Mastering U-turns: Countless Techniques To Try!
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Q: How did you do that? A: Not afraid to try...unwilling to accept I can't.
If youre asking me, I dont do stuff that looks like I'm about to fall because I dont have money for repairs. That doesnt mean I dont do anything but ride straight lines but I take into consideration the financial damage that some things can bring. I will take more courses though and train in a "safe environment" at my own pace:).
Again, its about the money not that I wont like to do certain things.
How to do U turns y hills??? 🤔🤔🤔🤔 up hill and down hill
@@edwardburgos1998 Not gonna reply to trolls.
If you're unwilling to accept you may tip over, you'll never get any good at this stuff...that's what crash bars and frame sliders are for.
Watch this video @edward Burgos..I do figure 8's on a very steep hill. ua-cam.com/video/wXNpLhQHoRA/v-deo.html
I've been afraid of u-turns since I dropped the bike during the u-turn on the MSF exam and failed. I took the start of this season seriously and have taken your instructions and advice to heart. I'm on a 2009 Suzuki GSX-R 600, so it has always felt impossible being on a sport bike. The first thing I did was accept that the bike might drop or tip over. Next, I dedicated 15 minutes to every single ride to empty parking lots. After my 3rd ride out, my improvement was huge. I've done everything from layout cones, waddle a circle at full lock, and try circling within 4 parking spots, down to 3, down to 2.5 and then nearly to 2. Third, I understood how I felt physically while u-turning and realized I was fighting physics. My natural reaction is to fight the weight of the bike at full lock, and try to keep it upright. Man was I wrong. I've learned to just turn full lock and try as hard as possible to push the bike into the ground. It works like magic and there is no pressure on my body, it's simple. I don't think I've been this committed to learning anything on a motorcycle until now. Thanks for all of the help, Semper Fi!
This description is precisely me!
Slowly but surely Fast Eddie's transforming into Stunt Eddie.
LOL no way
Yeah it's a matter of time now. Motojitsu 3 white belt exercise 1 will be stoppie 360s
hahahaha
Think of it. Knowing how to drift will let you both tighten your U-turns and ride in the snow 🤣
@@HstfSengir lol
That insert: "You have to be willing to accept that the bike might fall..." was the central message for me.
No pain, no gain. Practice, - make mistakes, - learn. - Try again. And again.
Thanks, mate!
thanks
Unreal. This tells me just how much time you have spent practicing. Kudos to you 🤜
Wayyyy more than anyone knows :)
@@MotoJitsu any rough estimate? I heard 1000 hours makes you decent at something, 10000 hours makes you an expert.
No idea...way more than what you just said however.
Ok I’ve watched a shit ton of Motor Man and follow his tips as much as I can. While I’m too old and not interested in switching feet on the pegs and such, I gotta say that’s pretty impressive. I do the same practicing as much as I can stopping without putting my feet down. Makes me wish I still had my sportster. I think Motor Man might shit a little in his pants if he saw you looking over the other shoulder in a circle like that. Even though I have to admit, I don’t turn my head as much as he says you should. Again, very impressive video and much inspired to keep practicing. I’m off to check out the upturn on a hill you suggested in another comment. Keep up the good work.
”I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.”
Bruce Lee
And this, ladies and gentlemen is why he is the president.
:)
Thanks Greg(and Lila for recording) for constantly showing us new and unique ways to practice drills. It’s been so cold in Iowa the last few weeks(it is winter after all) but your skill and persistence inspires me want to practice even when it is 35 degrees outside. Thank you for being a great mentor to so many!
Glad to hear it :)
LILA IS A GREAT VIDEORGRAPHER.AND FEARLESS!
Stuck in WI winter, just found your channel, as a MSF coach I love what I'm seeing and your attitude. Practice practice practice and add and subtract things. You have some great skills and once the snow melts I'm going to be out trying more and more variations etc.
Awesome! I’m from Kenosha
A detail I discovered in one of mine last practice sessions is I was fighting the handlebar with my arms. The moment I realized this fight and let the handlebar move freely (completely relaxing arms, barely touching the handlebar) everything changed. Thank you for your books and training.
This was key for my VFR1200F aswell, tip it in and let it work.
Pratice makes perfect!
same here ! Isn't that interesting ?
That's a common mistake due to trying to do the turns with just the handlebars with the bike straight up and down..it'll naturally go away when you lean the bike further by adding more speed. Lean the bike way over and you'll no longer have the need to rely on how much the handlebars move :)
@@MotoJitsu Thank you !
you're welcome
NOW SHUT UP & PRACTICE!! "How to do a U-turn" video ua-cam.com/video/-qJXO4CZ9S0/v-deo.html
Now I just need someone to hold my beer
hahahahhaa
lol
Voices in the building...
Edna; "He's back out there again Earl, going in odd circles this time!"
Earl; " Get away from the window before he sees you!"
lol!
This reminds me so much when a friend of mine set me straight bowling. I'm left handed and had a custom finger tip drill on my ball. I swore up and down that the ball wouldn't hook. He was right handed but took my ball and held it in his left palm. He walked to the line and and threw it right along the left gutter...... when it got about 5 feet from the pins it hooked hard right destroying the pins. He walk back past me just staring in awe and uttered 4 words. "It's not the ball". He was pro bowler material and he could throw ANY ball either hand and still average 280. Practice was what made that possible. Thanks for your videos good sir they are invaluable to many of us.
A professional always makes it look so easy 😉. Great advice. Even though I’ve crash bars, I think the idea of dropping the bike holds me back indeed.
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This is next level stuff...for me..for now!! Only just back on a bike so will be practicing hard!! Thank you mate!!
Greg, watching you saved me from hospital recently, while taking a turn with to high speed instead of breaking, what usually ends bad and is a natural instinct for beginners I did a counter steering. I knew it was because of what I learned from your videos. You made me think more what I’m doing why riding
Counter steering happens not matter what...but the more you know how to do it and practice, the more effortless your turning will be. :)
@@MotoJitsu your are right Greg, what I wanted to say is that because of practice I didn’t panic and knew I can lean more in the bend to compensate my speed. Thanks
sweet! and you can brake mid-turn or anywhere else in the turn if you know how...it won't stand the bike up nor will it make you crash. those are myths.
@@MotoJitsu I didn't know about it. I guess it must be explained in one of your videos.
Braking? Yes I have many videos about braking.
Next video on MotoJitsu: How to corner a bike without even riding it...
jaahahahhhaa
Yeah, I was waiting for him to jump off, stand in place, and hop back on when the bike came back around to him.
That's right, the bike does all the work!
That can be done. Once the motorcycle is in lean into a circle, you can lock that throttle, try to jump off the seat and let the bike do circles all by itself!
It will show you how stable a motorcycle is on by itself, and the rider is the one that somehow goes against what the motorcycle wants to do (like what California Superbike School tells you)
Tho you’ve done this when we’ve hung out I think you explained it well and had a level of peace that makes it seem less stressful :)
:) thanks!
Wow, that's a very useful video.
When I make a U-turn to a motorcycle, it's important to keep my body balanced.
Thank you for your good advice on U-turn.
I'm glad and honored to be a friend of your great channel.
Have a nice Monday.
👍👍👍🤙🤙🤙👌
Thanks :)
Great teacher can speak and do example in the same time, That's why i subscribed you. Many thanks from Thailand. 👍
:) thanks!
I was wondering how you were going to get out of right-foot-left-peg, and it was the same way you got into it. duh! impressive skills.
:) thanks
Wow. Must amazing watching you do your thing.
I have my second part of my M2 test in a week. Tight turns on my big bike are a pain to do, and need to get them down pat for the test. You have given my more confidence in getting it done. Thanks.
Awesome!! :)
@@MotoJitsu I passed my R-Date license! Only have to wait 12 months to for full un-restriction on bike size, otherwise can do all the things a full license rider does.
Yay Lila...great job of recording!!!🏍💯🦾👍🏽🎥
:)
Great update as always! Why I love biking so much to learn. I've counted 7 ways just to turn the throttle!
I'm curious - when you were becoming the car park king, how many times did you drop your bike when you were really green? Or had you done so many courses by that point it just naturally happened and saved the drops?
Thanks :) I've dropped many bikes many times...it's part of the learning process for anything challenging
"You have to be willing to accept the bike mat drop" - this is so simple and so true! Thank you for your tips!
I have a 2020 CRF1100 HONDA AFRICA TWIN DCT. I see you was making turns with out your eyes looking in the direction you was going. I've learn one important thing from watching all your videos is , wherever I'm going look into that direction .
for things like this, it's not that important...you can go beyond that.
I just had to promise my Husband that I leave my Hands on the Grips ....LOL
ahahha
Hello, like many others I'm not able to get out on bike, not had a ride since November. But this probably is minuscule to you but the last time I was out practicing tight turns, I learned if I keep my inside arm straight then everything else seemed to follow naturally...
Many ways to do one thing. If that works for you, great.
I’ve started slowly practicing tight turns looking in opposite direction. the first time I did it I realised this is how you really check your blind spot(if in front of me is clear), not just mirrors and a quick peek over the shoulder.
keep at it!!
Great video! Thanks for the tips!
welcome
My wife and I love your videos, thank you for the content. Never can learn enough. If it’s possible, we have issues hearing your videos compared to other videos. If you know a way to help with the volume on your end, it would be perfect! When the camera is close to you it’s not bad, but far away it’s so quiet.
You're welcome!
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Grand grand merci. Grace a toi, j'ai compris. MERCI.
:)
"To know the right way, do all the wrong ways and slowly make them right"
I like how you say there are many ways to do one thing, just as how the Japanese language goes: a lot of schools that teach nihon-go is too much of a "black and white" system when in fact, depending on your situation, feeling, time and space, the other person...you can say something that means the same but different words that brings character and individuality, which is the regular schools does not emphasize which turns them a bit lost and confused and sound quite weird and rude at times
And this finally opened up my desire to lay this small commuter Honda that we have here to see for myself how would I be possible to practice with it while my real personal motorcycle is in shambles as how my morale is...and try to look for an unobstructed space to do it too...takes more courage to do practice with knackered suspension bushings, questionable and cracking tyres, who knows what character the suspension would have and all...
:)
That part where he climbed up on the seat 😳
This is definitely one of those skills where practice really pays off I think. You'll get more and more comfortable as demonstrated 👍
:)
You inspire me to go out and practice , thank you .
😊😊👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Bikes off the road for the winter so I've got a lot of that to do pretty soon I hope before the season starts again lookin forward to that day . Cheers : )
:) read motorcycle books :)
Good information. You make it look so effortless. I know..."Shut up and Practice." Keep up the good work Young Man. Well Done.
anything is easy with lots of time put into leaning how to do it ;)
Impressive stuff! Slick, smooth manoeuvring...Insane! Great video for us novices.
😊👍🏼
Boss mode u turns! Awesome video. Great advice you never hear said, be prepared to drop the bike.
It may drop...I've dropped my bike many times learning how to do stuff like this. If you're unwilling to accept it may drop you'll never get any better.
"Theres many ways to skin a cat.." felt I've heard that somewhe- Ave! haha
Sir, You are a bad ass on 2 wheels. thanks for the video
*Just when I think you won't blow my mind..... **_BOOM !_* Just bought your books.
thanks!
Having watched a bunch of these videos, I have to say it looks like a heckuva lot of fun just doing this kind of practice in parking lots.
it is!!
You are making this looks so easy...man i wish i have half of your talent...bravo my friend and take care..
Don't wish!! Go PRACTICE!
He didn't start off with this level of expertise, he spent years practicing...
Amazing.....you teach the real stuff ....
:) thanks
Wow wasn’t expecting that! going to have to work on the look the other way one
:)
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I do the same thing when i come to a red light. I try to see how long i can stay up without trying to put my feet down, helps with my balance.
Same here, every stop, every turn is practise.
YES!
I have found as a novice rider that when I HAVE TO make narrow U-turns, I just do what I have to do, but when I go to a parking lot to practice, I find it difficult. Maybe because I'm just thinking too much about it. Even at idle speed, I feel like I'm going too fast into a narrow u-turn. I know in that case, I should just let out a little on the clutch, but I usually let out too much every time. One day, I'm going to have full control!!
TQVM . Always enjoyed yr videos. Regards from Malaysia
Glad you like them!
It is all about practice and a great camara person! 😊 Cheers!
Go practice!!!!
Thank you for all the tips. I'm taking my driver's license tomorrow. i did a lot of practice with cones on the parking lot today haha.. Wish me luck!
You're welcome ; )
@@MotoJitsu I passed the test. Thanks alot mate. Though the exam was easier than I expected your drills are effective!
awesome!
My bike is a NC750S DCT and I'm getting to be an expert on the tight U turns. I enjoy the practicing. Simple fun when I can't ride a long distance right now.
Just got back from a practice session. My wife is learning and has to pass the test. Needs to to the swerving around the cones and the tight U turn part next. Finding it hard to get the bike leaned over and to counter balance it. However she has been improving during the two sessions we did in the car parks today. Most times she make the turn. Just puts the foot down or goes wide 20% of the time.
She's getting there...
So much fun!
But must say you are a hell of a skillful driver on motorcycles. Keep up the great work.
Thanks
You're good. I'm 68. Little old to practice your moves. But been practicing my slow riding. Nice video my friend 👍👍
thanks :)
My personal favorite counter balance... It makes things easier for tight turns!
Most of the time I don't counter balance at all.
Man you are truly inspirational, thank you so much for your content.
Your videos are helping me a lot and I recommend everyone to watch them.
However you say and now I understand that leaning your bike is risky, so when should we use the counter-weight/counter-lean technique on public roads as it is risky?
leaning the bike adds risk at higher speeds....for this low speed stuff...leaning the bike is the point. You don't counter balance at faster speeds...meaning more than 30mph or so.
Shout-out for lady recording the video.... Both of u did impressive job
Dude,that was awesome.🙃🤙
Glad you liked it!
Love your videos, learned so much before I started riding last July. Do your books ship to the UK? Would be great to improve my skills
Thanks! Yes, they're all on Amazon as printed books or ebooks. MotoJitsu.com/shop
Appreciate you sharing the knowledge bro
Any time!
Plenty empty car parks during this pandemic where I am, so I've been practising 😊
Don't stop :)
You've given me much to think about...and to put into practice.
YES go practice!
Nice vid as usual man I do that tryin to see how long I can balance all the time lol
:) thanks
Thanks Lila fo recording him :) 🌺
Show off 😆
Thanks for the possibilities and explanations
You mean inspiring riders to practice? Yes ;)
kudos to camerawoman, never flinched , no matter what maneuver you were doing . she trusts you and your skills.
:) yup
Your level of skill is insane. I hope, someday, I get to be half as good as you 💪👊😎
Thanks :) No need to hope...go practice and make it happen.
U are at one with your bike, man. It is like an extension of your body and we are watching u dance
Yes :)
Watching you makes my heart beat at a rate of 200mph😂
Become comfortable being uncomfortable that's hits the nail on the head that's the skill to learn after that every thing else seems easy
Very impressive demonstration.
Thanks, now go practice!
"Looking to the wrong way" is one of the most useful exercises to move in the traffic of a city, IMHO. Thank you so much for sharing. Keep going!
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Excellent illustration of the problem and powerful showing of the solution.
One suggestion, about the "Release of Clutch a little", this is one of the most important concept.
Could this be further elaborated as this is so important to emphasise?
I missed this key point and released the clutch to biting point too much and the bike stalled ( my mistake of course)
So stressing on this point and also explaining if not done correctly what could go wrong will help!
Thanks!
The best thing you can do is go practice 15 mins a day for a month. You'll learn more than what I can tell you but most people don't have the discipline to do anything for 30 days straight.
@@MotoJitsu Thanks! Couldn't agree more! Knowing this is not 1-2 days matter. But need to build over days! Thanks again!
any tips for a beginner on a 200c ? it's not powerful enough to run with out gas.
Thank you for what you doing for the motorcycle community; question what’s your average speed when you doing those turns?
You're welcome :) 8-15mph
My instructor actually teaches to do this with clutch out, one handed, then swap hands. Then hold the tip of the bars. U turns and 8 figures. Really helps.
Many ways to do one thing :)
@@MotoJitsu and keeps trying to make it more uncomfortable by changing until it’s no longer feared.
I wish there was a way to just watch these videos and download it into your brain 😂
There is, PRACTICE
Now I know! I have no doubts. This guy was born on a motorcycle.
Only 7 years total riding :)
That's why its called Motojitsu
:)
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OFF TOPIC but...
I just watched the movie "Split" and I couldn't believe you are the main actor! :D :D :D hahahaha
Was expecting him to start giving us bike lessons any moment :D
I was his stunt double ;)
Good job !!!
Thanks!!
Can I use the clutch with three fingers while shifting gear? Would it be alright to use three instead of four because, the little finger stayed between the clutch lever and the handlebar while pulling the clutch in with other three fingers. Will it damage the clutch plate?
Doesn’t matter how many you use. I use 2.
Useful 👍
Glad you think so!
One day we're all gonna see one of these videos and like 50 of us will end up in the same parking lot to practice.
Already happens all around the world :)
Brilliant Fast Eddie 👍
Thanks :)
Agreed. U-turns need their safe space in the university
Go practice!
Is supersport bike your riding position/posture different when doing low speed maneuvers?
Every bike you have to adapt to the bike you're riding.
Absolutely insane 🤣🤣😂 Full lock and vision in opposite directions it's unmanageable for me ☹️😤 I lose totally where I am
more practice!!!!!!
Is it possible for single-cylinder bikes? When I use my throttle in 1st and 2nd gear the bike kicks! Its not like your GS
Bike doesn't matter.
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Great video! Your technique is the opposite of Police instruction Jerry paladino who says head looking clutch rear brakes
The point of this video was to say there isn't "a" technique...certainly not "my" technique. Do whatever works and try everything. You don't have to use the brakes or clutch.
@@MotoJitsu exactly, it’s good to use all different ways! And not one only way, just looking at getting your books! My fear is I have just brought my first ever brand new bike, and am worried at dropping it! So am sourcing bike protection to ease my worrying
Yes, bike protection is always #1. Plus you have to be willing to accept it may drop...otherwise you'll never improve much. "not afraid to try...unwilling to accept I can't."
Very impressive 👍👍👍
Yep practice and become comfortable with your bike. That’s the ticket!!😎
yessssss
I said this many times FE. You have help me soooo much with honing my MC skills with your vids, books and practice. My by far fav MC channel on UA-cam. Keep the vid coming and you guys stay safe. Born to ride!🏍🏍🏍 Nor-Cal Vulcan Riders Association
Thank you!!! :) I'm glad to hear it!
Other great video once again . Mate would there be a possibility if you could explain in one of your vids about traction control on your motorcycle and what are the benefits of the mod. I have an Yamaha MT09 and I was always wondering what is the actual benefits of traction control and if you use it on your motorcycle, road and track . Cheers
It’s irrelevant to me. Never gets used. It’s just a safety blanket. Never had to use it nor has it ever came on with any of the bikes I’ve owned. Technique over technology
@@MotoJitsu ok thats great to know
And what do you believe in abs? Do you turn that off as well ?
My bike doesn't allow me to turn it off..but it's the same thing...never comes into effect while I'm riding. If I could turn it off or ride a bike without any technology like the DRZ 400SM I had last year, I don't change how I ride due to what the bike has or is missing.
Watch this video a million times.....but "Shut up n Practice" x
Fun stuff!
YES
You are great coaches boss
Im just got you skill in knee down technique
Man total control.
:)
Seriously impressive skill level.
thanks
Don't think I'd try on my push bike never mind my motorbike. Well done.
why not?
I have one huge problem: I cannot make my old VFR fall-proof for these maneuvers, and you say and write (here and in many other videos as well) that you gotta accept and let the bike fall (especially in the beginning). Does anyone have solution for that problem regarding a '92 Honda VFR 750 (RC36/1)? Any help/suggestion is much appreciated. I'd like to practice, but I fear I'll drop the bike and it'll definitely cost A LOT (compared to my wage :( ) I haven't found frame sliders for this generation sadly.
If you're unwilling to accept it may drop, you'll never get really good at this stuff. Maybe you don't care to...that's ok.
Accept riding a bike with marks on the plastics I had to as well ,could find safe guards for my bike so I said fuck it I have to learn .