My biggest AHA moment came just a few years ago. I test rode a Royal Enfield Classic 500, and realised after years of thinking bigger, better, faster, more, that I could have as much fun if not more, on a low powered bike 🙂 Great topic Fett, I’m sure we’ve all had an AHA moment 👍🏼
One of my AHA moments was about 2 years after I had been riding. I decided to learn how to Rev Match while downshifting. Holy crap I wish I wouldn't have waited!! It makes for a much more enjoyable and smoother ride!! Good topic man!!
I can't think of an AH-HA moment other than the video "Take on Me", BUT I'm always trying to listen and pay attention to others when they give riding pointers. Dang man, I really miss that Mercury Ruroc..Good stuff buddy!
After many years of riding it's way too many. I can't single out the biggest one. I still get them. I'm very happy to be alive and be able to think about them. I don't think it ever ends.
Yes. Ah ha moments are fun. One that I can remember was figuring out how to start from a stop on a hill. Hated that in a manual car. Got it all figured out on the bike. Great topic. 🤘🏻
Ah dang man! They are strict about not putting your foot down! I need to take one of those courses…good stuff! My aha moment was when I realized you should stay in gear when setting at a stoplight, in case you need to get out of the way!!! Thanks Brett!
My 'God' was a young, experienced rider guy in my MSF class...he saw me struggling with the 8 as well, and he told me off to the side to use that rear brake...he told me it's your best friend out here on the range, or on the streets. So I tried it, scared as I was the first time, and it was ahah when that bike snapped to the right and to the left while keeping up my speed.
Great convo ! I was self taught since I was 12 years old so when I did my first riding course in Canada (when I was 42) I had several AHA moments ..... 1) Never put the bike in neutral while waiting on a red light. 2) Lane Positioning .... I didn't even know it was a thing ! 😂 Cheers, buddy. Eddie
The dumbest Aha moment was when I realized I should use my rear brake when stopped on a hill instead of using the front brake and using the throttle at the same time..🤦♂️. The main one is actually relaxing my upper body...I always had a death lock on the grips, which made my arms stiff which hurt my shoulders which made me have pain in my upper back...haha. Sometimes learning on your own is the best way.
Great topic brother....I think we all have had those AH HA moments through the years of riding....lol I know I have had a few in my 50 year's of riding.....makes for some crazy but great moments lol....good job on the video brother👊🏽😎
So, I’ve been riding for 24 years, taken the msf beginner and advanced course and I’ve never understood the infatuation with the figure 8 slow maneuver stuff. my personal belief, if you can do a uturn on a two lane road, you should be good to go! Now that I’ve been on ig and seen a ton of people break their leg “practicing” the slow maneuver stuff, they are out of riding for a year, thousands with medical bills, it just seems silly to me. My aha moment from riding was going to my first track day, I learned so damn much. The more I took the bike to the track, the better I got in the streets. Good stuff man!
Rusty Bagger I think broke his ankle doing low speed practice for the figure 8 if I’m not mistaken. As long as I can do 180 going left, half of the 360, I should be fine. I don’t know a time I’ve experienced the need to 180 to the right.
Did the instructors tell you to use the back brake? I’ve never taken a course, but my son will be soon. I’ve been teaching him to use the brake, was doing great, but it’s been awhile now… we have to restart the training😂😂. I’ve been trying to teach him to counter balance in the slow speeds, and showing him that sometimes you’ll do the counter balance at high speeds too. For me, the AH HA moment was when I decided to pay attention to riding a proper line into, and out of the corners. Now that I’m paying attention, the twistys have become so much fun!! Great subject!!
Oh, love me some rear brake! I've had lots of AHA moments on my bikes - basically any time the bike feels like an extension of my body and goes exactly where my mind thinks it should :D Great vid! That "opening your chest to the corner" is one I use quite often - it's a game-changer for hustling a big girl around corners with minimal effort :D
Man that’s a tough question. I think there’s been several AHA moments. Hated that test but I nailed it on my first try probably because I was using a Honda shadow. Your memes are hilarious Brett. I use my front brake more often than the rear but I understand the need especially in corners. Bahahaha Thomas Dolby! She blinded me with science 🧬 Sounds like you’ve learned a lot in a short time 💪🤘💯
Depending on the bike really dictates the usage. On my Harley lots of rear brake but on the lighter bikes like the Z are more on the front brake. Thanks for watching man.
I hate being in my own head like that. Like, I know how to do things but my body is like.. nope.. lol that happens to me the last time I tried to ride a Rebel too... We went for a little ride to the ground lol. I'm glad you're feeling more comfortable. Mine so far was figuring out Can Am's limits on the spyder. Once I knew that riding it and pushing it hard has been so much more fun.
Dude I love using the rear brake as well, lol. Especially in those parking lot situations. Took the MSF course over a decade ago and they encouraged that during parking lot drills as well. I find for me any speeds below 10mph with any kind or turns, tight circles etc. I try to keep any of my fingers off the front brake lever during those times. I had a buddy that dumped his bike last year in a parking lot because he grabbed a handful of front brake making a turn. After observing him I noticed he did not appear to use the rear brake at all. I even tried to encourage him by saying man you really should use that rear brake in these slow speed maneuvers. I’m not sure if it’s a habit that people get into where it’s not trusting the balance of them and the bike but most of the time, there feet are out from the pegs and that putting 100% of that trust into being dependent on that front to stop them and maintain the bike upright. For myself I even started trying to utilize a 2 or 3 finger hold on the front as well. I find it more controlling and less likely to apply unintentional pressure during quick evasive braking when necessary. All comes down to continuing to practice and to keep learning..
Yea it’s def a tricky balance between the front and rear. Low speed in a parking lot in just rear brake and clutch throttle modulation. Out in the world depending on how aggressive I am I’ll even use the rear as I take a right and left under 20
It’s a ton more fun for sure, but I can go about 3x longer on the Dyna with how it’s setup. So really depends on the objective of the day which bike I take out. Thanks for watching!
My biggest AHA moment came just a few years ago. I test rode a Royal Enfield Classic 500, and realised after years of thinking bigger, better, faster, more, that I could have as much fun if not more, on a low powered bike 🙂
Great topic Fett, I’m sure we’ve all had an AHA moment 👍🏼
That is a truly great feeling aint it. When I ride the wife’s sportster or our Bonneville I get the same smiles for sure. Great comment.
Good stuff Brett. I’ve had too many to list lol. 40+ years of riding will do that to ya!
Yep! Same here! I don't think it ever ends.
Hahaahah I can understand that. Thanks man.
One of my AHA moments was about 2 years after I had been riding. I decided to learn how to Rev Match while downshifting.
Holy crap I wish I wouldn't have waited!! It makes for a much more enjoyable and smoother ride!!
Good topic man!!
Rev matching is such a sweet science that when done well, just warms the heart lol
I can't think of an AH-HA moment other than the video "Take on Me", BUT I'm always trying to listen and pay attention to others when they give riding pointers. Dang man, I really miss that Mercury Ruroc..Good stuff buddy!
Thanks Ty. The advice of others counts for me lol
This is a good topic and I think we've all had that ah ha moment when fine tuning our riding skills.
It’s like a light bulb man. Thanks for stopping by Eric.
I'm the same - it wasn't until long after the MSF Course that I realized just how much a little rear brake helped with slow speed maneuvers.
It was like a light bulb man!
I have those AHA moments almost every time ride.
Hahaha I’m sure off roading provides lots of new challenges lol.
After many years of riding it's way too many. I can't single out the biggest one. I still get them. I'm very happy to be alive and be able to think about them. I don't think it ever ends.
Hahaha the close call aha (me almost hitting a deer for instance) taught me a lot about country road riding lol
@@ChopperFett Same as the game of life. It never stops. As long as one is still breathing anyway. Great subject! Glad you brought it up.
Yes. Ah ha moments are fun. One that I can remember was figuring out how to start from a stop on a hill. Hated that in a manual car. Got it all figured out on the bike. Great topic. 🤘🏻
Ohhhhhhhh yes i remember doing that. And then finding the sweet spot to keep yourself in place on it
Ah dang man! They are strict about not putting your foot down! I need to take one of those courses…good stuff! My aha moment was when I realized you should stay in gear when setting at a stoplight, in case you need to get out of the way!!! Thanks Brett!
Ah yes hopefully not a lesson learned the hard way! Good one JO
My 'God' was a young, experienced rider guy in my MSF class...he saw me struggling with the 8 as well, and he told me off to the side to use that rear brake...he told me it's your best friend out here on the range, or on the streets.
So I tried it, scared as I was the first time, and it was ahah when that bike snapped to the right and to the left while keeping up my speed.
So crazy ain’t it. Doing what instructors tell us hahaha
Great convo ! I was self taught since I was 12 years old so when I did my first riding course in Canada (when I was 42) I had several AHA moments .....
1) Never put the bike in neutral while waiting on a red light. 2) Lane Positioning .... I didn't even know it was a thing ! 😂 Cheers, buddy. Eddie
Haha those are two good ones. Esp the neutral at light. While it might be uncomfy to hold that clutch in it could save your life.
now you are making me think about what I have learned over my many years..... ouch, it hurts.
Oh no that wasn’t my intent hahaha
The dumbest Aha moment was when I realized I should use my rear brake when stopped on a hill instead of using the front brake and using the throttle at the same time..🤦♂️. The main one is actually relaxing my upper body...I always had a death lock on the grips, which made my arms stiff which hurt my shoulders which made me have pain in my upper back...haha. Sometimes learning on your own is the best way.
Ohhh good one for the hills. I still forget about that one sometimes and find myself In a little predicament
good stuff Chopper !!!
Thanks brother! Hope you are doing well
thank you Chopper just banging out the weekend (working till mon) hope we get to do some chasing for the both of us
Great topic brother....I think we all have had those AH HA moments through the years of riding....lol I know I have had a few in my 50 year's of riding.....makes for some crazy but great moments lol....good job on the video brother👊🏽😎
Thanks man. It’s one of those things I want to master but then I wonder does anyone ever truly master it? Lol
@@ChopperFett lol....Nope...we always learn everyday brother....no matter how long one has been riding 👊🏽😎
So, I’ve been riding for 24 years, taken the msf beginner and advanced course and I’ve never understood the infatuation with the figure 8 slow maneuver stuff. my personal belief, if you can do a uturn on a two lane road, you should be good to go! Now that I’ve been on ig and seen a ton of people break their leg “practicing” the slow maneuver stuff, they are out of riding for a year, thousands with medical bills, it just seems silly to me.
My aha moment from riding was going to my first track day, I learned so damn much. The more I took the bike to the track, the better I got in the streets. Good stuff man!
Rusty Bagger I think broke his ankle doing low speed practice for the figure 8 if I’m not mistaken. As long as I can do 180 going left, half of the 360, I should be fine. I don’t know a time I’ve experienced the need to 180 to the right.
Did the instructors tell you to use the back brake? I’ve never taken a course, but my son will be soon. I’ve been teaching him to use the brake, was doing great, but it’s been awhile now… we have to restart the training😂😂. I’ve been trying to teach him to counter balance in the slow speeds, and showing him that sometimes you’ll do the counter balance at high speeds too. For me, the AH HA moment was when I decided to pay attention to riding a proper line into, and out of the corners. Now that I’m paying attention, the twistys have become so much fun!! Great subject!!
Proper line is def a fun factor. Yea they told me to use the rear brake and when I did I wasn’t giving it enough throttle lol
Interesting video
Thank you!
Oh, love me some rear brake! I've had lots of AHA moments on my bikes - basically any time the bike feels like an extension of my body and goes exactly where my mind thinks it should :D
Great vid!
That "opening your chest to the corner" is one I use quite often - it's a game-changer for hustling a big girl around corners with minimal effort :D
Hahaha I noticed that too. It was a skill I practiced on the Kawasaki and then tried on the heavier Dyna and I was like daaaaaaaaang
@@ChopperFett Game. Changer. :D
one of my Aha moments was learning its not fun being hit by a car whilst on a bike
Aha lesson learned I bet lol
Man that’s a tough question. I think there’s been several AHA moments.
Hated that test but I nailed it on my first try probably because I was using a Honda shadow.
Your memes are hilarious Brett.
I use my front brake more often than the rear but I understand the need especially in corners.
Bahahaha Thomas Dolby! She blinded me with science 🧬 Sounds like you’ve learned a lot in a short time 💪🤘💯
Depending on the bike really dictates the usage. On my Harley lots of rear brake but on the lighter bikes like the Z are more on the front brake. Thanks for watching man.
Great video
Nice presentation excellent workk
stay connected always 💛
Thanks Ruby!
I hate being in my own head like that. Like, I know how to do things but my body is like.. nope.. lol that happens to me the last time I tried to ride a Rebel too... We went for a little ride to the ground lol. I'm glad you're feeling more comfortable.
Mine so far was figuring out Can Am's limits on the spyder. Once I knew that riding it and pushing it hard has been so much more fun.
That’s the way to go man for sure. Small increments leads to big fun now haha
Dude I love using the rear brake as well, lol. Especially in those parking lot situations. Took the MSF course over a decade ago and they encouraged that during parking lot drills as well. I find for me any speeds below 10mph with any kind or turns, tight circles etc. I try to keep any of my fingers off the front brake lever during those times.
I had a buddy that dumped his bike last year in a parking lot because he grabbed a handful of front brake making a turn. After observing him I noticed he did not appear to use the rear brake at all. I even tried to encourage him by saying man you really should use that rear brake in these slow speed maneuvers. I’m not sure if it’s a habit that people get into where it’s not trusting the balance of them and the bike but most of the time, there feet are out from the pegs and that putting 100% of that trust into being dependent on that front to stop them and maintain the bike upright.
For myself I even started trying to utilize a 2 or 3 finger hold on the front as well. I find it more controlling and less likely to apply unintentional pressure during quick evasive braking when necessary. All comes down to continuing to practice and to keep learning..
Yea it’s def a tricky balance between the front and rear. Low speed in a parking lot in just rear brake and clutch throttle modulation. Out in the world depending on how aggressive I am I’ll even use the rear as I take a right and left under 20
That a lot of 600 riders can out ride liter bike riders.. next video we want wheelies on the Dyna and Hooligan stuff🤣
Hahahahaa I’ll see what I can do hahahah.
Aha
Aha making me doing multiple replies.
As I'm watching this video, I couldn't figure out my aha moments. I guess all I can say is, I hate figure eights 🤣
Good video Brett!!
Thanks man!!! Damn figure 8s
Is the Z900 more fun than the Dyna? Trying to decide?
It’s a ton more fun for sure, but I can go about 3x longer on the Dyna with how it’s setup. So really depends on the objective of the day which bike I take out. Thanks for watching!
@@ChopperFett Good to know. Thanks.
look at you all learnin real good and stuff. All this talk of figure 8's rear braking, counter steering and nothing about wheelies, what the hell?!
Well I don’t wanna die…. Sooo lol
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