A Harley Rider Who Can Actually Corner?

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[@MotoJitsu]

Don't get all butt hurt over the title...it's just a joke. Anyway, this guy was pretty decent and just needs a few tweaks here and there. Maybe he'll watch this and reach out for a 1 on 1 with me or maybe he already knows who I am and hates me lol Pretty much every time I ride I have a GoPro running, like a dashcam just in case...so I just happened to catch this rider :) MotoJitsu.com/store for my books, app, merch, etc. :)

[@tomoth77]

I installed an INNOVV k5 "dash cam" system on my 1200RT. It's nice because it is hardwired and comes on automatically. Never have to worry about batteries. It records front and rear.

[@intrudergrid9530]

I can't imagine someone hating you!✌️

[@savage22bolt32]

Hey, the stickers are 😎 cool. Highly offended, but not by the title. "Just puttin' around" can be fun too!!!

[@nickbazan27]

@@siskothekid4620 yeah - i wonder what speed limit was here on this road. no doubt the harley guy was skilled as is fast eddy of course , but it does get tiresome when sport bike riders go like 30 mph over the speed limit and act like if you dont also do that you are a terrible rider and pathetic and your bike is a POS etc. whats wrong with like 5 mph over on a cruiser ? jokes always gotta come out lol

[@joetroutt7425]

​@@intrudergrid9530I can

[@killdozer3464]

hey there are plenty of harley riders that know how to ride, corner, and have fun while being safe... most of us started on sportbikes or dirtbikes though.

[@badwagon7799]

I started on a Yammy 600, the 750 race bike. Retired temporarily when I became a parent and now drive a custom Sporty. All modded and dialed in and is my favorite bike ever! Stay safe and be smart as you ride.

[@Dixie_Normiz]

I've noticed that many harley owners started on a sport bike, most common one is a guhsixer.. oh wait i mean a geesixer (gSxr) ,🙄a "JIXER"

[@youcanthide004]

📌

[@Archermotorcycleandtire]

What about started on a Harley 🤣

[@Daddy53751]

@@ArchermotorcycleandtireI was on a Harley for 20 years, Then became a racer. I don’t think there’s many of us, but we’re out there.🤘🏻

[@mikejohnson4617]

Harley guy is saying to himself: I just rode as fast as I can take these corners and this guy is still on my ass. Better wave him on before I do something stupid. Good to see courteous riders. Mine is a FLHTCU

[@usmcfrommt9790]

You’re not wrong. I’ve done that on my Harley. Right to the edge of its/ my limit thinking I’m something special, then sport bikes pass me like I’m standing still.

[@andyrouse778]

That's the style of bike that's getting guys in their 20s-30s into harley dealerships again. Tons of ACTUAL performance parts are getting made now for fxrs, dynas, and softails like the one in the video. The mid-sized Harleys actually do pretty well with some bolt-on parts, and when set up, they're pretty much on-par with a lot sport touring bikes. Give them a look, they're getting more popular by the day! Love the videos!

[@CoffeeAndBusiness]

Yeah Harley even has a pretty cool stunt scene. They took over for sturgis when other guys backed out. Good on Harley to step up to the plate.

[@THEICEMANG94]

picked up a custom HD sportster 1200 as my first bike this year, I keep up with all my yamaha and kawasaki buddy's no problem so no complaints so far really nice bike

[@joerichardson7720]

agreed, always loved Harleys, but the hell yeah brother culture if you will isn't for me as a 21 yr old, so when i found out about the fxr and dyna customization offerings i hopped on a dyna and haven't looked back.

[@jonnymac8925]

I have a Sportster with a built s&s 1250 and it's an absolute blast to ride, I also have a 1992 FXR Super Glide that is super fun to ride also but the 80ci motor has never been opened up and it has just over 50 000 miles at this time. NO, I'm not a "Harleys are the only cool bikes guy", and I wave to everyone! I also have a 2009 GSXR 600, a 2020 kawasaki z400 a 1984 Kawasaki Spectre z550, a 1983 Honda Magna 750, a 2015 Suzuki DR650 and a 2012 Yamaha YZ125. I love everything on two wheels, but there is a big misconception that a Harleys can't handle or rip, sure they aren't set up like that from the factory for the most part (that is starting to change which is nice), but the aftermarket allows HD riders to do all kinds of cool stuff to their bikes. Sure, you can buy a fast bike that handles incredible for cheaper, but if you want a cool looking bike to travel on you can leave it stock and ride many reliable miles (another misconception, Harleys last if they aren't modified or fucked with, but even a properly modified harley can last a long time) or if you want a lowrider that can be done, a drag bike? No problem. A track bike? That can be done! Flat track or off road? That's no problem. The list of avenues to take is endless. I have a few videos of my Sportster from when I got it, to what it is now. It started life as a 1200cc with 67hp, it's now a 1250 with just over 100hp (doesn't sound like much but trust me it rips), I have done suspension, brakes, clutch and built it to handle much better than stock form. These bikes aren't for everyone but they aren't only for old farts either hahaha

[@j.j.6535]

I have a 2013 dyna wide glide...I love it!!! I laid it over the other night tho and hurt my leg...on a curve someone spilled oil across the road and my bike went sliding smh

[@roadwarrior22]

Idk why people get butt hurt over these titles or statements. I'm a Harley loyalist due to my upbringing. But with me out riding with these circles your dead on. There are alot of Harley riders with little skill just skating by. It's actually scary. My father is one of them. It's some weekend warrior Harley riders, some old school and people over riding bikes not meant for that style of riding. My father can't be told or taught anything bc he's rode his whole life. Yet he has issues with the most basic maneuvers. I myself take every training that comes near me. I'm no expert but I'm always looking to improve(on and off road). This lad in the video is part of the new culture taking over Harley. A bunch of younger riders who grew up around harleys that were into skateboards, bmx and dirtbikes. We appreciate the culture but are building harleys that perform. There's more then loud pipes and drag racing. That's why you have the performance baggers, softails and dynas. I don't say this to be arrogant or better then but the stigma with Harley is changing slowly. The dude in the video is proof. Props to him for being safe, skilled and respectful.

[@ridemfast7625]

Yeah, skateboards, bmx and dirt bikes were invented in the 90's. lmfao

[@Dave-sw2dm]

It is not limited to Harley riders, just look at all the zip tied sport bikes out and on youtube. The difference is the sport bikers think they are skilled, even after they crash.

[@willydiesel2081]

Hey man when we take a corner and we're doing you know 50 or 60 and it's a gradual corner or curve rather are we to lean the other way like kind of put a little bit of our butt cheek off of the seat and then lean the top half of our body to get back to Center kind of

[@MattCassCook]

There definitely is a new breed of Harley rider. Me and a lot of my now rider friends used to skate, BMX and be into the alternative scene (thrash, punk, metal, 90s hip hop etc). And we all have low riders or sportsters! 🤪🤘🏻

[@robertanderson2552]

He was polite too, amazing

[@positivelynegative9149]

It's almost as if stereotypes are stupid and everyone is an individual... 🤔

[@savage22bolt32]

Racist remark. Whether it be a Harley or a Honda, you meet the nicest people on two wheels!

[@Lloyd-mo]

Harley riders are usually more polite than crotch rocket riders ,they also dont usually do 90 mph on the rear wheel weaving in and out of traffic.

[@Mbugsmetwo]

I ride a big Harley tour bike. Lol, surely can't take corners like he did. But I have always moved over an wave on. I don't want to ruin ones ride! ✌ all!

[@mr.b3168]

Don't believe everything you see on TV, boy.

[@ImminghamIronhead]

A sports bike behind my Harley on the twisties always turns me into a hooligan. I know full well they're overtaking on the first available straight, but it's a matter of honor for it not to happen on the curves :-)

[@MotoJitsu]

lol

[@xb5883]

Where I live in CA, if a guy on a Harley is in the canyons he is typically riding faster than any sportbike. You aren't gonna pass him, you let him pass you.

[@johnanderson9735]

Good observation. I was terrified in corners and scraped everywhere until I took the Total Control Intermediate course, and my cornering missteps were explained and corrected. I was amazed by how much more control I had just by shifting the center of gravity a little by leaning into the turns, I don’t mean hanging off the seat either, just shifting my torso a little.

[@NMRay_Tesa]

Met many great Harley riders and I consider myself a good to very good rider. Seen many bad riders on both styles of bikes. Nothing to do with the bike, all about the rider in my opinion. Great video.

[@MotoJitsu]

I know, you didn’t read the top pinned comment I see

[@Dave-sw2dm]

Saying an insult is just a joke doesn't make it a joke. MotoJitzu is just another KZbinr who cuts others down to make himself feel better.

[@schrodingersmechanic7622]

Old boy was getting it. Ground clearance is my biggest obstacle in my cruiser. If I've been riding the Blade a lot I find myself scraping hard parts when I get back on the cruiser.

[@killdozer3464]

Ground clearance can be fixed when you do a suspension upgrade. I ride my harleys the same way I have ridden my standards and sport bikes. First thing I do is suspension upgrades, then performance work. My dyna and softails corner like butter now. I ride them hard, and the only thing that drags is the pegs. On a bagger though its a different story.

[@Kahuna_550]

Love your vids man, ride a 550 scooter just as much power as real bike. People give me shit but I still treat it like a real motorcycle and follow your tips!

[@schrodingersmechanic7622]

Two wheels good. Four wheels bad. 😅

[@NoFrictionZone]

Hey man I'm on a Vespa GTS 250, I could careless, and it has to be ridden just like a MC. Not many give me crap, in fact I get a lot of compliments.

[@motogirlS1000R]

My bike is 310cc LOL

[@Kahuna_550]

@@motogirlS1000R My scooter is a beefy boi 😂. Kymco Ak 550. On page.

[@savage22bolt32]

@@schrodingersmechanic7622 For a while I was on a Porsche forum, and in our bio we would list the vehicles we owned. In my other vehicles, I put "BMW but it only has 2 wheels, not four" PS, how's the cat?

[@intrudergrid9530]

Seeing you in his mirrors he may have wanted to show that a Harley can keep up a fair amount of pace too. Knowing your bike is faster he let you pass and go back to his more comfortable riding style.

[@MotoJitsu]

He was going fast was before we got to this road...taking off fast at every light beforehand...and my bike being faster doesn't make me faster than him. This was an easy pace for me.

[@andrewnorris5415]

@@MotoJitsu You never know, he may be faster than you on the same bike.

[@MotoJitsu]

He's not.

[@VikTheViking]

@@MotoJitsu 🤣🤣

[@ann-marie2375]

@@MotoJitsu male ego 😁

[@jameswill9323]

I've seen a few "sport bike" riders who can actually corner too.

[@MatteoBaldi]

We need more riders like him

[@imgzrona09uc72]

As a "Harley Guy" I guess I get your point. Being constrained by the lean angles of my bagger is OK by me.

[@nightmarezero8465]

Mmmm I taste salt

[@myrtlelittle4130]

You're OK on your bagger. At speed limits and suggested yellow signs excessive lean or gyration is not necessary. Now 76yrs old motorcycles have been my only transportation for 60 years. It is transportation, not a toy, and public streets and roads are not the place to play like an asshole. I have raced on tracks but don't engage with idiots on the road.

[@dgphi]

That's good advice about waving people on who want to go faster than you. I wish everyone would do that. They are happy, you are happy. Everyone wins.

[@bebeKoRider]

hahaha..if you are here in the Philippines smaller bikes/cc will race you.,..XD

[@runalongnowhoney]

@@bebeKoRider , I love riding our scooter in Cebu! The moto-culture there is just addicting. Getting out from Cebu city, climbing those twisty roads up into the clouds on the trans-cebu highways; I love it all.

[@savage22bolt32]

My daughter has her learner's permit and I have her follow me at learner's permit speeds. If I see we are holding back traffic, and we are in a safe area, she knows my hand signal & right blinker means pull over & let them by.

[@bebeKoRider]

@@runalongnowhoney same vibes im here in Baguio.. I got a sports bike and a scooter if i need some adrenaline i ride my sports bike for cornering then when i need some chill and peace i ride my scooter.. :)

[@charliedee9276]

Harley rider now but started many years ago racing enduros, MX, flat track and some road racing. I have slowed down somewhat due to age but on occasion I have surprised a few on sport bikes with my 98 Sportster S.

[@MotoJitsu]

:)

[@lukeiamyourfather3511]

Not a FXR .Mono shock swing arm and upside front forks.It's the newer soft tail.That replaced the Dyna's .FXR's were replaced by the Dyna's

[@harleyhawk7959]

wife and I two up on 2wk get away bike loaded. 05 ultraclassic. riding up the 101, came to a logging truck roll over. all the bikes got waved up front, there's this dude on his striped down Kawasaki 3 cylinder something 😳. he's bragging all over himself, everyone pretty much ignored him. except me. I told him I'd be waiting for him at the next town, kinda pisses him off. 😤 we had about 4 mile run up a twisting steep climb. my heavy harley, my wife myself all our gear smoked his ass. I was sitting on the entrance to a hotel for good 4 minutes when mouth goes by. he flips me off as I was LMFAO.

[@louiewatson9389]

I ride a 1200 sportster superlow. Runs faster than stock with the tune and open pipes and high flow intake. I certainly have surprised many with how it handles and how fast it can be for a harley when you know how to ride.

[@Southrn_Maniacyago]

I have a fully built sportster 1200, cam, intake, exhaust, big bore, and upgraded bottom end sitting in a softail frame. It chops harder than my cammed ls

[@Daddy53751]

After retiring from racing the only bikes I kept were my Harleys. If you happen to see an Ultra Classic with racing suspension, That’s probably me.😎

[@motoanarchy]

I had a similar rider in front and I was amazed. Most of the time cruiser guys are just cruising along not really riding a fast pace.

[@volfcraft8617]

a cruiser is for cruising and not racing

[@McDIY]

I've always wanted to ride a Dyna. They have tons of ground clearance compared to baggers which I normally ride.

[@unsightedscarab]

Its one of the reasons i got a sportster and not a big cruiser. I wanted to actually be able to corner and have fun.

[@Majorvideonut2]

Lean the bike not your body and feel the difference. We don't have the special racing tires with the racing compounds! I'm in the NC mountains and it is the best way to ride up here. Just try it!

[@MotoJitsu]

Racing has nothing to do with street riding

[@willydiesel2081]

This is a great video thank you. I have an Indian Challenger and I'm not trying to get too brave but I'm trying to not be timid either in the corners. I have ridden a good part of my life I'm 52 now. I used to do wheelies on my crotch rocket but not into second gear. But I could do one for quarter of a mile sometimes. Having said that thank you for this

[@smallfry0764]

I wish I could do this, but with a 220 rear tire, I have very little room for lean angle. I didn’t know what I was doing when I bought my breakout.

[@stvargas69]

WW1 pilots had a saying. It's not the crate but the Man flying the crate

[@sakygen]

We take our harleys on the the speedway tracks ever since King of the Baggers series started. Kyle Wyman also has started training Harley and Indian Riders in his school and i think thats pretty cool. Its just expensive to make a stock bagger to a racing one.

[@seriousandy6656]

THat's an FXR which has some of the best lean angles of any Harley... It's a little easier to ride like that when you're not worried about jamming a floor board into the pavement.

[@roadwarrior22]

Not to be rude brother, but that is no FXR. FXR's are dynas, that's a softail. It's actually a low rider s softail. But I'm with you, the FXR still stands the test of time when it comes to handling. Be safe 🤙

[@vaportrail226]

@@roadwarrior22 Dyna's have good handling? Do they need suspension mods?

[@roadwarrior22]

@@vaportrail226 I'm not sure how to answer that, it's all about preference. I doubt you'd hear anyone from a sport bike background say yes. However as a harley rider who's been through alot of bikes, it depends on the model. I prefer a fxr, fxdx or dyna low rider s if I'm riding one. As for suspension mods, it's a must and first thing I do on a bike. The only bike I haven't is my fxr2.

[@seriousandy6656]

@@roadwarrior22 not rude. thanks for setting me straight...

[@dlopez7535]

Such helpful tips. I cant wait for the MSF course next month.

[@mpdeyerle]

Love your videos - I've taken the ride out that road many times on my wide glide and my road king. Much easier to keep up the speed on the wide glide, but I'm not into scraping the road king so I take a nice easy jaunt out to Jamul on the bigger cruiser. Thanks for posting - always informative.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks.

[@Patriot-US1776]

I can wait to get that point. I've recently bought a 900 Vulcan 09 with 2300 miles on it. And I love it! I wish it had one more gear though. But with that being said I'm learning to ride before I even attempt highway travel and speeds greater than 65. I can wait though! Btw I'm 40 and I owned a Harley 1200 sportster in the early 2000's. So I have rode before.

[@MotoJitsu]

Keep at it!

[@rondaking382]

Otay lakes Dude. I ride it all the time. Great ride!!

[@jackscruggs1536]

Started on Yamaha mini Enduro, topped out on 900 eliminator, riding fxstc now, thinking about going to my 10 or R1 then next day wanting 690 supermoto. Im so confused lol . Doesn't matter what you ride when your pegs hit the asphalt you still get that tingle. Bikers are kindred souls lets all enjoy our kinship until we ride that chrome 3 wheeler.

[@MotoJitsu]

instagram.com/motojitsuclub/

[@aaronknight9725]

Great videos. I've learnt so much from your videos

[@peterrichards7387]

@Aaron Knight: we all have, I agree.

[@victorgonza4528]

Nice do more videos like this .

[@iRDaBrit]

I wish I lived closer to you. I could learn so much.

[@bebeKoRider]

same...and it would be a fun ride..

[@jasonhochman3750]

how much faster were you going? already over 80 mph, and you wanted to go faster?

[@MotoJitsu]

This was a very easy pace for me.

[@markierocker644]

First thing I notice is he’s a fool for not having riding gear on 👍🏼

[@ma3stro681]

His cornering lines are also terrible. Don’t know why people ride such clunky bikes as Harleys. It just can’t be fun in the corners … 🤡

[@TFlo1020]

I think more dudes like me are getting into riding and getting bikes like these. Just bought a yamaha bolt for my first ride at 32 years old. Maybe more chill dudes cruising in the future

[@MotoJitsu]

time will tell

[@unit1905]

I really like the overlay of speed and road on the video. How do you this? BTW, I really enjoy your App. Excellent info!

[@MotoJitsu]

I say in the video dude. It's a setting on the GoPro App called stickers.

[@N3m3sls]

This is a great representation of what every biker needs to learn.

[@MotoJitsu]

👍🏼

[@sk1ntbunny]

The twist was he actually watches your videos and actually an avid fan.

[@sunnycloudy1337]

what did you say at the end? "f*ck you guys later" ? 😂

[@davidm4566]

That looks like a fun ride. We don't have anything like that around here.

[@MotoJitsu]

that sucks instagram.com/motojitsuclub/

[@koryburdette7478]

so honestly I'm fairly new to riding and i can seem to get my cornering done confidently, any pointers would be appreciated, my main problems are I'm not able to corner very confidently and i don't exactly know fully how to control my speed for corners either (though I'm working on it and have gotten better)

[@MotoJitsu]

I have hundreds of videos on cornering instagram.com/motojitsuclub/

[@willydiesel2081]

Hey guys just FYI you can zoom in on many new phones this video. Use your fingers and put your fingers together and then connect to the page and open up your fingers

[@hootertexas9711]

He was riding it pretty hard. I ride a FLHR. It’s like a John deer tractor but I do scrape the floorboards occasionally.

[@Dixie_Normiz]

Fricken Loser Harley Rider 🤣🤣🤣

[@blabla9845]

I took a corner doing 30mph in my Honda Monkey and I thought that was fast! 🙃

[@Dave-sw2dm]

There is nothing wrong with being out for a "Sunday Drive". Also, it takes more skill to ride a Harley over the speed limit than it does on an SS bike at the same speeds. So, if you are into an adrenaline rush without risking jail, get a Harley.

[@MotoJitsu]

you can ride a quick pace without having any type of adrenaline rush.

[@Dave-sw2dm]

@@MotoJitsu ,if your on a modern sport bike. Ride a 1960s Triumph at that same pace. Your adrenaline will be flowing.

[@MotoJitsu]

no one I know has a 1960 anything so I don't worry about the extremely small % of people riding bikes like that when I'm making videos

[@Dave-sw2dm]

@@MotoJitsu , you're missing the point, but whatever. It is a big world out there with many different motorcycles, and motorcycle riders. Having an open mind to other perspectives about riding, will lead you to realize that there are very skilled riders who don't treat the public roads as personal race tracks, and riding a bike capable of going around the track on a public road might be considered boring because it is too capable to provide a thrill at stay out of jail speeds. Maybe your perception would change a little if you actually experienced different bikes instead of passing judgment on something you don't know about.

[@MotoJitsu]

Do you know how many bikes I've owned/ridden in my life? I treat the public roads like a track? Mmm...who's the one trying to be a mind reader and judging?

[@sainhadam1478]

That was a Harley Dyna , either wide glide or low rider. They are more agile than some of the other Harley bikes.

[@franktaylor7978]

It's actually harder to slow down and accelerate out on a harley cruiser like that compared to other motorcycles. with the exception of the new rev-max engines (panam sportster-s, etc.) . Harley cruisers a great offf the line and getting up to 50-60mph but horrible from 50 -70. that's my experience anyway. I can understand why that rider was trying to carry a bit more corner speed. my only issue is when you're at the point if you have to lean in to make your corner and not scrape parts, you have very little left in your safety envelope to get out of a messy surprise. my .02.

[@MotoJitsu]

It's not harder, it's just that most Harley's don't have too good of brakes and suspension so you have to do have a lot better technique to do it vs. if you were riding my 1250GS for example.

[@Dave-sw2dm]

What motojitsu just admitted to is that it takes more skill to ride a Harley.

[@michaelreed9805]

FYI, most, not all Harley drivers have owned the gen 1 vmax's and the gen 1 katana's kz 900's and so on like i did. When we weren't getting read for the next dirt track on our RM 125's and learning the course thats what many of us drove...the fastest i could afford lol. Tons of go fast experience. There are squidwards that decided later in life to buy a first bike... which happens to be the Harley...poor bike! Don't be so quick to label Harley drivers until you know them and whats sitting in their garage or the trophy collection in the closet. Food for thought. I was 17 in the army overseas in Germany where they had this crazy thing called the Autobahn...no speed limits. My kz 900 loved it! I traveled everywhere full throttle every day....and survived! Lol, you never know who is sitting on that classic cruiser with the itch that can't be scratched...great video...thanks, hope i didnt corn hole anyone

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks :) instagram.com/motojitsuclub/

[@willgallatin2802]

Not bad at all. My older Sportster would need better shocks in the rear to hold on those bumps though. Not having bags helps a lot, less weight to swing around.

[@jbro800]

'most people on bikes like this, like Harleys are just kind of putting around like easy pace' Many people buy these bikes purely to ride them this way regardless of skill.

[@MotoJitsu]

yup instagram.com/motojitsuclub/

[@dumbcat]

lol. the harley riders i know started on dirt bikes, moved up to cruisers, traded those for sport bikes until they got sick of risking their lives... then GRADUATED to harleys

[@MotoJitsu]

lol not anymore instagram.com/motojitsuclub/

[@AngeredKabar]

First clue was foot on the rear brake at a stoplight. Only ADV riders around where I'm at do this.

[@chiefjoseph8154]

It’s like the guy driving a Ford F150 and the guy in a Corvette thinks the F150 driver can’t drive.

[@MotoJitsu]

linktr.ee/GregWidmar

[@tazered4life617]

Just goes to show that the average bike (or a less than average bike from a performance perspective) can outride a lot of riders. Always funny to me that Cruiser riders tend to be some of the lesser skilled riders on the road - given that even a Softail (let alone a bagger) requires a lot of skill to ride well. Due to many factors your body position and inputs have to be a lot more calculated and deliberate than sportier bikes in my experience - which can be difficult for a new rider who doesn’t approach riding as a craft to hone long term.

[@MotoJitsu]

Most people can come no where near maxing out the potential of any stock bike...but everyone has every excuse in the world about why it's the bike and not them :)

[@killdozer3464]

@@MotoJitsu just like any moto sport, its more the rider, less the bike. If I swapped with a MOTOGP rider, he would still smoke me on my slow ass harley while I would probably wreck the GP bike on the first turn. LOL

[@csurgayk]

Surprised to see left cornering so close to the middle line … trusting the double line in the middle?… may only work in US where you guys need 2 lines to respect the middle 😂

[@JustMamba]

Double line just means don't pass.. Dotted means you can pass. Not sure if it's the same wherever you're from. But.... Alot of people cross on double lines... Seen a bunch of crash videos and a few deaths from crossing double lines. Also seen crashes and deaths from other countries when people try to pass in the middle. I guess it's just a universal thing..

[@Psalm-yg6yi]

@1:18 Speed Sign says: "35 MPH." Your speed, 63 MPH. 😂😂😂😂 COME ON MAN!

[@MotoJitsu]

😁

[@nicholasking7120]

This guys rippin!

[@HensonLoggingCompany]

Take the opportunity if you ever get a chance to ride an FXR One of the better Harleys for corners

[@jota3732]

The Harley rider was just riding his bike probably not interested in the commentary that was going on behind him a little Sanctimonious of you if you don’t mind me saying 🇬🇧

[@MotoJitsu]

You know what he was thinking? Must be nice to read minds.

[@jeremybly]

He's definitely a sport bike Rider.

[@JeremiahHedrick-wc9hu]

My name is Jeremiah. I live in Santee. Let me know when u can pencil me in for a one on one 🤘

[@CoolDaysEnd]

What speed was the HD doing around the curves?

[@MotoJitsu]

Around the same as I was obviously.

[@CoolDaysEnd]

@@MotoJitsu Said 82 MPH that can't be.

[@MotoJitsu]

"can't be"? lol ok

[@CoolDaysEnd]

@@MotoJitsu Whatever dude. relax.

[@MotoJitsu]

You asked a silly question...I'm right behind the guy and you can see the speed in the video lol

[@teabagg6217]

More importantly what suspension set up does he have. I see inverted forks on dyna?

[@papapatriarchy5372]

Harley riders rarely wave and it's really affecting the riding community. We're all deep down badasses in training, so show the love.

[@MotoJitsu]

I wave at everyone and I pretty much get waved back, by everyone. Even motorcops

[@papapatriarchy5372]

@@MotoJitsu that's awesome! Maybe we're just stiffer up north.

[@hearhear9824]

You can't judge a guy by his bike(usually), that is what is affecting the riding community, the only bike you gotta love is the one you are on. I ride a Harley and I wave at everybody.

[@mojomanmurph1925]

I'm a Harley rider in the south and everyone on two wheels including police motormen waves to each other except the few 1% that you may run across. We even head nod if we are unable to wave. I have noticed in different areas of the country that it is different. Some more friendlier, some not.

[@mr.h5788]

@@mojomanmurph1925 I always thought the waving is dumb. So we're both driving motorcycles which is great but I don't normally wave at people I don't know. Some biker etiquette seems like an entitled cult. Just ride! So dumb how people buy a bike and then get all dressed up in a biker costume to go ride and act all hard with a whip hanging from the bars and beanie helmets etc. lol... Bikes don't make you tough. I've ridden in a few groups and it is amazing how aggressive some of these old washed up dudes are when in reality, they're an old out of shape drunk that smokes and wouldn't last 2 seconds against someone in shape with a little training. Just ride...

[@SVMatt]

Great video, What bike do you ride Eddy?

[@MotoJitsu]

Only bike I have, 2020 BMW R1250 GS

[@maliksikandermov]

Maybe he enjoys to take higher speed corners instead of a fastest laptime obsessed kinda approach.

[@yawg333]

i would have to lay mine down with an ego challenge thats a smart rider

[@MotoJitsu]

You mean crash?

[@yawg333]

@@MotoJitsu hey now lets stick with the gentlemanly terminology xD

[@grantperkins368]

At 1:28 head hanging over the double yellow, absolutely no idea what's coming. If this is the "new breed" of Harley rider, they'll soon be the old one ...

[@MotoJitsu]

One guy doesn’t represent the entire culture of anything

[@mackenziephilippi3121]

I’ll be in Oceanside/Encinitas tomorrow

[@MotoJitsu]

?

[@alistairdrew6064]

Has he got his training wheels fitted ???? Or just a trailer on his tractor !!!?????

[@jimlasswell4491]

I suggest you watch a police bike competition.

[@MotoJitsu]

I’ve been watching them and doing police courses for 8 years now

[@theoldleafybeard]

As a beginner (3 months riding), I'm going at 40-55MPH on curves-depending on the curve degrees-on my beautiful 125cc. I think it's fine to not push over the comfortable limits too soon. I think though that fear of leaning more in curves is having me restrain my speed. Any recommendations on how to work over this fear safely?

[@MotoJitsu]

You’ll always have the fear just learn to manage it with better technique. Go ride more and get into more training. MotoJitsu.com/courses

[@komentattor]

also check Motojitsu video about this kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHiTeGV8m8aAqtU , and also I recommend a "Total control" book that Motojitsu also recommends - has chapters on fear and mindset, and tons of other knowledge

[@KevinFreist]

bikers aren't all beer and tattoos. we ride too. ive got a vn 800 that corners fairly well. lean angle is limited so it requires body position and restraint. but a cruiser can certainly tear up a windy road.

[@MotoJitsu]

👍🏼

[@rivasb495]

Always a great day to ride on Otay Lakes

[@MotoJitsu]

👍🏼

[@blubYT]

What did you use to het your speedometer and route on here?

[@MotoJitsu]

I say in the video

[@LaceyOGrady]

Maybe take a harley and have one of your buddies run a ninja 650 or an r7 as a comparison, the power is similar

[@MotoJitsu]

I have videos of me riding all kinds of bikes...if that's what you're meaning.

[@LaceyOGrady]

I was meaning more like a versus video. You on a Harley vs a sportbike rider on track.

[@jeremybly]

There's only one safe way to pass a Harley rider. You must give him the utmost respect by down shifting, clutching it up and passing him on one wheel with your aftermarket Exhaust and at high RPM's!

[@mayurgowda8930]

I need some help, I am practicing counter steering and it is really difficult to push hard on the right handle bar compared to the left. How do I solve this?

[@MotoJitsu]

I made a video specifically about this kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZKlXpyOoc55nM0

[@Dave-sw2dm]

If you have to push hard there is something wrong with your bike, or you might need to start doing push ups. 😁

[@JustMamba]

We went over this in the msf course i went to. The instructor had us all do a left hand u turn and then a right and asked which one was harder. All 10 of us said the right. The instructor explained but i don't remember exactly. It had something to do with the throttle being on the right side as well as the front and back brakes. I no longer notice it. I think it's a mental thing when you are new to riding, but everyone in my class said the same thing. A lot of low speed maneuvering helps alot.

[@guins99]

Pretty creepy being so interested in what some other motorcyclist is doing… maybe you do you and not be creepy about someone else and their biz

[@LaceyOGrady]

Id like to see you take a sportster out to a track day

[@MotoJitsu]

I've ridden Harleys, adventure bikes, minis, etc. on track days. Have you?

[@LaceyOGrady]

@@MotoJitsu The only track we have locally is Hallett Motor Circuit, they are not very friendly to bikes. Ive gotten to supermoto at a go kart track, and do lots of enduro races though. But I have not had the privilege of riding on a track

[@myrtlelittle4130]

Are your lines always perfect?

[@MotoJitsu]

Yup

[@unnf9971]

PEAK CRUISER SPECIMEN

[@xxxTheLord]

I will not be the guy cornering at 70mph when the shit says 35 XD

[@MotoJitsu]

That may be fast for some but very mild to others

[@tvdinner325]

He waved you on, because he just used his entire 1.4 gallons of gas.

[@zoranm3866]

Traffic sigh says 35, you are riding 65 mph... 😎

[@MotoJitsu]

yup, you can see the screen

[@Devastator123]

I have 5 Harley’s and 3 1000’s super sport bikes. Why ride only one style when you can have both!

[@MotoJitsu]

that's why I have one bike that can do it all :)

[@terrywatts1060]

Sport bikes and cruisers are meant to be driven different.

[@MotoJitsu]

They’re designed for different purposes but you can ride them however you wish. Pro and cons to everything.

[@1SmokeyRider]

You say it like Harley’s don’t handle.

[@MotoJitsu]

They're made for comfort, not performance...so compared to my bike for example...huge difference.

[@JeanRoi]

Y’all are doing 70-80mph? Wow. I max out at 30-40mph

[@MotoJitsu]

you riding an ebike?

[@JeanRoi]

@@MotoJitsu Oh no I recently bought a 150cc scooter, new to riding so speeds above 40 is a little above my pay grade.

[@MotoJitsu]

gotcha...makes sense since you're on a 150 scooter

[@andypea170]

You speeding dude

[@MotoJitsu]

Awwwww

[@ramie-uz9xi]

That title 😂 . All Harley riders never had anything but a Harley . Ever think that a lot of us .. Age 50+ had so many friends get smoked by showing their ass on crotch rockets ?

[@MotoJitsu]

instagram.com/motojitsuclub/

[@derekderek2570]

Holy crap you're hitting 25mph corners at 90mph!!

[@MotoJitsu]

It's not as dramatic as you're making it seem lol

[@derekderek2570]

@@MotoJitsu it is for me. I only really feel comfortable going about 65 maybe 70 in a 35 corner... I've gotten "good" at moving my butt cheek over and body position to keep the bike upright but I don't know how deep in my lean angle I really get... about where I would on a bicycle but I know I can get deeper I'm just scared of highside/lowsiding... do you have any videos on how to get better at pushing your limits on higher speed turns? I've gone riding with guys that take those at 90+ and hairpin turns at 40+ which I really wanna do

[@MotoJitsu]

It's not about pushing anything on the public roads nor it is about corner speed actually, it's about getting off the edge of the tire to drive out of the corner since the exit is the priority. I would encourage you to take more formal, high level courses MotoJitsu.com/courses And lower body movement on any bike on the street isn't really helpful...upper body is all you need if you even decide to move at all. but yeah, this pace following him was an easy pace for me...I've been riding this exact road for 9 years now and know it by heart.

[@derekderek2570]

@@MotoJitsu Thanks, I will definitely take your advice. The public roads I ride are some backcountry mountian passes in Colorado between some small towns and not many vehicles ride it, I also never ride alone in case the worst happens.

[@MotoJitsu]

I just took a road trip from San Diego to Colorado and rode with my buddy who lives there....some awesome roads, he lives in Castle Rock.

[@kissarmy7310]

@MotoJitsu® (Incase you don't see the reply) although I agree it's not fast. But I do too wonder why not even just on bikes. How come yous speed everywhere? For a reference to maybe understand my question better. In Australia there's fuckloads of speed cameras and even in unmarked vans constantly changing where they sit so you really gotta pick when and where to speed. And do yous just get tickets for speeding or are yous able to lose license over it as well?

[@kissarmy7310]

Also I'll add, anything over either 25km or 40km. Cannot remember is instant loss of license and if declared hooning, impounded vehicle

[@MotoJitsu]

I got one speeding ticket 8 years ago on a bike...not anything since. We all have our risk to take...if you want to ride around at the speed limit everywhere, go for it. It's my choice and I'm willing to accept the consequence of my actions.

[@kissarmy7310]

@@MotoJitsu Yeah nah I'm not saying you shouldn't or nothing or criticising. Just didn't know if yous had the same to deal with as over as I read that yous don't have speed cameras at intersections. But as you said man it's your ride so don't so anything but enjoy it. And love your content mate

[@dgphi]

@@kissarmy7310 Yeah, it sucks in Australia. I've had speeding tickets where I was riding or driving to the conditions, perfectly safely IMO, but I was going a bit faster than the limit.

[@mojomanmurph1925]

@@kissarmy7310 It's not as camera-strict as it is in Aussie-land. Depends on where you ride is what speed enforcement you may encounter and that just requires being familiar with the roads. Fines vary, possible impound of bike if excessive speed or reckless riding, license suspended, insurance goes up if not dropped. Probably same punishment it is over there but less cameras.

[@fadhildonnie3084]

It's the rider not the bike