Counter Steering Is EASIER Than You Think

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[@MotoJitsu]

SHUT UP & PRACTICE! You can ask me questions all day long BUT unless you go and experiment, you're missing the point.

[@sgomez3047]

SAY WHAAAAT? ☺️☺️ OK...will go out and practice this

[@lisaromines20]

If you ever come to the right coast let us know I'm in E. Tn. I've rode The Dragon it's alot to take in I'd ride with you but not knuckle heads like max

[@realitycheque2854]

Great video. Burgman 650 driver here. Let them know it makes no difference if you're on a motorcycle, scooter, or even a bicycle these riles still apply!

[@rajsuriyasuriya7772]

Bro love u so much thanks so much for explanation and ur super easy to understand lectures

[@BKsn00py]

If you only knew how much you do for bikers new and old? A lot! ...You are one of the best. If only I was qualified I'd wear one of your shirts. I've been riding for many years but learn something whenever I catch one of your training videos. I started out on an old Triumph, no gear, no bike safety stuff. Most of us just didn't wear or could afford. Gives me shivers when I think about that now. Waiting for Spring and my new GS. Then I'll follow your "shut up and practice" and the gear you use. We don't agree all the time but you're the boss.

[@0trov_]

Oh boy if you would only knew how much you are doing for moto community. ❤

[@MotoJitsu]

A lot, I hope :)

[@johncavar2914]

Yeah true! That’s why I love watching his videos 👍🏼🏍🇦🇺

[@adverseking]

@@MotoJitsu hey Eddie, honestly! I am a new rider and you have helped me more than you know!

[@skaterjoepo]

can the bike go out under me if i push foward to fast?

[@omarfdhdr2251]

True that

[@jaspergrumfuttock]

This has to be one of, if not the best explanation of counter steering I have seen - he actually explains that the "push" is only to get the lean, then stop pushing and let the bike take itself around the corner. Too many other vids neglect to mention the push is only for a fraction of a second. Well done that man!

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@den2ofoz]

Yah some video call it turn. So confused as well. Bike doesn't have car steering wheel. It has handle bar for pushing not turning.

[@gritlog]

MotoJitsu literally taught me how to ride a bike from zero experience to making u-turns and doing fast cornering comfortably in just a couple of months with your countersteering and trail braking videos. I've seen a few other training videos out there but you are the most straightforward and easiest to understand so far. Hands down you're the best motorcycle instructor on youtube!

[@MotoJitsu]

Awesome to hear! :)

[@bcacgjzhfcbkhjz1]

That was an absolute education. Cornering is scary for an (old) beginner. Time for much PRACTICE. Now I know WHAT to practice. Concise and excellent. Heed watchers!!!

[@MotoJitsu]

:)

[@amandajohansson8205]

I am a brand new rider...just look the MSF beginner class last weekend. This is the BEST explanation of counter steering I have ever heard! Thank you!

[@MotoJitsu]

Glad it helped!

[@bploan8464]

Hey man how has your journey been, I'm just at your stage now and honestly I'm super nervous about this counter steering part

[@Wintersdark]

Holy shit dude. I've been riding for 25 years. I'm *very* comfortable with countersteering. But I never really paid a lot of attention to it, my body just did what it did. Paying attention to it as a result has showed me why I turn better to the right. So much better. I've been struggling with this problem for years and never figured it out. I'll turn right and scrape pegs super comfortably, but to the left I just never manage to be comfortable. Turns out, I steer entirely with my right hand, and when I'm turning right and pushing right, I'm also rolling off the throttle and often trailing the front brake, so interrupting the throttle isn't an issue. But when I turn left, I'm pulling on the right grip and this tends to pull the throttle open a little more, making the bike want to stand up a little bit. I'd never have figured this out without spending some time just being conscious of how I turn, so thanks for the encouragement to go *think* about what I'm doing on autopilot!

[@petehudson3080]

Thanks for the great tip about coming to a stop light and doing a last second push with the left hand to load the bike on to a standing left foot. So simple yet so frustrating as here in the UK there's no way at the moment to go out and practice as temps are close to zero a lot of the day and the roads are lethal. Its clocked however in my brain and joins all those other nuggets I've picked up from you recently. You are an inspiration mate particularly as I have a new GS 1250 and you make it all look so easy on yours.....

[@davidsimmons3844]

I don't think I could ride without counter steering, it's a natural action after 44yrs of off and on road riding, thanks for instruction, always learning something new.

[@knightsljx]

Not from the US but your channel has been very helpful on my journey on finally obtaining my bike license 2 days ago. Got to experience counter-steering when our instructor took us on high speed road lessons, it was so much easier to turn in a corner. Not counter steering just felt like you were fighting the bike. Your emergency braking and throttle control videos really helped me out as well throughout the course.

[@martinpearce7420]

I have been riding 25 years and with this lock down I've been watching your videos and I've learned more in a few days than 25 years esp your counter steering and trail braking techniques, my bike went in for a clutch just before lock down and they still have it so i went out on my bicycle and tried counter steering totally amazing how easy it is I even got both pedals down lol thank you so much you are saving lives God bless you

[@MotoJitsu]

Great to hear!

[@JO-gp4in]

8:35 This. I thought I was weird, I mainly steer with my left hand too. Thanks for the videos. I’m getting back into riding after 20 years and you have helped me so much.

[@ElDuderino999]

It’s all about building up that muscle memory through practice, thanks Greg for so much insight. Ever since I’ve started watching (and practicing) your videos I enjoy my rides so much more while feeling much more in control and relaxed!

[@Grim_Beard]

Best explanation of this that I've seen on KZbin. Most people miss the fact that the steering corrects and ends up pointing the 'right' way once you're established in the turn.

[@MotoJitsu]

YES!

[@DonPedro6901]

Exactly! Most of them think that the counter steering ends at the moment of push.

[@snappycattimesten]

Grimbeard This is very important and not explained in most counter steering videos. It confused me greatly why my front wheel was pointing in the “correct” direction even though I was practicing “counter steering”. Thought I was doing something wrong and would push again causing the bike to not corner smoothly. Thanks FE. Now time to apply this realization and practice in the car park.

[@jobogaert8514]

I started riding again (after 30 years) 12 years ago, commuting, so I got a LOT of kms in little time (first bike about 65000 in less than 3 years), now I'm retired but still ride every day unless there's ice on the road. All I can say is 12 years and some 150000 kms later, I can still learn from your video's!

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@geraldwest3428]

100% correct in practice! Thank you! I've been practicing this the entire time since completing the Beginners Rider Course. However, Counter Steering was NOT taught at the BRC. I have a 7 mile stretch from my house to town which is a medium winding mountain road. I started practicing one handed counter steering that really verified the absolute necessity of counter steering. Now that I 'physically' and consciously practice this one handed counter steering technique in more tighter curves it has really built a lot of confidence. Thank you mister!

[@Suggest_Me_Books]

This made so much sense! Thank you! I’m working on my class work before the riding portion of the motorcycle class. The explanation in the class videos just wouldnt click.

[@trionrider]

Again, I think I've wrote this before, your (@motojitsu) videos are extremely explanatory and the best source of information on KZbin for all level of riders, but especially for beginner riders! 👌 I've watched dozens and dozens of videos (literally!) and everyone explains motorcycle cornering wrong! They give you the (wrong!) perception that a motorcycle turns by use of counter steering, instead of explaining that counter steering is used to INITIATE THE TURN ONLY(!!!) and then you "undo" the counter steering (or let the bike undo it by means of the "caster angle") and steer the bike all the way into the turn. BIG DIFFERENCE!!🤬 You did this in the very few seconds of the explanation! It was a AHA moment for me! 👊 What I've noticed is that everyone explains motorcycle cornering from an experienced rider perspective with years and years of riding, that have totally forgotten what it is like to be a beginner rider, that doesn't know the basics. And then go about explaining things from that perspective of an experienced rider! Thanks for the video. Keep it up! 😁✌

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks!

[@rugfixr]

why does this video not have 1M views? This is one of the most important lessons

[@MotoJitsu]

Share it!

[@krismerchant4982]

GREAT VIDEO! I've been riding for years and I learned so much. Never understood counter steering because it just worked.

[@mattj9090]

Fast Eddie! Thank you so much for all of the content you put out. You’re saving lives and helping people out so much. You gave me faith in my front break and I now have so much more control and confidence on my bike. I also routinely do your drills in a parking lot near my house before rides and those rides always go much smoother. Thank you again and I hope life is treating you great!

[@wjbss3647]

Due to COVID I'm still waiting to take my DAS course (UK) but I'm learning and dreaming watching your stuff, it's great cheers

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks! :) SHARE IT

[@lindalou5653]

This makes so much more sense than so many versions of this concept! And totally LOVE the add of using your left hand to steer!!!

[@MotoJitsu]

:) glad it helped

[@PeruvianGuy.]

I haven't seen anyone explaining counter-steering and it's applications better than you just did! Excellent video Fast Eddie! I practice counter steering every time I go riding because of you! And I love the idea of the quick left push when stoping to put your left foot down... I'm going to add it to my riding technic. Thank you!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks

[@vinayhegde7342]

This video is an absolute gem. Really can see the experience behind that explanation. Thanks a million for this👏

[@lralcantara]

Fast Eddie as wise as always, your videos reinforce practicing, that’s a fact! 💪🏼

[@georgedawson2422]

I'm new to riding; I'm middle-aged; everything I had experienced in my life so far told me this was nonsense. I listened; I experienced it; I practiced...it works. When you first do it you feel like Gandalf defying the laws of physics...perhaps I need to learn a little more about physics. Thank you! It took me about six hours to stop grinning after trying this.

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome!

[@Lab0rant]

I`m so glad I found Your channel, I`m 39 and dreaming of motorcycle since the start of the year! I got Suzuki VX800 this autumn. In march I`ll start my A license acquiring process. Here, in Latvia, we have pretty tough and long process - minimum 15 hrs of training in local auto/motto school (min 15 training sessions) before we get to do a examination at Latvia "Road traffic safety direction" to get the A license, that includes practice on streets. I`m determined to practice Your stuff after A license at least 3-4 days a week before I`ll be comfortable to go on longer rides.

[@finmistwrdpn8900]

Watched a lot of videos on this subject, your explanation in the first 3 minutes.... and I got it. Thx u.

[@noncompliant209cali]

Finally someone actually tells you not to leave the bars turned. Every video I watch makes you think you leave it turned, also they try saying their counter steering while clearly pushing left and going right (turning right to go right) and calling it counter steering

[@MotoJitsu]

No idea...I don't watch other people's videos. I'm a motorcycle instructor who makes videos...there's a lot of KZbinrs who ride motorcycles, big difference.

[@johnpullen5716]

Ed, your videos are so well explanatory that you have to be saving lives . Total , credit to you mate

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@willb169]

To me, this was the best counter steering video of all. You're the only one that ever said pull with opposite hand instead of everyone emphasizing pushing which ALWAYS confused the heck out of me, even if I've supposedly been doing it my entire life. I pull, which pulls me up for the set up before the opposite lean. Thank you for coloring this in with crayon for me. First time I understood it practically in over 30 years

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks! You're welcome! :)

[@FreeFlyFreak69]

Excellent video, I am 55 came from a background of riding dirt bikes from age 15-25 then a long break, dirt bikes again from 45-50ish while my kids were teenagers. Just got my first road bike last week, a 20yr old F650GS from a friend, I wanted to stick with the same riding posture I was used to at until I become comfortable on road. I have been practicing your techniques, and in fact I believe you saved me already, when I turned in early on a right hander, and began to go wide with oncoming traffic, I so badly wanted to turn in the direction of the turn. I could literally hear your voice saying "No!! Push Right, Go Right, Push Right, Go Right!!" Thanks for your educational videos.

[@karlbishop7481]

I just started watching your videos on a recommendation from MC Rider. I found this video to be very interesting but I wanted to make a couple of comments and a request of sorts. I started riding over 50 years ago and was self taught so I am sure I have some bad habits. At first I had no idea about counter steering but I think an article by Kevin Cameron made me aware of what I was doing without being aware of it. I have lived in a lot of locales with twisty mountainous roads so that I have kind of developed my own cornering techniques. I find that entering a turn I push on the handlebar on the side of the direction I want to go, classic counter steering. I only do it entering the turn. I maintain my turning through a combination of leaning, weighting the bike by pressure on the inside peg or seat and subtle throttle control. Exiting the the turn I pull on the side of the handle bar on the side of the direction I want to go in conjunction with the application of the needed amount of throttle. I don't generally like to ride with groups but when I do I don't see anyone else employing the techniques. I would like to see you do a video discussing these techniques if appropriate. I may be doing things that are all wrong but they work for me. I have only watched a handful of your videos but I like what I have seen. You go deeply into the basics where most of what I have seen only addressed the general concepts. I have sent a link to my daughter who is a fairly new rider who has told me she is having some issues mainly with slow speed and U turns. I believe your tutorials will be a big help for her. Your comment of keeping your foot off the rear brake until you become more proficient is invaluable. She was having trouble as she was taught to use the throttle and the brake. I think this is too much for a new rider and even for me with some of the new bikes being leaned out so much are troublesome at low speeds not being able to maintain a constant rpm level. Anyway, thanks for all you do, I hope you see this as this video was done so long ago.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks for watching, MCrider is a good guy. Yes, counter steering is just to get the bike to lean, you don’t that the entire turn. The front tire does turn itself into the turn, it’s called the caster effect of trail if you want to look it up. I recommend reading all the books I encourage all riders to read...I just posted it a few weeks ago and get into some high level courses like Total Control Advanced Riding Clinic:) totalcontroltraining.net

[@weets69]

Great vid again FE. Learned so much from you in your vid series🤟

[@MotoJitsu]

Awesome, thank you!

[@nandanair1601]

Thank you for posting all your videos... they're priceless. Can't wait to get my bike on Saturday and start practicing!

[@polly8220]

Got to be the best explanation of countersteering I've come across yet. Even though I've experimented with it over and over again. This has cleared up a few little grey areas for me. Keep up the great work. Followed you from being a newbie, 7 years on, still learning. 👍🏼

[@bploan8464]

So have you been leaning for 7 years? I'm only starting to learn and I'm nervous as all hell about counter steering , I'm afraid I won't be able to do it

[@bobbyromo69]

This is very interesting I remember last year when I took my Msf course they were trying to explain this to everyone but I was confused cause instead of pulling like they said I had always been pulling in cause it’s just what my body naturally did.

[@vicpnut1]

Am only short in the video and so far you’re absolutely in line with my decades of experience ….with me I was told the “push the side your turning “ thing way after I was already just doing this without the intellectual knowledge that I was doing this. I was at first telling (whoever it was at the time) you must be high ,that makes no sense …..I immediately hopped on my 1982 Yamaha maxim ( that was less than 10 yrs old at the time , so yes I’m old ) and deliberately pushed the grip side I was Intending to turn towards and was shocked to realize this is more or less what I’ve always been doing …. I was usually doing a mix of a sort of “push pull” movement ,but mostly it started with the push … what I need to do (still to this day ) is practice more emergency and adjusting turn/lean while into it….ie : pushing counter steer further ( or less) after starting the lean…. Am going to be riding again this coming season after a long layoff and I’ll definitely be refreshing my skills (practicing) this as well as all other pertinent skills … all you novice unexperienced riders must think this is counterintuitive,and to a non rider it is unthinkable but it’s 100% true wether you realize it or not ,you’re counter steering every turn to some extent

[@lukehale88]

Finished my motorcycle class last week and have been confused on this ever since. After watching this I’ve got it. They need to add this video to the class. Well done!!

[@docgreen4934]

This and emergency braking were the first skills I practised on my return to biking. I noticed that I was often pulling with my left hand to turn right because of throttle control. It was just instinct and on reflection seemed advisable! Practise, heh? A really great vid. In my original riding times in the 1970’s counter-steering was never taught, I found it through experimentation. If only I had your instruction in those days but you weren’t around, right!! Thanks again, great stuff. Yours aye, Alan

[@brittsmith1824]

Greg, thanks for the video and the riding tip is an excellent recommendation. I have found that the traditional "push" works great to initiate the bike's turn in and then I use the "pull" aspect to fine-tune the lean angle during more technical curves.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you!

[@LedaStar222]

This was very helpful! A few weeks ago, a driver cut into my lane as I was exiting a multiple lane roundabout on a curve. I had to turn fast to avoid him. It was raining and my bike slipped on the partition road paint and I fell off and skidded across the road. Since then, I had lost all my confidence with counter steering! Whereas in the past, it just came naturally to me, afterwards I was doubting myself. I was completely overthinking it and getting myself mixed up, when it really is very simple once you get a feel for it. This video has put into words what I was dong by instinct before the crash and I have been able to get back my steering confidence. Thank-you!

[@MotoJitsu]

You’re welcome!

[@12thRoundBoxing]

love this advice, havent really heard it from anyone .. im on my second month riding and still no hiccups because of this channel

[@MotoJitsu]

That's great to hear.

[@bartek4083]

:-) Every time when it’s explained,look at Fast Ed’s eyes and head Look where you want to go! Pleasure watching :-)

[@ronaldlinton5033]

Noticed the same thing,you beat me to the comment,that’s proper mussel and reaction memory!

[@mhordijk0871]

It's psycho-motor skills. It has become an automatism to him. It shows he practices what he preaches.

[@Dirk-R]

Exactly, also saw that, LOL. That's conditioning in psychology, or maybe Fast Eddie's brain isn't involved any more, and we simply witness eye muscle memory. In that case, if he grabs a beer in front of him, he'll look aside. No, seriously, he's an ace.

[@MotoJitsu]

I never noticed!

[@HarryHartman71]

Thank 's Greg, want to go practice now but it's damn cold in Belgium :-( (freezing)

[@MotoJitsu]

Dang!

[@Do-lf8ne]

Nah! Greetings from Holland ✌🏻

[@MarkKoolen]

Still a lot of great days To ride these weeks, went yesterday to Antwerpen from Eindhoven, just use a lot of layers of clothing :)

[@heatingairservices8708]

Thanks for the great explanation..ive been ridding for 45+ years & never rally noticed it before but by instinct i dont push right to got right i naturally pull left bike leans right turns right .or pull right to go left .now I have an name for what i was doing all along ..Thanks again

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome! Get into some high level courses!! MotoJitsu.com/courses

[@eugenebykov]

Thanks so much for this video! I started driving school, and I wasn't getting a "yes, the wheel WILL eventually change the direction", I was wondering how on earth it should be STAYING turned into the opposite direction, while it shouldn't. Your explanation rocks!

[@izzojoseph2]

Most people say go practice. Viewers say, “Okay.” And go do some, not realizing how long it takes to learn a skill. Instead they just say, “That’s stupid.” And quit Without a time limit, practice is seldom long enough. You’re the first I’ve heard put a time limit on how long you wanted us to practice and that’s awesome.

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@pavelmihailov9901]

Go out he says ... it's winter! Have to wait till next season

[@MotoJitsu]

Dang...bicycle?

[@pavelmihailov9901]

@@MotoJitsu it is winter, with snow and ice :) and salt on the road

[@MotoJitsu]

Guess not then lol

[@tommeyer6033]

I was out today.. 40 degrees (no ice/snow... yay)

[@marchingon5401]

California was made for motorcycle riders. 70° today.

[@shirokazama]

Still looking through your videos, and I still find interesting stuff. You give by far one of the best explanations! Thanks

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@BahmanTrialsAndTrails]

You have saved my life more than my helmet, jacket, gloves, and boots all combined. Thank you! Sir, the content you put online for free is golden!!

[@johnnewton1540]

Simply brilliant. I love your clear, simple approach and your committment to improving the "software" before getting a bigger bike.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks John.

[@Fieskmask]

Best explaining video yet. I've seen so many videos but no one explained it like you did, thank you. Will take my MC license this summer

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks! Share it!

[@emptech]

I've been riding a 250 dual sport since the mid '70's. I took a break and bought a new Yamaha 250 dual sport. Most of my riding was on dirt/ gravel, trails, etc. I'm starting to do some riding on paved mountain roads. About a month ago I was in a sweeping left turn, about 35-45 mph and took a dump. I've never heard of counter steering. I used conventional steering, lost control and went over the handle bars. I pulled on the left grip and pushed on the right, from your video, that would explain why I went off the road to the RIGHT, and in an attempt to get back on the pavement, lost control. No major breaks. Near the end of this video, you explain exactly what happened to me. I can't wait to try this counter steering technique. You explained it very well. Jim

[@softailfun]

Sorry to hear about the fall fella. Left hand bend at that speed, you needed counter steering. Push left grip forward (I can’t begin to explain what a small movement it is) and the bike would have leaned and so turned left. When the desired lean is achieved you stop pushing the grip forward buy maintain a neutral pressure (not pushing forward, nor realising the pressure). When you have completed the bend, ease off the pressure and your bike will just stand up and continue straight. Bit long winded. Let me know what you think. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqvOaaKvg7RqZpo this link might help you a little.

[@lakaymoto1951]

Watched it. Tried it. It works. Amazing.

[@paulclarkson1778]

This is the most important skill I've ever learnt (anyone can ride in a straight line). I rode a Peugeot Metropolis back from Gloucester a month or 2 ago and a heavy machine at higher speeds doesn't want to turn and I struggled to make gentle turns on the motorway. Since then I've been practising counter steering daily (LIGHT BULB MOMENT) and when I was riding on a motorway last week it was so easy to get the bike to do exactly what I wanted it to do. Thank you so much Fast Eddie.

[@MotoJitsu]

:) you're welcome!

[@mr.solitude3352]

I rarely bookmark a video from the several moto vloggers whom I view. This one is an exception. Good stuff. Thanx.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you so much, I'm glad it helps out.

[@jeffreystolwijk8795]

I enjoin watching your videos. Since a few weeks I bought a motor (since I haven’t ride a bike for more than 10 years). I experienced a kind of unpleasant feeling in cornering. I started watching the videos and a lot became clear to me. As soon as I am back from summer holiday I will start practice and let you know my experience! Thanks from Holland!

[@MotoJitsu]

You're very welcome!

[@jeffreystolwijk8795]

Did my first practicing today. Amazing! The funny thing is, that I discovered that I kind of already did some counter steering now and then (these were the moments that good cornering succeed) in my unconsciousness. Now I am practicing and being more consciously by how I am cornering, I feel a lot more confident. A lot of practicing to go before it will be my second nature on the bike but it already helps a lot. Great!

[@koenwolfcarius5877]

Hello, I discovered a few weeks ago your channel. Very interesting and instructive. Bought me a Kawasaki Z900RS, after 20 years of almost not driving anymore. Since I’ve watched your channel, I’ve been practicing on parking lots more than I have ever done before. I have translated your belt programm to metric measures (Belgium, Europe you see) and it’s great fun. Thanks a lot.

[@MotoJitsu]

Awesome! :) My book has all the belts system measurements already converted in the back of it :)

[@waynebuchholz1788]

Fast Eddie, I watch listen and practice what I have seen in your videos every time I ride, I can hear you in my head at times as I am practicing. thanks for all you are doing for the moto community.

[@MotoJitsu]

I'm glad my videos are so helpful :)

[@StitchJones]

This video makes alot of sense. Thank you.

[@kclee8998]

Thanks for the clear explanation on counter steering!

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome!

[@Ray-ck3tj]

And again great explaining man,every time i think you did already explained everything on your video's you will find someting new to talk about it,I love it. Sorry my bike is away for maintenance and its cold outside, so i have to watch more video's these months Greg🤣🤣When my bike is back and the weather conditions getting a bit better i can practice again,so this periot more you tube for me 🤣🤣👌🏍🏍

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you.

[@Mikielike]

Very nice job explaining what push or counter steering is you have made something many don't understand understandable.

[@firedog9113]

Thanks for the good info F E, I have a bit of understanding of counter steering already since I can use it in two curves in my nieghborhood, but pulling instead of pushing I will work on. Thanks again dude

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome! Try them both out :)

[@loki_kore8358]

Is this not what everyone did when riding bicycles? This was so ingrained, I didn't even know I was doing it when I was young and started getting confused by these types of videos. Thanks for making this!

[@DonovanBankhead]

What a great, simple explanation of this. Thank you!

[@MotoJitsu]

You're very welcome!

[@curlytoponajourney5096]

Awesome video! This video should be played at every motorcycle training course! Thanks for caring and sharing!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you!

[@ved5600]

Great Job, many such tips can save lives especially for new riders!! Even if one life is saved, this channel served what it intended for!

[@frontliner5871]

Excellent content eddy , as always. Pure gold

[@jester5980]

Thanks for the video, this should help a lot of people out. It has helped me tremendously with my confidence going into turns. I have been using this technique for years but I still go out and practice often.

[@MotoJitsu]

I hope it will!

[@rasrastaman5712]

🔴🔴🔴excellent advice and detailed explanation/instructions!🔴🔴🔴

[@jered2177]

Total control book arrived, just finished chapter 2.im about to start chapter 3 suspension, so far enjoying it.

[@lenkaryll1118]

I've been practicing countersteering today for 3 hours. Just Incredible how it works! I've gained confidence in cornering! It is such a great and free feeling for me as an older beginner!!! Thank you so much 😄💗

[@MotoJitsu]

yes!

[@geddstock]

Keep doing it consciously it will make you a better safer rider. It’s also less tiring because you’re not holding on to tight and fighting the bars all the time. I started riding at 16 on a 50cc on my first ride I just couldn’t get it around a corner without almost slowing to a crawl. So I asked a guy who was pulled over having a smoke why I can’t go around corners,he explained what to do and the rest is history 30 years no crashes some close calls with other traffic but counter steering got me out of the situations every time.

[@lenkaryll1118]

@@geddstock Many thanks! It´s too cold now to ride & practice here in Europe. I´ll think of your support again in spring while counter stearing 😄! Merry Xmass!

[@ozpilotgirl]

Brilliant video!!I I have used this technique on the track before to great effect, but I will practice it at lower speeds to perfect it!!!

[@MotoJitsu]

Keep on mastering your skill :)

[@Dontbeshy27]

The most clear explanation so far. Cheers mate 😃

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks

[@geoopa]

Finally best tutorial l’ve seen. Thanks!

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@coachtodd1373]

Best explanation yet! Thanks

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome! MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, merch, affiliate links, etc.

[@serpent645]

Counter steering is counterintuitive, my mind used to rebel against it. They taught it at the Learn to Ride class I attended at the Boise Harley Dealership and I (sort of) got comfortable with it. Additional practice has made me much more in tune, but more work is needed so I continue to practice. Thanks for the great video, you're doing good things for the motorcycle community!

[@MotoJitsu]

Glad to help :)

[@alexm8307]

Awesome video, every time I ride my bike, i give you a mental thank you for all the things I learned from you and saving my life, and all the knowledge you share for free. Thank you.

[@MotoJitsu]

You're very welcome Alex :)

[@MarekVarcholak]

Good video Greg. Last third was new for me, there are soooo many ways how to practice. Thanks for the tips.

[@MotoJitsu]

Yes!! Thank you.

[@md.ramjanali6582]

I've ever seen the best only video on counter steering explanation. Actually I was in confusion. Now It's clear. I appreciate you... Thanks & let me be your fan. Reply me.

[@MotoJitsu]

:)

[@Nak0ut]

Love your content man. Very easy to understand.

[@MotoJitsu]

Glad to hear it!

[@empemack9434]

Finally a full tutorial..ill try this when i get my motor asap. Thanks sir. More power! New subs here

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!

[@sicxdgixxd6326]

Finally I found someone who explains pulling the opposite direction. I have been like what’s the fing difference.

[@MotoJitsu]

❤️❤️❤️👍🏼👍🏼

[@HbbH38]

Best counter steering explanation there is. Thank you for making it so easy to understand for new bikers.

[@MotoJitsu]

you're welcome!

[@jymonfernandez8087]

I love the stopping point that’s super handy. That’ll help heaps, so I can keep my right foot on the peg more. Thanks heaps

[@MotoJitsu]

I"m glad it helps Jymon

[@rogelgabrielcristobal7730]

great illustrations, makes more fun watching

[@Hansoo777]

Another very well explained video. I've learnt how to counter steer from previous videos, along with many other skills and drills. Also just bought ''the road to mastery'' kindle edition, looking forward to read!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you! I'm glad the video helped and I appreciate the purchase! Write a review on Amazon if you have a minute.

[@jne232]

Thank goodness! I am a "puller" rather than a "pusher" for counter steering. I've purchased your books and watch as many of your videos as I can. My problem is, most of this stuff comes naturally (good and bad, lol) and I had to consciously watch myself counter steer to learn that I've been pulling on the bar, rather than pushing. I've been trying to reteach myself to push, now I know that I don't have to "relearn" this technique since I can push or pull!!!! Fast Eddy buddy....he saves the day!

[@MotoJitsu]

whichever works best but learn everything :)

[@Boy.of.wonder]

How I have just found your channel is a mystery to me. Thank you for all these videos, you have a new subscriber and book reader 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MotoJitsu]

thank you!!!!!

[@robertapreston4200]

Awesome! NOW it makes complete sense👍👍🤗been doing it for years, but didn't know it🤔 Cool😎

[@stigjensen4818]

Yep 👍 Very good video, and explanation, so importent. Just turn the bike to the other direction, then the bike automatic leans to the correct side, then do the turn like you normally would. You can turn sharp and quickly this way, and if you don't learn it, you WILL get in a acendent in time.

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks

[@rcgldr]

Old guy here (70 years old). My current bike is a 2001 Hayabusa. I learned to countersteer back in 1968 (Honda 450). Back then, the concept was to push and pull with equal effort. In the 1970's, I did demonstrate counter-steering to friends by making a fist and just pushing on the inside handlebar, then relaxing to allow the bike (Norton 850) to straighten up on it's own, but other than this demo, I pushed and pulled with even effort. I don't know when only push on the inside bar started to be taught. The other issue not mentioned in your video is that at moderate speeds, many (or most) motorcycles have enough trail that once leaned, they tend to return to vertical (in bicycle | motorcycle dynamics, this is known as stable mode). If you relax on the handlebars, the bike will tend to straighten up, and some counter-steering torque needs to be applied to the handlebars to hold a lean angle. Another issue for some bikes is when braking while leaned, the side braking force on the front tire causes it to steer inwards, and requires additional counter-steering torque to hold a lean angle while braking. For racing motorcycles, at high speeds (100+ mph), the tendency transitions to hold a lean angle and not straighten up (for bicycle dynamics with infinitely thin tires, this is capsize mode, where a bike falls inwards at an extremely slow rate, for real tires, the rate of change in lean angle is so small that it it imperceptible, and the bike just holds the current lean angle), so a rider has to counter-steer (steer inwards) to straighten up with the same effort as it take to lean. Also at high speeds (due to angular momentum of the front wheel resisting any change in steering angle), the amount of force needed to change lean angle by counter-steering is large enough that push + pull is needed to remain tucked behind the fairing. It's similar to flying a plane, bank angle and speed determine cornering radius, and it's the same for a motorcycle, except the rider uses counter-steering to change bank | lean angle. I don't think about steering, only about adjusting lean angle and speed to take turns. I started riding an EUC (electric unicycle) back in August 2021. Lean control and turns are done by yawing (twisting) or tilting an EUC (camber effect) or a combination, depending on speed. It's still counter-steering: steer more inwards to reduce lean angle, steer less inwards to increase lean angle. Mostly yaw steering for slow speeds, and tilt steering for normal speeds. Tilting an EUC causes it to turn, the more you tilt it, the tighter the turn. At higher speed, a rider has to lean more than an EUC is tilted, at lower speed a rider leans less than an EUC is tilted. Example of a girl leaning much more than she tilts her EUC even at moderate speed (15 mph or so): kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5m6fqqBaKiZqZI

[@christoohey]

Less than 3 minutes into this video and it clicked -- I spent an entire day on the course with the safety course instructor trying to explain this in a way that didn't sound like we were going to Wyle E Coyote ourselves off the track. "Push to establish the lean!"

[@MotoJitsu]

:)

[@pe500a]

Mate, I did tried this today and cornering got a whole new meaning for me. Thank You

[@MotoJitsu]

awesome!

[@pizanda1]

Awesome video!!! Thanks for the education

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@DeeMcQueen]

Love these lessons. My riding has improved so much because of experiential understanding. "Be a do-er, and not just a hearer" thank you

[@MotoJitsu]

:) yes!

[@mohamedabdalnaem9776]

Finally! This is truly the best explanation I was looking for that nobody answered, thanks man for the super simple answer you made it much more easier and so less scary glad I stumbled on you,, Nice sketching btw.

[@MotoJitsu]

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