How To Make A SHARP TURN On A Motorcycle

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 29 гру 2022
  • 🔥 SUBSCRIBE / motojitsu
    ➡️ Download My MotoJitsu App (App Store): apps.apple.com/ca/app/motojit...
    ➡️ Download My MotoJitsu App (Google Play): play.google.com/store/apps/de...
    🎯 MotoJitsu's Affiliate Links:
    💧 20% Off Liquid I.V. Code "MOTOJITSUCLUB" www.liquid-iv.com/collections...
    🏍️ 10% Off Chin Mounts Code "MOTOJITSU" chinmounts.com/?ref=motojitsu
    👕 Shop On Revzilla: www.revzilla.com/?irclickid=V...
    🧰 5% Off BT-Moto Code "MotoJitsu" bt-moto.com/
    🧤 My Riding Gloves - Sumo's leeparksdesign.com/?ref=djmk0...
    💛 All My Riding Gear: www.motojitsu.com/gear
    💙 Support The Channel On Patreon: / motojitsu
    💙 Pick Up My Books: www.amazon.com/Greg-Widmar/e/...)
    💙 MotoJitsu Merch: fast-eddie-gear.creator-sprin...
    🏍️ Riding Courses www.motojitsu.com/courses
    📩 Questions? www.motojitsu.com/contact
    💯 Ride at your own risk. MotoJitsu® disclaims any liability incurred in connection with the use of the concepts outlined on this channel/app/books/videos, etc. You alone are responsible for your own safety.
  • Авто та транспорт

КОМЕНТАРІ • 159

  • @MotoJitsu
    @MotoJitsu  Рік тому +40

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

    • @JoshuaClarked
      @JoshuaClarked Рік тому +3

      Half expected there to be an onlyfans button :p

  • @geofftoscano6804
    @geofftoscano6804 Рік тому +45

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

    • @edsyphan3425
      @edsyphan3425 26 днів тому +1

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

  • @jude.v25
    @jude.v25 Рік тому +62

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

    • @TheLouisianan
      @TheLouisianan Рік тому +4

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

    • @Dudeitzmimi
      @Dudeitzmimi Місяць тому +2

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

    • @TictacAddict1
      @TictacAddict1 12 днів тому

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

  • @neilmeiskey5482
    @neilmeiskey5482 Рік тому +49

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

    • @thanosetsitty1896
      @thanosetsitty1896 Рік тому +9

      Motorcycles have wet clutch. Cars have dry clutch.

    • @MrChanw11
      @MrChanw11 Рік тому +1

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

    • @shaihanghani2711
      @shaihanghani2711 Рік тому +1

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

    • @rumblin_cynth_rampo374
      @rumblin_cynth_rampo374 Рік тому +1

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

    • @Snowaxe3D
      @Snowaxe3D 9 місяців тому +1

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

  • @iSoldat
    @iSoldat Рік тому +8

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

  • @pc2908
    @pc2908 10 місяців тому +5

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

  • @LuisGonzalez-dn4cz
    @LuisGonzalez-dn4cz День тому +1

    EXCELLENT,
    GREAT ADVICE, THANKS FOR SHARING THE KNOWLEDGE

  • @QuadeQuick
    @QuadeQuick Рік тому +2

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

  • @kborutski
    @kborutski Рік тому +3

    Simple clear instructions as always
    Thanks!

  • @jeanettesalisbury6153
    @jeanettesalisbury6153 Рік тому +1

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

  • @nicolaeoniga3299
    @nicolaeoniga3299 Рік тому +2

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

  • @jessj7208
    @jessj7208 Рік тому +1

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

  • @dparrillojr2
    @dparrillojr2 Місяць тому +2

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

    • @MotoJitsu
      @MotoJitsu  Місяць тому

      part of the process

    • @dparrillojr2
      @dparrillojr2 Місяць тому

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

    • @dparrillojr2
      @dparrillojr2 Місяць тому

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

    • @sensibleced
      @sensibleced 9 днів тому

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

  • @jean-marcklein2697
    @jean-marcklein2697 8 днів тому +1

    Danke!

  • @sassy6292
    @sassy6292 3 дні тому

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

  • @jeffrme
    @jeffrme 2 дні тому

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

  • @robc5639
    @robc5639 Рік тому +1

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

  • @wfodavid
    @wfodavid Рік тому +2

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

  • @Alt2107
    @Alt2107 Рік тому +1

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

  • @johnmacias01
    @johnmacias01 Рік тому +1

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

  • @djmarshall2544
    @djmarshall2544 Рік тому

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

  • @Arizona_Vineyard
    @Arizona_Vineyard 9 місяців тому +2

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

  • @MS-hl3mw
    @MS-hl3mw Рік тому +2

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

  • @joshmuirhead1154
    @joshmuirhead1154 7 місяців тому +2

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

  • @Tunenine
    @Tunenine Рік тому +1

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

  • @michaelcarlson2400
    @michaelcarlson2400 Рік тому +5

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

  • @insatiable_mind
    @insatiable_mind Рік тому

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

  • @kevinkimball715
    @kevinkimball715 Рік тому +2

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

  • @DavidAnderson-cx5ie
    @DavidAnderson-cx5ie Рік тому +1

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

  • @danielcaetano8641
    @danielcaetano8641 Рік тому

    Great tip! learned now.

  • @BluRide1979
    @BluRide1979 Рік тому

    This will help, thanks Jitsu 💯

  • @CryptocurrencyBob
    @CryptocurrencyBob 12 днів тому

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

  • @motoryzen
    @motoryzen Рік тому +1

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

  • @ingridfry8499
    @ingridfry8499 Рік тому

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

  • @Mehmet.Miyasoglu
    @Mehmet.Miyasoglu Рік тому

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

  • @scottking5759
    @scottking5759 Рік тому +2

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

  • @brandonmorris5209
    @brandonmorris5209 Рік тому

    Glad to see you back on the GS.

  • @bill7488
    @bill7488 Рік тому

    great advice thank you

  • @Kawa_ZH2.
    @Kawa_ZH2. Рік тому +2

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

  • @Nymphatica
    @Nymphatica 11 місяців тому

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

  • @scubasteve3293
    @scubasteve3293 Рік тому +1

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

  • @donmiller4885
    @donmiller4885 Рік тому

    👍 great instruction !!

  • @juancuartas8061
    @juancuartas8061 17 годин тому

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge

  • @paulinoo2
    @paulinoo2 Рік тому

    Excellent !! Thanks !!

  • @sfnet72
    @sfnet72 6 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for teaching the techniques

  • @chellyiz9276
    @chellyiz9276 Місяць тому

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

  • @akshatmishra9664
    @akshatmishra9664 Рік тому +1

    Excellent. Thanks.

  • @barrywalker1288
    @barrywalker1288 Рік тому

    Brilliant as always

  • @Charlie_He
    @Charlie_He Рік тому

    Thanks a lot. You are the best 👍👍👍

  • @johnadams3038
    @johnadams3038 Рік тому +1

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

  • @TictacAddict1
    @TictacAddict1 12 днів тому

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

  • @DiagolonRider
    @DiagolonRider 10 місяців тому

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

  • @aesmaeilig
    @aesmaeilig Місяць тому

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

  • @juvawaveredlighttherapy
    @juvawaveredlighttherapy Рік тому +1

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

  • @soccernoodle17x
    @soccernoodle17x Рік тому

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

  • @baldandbiking
    @baldandbiking 21 день тому

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

  • @umbrellacorporation3206
    @umbrellacorporation3206 Рік тому

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

  • @davidchon4574
    @davidchon4574 8 днів тому

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

  • @OFallons
    @OFallons 18 днів тому +1

    Yes, power to rear wheel keeps the bike up!

  • @laurenz8188
    @laurenz8188 Рік тому

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

  • @mimsy1765
    @mimsy1765 6 місяців тому +1

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

  • @stevencrutcher7191
    @stevencrutcher7191 Рік тому

    Newbie here. Thanks for this video. 👍

  • @Brandon-th4xx
    @Brandon-th4xx 9 місяців тому

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

  • @paulconnell1309
    @paulconnell1309 21 день тому

    Brilliant!

  • @Gecko012
    @Gecko012 8 місяців тому

    When you about to fall don’t grab the ledge free fall and and trust the presses XD

  • @WorldofDerek
    @WorldofDerek Рік тому +1

    What kinda gear are you wearing?? I’d like to get a head to toe set like you.

  • @samdarwan4703
    @samdarwan4703 8 місяців тому

    Thanks!

  • @raleeuw
    @raleeuw Місяць тому

    Loud and clear 🫡👋👌

  • @9parasqn656
    @9parasqn656 18 днів тому

    Great advice. Thank you.

  • @sinclairbain
    @sinclairbain 11 місяців тому

    Good one!

  • @MarioMario-yf5tg
    @MarioMario-yf5tg 2 дні тому

    Great video. Thanks

  • @carpenterhillstudios8327
    @carpenterhillstudios8327 Рік тому +3

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

  • @Jayceetheowl
    @Jayceetheowl Місяць тому

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

    • @MotoJitsu
      @MotoJitsu  Місяць тому

      You're very welcome!

  • @two-up
    @two-up Рік тому +1

    Hello great movie very nice motorcycle ;)

  • @kraigtomlinson2201
    @kraigtomlinson2201 Рік тому +3

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

    • @thefaboo
      @thefaboo Рік тому +1

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

  • @giltam2160
    @giltam2160 Рік тому

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

  • @Mototherapy_Michio
    @Mototherapy_Michio Рік тому +2

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

    • @davidruggles996
      @davidruggles996 Рік тому +1

      Greg just posted a video on this the other day. Here ya go: ua-cam.com/video/HbFy3EIGzUg/v-deo.html

    • @Mototherapy_Michio
      @Mototherapy_Michio Рік тому

      @@davidruggles996 Thx, had not seen that one 👍

  • @russellcrane7871
    @russellcrane7871 2 місяці тому

    Thank you. Practice makes permanent 🤣🤣

  • @maxb4210
    @maxb4210 5 місяців тому +1

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

  • @locoocho2415
    @locoocho2415 16 днів тому

    Awesome, thanks for your explanation of counter balance 👍

  • @papaki616
    @papaki616 3 місяці тому

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

  • @RideLikeAChamp
    @RideLikeAChamp 11 місяців тому

    What is the technique to do this without knocking any side cone off if you are asked to make the 90 degree turn from the middle not from one of sides with your bike having saddle bags on. I tried your approach but the lean of the bike from middle always knocked off the cone on the turning side. I was also challenged to put the front tire right on the line not behind to make the turn. I really need help as I closely follow your instructions

  • @robertkaim2651
    @robertkaim2651 День тому

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

  • @eshamblazer
    @eshamblazer Рік тому

    Is this how you do the 20' rotation?

  • @John-ob7dh
    @John-ob7dh 8 днів тому

    Very good .

  • @Joe-li4pw
    @Joe-li4pw 7 днів тому

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

  • @davefenna6741
    @davefenna6741 12 годин тому

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

  • @theicediamond7
    @theicediamond7 7 місяців тому

    so good

  • @scubasteve3293
    @scubasteve3293 Рік тому

    Practice, practice, practice :-)

  • @virendradr
    @virendradr Рік тому +2

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

  • @AlexVargasHernandez
    @AlexVargasHernandez Рік тому

    Cool

  • @450hz
    @450hz Рік тому

    How do we really know who’s under that helmet?
    Ask your lady the following. Your going out with friends and you come upon three bars, one has adventure bikes parked out front the other has crotch rockets and the other Harley's. Which one would you go to?

  • @harrypham1693
    @harrypham1693 Рік тому

    How to make a sharp turn on a narrow alley with walls around. No one can lean much in that case?

  • @Sabrac-Unbound
    @Sabrac-Unbound 6 місяців тому

    Dont they teach this in basic riding classes or is it different in the USA? This is pretty much part of the vehicle control exam in the Netherlands.

  • @Truth-Be-Told-USA
    @Truth-Be-Told-USA 21 день тому

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

  • @SteveWaters-tk4vw
    @SteveWaters-tk4vw 7 днів тому

    I just can’t get my brain to let me do this. I’ve been riding for 40 years and practicing slow riding for a couple years. It’s so frustrating. Plus, at my current age, every time I drop my bike I get skinned up a little. Arg!

  • @stephens.3336
    @stephens.3336 15 днів тому

    When riding feet forward on a cruiser, how does one put proper pressure on the foot peg?

    • @MotoJitsu
      @MotoJitsu  15 днів тому

      you don't...just throttle and clutch control, maybe a little rear brake

  • @dwightnix893
    @dwightnix893 17 днів тому

    I'm always uneasy turning those bars in a turn especially on a powerful bike.

    • @MotoJitsu
      @MotoJitsu  17 днів тому +1

      :) more practice

    • @dwightnix893
      @dwightnix893 16 днів тому

      @@MotoJitsu practice makes perfect. lol.

    • @MotoJitsu
      @MotoJitsu  16 днів тому

      Practice makes permanent, perfect practice makes perfect

  • @kylereynhart
    @kylereynhart Рік тому

    How can you turn while going 60kmph? I’m a beginner rider. I was riding today and a car was on my ass so there was no room for me to slow down, I had to take a turn and luckily there wasn’t a car in the oncoming lane because I had to cover it. Is there a way I can take a normal turn while speeding? Without going into the wrong lane.

    • @Voltomess
      @Voltomess 11 місяців тому +1

      If you wanna speed on corners you better buy yourself a coffin in advance

  • @thesociablesclassicrock
    @thesociablesclassicrock Рік тому

    👍😎