to properly position my foot. Helped a lot, keep it up👍 by the way, since scooter doesn't have a gas tank on the front, how do you pull yourself up after the knee bend is done?
around a 40ft diameter circle, between 18-25mph. The entire bike is stock including tires. There's no magic tires..only technique matters. Check out MotoJitsu.com for my new app, book, merch, etc. Thanks for watching.
Who would have thought about getting a knee down on a Scooter except you!! LMFAO!! 🤣😂 Awesome video SenSei! What's next? Knee down on a Razor or skateboard? 😜😆
Ive been using the footpegs on my scooter and I find it very fun and easy to do lean turns however I am worried about my thin wheels slipping whilst turning, any advice?
Its okay to do knee drag on scooter but be advise that scooter is made for city driving ans commute, nothing to sports oriented bikes. I do have scooter as well but mostly it depends on ourselves trusting our bike and the tires. You can do knee drag on thin tires but do it with caution as well. Here in Philippines my mates can knee drag 80/80/14 tires... thats a little bit thin tires.
Will you please help me understand the importance of practicing a knee down? Showing my inexperience here but I see it as just a fun thing someone want to do. Good for them. Yet, what is the practical application when riding a motorcycle?
What’s the point of learning how to get your knee down? #1 because it’s fun! You don’t need any other reason than that but there are benefits. #2 Learning to do this provides a way to be comfortable being uncomfortable. It teaches you how to do something that’s challenging, which can be applied to any aspect of your life. Learning and practicing full body position (which may result in knee down) gives you a lot of confidence with yourself and your bike, it teaches you what your bike is capable of, you learn various levels of grip with your tires and current levels of traction, you’ll understand how leaning causes motorcycle to slow down, so you need to slightly increase throttle the more you lean in order to maintain your speed. This is a great way to practice your vision, staying relaxed, committing to a goal, building muscle memory-you’ll learn how the timing of when and how much you move your body makes a difference in how the bike handles. You’ll discover where your fear threshold is, where to place your weight, what’s comfortable for you, etc. If you never learn how to do this or even attempt it, you’ll never understand the difficulty and benefits it will provide. Go practice and see. Set up a 40-50ft diameter circle & get to it. Last, when you go to a track day (where this is the most relevant) you can focus more on other aspects of track riding since you’ve already spent time with body position.
Cool ! you can do that on any bike so what would you say is the tightest circle possible on I guess any bike the reason I ask is some of the roads here in the UK are narrow to say the least .Just curious on what you would think good view cheers . : )
@@MotoJitsu Ahh ok I guess that really the answer is the point you drop it is the point at which you've taken it too far or too tight self explanatory really . : )
You are definitely relaxed, one foot off one hand off.. and in my head 1 guy walking past about to get taken out of if I mess up with target fixation 😂 Edit: how come you didn't sell the tracer straight to your buddy?
Fast Eddie starts on motorcycles and ends up on a scooter, I started on a scooter and end up on a motorcycle. Still have the scooter though 👍. Not getting rid of my Honda scooter man! Way too useful and practical. Honestly I probably ride my scooter more than my bike, well, not probably, definitely. So easy to get around on and so much storage room! I freaking love scooters ok!🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
MotoJitsu® Good question. Still trying to figure that out? Can’t get enough seat time on her here in the winter to really know yet. I’ll get there though.
Question from a newbie like me. As I've watched from fort9 and you giving reaction from his vids, can counter lean be applied to scooters as well? From what i understand with counter lean is that it's pretty much useful on a tight corner or if u wanna save ur ass from potential danger.
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This is what I requested before. Thank you so much for awesome videos bro. I would like to request a tutorial for wheelie next time. GOD Bless you from Philippines.
Greg can get his knee down in a car
He can get his bike down on a knee. No, wait, don't.
lol!!!
Mac Truck - with a trailer - knee down - now THATs impressive!
Hahaha😂😂
@@iota8732 haha
I'd trust this guy's teachings with my life lol
:)
Dude, Thanks; I’ve been waiting for this kind of video for a long time! Hope you’re enjoying the bike! Although my C400 X is blue I have the fenders on mine as well which has been great for practicing, couldn’t help getting excited to see someone I respect so much do the same! Keep up the good work!
Thanks!!
Very cool, you're an artist bro. I dig the crash bars too! If mad max was rocking a scooter that is pretty close to what I would imagine!
😊👍🏼
Agreed! Are those crash bars aftermarket? I would like something like that for my scooter!
Always feared that attempting to get a knee down would scrape the CVT but this video has taught me how to do it properly. Thanks!
"Tomorrow isn't promised.“ This reminder always convinces me to have fun!
Wow ! A knee drag tutorial on a scooter, I Hope to see more Motojitsu content regarding trail braking, cornering and body positioning on a scooter 👍👍👍
Will all be the same..bike doesn't matter but yes, will go out in the twisties and make a video. Technique is what matters, not the bike.
I am in Europe and I ride a scooter so really enjoy your scooter vlogs. Great lessons 👍👍
Awesome! Thank you!
Finally a good video about scooter riding technique. I've seen a lot of videos about motorcycle riding technique, but rarely about scooter. I know the basics are just same with typical motorcycle, but a video about scooter is kinda refreshing. I hope you still make videos about scooter riding in the future.
More to come ;)
Recently bought a suzuki burgman 400. Love it, but i wondered. First bike. 58 yrs old. This makes me realize, as you say, it's not the bike, dummy! Thanks. More than you know! You've helped me a lot with your videos.
😊😊👍🏼👍🏼
Great !!! .... Not sure I'll be able to say all I want to here .... I'm 68 yrs old, after 50 yrs on large bikes, I bought a 2006 Burgman 400, loved it from day 1 :-) , and you are now confirming what I found out, I ride with both feet pushed firmly forward to connect solidly with the scoot for control. Nowadays all the large scooters have ABS, mine has linked brakes, left lever is 70% rear brake + 30% front brake, a dopey idea if you live in Brazil, it cost me a broken collar bone, when you have loose gravel, sand , rain on top of oily streets emergency braking can send you to the asphalt ! (an expensive learning curve). I anxiously await your slow turns, controlling the centrifugal clutch is tricky, might not be on a tight, brand new, scoot, but that's a luxury out of my range ! hahaha ....... I have just as big a grin riding the scoot as I did on my 1200/1000s etc.. :-)
:)
Your the only person that can make riding a scooter look cool 😎
:)
Hell Yeah! My current lesson! You listened to my prayers!
How steady you hold the line and the angle of the bike. It looks effortless.
I have to relax harder... my face, my hands, my brain...
Thanks so much!
I thought it was very inventive. I have never see any photos of a rider using a scooter for such a purpose. It proves that it’s your technique that counts, not the bike. Thanks for sharing. ✌️
:) thanks
Finally the content ive been waiting for almost a year 😁 thank you moto jitsu 💯🙏
More to come! :)
One of the best at explaining body positioning and forum!
:) thanks
You can knee down even on a tricycle with the best explanation. Always a pleasure Greg. For some reason, knee down on this thing is just creamy, smooth and beautiful to watch. Just blends with you.
thanks!
I think your content is so good that it doesn't need any more than an iPhone to record! It's just fine like that!
greets from BERLIN
that's the way I do most of my videos and will continue to do :)
I just recently learned how to drive...just on a scooter. First I got a yamaha n max 155cc just to practice on. And a second one honda pcx 150...I was watching and hoping you could do some hints on scooter just like that...now I got a kymco ak550 and really I know I will be learning a lot from you...keep it up...I just need to download the new app that you just made...thanks...
More videos to come with it:)
When you got the scooter I joked about when we will see the knee down. And here it is...
And in full Dainese leathers on a scooter that has crash bars.... 🤯
You're awesome, man! 💪💪💪
YES!
Crash bars look very odd on a scooter, even if they make perfect sense. Great lesson! Thanks!
So much fun :)
I’m riding my Honda click (Vario) 125i scooter the way i wanted to,This video helps me a lot. ❤️
Knee down.. on a scooter... with a foot off... and a hand off... this guys going to reading the newspaper next 😂 brilliant stuff mate. Appreciate the time you put into your content. I’ve learnt a lot. Thanks
Thanks lol
proud new Vespa 150 owner, and i love your scooter content!
Loving the content ....looking forward to more scooter stuff - don't really see many quality no BS Vids 👏👏
:) thanks
This was a great video ..im using Yamaha Nmax v1 scooter i will share this video to all my friends here in the Philippines most of us here are riding a scooter maybe your next vlog is all about cornering and how to avoid overshoot when riding our scooters. Thanks mate😊👍
I have an entire playlist on higher speed turning...and 99% of all my videos apply to any bike. "how to avoid overshooting a corner" no matter what bike I've done already many time and have lots of videos about the brakes and trail braking and turning.
Man you make it it look so effortless ......I'd get out and practice but gave my scooter to my brother
Anything is with practice! :)
Mind blown!! I guess I now can go out & buy a track suit to wear on my scooter. I'm sure Dainese didn't even know they could market to scooter riders!
I of course don't ride with this besides on the track, but I did in this video just for fun.
Hi man (or Sensei).. this is One of the best video about big scooters on the entire tube and still.. still everybody mentioning u-turns, and here you are talking about the knee in the most precise way, but nobody talks about fast narrow curves with big scooters.. can the knee help?.. I mean, everytime I end up in the situation where, in an unknown path, After a big acceleration I suddenly meet a blind and narrow (but still fast ) curve and I find myself in trouble.. I mean.. cornering fast, sometimes, expecially in big cities, safe your Life from the big SUV Who follows you at 5 meters distance, or Audi, BMW, ... fill with any fast car. Everytime I try to bend my scooter too much ( Kymco downtown 300i, not the best, but the Only I get), I feel the back weel losing grip. The best way I find for myself (but I know it's the opposite to right way) not to lose to much Speed, is getting into the curve straight, like a Rocket, then suddenly breaking with the scooter still straight, then bending rapidly and in the end rising the scooter quickly. Doing that, One time I met a spot of oil, and I quite died.. no real damages, but real close to a guardrail..
May the knee help? Do I have to try a bit on some parking lots?...
See ya...
P.s. really nice job...
You do a great job explaining the techniques and 2 thumbs up to your camera guy also! Subscribed
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Great. You would get a knee down on a coffee machine, bro. Awesome.
lol!!!
lol
Awesome channel. Might you have a video or two on a 125cc Zuma? I passed my motorcycle skills test, but it was not pretty. Needless to say, no stalls and thank God, no spills.
thanks
I used to own a small Yamaha FZ motorcycle but had to sold it for university expenses. Than, I bought a Yamaha ZXR 125 scooter and totally can do a knee drag. But, due to the lightweight and springy suspension, I could not push it as I want it. Imagine having that BMW scooter, I bet I could out perform most of the beginner's bike around my vicinity. Man! I really want that scooter.
👍🏼
Ok! I will take my nailnew Vespa GTS 300 and will try it👍😬
After Snow is gone😇
Thanks for showing and Greetings from Germany!
Have fun!
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And I was in the Marines for 11 years!! Love it :)
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You have really crazy ideas but I like how it makes you fun! Good ScootaJitsu!!!
:)
I wish I could ride a bike or scooter , because I'm under 18 , and it is not legal .
Once I get my license I would be practicing whole day in a parking lot somewhere . Love your videos , love from India 🇮🇳.
thanks!
Funny stuff. Would love to see the reaction of a crowd around the twisties in the mountains. Wish I lived near SD...would love to take a class with you. Thanks for the vid!
Soon :)
Thanks MotoJitsu for this video. You are the best
You're welcome :)
Cool man. I need to find a nice open spot like that to practice some drills
:)
Nice work. I have listened and learned a lot. Practice, practice.
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Cool video, as soon as the snow is gone I'm gonna practice this.
:)
This is so cool. You make me want to drive a sport scooter. Serious, i will enjoy this so much more then my old heavy R1100RT i drive now. Please keep on teaching us with your scooter. By the way, there is a tool to block your gas handle with only 1 finger so you can do every drill with both hands.
:)
Amazing videos. Been watching many tutorials and I can say that this is the best of them all.
It's just unfortunate we don't have the luxury of a large and empty parking space to practice on.
Hoping to find a good spot and practice these.
I'm from Philippines btw.
thanks
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Watched this already last year and i find my self rewatching the whole thing over again and practice in my mind cause like this guy im also from ph and we really dont have these kinds of spaces here and even if we do owners,non owners or by standers will call you off to get out and find another place to practice or play :/
Damn, those iPhone cameras are getting really good. I legitimately thought you had a hired man with a rented camera or something.
I have never nor will I do that. 95% of all my videos are with my phone.
Nah men awesome video thank you for teachings anyone teaches 👏👏👏
This was very informative! I was wondering how to do that on scooter and what are the techniques. Foot placement is where i had no idea how to do it properly.
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Thays awesome man!!! Been waiting for this video
Hope you enjoyed it!
Everyone: you can’t drag a knee on a scooter!
Ex-Marine: Challenge Accepted! (Invents a new racing circuit for scooters)
lol!
hahaa love your every single vid man, you are truly becoming a master. good luck and thank your for your lessons.Btw is that scooter new toy ? :D
thanks!!!
Not sure if you still have your scooter (why would you sell it?) but could you make a seperate playlist just for those of us who only have scooters, it would be much appreciated. One of my all time favourite channels.
No playlist but I have a bunch of videos of scooter specific videos
amazing sir.new subscriber from philippines.😊
Welcome aboard!
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Wow! Amazing! Really true that "It's fun"
Thanks for the tutorial. Will apply it with my scooter.
welcome :)
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Motojitso heres my knee down figure 8 motion thanks for sharing more power
It's really fun for you to do it
And for us to watch and learn.
:)thanks
Very nice :) it's great you're showing motorcycle tricks using scooter now, more please 😁
whole playlist about scooters
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There you go, it is so helpful !
:)
I feel more comfortable doing a knee down going to the left. Not so good on the right side. Did you also have it this way when you first started practicing?
When you're going right..you're steering and controlling the throttle with the same hand...when I go right, I get the bike to lean (counter steer) by not pushing right, but by pulling left. That way my right hand is free.
@@MotoJitsu do you continue pulling during the cornering or only for initiation of the lean? Thanks. 🙏
Thanks for the Tips Eddie! Awesome!
Nicely done. No nonsense presentation! 👍 😊
Great explaining and job.
thanks
Where did you find the crash guard on the front of that scooter?
SIR 1ST THANK YOU FOR TEACHING US UNSELFISHLY 🙏, WHERE DID YOU GET THOSE CRASH BARS I WOULD LIKE TOGET SOME MYSELF?
..... I'll post this to the FaceBook scooter groups. :-)
Nice! didn't know there were any :)
Amazing! Enjoyed the video very much, thanks! I own a scooter and I am ways from doing turns like that. I will shut up and practice 😉, but is great to see it is possible to do these things safely on a scooter. 👍
welcome :)
Curious about your opinion. A well known Moto UA-camr made a recent video with beginner tips. One tip was to only squeeze the front brake with 2 fingers. He says if you pull with 4 fingers, that you'll lock up the brakes. I know the MSF teachers 4 fingers and learn proper progressive braking.
It doesn't matter how many fingers you use, it only depends on how you use it. If you pull with 4 fingers, you won't lock the brakes up, that's incredibly inaccurate and misleading to say. You could lock up the brakes with 2 or 3 or 4, all depends on how, once again. The reason beginner courses teach all four fingers on the brakes is for many reasons. One is brand new riders don't have the experience to control the throttle roll off smoothly and squeeze the brakes with just two fingers. Having all four fingers roll off the throttle and all four go up to the brakes is more fundamental and easy for brand new riders to understand and practice before going into using less fingers.
This is the reason why White Belts shouldn't be giving advice about riding techniques, they lack both knowledge and skill.
***one additional note, this is exactly why I don't watch anyone's videos. I'm a motorcycle instructor that teaches the beginner all the way up through the advanced level courses for Total Control, and have been since 2014. There's a lot of UA-camrs who ride motorcycles and give horrible "tips" and "advice" who shouldn't speak at all about things that are well beyond their experience and understanding.
You expressed exactly what I was thinking. For the most part I like this other UA-camr's content. But as a new rider fresh from the basic riding course and having watched many of yours and Jerry Paladino's videos, this tip bothered me. Thanks for your thoughts.
Anyone can make a video and give their opinions, not many people know what they're talking about...or they're just very limited to their White Belt level information, if that.
This is the coolest thing ever. 😍
:)
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Awesome! Hey, what's that mount you have for your go pro on the chin? I want to put mine there but don't want to mess with the ventilation, that looks like it solves that problem.
Motoradds chin mount. I have a video where I talk about all the gear I have where I mention it :) How to motovlog I think it's called.
Sweet, I'll check it out. I'm worried about having it on the side of my helmet in case a wreck, could impose torque on my neck it catches on something. Thanks!
Amazing... it can really be done on a scooter... 😁
I'll try to do it on my NMAX 🤞 😂
:) of course, bike doesn't matter
Thats amazing. That machine is great.
Sure is a fun bike :)
Can you do a video on buying/selling bikes and also keeping a lite grip on the handlebars? I watched moto gp guys corrner with literally only 2 fingers on the bar and their palm floating while us new riders have death grips. Thanks!
I have a video about numb hands :)
Hey, thanks to your videos I've managed to get my knee down, after a lot of practise. But I'm having problems with the pad, since it only touches the upper tip of it instead of the entirety of it... Is that a body position problem? Lack of leaning? I would like to know it since it seems you are touching with the full pad instead of just a small spot.
Depends on your bike and position...but once you see where it's scrapping, adjust it so, best case scenario it's hitting flat in the middle :)
nice, haven't found a tutorial for scooter and was wondering how to properly position my foot. Helped a lot, keep it up👍
by the way, since scooter doesn't have a gas tank on the front, how do you pull yourself up after the knee bend is done?
Counter steering. Don't need my legs to do anything.
@@MotoJitsu thanks👍
ممتاز جدا كالعادة.......
Well done bro....be safe.
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You got a video about stretches too? Have you made a video for everything I need in life perchance?
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What is the ideal speed to do this cornering and what tyre do you use?
around a 40ft diameter circle, between 18-25mph. The entire bike is stock including tires. There's no magic tires..only technique matters.
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Who would have thought about getting a knee down on a Scooter except you!! LMFAO!! 🤣😂 Awesome video SenSei!
What's next? Knee down on a Razor or skateboard? 😜😆
Thanks :) I've already done it on a Bird scooter.
@@MotoJitsu LOL SenSei!!! 🙌😂
Ive been using the footpegs on my scooter and I find it very fun and easy to do lean turns however I am worried about my thin wheels slipping whilst turning, any advice?
Its okay to do knee drag on scooter but be advise that scooter is made for city driving ans commute, nothing to sports oriented bikes. I do have scooter as well but mostly it depends on ourselves trusting our bike and the tires. You can do knee drag on thin tires but do it with caution as well. Here in Philippines my mates can knee drag 80/80/14 tires... thats a little bit thin tires.
Will you please help me understand the importance of practicing a knee down? Showing my inexperience here but I see it as just a fun thing someone want to do. Good for them. Yet, what is the practical application when riding a motorcycle?
What’s the point of learning how to get your knee down?
#1 because it’s fun! You don’t need any other reason than that but there are benefits.
#2 Learning to do this provides a way to be comfortable being uncomfortable. It teaches you how to do something that’s challenging, which can be applied to any aspect of your life. Learning and practicing full body position (which may result in knee down) gives you a lot of confidence with yourself and your bike, it teaches you what your bike is capable of, you learn various levels of grip with your tires and current levels of traction, you’ll understand how leaning causes motorcycle to slow down, so you need to slightly increase throttle the more you lean in order to maintain your speed. This is a great way to practice your vision, staying relaxed, committing to a goal, building muscle memory-you’ll learn how the timing of when and how much you move your body makes a difference in how the bike handles. You’ll discover where your fear threshold is, where to place your weight, what’s comfortable for you, etc. If you never learn how to do this or even attempt it, you’ll never understand the difficulty and benefits it will provide. Go practice and see. Set up a 40-50ft diameter circle & get to it. Last, when you go to a track day (where this is the most relevant) you can focus more on other aspects of track riding since you’ve already spent time with body position.
@@MotoJitsu " comfortable being uncomfortable" sounds like cha no yu (tea ceremony) sit on both knees for an hour and enjoy art.
Nice one Eddie,i also have a Scooter (Honda PCX 125) but i don´t do that :D
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Legend..respect 👍👍
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These videos wold be asome with the help of a drone for extra perspectives
Maybe one day
Cool ! you can do that on any bike so what would you say is the tightest circle possible on I guess any bike the reason I ask is some of the roads here in the UK are narrow to say the least .Just curious on what you would think good view cheers . : )
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@@MotoJitsu Ahh ok I guess that really the answer is the point you drop it is the point at which you've taken it too far or too tight self explanatory really . : )
Hi Sir, do you counter steering when you put your knee down
The other day I saw Greg practicing his turning with a knee down on a 5075 John Deer tractor, watch for the video soon to follow! ;
YES!
See, plant potatoes with your free hand, key is relaxing
You are definitely relaxed, one foot off one hand off.. and in my head 1 guy walking past about to get taken out of if I mess up with target fixation 😂
Edit: how come you didn't sell the tracer straight to your buddy?
I didn't know he was looking for one.
@@MotoJitsu I wasn't looking for a scooter and now i really want one.. I think its the Fast Eddie Effect 😜
Fast Eddie starts on motorcycles and ends up on a scooter, I started on a scooter and end up on a motorcycle.
Still have the scooter though 👍. Not getting rid of my Honda scooter man! Way too useful and practical. Honestly I probably ride my scooter more than my bike, well, not probably, definitely. So easy to get around on and so much storage room! I freaking love scooters ok!🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
I have Skittles, my track bike :)
MotoJitsu® I so need a good name for my motorcycle!
what's its personality?
MotoJitsu® Good question. Still trying to figure that out? Can’t get enough seat time on her here in the winter to really know yet. I’ll get there though.
What type of scooter guard do you have? I just bought a c400gt
Legend has it, that this guy can get his knee down on a pogostick
The legend is true!
Watched all the vids with the C400X and now I want one badly. I may go with the GT, I do 600km rides, it may be better for me than the X.
Moto jitsu love your full leather wow must be cold looks well cool 😃
Was nice out...not cold.
I'm here after my harrowing Topanga Canyon experience lol it was fun but I need a lot of practice
How much gas do you give while cornering while leaning or the knee down?
Enough to keep the speed I want.
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@@MotoJitsu Another question, if you push more when counter steering, does it mean it leans more?
yup
Moto jitsu just leant somthing new putting knee down on scooter didn’t know could be done lol 😀
any motorcycle...doesn't matter.
@@MotoJitsu you make it so easy wish you coud teach me to pass motorcycle test and new skills
The last time I got my knee down was when my bike fell over!?!?!?!
more practice needed.
Please do that on a Super Cub or a Trail125. Thanks.
4:00 frame rate match, rather than inability
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F,,ing amazing!!!! Can't wait for spring!Out on my Burger with leathers!!!!???!
Burger?
Yeh! it's short for Suzuki Burgman,. Scooter talk, you'll get the hang of it!!!! He,He!
Question from a newbie like me. As I've watched from fort9 and you giving reaction from his vids, can counter lean be applied to scooters as well? From what i understand with counter lean is that it's pretty much useful on a tight corner or if u wanna save ur ass from potential danger.