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As they say in literally everything,
Slow is smooth, smooth is fast 😅
I apply this to basically my entire life
I will, thanks for like, sy schoephf
Just bought first ever geared bike, Mutt Razorback 125cc Retro Scrambler. Looks cool as fk 😎 these vids have been a big help. I flipped her at the lights day 2 because of diching clutch n revving but she's fine and I won't do that again 😅 I'm a good rider now, thanks 🏴✌🏽🇮🇪💚
You changed lanes in an intersection. Oops on you.
Thank you for dropping your bike for us. 😊
I know, right! 😂
ITS A FREAKIN BMW GS T.T
Its a jitsu exclusive for him. 😁
That,s what i need . Fall protection
Right ? I was a little shocked and hurt.
Me watching this without any kind of motorcycle experience
That's why we're here
That clutch turn thing is wicked smart. I realized I was doing that, and I’m very new to riding, but that helped explain a lot. I really wish they had an MSF type course for higher speed (really just normal driving speed) stuff. As my MSF instructor said “now you are prepared to ride in a parking lot at 20mph”
I agree and have always thought that! It’s INSANE that MSF still teaches in parking lots under 20mph. Never merging on a highway, never practicing curves at speed, countersteering, etc… Then they unleash you into traffic where you try it for the first time by yourself without knowing if your setting up bad habits. Nutty!
@@kturn5953 I think MSF does a good job at the basics (very basics) but so many people make it out like if you’ve never taken it, you have missed out on a lot. Maybe imo it just didn’t teach me “enough” and I agree it’s only 2 days, so it can’t teach a lot, but I barely even got to 2nd gear which means you don’t even learn weird things like coming to a stop at reasonable speeds, or preparing to get up and go. I’m nitpicking for sure, and happy that people are willing to do (teach) MSF courses none the less, just wish it was more. Probably the minority on that lmao
@@spartangamers7783 Well than I guess WE are in the minority together! Motorcycles are more dangerous, however drivers training for cars is fairly intensive and well regulated. They do offer more advanced courses at MSF, but I think those should be mandatory 👍
theres lots of intermediate and advanced courses after the MSF, depending on your area I guess.
@@seeingeyegod Totally! However, they aren’t required, so most people don’t take them.
Practicing emergency braking saved me from a crash and possibly death in one of my first few weeks of riding as a tractor pull out in front of me going 50mph. Never underestimate the importance of this!
one important thing i learnt today in this video is to NOT pull the clutch during corners at higher speeds - just got my license 10 days ago, now i just need to find a good second-hand bike to practice (and go to work)
Definitely let's you know you're alive doing that, doesn't it?😂
Honda cb 750 hornet. As much as I would like to suggest the mt 07 the Honda has a lower seat height, more power, driving modes, traction control, wheelies control, better brakes and they cost pretty much the same
Just to add a point to engine breaking. I treat it like turning or changing lanes. You signal. Let off the throttle, add a little touch of your back break. Just enough to light up your break light. Being rear ended in a car is scary enough.
Why would you want your engine, your back or your light to break? 🤔
@@AHoundOnAHonda you have heard of decelerating your vehicle buy letting off the gas???? This is called engine breaking. You are not actually breaking your engine.
@@SudeepC1973 It is not called engine breaking. If you break something, it is broken. You are talking about engine BRAKING and using your BRAKES to decelerate. It seems you missed the humour in my original reply.
@@AHoundOnAHonda no no. You were confused. I had to explain it to you. You are welcome 🤗
Well, you certainly succeeded in demonstrating that you don't know the difference between "break" and "brake", so thank you for that! 😂
The fact that you actually dropped your bike is insane.
As a new rider of 9 months I admit I have pulled in the clutch to make a turn. I always let it out slowly but I see your point. I will practice this. Thanks
My brother had a bad habit of pulling in the clutch while turning, especially during U-Turns, he ignored the advice until one day he did a U-turn on an incline, because there was no power to the rear wheel and his speed didn't carry him through the turn like he thought it would (because of the incline) he toppled over at the mid point on his brand new bike. Now he listens to Motojitsu.....
@@D3M0N1C1984 made that mistake too
I will try better for this
Brilliant, no-nonsense and absolutely essential advice for all motorcycle riders, especially point 5. Well done Mr.
Mad respect for you dropping your bike to give us a lesson... lol!
Passed my MSF Basic yesterday in NY, and your videos played a huge part in it thank you.
Gratz mate, welcome to the club. Now get out of New York and those 90° streets and find some fun.
same story, year later, riding my moto with peace of mind on the roads :]
I'm taking my MSF class in a few days in NY! This video was a great primer, I'm excited to ride
I find amazing that someone with your riding skills can still put yourself in the shoes of a novice rider. It's obvious that you've given it a lot of thought. You're the best I've seen. Awesome work.
Everyone should 'Save' this 10 and a 1/2 minute video. IT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT KNOWLEDGE TO HAVE. Essentially, being able to stop the bike without even thinking about it... It should be the first thing you learn. At higher speeds, this becomes a bit more complicated.. you NEED to know, exactly how much space you need to get stopped... @50 @60 @ 70 @80. Do you really know??? I measured it in 'Car-lengths', that makes it easier to get... Four car lengths, five?
Stopping at 10 or 15 mph is just the beginning. You need to practice out on the road, too. The weight of the bike can be confusing.. get up to 80 and mark a spot on the road, now Stop 🛑. ... how far did it take for you to get stopped. Everyone should definitely know that... Without skidding, and without even thinking about it!! Extremely important
But like where can I practice this? I live in MA there really isn’t anywhere I can go to get to high speeds where there won’t be a lot of people driving there
@@massimolanzillo4768 big shopping centers at night or on Sunday morning when they're closed. You don't have to do 80 mph. Just get up to 55 and see how much space you need to stop...
Thank you so much for this! As a really new rider I have been wondering about what gear to be in. You answered my question. Also, I really appreciated the explanation of not pulling the clutch in around corners. I’ve been practicing a lot of slow maneuver, drills, and I was confused on if I carry that with me through all corners. I didn’t think so but now I know for sure. Also, really loved the braking information. I have been practicing, but I just love your videos. I love to get the ideas in my head and then go try it in the parking lot. I’m just starting to get out in normal traffic a little bit and these points are so important. More things to think about. Thank you for everything!
I also have been pulling in the clutch when turning. My worry was that without any throttle that the bike would stall. I gave to start doing that now to see the difference. Also, I have to practice the fast stops. As a daily commuter in a metro area, that would be a great tool.
2 days ago I was in a line of vehicles on a road with houses on the right. Either a person pulled out of their driveway or a car 3 cars up from me decided to stop. Needless to say we went from 35 to zero instantly. Using the squeeze technique it was no problem stopping in control. Glad the truck behind me stopped. I initially applied rear brake then front.
Yup, I have to practice emergency braking even more. I thought I was pretty good for an inexperienced rider, at least on a straight surface. But yesterday I crashed after getting a false neutral going downhill. I relied a lot on engine breaking but when you don't have it anymore, the bike start going crazy fast, and the 1 second I tried to catch the gear I wasn't concentrate to press the breaks hard enough. When I did it was too late. I couldn't do the curve. No injuries, the bike is good. The speed wasn't to high, more fear than pain. But be careful. As a new rider, after a few thousand miles, we think we are now 100% in control of the bike. And then something new happen for the first time, the muscle memory isn't there for that situation.
I've been on motorcycles for more than 15 years, and you've really opened my eyes to how much of a fool I've been. I was basically getting everything wrong, except for handling the higher gears. I'll definitely put these tips into practice, and I'm looking forward to having much better motorcycle rides from now on.
Thanks!
Subscribed!!
thanks!
Your content and tips are invaluable for any rider. I did a solo weekend trip and covered 320 miles all on back country roads. While approaching any curve I remembered your method of slowing down, patience and twist out of the curve. I felt confident, relaxed and safe once I got the hang of it. I never felt like “attacking” a corner. This was important as I was riding alone on deserted roads. Glad I watched your video and when the opportunity presented, implemented your technique.
Your information at about 6:03 re: emergency braking/fast stopping is gold!
The thing about the clutch on corners is one major downside to the beginning of the msf course. They bang it in your head, "Hey, if the bike is getting away from you, the clutch takes all the power away." While that may be true it's not good in every situation, which in my experience they do not explain.
If the bikes getting away from you your either in the wrong gear or are going to fast for the corner or both. Always prep for a corner before the corner.
Totally guilty of driving in too low of a gear...love that suggestion to upshift.
What a legend, dropped his bike on purpose for everyone's benefits.
I was guilty when I started riding of using the clutch on turns. Glad I stop doing that. Practice practice practice!! Your videos are soooo helpful.
Thank you for sacrificing your bike for us lol. Great video
Greg, the things you do! Love you from the bottom of my heart. Trust me, you've made me re-look, re-think, most importantly un-learn and re-learn and ride safer. I can humbly say, I feel like I'm faster and safer consciously than most riders, where I live. 🙂
Bro I’ve learned so much from your stuff, got the app and watched easy 50 of your vids. Love from UK
Thanks again for sharing all these knowledge and especially for dropping your bike and showing how easy is the figure of 8 in 4 parking spots. I am still stuck on this for the Brown belt, but Getting there:). I would say about the EME braking IT IS VERY IMPORTANT to practice that. Its a lot to do with muscle memory and learn not to panik when you need to stop quickly. Thanks again, your knowledge and experiences will save a lot of people, if they listen and practice of course.
The biggest concern I have for new riders is doing the routine stuff. Shifting, braking, cornering..... the basics. Handling the basics can divert your attention from traffic conditions.
This is gold to less experienced riders.
Love your vids man, great tips, i'm a new rider from the Netherlands, the mistakes are all that i've experienced, even though we take lessons and have to earn a license here. Best tip i've had from you, was in a few videos back(can't remember which one) but is, keep practicing, it's very easy to just start riding and don't think about the training any more, but good riding means practice! And it makes riding more fun, since you slowly gain more control and get more confidant. Keep up the vids man!
Brilliant advice as ever. It makes so much more sense when it registers and you’re on you bike xx
Glad to have found the channel. Just got my first bike (93 Virago 1100 - I know, huge bike to start, it was a friend's and got it for next to nothing). I'm signed up for a beginner rider's course in 4 weeks, but these videos have been a big help already. I'm practicing on side streets at a max of 25MPH right now and next week hope to hit a big empty parking lot to practice low speed turns.
Pulling the clutch in a corner is a new one on me.
I'm about to take delivery of a '22 Street Twin 900 and plan to do a lot of training/practice in local parking lots. Because of you and a few others on youtube I've been signed up for a Riders Safety Course long before I bought a bike lol. Here's to being safe and knowing how to stop quickly! Thanks for all your content bud.
These are all things you learn during driving lessons which are mandatory where I live.
Excellent video sir. I'm a new rider always looking for tips and trying to learn from my own mistakes and the wisdom of others. I'll be taking my MSF course towards the end of July and I'll be practicing based on your advice to prepare for the exam, as well as continuing to work on the skills after the course is over. Thank you for your service to our country. Liked and subscribed!
In slow-speed 90 degree turns, I just barely pull in the clutch on the apex to assist in the bikes rotation… but never on corners.
Thank you greg for doing gods work man. You helped my career as a rider and probably saved my life with your teaching.
I am a new rider 9 months into riding and i have been busting my ass trying to hone my skills thanks to you.
Realizing people pulling their clutch during turns is insane. This is why I refuse to go to msf course
Just got my first bike about 6 weeks ago. I catch myself doing every one of the things mentioned at various time. I keep thinking to myself "Ah, don't do that, dummy. Be smoother." I haven't dropped it yet, but I've come close a few times. And every time I've come close is exactly what you've said - coming to a stop and handle bars are not straight and eyes are not looking straight ahead.
Great vid, btw! Thanks for all the pointers. I do learn new tips and techniques from watching your vids. Now, if I can just remember them all while I'm riding ...
Your last tip was the best one. Thank you for teaching.
Don't know why but here the rear brake pad costs more plus the rear tyre costing much than the front. Since the day I learned to brake using front alone assisted with clutchless downshift, I am saving some money for the last four years.
On twisty riding I basically never have the clutch fully in or out. It's a fine interplay between throttle, subtle friction zone control, and brakes. I'm honestly pretty surprised by this no clutch advice so maybe I just stumbled into something that works for me alone?
Boy I really miss San Diego. I lived in Hillcrest and then Santee for years. Love your vids, but wow, what a beautiful city to live in. And regarding your last tip : The time to learn how to do an emergency stop is not when a car pulls in front of you. It better me muscle memory. And the only way you get that muscle memory is by practicing.
Thank you so much for the point about the front brake and rear brake, and how I should decrease rear brake pressure as I increase the pressure on the front brake. In multiple situations, my rear wheel did skid while applying more front brake pressure. I'll practice that and hopefully it'll resolve those errors of mine!!
Yeah, I just got a dual sport and I've been riding in a grassy field. So far I've been mashing the brakes and just learning how to not drop it, this makes me want to get on the road and try harder to no skid
i'm not a new rider.. but this is good lesson for biker..
props to showing us the real thing by dropping your bike 🙌
Thank you so much! These videos are so helpful for new riders like me!
I’m a new rider and I love how you explain everything it’s funny but yet clear and easy to understand. Keep up the good work. Cheers
Wish you reach new riders up in canada! Would certainly sign up for your lessons. Thank you for putting out these awesome videos
Greg, You're a natural! Only instructor I've ever had in 51 years. So many "intuitive" things I've learned the hard way. Where were you in '69? If I'd met you then I'd have saved square meters of skin!
Thank you for these tips. Quite thought provoking!
Good advice, thanks!
Thank you so much again!!! ❤ This my achilles heal, as a "greenie"! Still lousy technique - but I am getting there, slowly but surely. 👍 Ordered your books yesterday,and I can hardly wait! 😊 Greetings from a sunny Sweden! 🇸🇪
Ditto!
Mate, that's friggin commitment.
😂 that’s me in a corner or turning onto a street. I slow way down and I grab the clutch. I’ve tried 2nd gear and leaning. It went well but I thought I was just lucky
"Do it like a Bell Curve, nice and slow" great analogy for hand actions on a bike !
This is good information! Thanks for that! Now i am riding an Yamaha Tricity 300. This thing has ABS but the brakes are differently configured. The left controls front and rear at the same time, the right controls only front brakes and the foot brake controls front and rear. There is no clutch because of the CVT. Now the question, when stopping as fast as possible, what do you do in this case? Maybe a stupid question but i always say, "there are no stupid questions".
Phenomenal video. This was so great!
"Dumps" his own bike. What a legend.
I will practice that emergency breaking tip for sure I've been in a situation where i needed to stop suddenly and my rear tire skidded. Great tips and advices for a newbie like me.
Your information is invaluable and life saving! Thank you!
Great tips thank you!!
Thanks Greg, I've been learning since 2019 when I bought my bike.
Just about to take my CBT in the UK and this info I know will help me learn to be a good rider. Thank you.
@motojitsu “ it’s not acceleration problem it’s a braking problem” big facts
The slow your hands down part had me cackling .
I got my first bike last december, it is a 23` 1250 GSA. It wasn't what I wanted to start on and wanted to end up on one eventually but it happened lol. Waited 6 months for a Versys650 after the msf course...never came then discovered the GS 750/850s but being a bigger guy I really liked the 1250 size. It's so nice seeing someone do the drills with a gs as well. Its definitely a fun bike and all the tech made the learning experience a little less overwhelming. I only dropped it once so far and it was on the second day because the kickstand caught the edge of the driveway lol
Interesting, I'm a noob but have been relying on the clutch to make turns. I'm glad i found this before i made it a habit
Emergency braking practice should include glancing at your mirrors to see what's going on behind you.
A major reason you practice getting into first gear is to escape vehicles behind you that aren't able to stop in time. Can't know you need to escape if you don't look behind you.
Thank you for the great video. I am just learning to get my license, and it was very helpful. I hit the subscribe 😄
This really is great advice. I just completed a motorcycle safety course and absolutely made these mistakes. It all looks so easy when you're watching it on UA-cam but actually riding a motorcycle for real is hard!! (duh) I passed the class but practically speaking only feel like I've graduated to "ok to continue practicing in a parking lot" skill level. :D
That first drop made me sub, good stuff man!
Gotta admire a guy who will drop a $20k+ bike just to teach his viewers something! I go back and forth on the gear selection. I like to have the power of a lower gear in reserve if I need to move out of the way quickly. Gives me the option to throttle out of the way of hazards. But I totally see the point of not relying on engine braking and making the throttle more sensitive.
Omg such a simple sentence explained why I always lose traction in my back wheel when practicing emergency stops. I always progressive break but my back wheel would lock, I'm supposed to be tapering off the back break as I add front and that makes so much sense to me now.
Good content. I have found this information really useful as a new rider. When stopping quickly do you disengage the clutch at the same time as engaging the front brake ?
I have my msf the 22nd next month and I’m trying to get as many tips to keep in mind when doing the course and after once practicing
Another awesome demonstration video full of practical information. Thanks for all of your demonstrations. Stay safe and upright.
Gravel is my fear. ....
Hey man looking into getting some of your books! Are the Master Riding Programs and Master Riding Programs V2 meant to be read sequentially? Thanks man! Love all your stuff and you’ve motivated me to learn to ride the RIGHT way.
I've got my first bike today, just came back from the dealership. I've been driving a manual transmission car for 5 years, only recently changing to a hybrid because of increased mileage for work (and writing off my old car, got rear-ended). I did not expect to be so happy to be driving something with a manual transmission again. Don't get me wrong, a hybrid is an absolute blessing in traffic (of which I sit in a lot), but consequently it's so smooth I get no engine-braking. Now, when I needed to slow down, I just decrease the throttle and it actually slows down.
It's a bit frustrating to know what to do but having no muscle memory for it. I know it will come with practice. My problem at the moment is not using the rear brake as much as I was taught during the CBT. The thing is, I slow down to a crawl well before needing to stop, so at that point I only need to feather the front brake to stop. This is probably down to the lightweight 125cc not having a lot of weight to stop, but it's something I'm struggling to practice while riding.
Just like flying any one can take off… landing is the fun part.
Sir you always manage to find a way to call me out and I appreciate it, I remember my first oh shit moment i didn’t noticed a red light and had a short time to stop it I locked my rear brake and it started throwing it side to side I managed not to run the light and come to a safe stop pretty sure all the hours spent watching your videos really came trough at the moment because when that happened I learned how to correct my bike while sliding my rear wheel and apply more pressure to my front brake that yet still I haven’t mastered yet
Fixed my mistake - subscribed to the channel. Thank you for the videos! Regards from Bulgaria!
There is a youtuber with a Honda Rally that has a habit of pulling in his clutch at speed and it seems very odd but I assumed he may have always done it from being a new rider. What I miss is the lack of compression at run on from a 2 stroke so that the throttle off coasting made a much more fluid experience, on 4 strokes I notice that there has to be some throttle input to counteract the excessive compression braking. Not a lot we can do these days in terms of choice however.
as always, helpful hints and great content.. where do you buy your gear? i like the gloves..
I am a beginner and thankfully i am learning quite fast and have not done most of these things listed. I do need to practice fast braking but ive been in a few scenarios where i need to stop fast af. Thanks for video man.
Subscribed! Thanks for the useful tips (:
Great content. I am a very new rider (9 days to be exact) and also very self-critical. Stopping too fast. Low gear for a sense of security. Etc. I will just keep practicing and watching your videos.
This is one of the most informative/material dense videos I’ve watched so far. Thank you, a lot just clicked for me!
Moto jitsu you are the real MVP
this guy went thru all the things my instructor told me, especially with the fast breaking you explained it really well, thanks for the video
As a newbie about to learn to ride. One of the best vids ive seen. The directness and telling us whats moronic and not, is especially vital. F the sugarcoating. I like the annoyed dad tone.👌🏼😂
Definitely needed this. I had an R6 before but i did the exact opposite. Crashed and totaled it but luckily im alive to try again
I got caught doing the 1st one on my zx6r. First week trying to coming to a stop grabbed too much grab and the bike lunched me forward, tried to get the right foot down but by that point the bike was too far tipped forward to right and if i kept my foot their it wouldve been crushed. Luckily frame sliders saved the body from any damage.
Never knew that about handling the clutch during turns...and I've taken the MSF course 2 times now! You probably saved my ass from an avoidable spill as i'm gonna start practicing this when I ride. Thanks for the knowledge brother!
Much more to learn beyond MSF
That example with brakes was a revelation for me because i'm scared of the rear break i'm using front break like 99% of the time.
Your chanel teaches me a lot, and i just discoverd you.
I sub to people that drop their bike for my benefit. Also thanks for the tip about pulling in the clutch, I definitely have a bad habit with pulling it in whenever I take corners, I have only been riding for a month and I wish to keep my body parts, so thank you for your wisdom.
Very good vid. Been riding for years. Started at 9, on my grandparent's farm. The hard way. Haven't seen your first 5, yet, but these 5 learner mistakes all true, well demonstrated . Second, you mentioned practice, as in practice practice , and more practice. So important. There are many maneuvers and moments you often see rarely your best skills are needed. Without practice in those situations a very good rider is a rusty rider and that ain't good. Thanks for the good vid., sy schoephf