When I returned to riding after a long layoff (44 years), the first part of this video pertained to me specifically. My very first bike was a brand new (off the showroom floor) 1979 Yamaha XS650 Special, and there was no “Drive By Wire” technology back then, so getting used to throttle response was a challenge for me. But after just sitting on my bike (Honda Rebel CMX1100 DCT) in Neutral Gear, I began to gently roll the throttle while keeping an eye on the RPM’s. After spending a countless amount of time doing that exercise, it became routine (muscle memory) on how to roll the throttle and not twist it like I did in the old days. I had to retrain myself on the proper use of the front brake using a similar exercise while riding at slow speeds (Rain Mode) of course! Thank you Andrei, your lessons are invaluable to me. Awesome. 😎🏍️💨✌🏾
I get a similar thing when I drive a car with an auto trans. I've driven small cars with a manual trans forever (and still have a 6-speed), so I have the habit of lightly stabbing on the throttle to raise rpm before letting the clutch out, small engines not having the torque to pull smoothly at idle. But it makes for an abrupt ride when I do that with an auto. 🙄 PS: I still detest drive by wire, whether on 4 wheels or two. How the throttle responds is programmed, rather than a butterfly valve on the end of a cable, so there's less actual feel through the grip/pedal. It works fine for auto trans, but with a manual gearbox I find the dead feeling throttle makes it harder to coordinate as smoothly.
@ I agree with you 100%! Especially with the last part (PS) of your comment! I own the Honda Rebel CMX1100 DCT (automatic transmission) because I can no longer use a gear lever, and I really miss not being able to rev my bike at a stop light, or just pulling the clutch in and giving the bike a few revs while I’m rolling! I can’t do that with a twist and go! And in the old days if you had a problem with your carburetor, more than likely you could fix it, no problem! But nowadays, it would take quite some time to fix the fuel injection etc, or just take it to the 💸 shop! “Old School” had it’s advantages. 😎🏍️💨🇺🇸✌️
Perfectly put together, well done.. Just to add, we always start with: remember where to look (always the direction you wanna go) and what to do in "an emergency situation" (pull the clutch leaver to disengage the engine) when taking 1st step - as golden rules.. I also always start with explaining how to position yourself on the bike and how much important is to relax your body and that everythin you do, needs to be done easy, gently and with fluency :) So just to add..
I find this video to very helpful for returning riders as well who have had a very long layoff from riding a motorcycle! In other words, it’s a great refresher course, given by a Great Instructor in video format! Awesome. 😎🏍️💨🇺🇸✌🏾
This is super helpful. My kind neighbor has offered me to give me some intro-classes on HIS mint Yamaha Dragstar 125. So I am trying to soak up as much info and knowledge as possible, so that I do no damage to his little beautiful bike. Mind you - I have driven a motorcycle (old Jawa 250) 25 years ago for several hours over 3 days, to make my driving license. And nothing since.
Always enjoy the knowledge that you pass on, clearly and precisely explained, with video examples.... I never knew about coutetrsteering when I first started riding.
My Andre’s videos are the best!!! They are so good that many moto UA-cam instructors make video responses to my Andre !!! This shows how powerful my Andre is 😊
Sometimes I'm just sad that majority people(Millions, I mean) who ride bike or scooter in my country(Indonesia) don't bother to learn how to ride properly, leading to unnecessary crash like hitting people or cars because they don't know how to turn properly. Thank you for your countersteer video, it helps me to control and maneuver my 150cc underbone quicker than it already has, lol.
конечно, это видео желательно показывать в мотошколе или давать как домашнее занятие. Повторение - мать учения. Возможно, Андрей подготовит такое же учебное видео для домашнего занятия о дорожной стратегии как ввод в проблему. А дальше больше детализации (которые уже частично уже показаныны других видео автора) на реальных занятиях для серьёзных райдеров, которые хотят жить долго. Большое спасибо!
Нужно ли после первоначального контрруления,при достижении желаемого угла наклона,полностью расслаблять руки и давать колесу довернуться настолько,насколько он будет этого хотеть?Или же надо придерживать руль от дальнейшего складывания,чтобы мот не выпрямился?
hey man love your channel and information you provide, i wanted to ask how would one know that they are a skilled rider? i think i'm pretty skilled, but is there a sort of self test i can do?
I ride a bike for 30 years. I still watch your videos. You are a great source of information. Always learn, never be over confident, and ride safe.
When I returned to riding after a long layoff (44 years), the first part of this video pertained to me specifically. My very first bike was a brand new (off the showroom floor) 1979 Yamaha XS650 Special, and there was no “Drive By Wire” technology back then, so getting used to throttle response was a challenge for me. But after just sitting on my bike (Honda Rebel CMX1100 DCT) in Neutral Gear, I began to gently roll the throttle while keeping an eye on the RPM’s. After spending a countless amount of time doing that exercise, it became routine (muscle memory) on how to roll the throttle and not twist it like I did in the old days. I had to retrain myself on the proper use of the front brake using a similar exercise while riding at slow speeds (Rain Mode) of course! Thank you Andrei, your lessons are invaluable to me. Awesome. 😎🏍️💨✌🏾
I get a similar thing when I drive a car with an auto trans. I've driven small cars with a manual trans forever (and still have a 6-speed), so I have the habit of lightly stabbing on the throttle to raise rpm before letting the clutch out, small engines not having the torque to pull smoothly at idle. But it makes for an abrupt ride when I do that with an auto. 🙄
PS: I still detest drive by wire, whether on 4 wheels or two. How the throttle responds is programmed, rather than a butterfly valve on the end of a cable, so there's less actual feel through the grip/pedal. It works fine for auto trans, but with a manual gearbox I find the dead feeling throttle makes it harder to coordinate as smoothly.
@ I agree with you 100%! Especially with the last part (PS) of your comment! I own the Honda Rebel CMX1100 DCT (automatic transmission) because I can no longer use a gear lever, and I really miss not being able to rev my bike at a stop light, or just pulling the clutch in and giving the bike a few revs while I’m rolling! I can’t do that with a twist and go! And in the old days if you had a problem with your carburetor, more than likely you could fix it, no problem! But nowadays, it would take quite some time to fix the fuel injection etc, or just take it to the 💸 shop! “Old School” had it’s advantages. 😎🏍️💨🇺🇸✌️
People of 2090 , this guy is your best motor trainer.
I typed this 2025🇬🇭🔥😂
Perfectly put together, well done..
Just to add, we always start with: remember where to look (always the direction you wanna go) and what to do in "an emergency situation" (pull the clutch leaver to disengage the engine) when taking 1st step - as golden rules.. I also always start with explaining how to position yourself on the bike and how much important is to relax your body and that everythin you do, needs to be done easy, gently and with fluency :) So just to add..
I find this video to very helpful for returning riders as well who have had a very long layoff from riding a motorcycle! In other words, it’s a great refresher course, given by a Great Instructor in video format! Awesome. 😎🏍️💨🇺🇸✌🏾
Thanks😊!
Love your content man
This is super helpful. My kind neighbor has offered me to give me some intro-classes on HIS mint Yamaha Dragstar 125. So I am trying to soak up as much info and knowledge as possible, so that I do no damage to his little beautiful bike. Mind you - I have driven a motorcycle (old Jawa 250) 25 years ago for several hours over 3 days, to make my driving license. And nothing since.
Masterclass video, thank you Andrei ❤
Thanx !
You are the best insctructor !
Excellent video!
Always enjoy the knowledge that you pass on, clearly and precisely explained, with video examples....
I never knew about coutetrsteering when I first started riding.
Very objective and sensible.
My Andre’s videos are the best!!! They are so good that many moto UA-cam instructors make video responses to my Andre !!! This shows how powerful my Andre is 😊
So true :)
Sometimes I'm just sad that majority people(Millions, I mean) who ride bike or scooter in my country(Indonesia) don't bother to learn how to ride properly, leading to unnecessary crash like hitting people or cars because they don't know how to turn properly.
Thank you for your countersteer video, it helps me to control and maneuver my 150cc underbone quicker than it already has, lol.
конечно, это видео желательно показывать в мотошколе или давать как домашнее занятие. Повторение - мать учения. Возможно, Андрей подготовит такое же учебное видео для домашнего занятия о дорожной стратегии как ввод в проблему. А дальше больше детализации (которые уже частично уже показаныны других видео автора) на реальных занятиях для серьёзных райдеров, которые хотят жить долго.
Большое спасибо!
Find a good place to practice is really the hardest part now, because the place that i usually use closed by the Government
A few people dumped rubbish there, so now the fun-police have closed it for everybody
Нужно ли после первоначального контрруления,при достижении желаемого угла наклона,полностью расслаблять руки и давать колесу довернуться настолько,насколько он будет этого хотеть?Или же надо придерживать руль от дальнейшего складывания,чтобы мот не выпрямился?
Fuck I wish I saw this video before I clocked my bike
hey man love your channel and information you provide, i wanted to ask how would one know that they are a skilled rider? i think i'm pretty skilled, but is there a sort of self test i can do?
thanks god for dct and asa...
😂, when you coming to Vietnam for the best riding in the world?❤❤❤😂