How to STOP stalling your motorcycle and take off QUICK

[@vinrave]

For those beginners and having problem to navigate your friction zone. Heres my tip. Its reall simple. Think of it as a clock. The whole clutch lever is 9-12 o clock. Your friction zone would be somewhere around 10-11 oclock or 10.5 to 11.5 o clock. If you go all the way to 12 and you dont have enough speed yet chances are you will stall. Every bike is different but those are the most sweet spots of frition zone.

[@Gametop664]

This is the only comment everyone struggling with clutch issues should read. I really really appreciate this one

[@russelfernandes8483]

All good advice. A couple of things I can add... 1) Practice in the car park: starting in 1st, quickly moving to second gear/20 mph, then slowing again and stopping, selecting gear back to 1st, completely stopped with feet down and ready to start again. Repeat. This to me the real traffic pattern practice routine - you need to get to second quickly. 2) Not a fan of holding the rear brake with light throttle except for starting on hills. Since many inexperienced riders will start burning out clutches before gaining mastery of this 3) Don't panic if a bug gets in your helmet - they absolutely will. Be sure to use hazard lights (if you need to) then always pull over, select neutral, remove and inspect helmet completely before starting again - those bugs tend to linger inside;

[@amandaharrison463]

As someone with severe adhd who struggles with verbal instruction, this was SO incredible helpful. Everyone just kept saying "find the friction zone" but not really demonstrating what that looks like. You are out here doing God's work lol

[@iamgroot4080]

You really shouldn't drive if You have clutch issues

[@cleanmirror8279]

Is that even a thing? Verbal instruction? Wtf? Gotta be made up for benefits??! Stop labelling yourself with bollocks

[@moimaryanne]

​@@cleanmirror8279 Verbal instruction = explaining without a physical example, just talking. She's saying that it's difficult for her to understand something if there is no image or something to demonstrate what they mean, she isn't labelling herself lmao

[@locbigt5708]

yup same here, I failed the msf course because there was to much verbal instructions and not enough actual riding. this was helpful

[@GG-cj4cq]

bro teaching more than my MSF course, which was so stressful and i cried. They didnt tell us none of this and my clutch was crusty and kept sticking but they wouldn't let me exchange the bike saying I just have to learn that particular friction zone. Thank u for making this video 😭

[@Alicia_Michelle]

Bruhhhh I had my first course today and nothing was said about any of this... Stalled the bike a lot I was scares I'd never get it and they would fail me. I literly have the 2nd class tomorrow morning and I'm so scared.... Did you pass the course??

[@FreddyMejia-ln3uo]

​@@Alicia_Michelle How much do you guys usually pay for this courses?

[@jenlisasweetner9840]

Same for me 😢 i was on a rebal 300 hella old bike 😢 i failed the intrutor ketp saying read the book do this and also putting in gear

[@CaptianVeryObvious]

You can stop in any gear, but make sure you downshift to first, so you start from first from the full stop. Of course, it is a good skill to downshift to first through breaking. Easy to pick up.

[@kennedyooko337]

Thanks for the advice I've been stalling since I started riding on the street for the last 1 week. This video is a great asset to me. Thanks a lot.

[@madangel2002]

Thanks for the info, never thought about holding it before the friction. I did what you said and held it all the way in

[@KudoYoung]

I haven't even touched a bike yet but this was hugely informative. I'm eager to learn and get my first bike in the near future.

[@EchoOutdoors365]

What helped me was to be heavy on the throttle and slowly let off the clutch. Never stalled. But not great on the clutch. After a while I fine tuned the procedure. Hope this helps someone 🫶

[@fruitbones]

This was a solid and informative video, the way you explained everything was super cohesive and easy to understand! I wasn’t having too much issue with stalling, but more so being VERY slow with taking off from stopped position. Going to practice with your guidance today 🙏🏼

[@kevincannon795]

Finding the friction zone is much easier when you use two fingers. The other fingers act as a stopper to pulling the clutch lever so far that you have a super high amount of deadzone before the bike takes off. Makes it less of a guessing game it’s clutch fully activated when stopped in gear and I start to let that out and the slightest movement is going to cause the bike to move. That’s what I do.🤷🏼‍♂️

[@AlphaBravoJP]

This is golden man. I have been struggling in beginner class and this explains all the things the instructors brushed over. Thanks man.

[@zomako5]

Taking off by using the rear brake is also helpful when you stop on a steep road!

[@leo967846]

Thanks for the tips, just took my MSF course and I stalled it so many times, was not giving it enough throttle and let off the clutch too quick.

[@nawabmevans]

Seat time will resolve all issues. Just keep riding🫡

[@easye1311]

Me too

[@lenarguerra7203]

Did you pass the course? I know some training schools are very strict about those little details.

[@Firefly_6_9_]

@@lenarguerra7203 dont think stalling ur bike a lot is a 'little detail'. if u cant control the very basics of a motorcycle u should not pass a course

[@diegolopezzz18]

@@lenarguerra7203if you stall the bike more than three times during the final test it’s an automatic failure.

[@andrewlytle3166]

Such a great explanation, 3rd day with my bike stalled a few times. Hopefully tomorrow is a lot better for me.

[@BDOG.777]

haven’t ridden in 2 weeks due to the bike needing an MOT, today was my first ride in a while so i knew i was gunna stall a lot… stalled 3 times at the first roundabout xD i knew this was going to happen tho so i asked my mum if she could just follow behind me for the ride to the garage and back. this is only my 4th time on the bike

[@after_midnight9592]

@@BDOG.777 This is a very good practice for complete beginners. In Europe we have to take minimum 20 hours with driving school instructor following behind to keep the rider safe and give all the tips and instructions before the checkride. Get a bluetooth or something to stay in contact by phone and have her follow around for the first few rides.

[@SomeOne-zz4hs]

what i learned was from shadetree surgeon that the msf never taught was to give it as much throttle as you want but the clutch is what needs to be let out slower depending on how much throttle you give it haven't stalled since

[@sora9386]

This was the best advice that I got regarding how to not stall the bike out of all the other instructors and their videos. Thank you ❤️... I will be trying this next time.

[@norealaffection9596]

You are so fucking awesome boss. Damn you just made me feel so much more comfortable with stalling. Taking my msf test tomorrow and stalling was my biggest issue. Appreciate you boss !!!

[@ruuik]

gotta respect that you decided to not cut the part when introduced your bug and helmet, this is why i keep my visor down. too scared of some random shit like that happening.

[@ahhhreelmonsters366]

the only reason i have a helmet... im not afraid of falling or crashing as much as a random piece of road debris taking out an eye...

[@vietdo493]

This is really helpful! Please show me how to take off while stopping on a hill and want to go further up without stalling the engine. Thank you so much!!

[@_JimmyBeGood]

I believe on a hill it’s the same actions except you need more throttle. If it’s a steep hill don’t stop on it 😂😂😂

[@vietdo493]

@_JimmyBeGood Thank you so much!!

[@kingti85]

Thanks for the tips, brother. Never rode a motorcycle, but I just built a motorized bike. I understand how a clutch works mechanically, but I guess didn't understand how to translate that into using one in practice. I'm going to see if this will work for me to come off a dead stop without having to pedal the bike every time. It'll probably help me start it easier, too, because I didn't realize how short that range of motion is from engaged to not engaged It was really helpful that you are willing to stall your bike out to show how everything is working instead of just saying the words. Ride safe, friend🙏❤

[@godsam9718]

Yo my man...this helped me a ton ❤ , like i am a little bit of a perfectionist so the thing is i started learing just 2 days ago and i am struggling to get the bike off initially i am stalling atleast 5 times before taking off but cause i felt that my bike reving loudly is a bad thing at intial pickup but seeing you tell about how you give the extra power meaning there is nothing wrong in doing that clears everything up 😊 , Thanks bro you don't understand how much this video cleared things up for me ❤.

[@DAnoChannel]

Amazing tip about the rear break cheat. Can't wait to try it

[@sivadharmadas4667]

@Motorcyclifter: 🤗Huge thanks to you teaching about clutch control. I tried this today, made my driving experience much smoother and enjoyable! Keep rollin out great vids like this.

[@georgiana6598]

Thanks so much luv. This is good for me. This is a video I needed instructions very Coochum and good you keep showing me how cos repetition is IMPORTANT for learning this. So I have been trained CBT. Nobody told me yhis. So I stalled at the lights luckily on my CBT so not rear ended, just terrible weather dark raining freezing January and ABC needs to be taught to newbies. This gives 5 out of 5 Coochums and love from Liverpool ❤

[@scotthughes1504]

Really well put together and explained with examples. Thanks for the knowledge

[@313boss]

Very useful thanks bro , I'm new and watched so many videos by far your method I think work best

[@tushar7988]

This is the exact issue I've been facing man.. Your video really is informative 👍👍👍

[@klatbob]

My greatest weakness right now is tight cornering to the right and starting without stalling on small / big inclines. I'll try out these practices and try to let you know if they help! Looks like great advice, thank you for uploading this video!

[@klatbob]

Riding a 2012 CBR 250R FYI

[@Bumpin2468]

Push the handle bars forward! Get used to leaning the bike back and forth

[@adrysamir]

Hye man , i just want to say thank you for this video. It helps me a lot in understanding how to handle my bike in those difficult situations 🙌🏻

[@Ambient_Tunes]

Fantastic Video mate... really helpful... straight to the point 👍

[@ccfolsomjr]

That blooper!😂😂😂was life! Thanks for including it! The tips were cool too!

[@flip4murder419]

This is one of the best videos ive ever seen that explains that friction zone perfectly lol thanks bro i appreciate this tips

[@dadeboy305wh]

Great video very informative thank you for this makes very much sense

[@DedSec_7]

Step 1: You must get to know your bike first

[@equalfps]

Same thing with cars, you must learn how to keep your car on an incline using the deadzone so you take off without staling or rolling back after you release the brake. In really big inclines you hold the handbrake with the button pressed and car to deadzone and you just release the handbrake to go. Same applies to bikes as well and pretty much all the clutch using machines.

[@johnpaulpineda2476]

The rear brake stuff is helpful! Thanks

[@Lux-Fisherman]

Clutch is still rubbing 9:15

[@SquatPenguin2]

I’m hoping I can practice this for a while later today.

[@KerryPoindexterJr-ir7mx]

Hell yeah friend. This is fucking helpful. Man ppl say if I can drive a stick shift car I can drive a bike I can say they are different lol. But keep them coming friend

[@diegolopezzz18]

The two full day MSF course I think is an archaic format. It really should be longer with more time spent on fundamentals. Doing two 2-3 hour sessions per week over the course of a month or so I think would improve skills rententiok and allow instructors to spend more time on students that are completely new to riding.

[@ojmanoo]

Im in the uk and i thought the exact same

[@after_midnight9592]

This is how I'm doing now in driving school. First 4 hours was only parking lot drills: Six consecutive stop&gos with swapping left foot down, right foot down figure 8 on idle throttle 2nd gear slalom doing 20 mph - most fun excercise Crawl speed slalom where you have to use the friction zone and keep your feet up to get through the cones - I hate this one the most. swerves going 20 and 30 mph Emergency braking from 30 mph, 3rd gear, I think the box is set to 40 feet where you need to come to a complete stop. Now, before every instructor ride on the road, it's 15 minutes of warmup on the school lot doing these drills.

[@JUNIORSUICIDE99]

What RPM's to shift up and down at? Can I use the same numbers for all up shifts, and the number for downshifts?

[@jrviade85]

more videos please!! motorcycle sensei!!! liked and subscribed 🙂

[@andrewplayer4407]

That blooper at the end was me last week, I quickly shut the visor and realised it was still inside 😮

[@JUNIORSUICIDE99]

Great Advice bro Gonna try this when I buy my Venom bike

[@shelasarn]

This was a good video! Went and did a jumpstart (clutch familiarity) at Harley before my mfa class and the first thing the guy say is the clutch is your friend which meant in my head i needed to hold it I was stalling the bike several times and it was cutting off a lot I was either holding the clutch tight or letting it go all the way out and it was a mess! This makes a lot sense. Also I was having an issue witch switching gears I didn’t know if I was in 12345 or 6🤦🏾‍♀️ finding neutral was hard as well. I already feel like I need a digital screen😅 I like how your bike has the 1 for gear 1 on your bike. This was a helpful video! My MfA class is Oct 11-13th 😬

[@Maybe77754]

Best way never to stall bike ,or engine turns off on you raise your RPM when taking off while you release clutch very slowly it works all the time depending on bike you could raise to 3000rpm or slightly above the call it preload your engine

[@kakarot4102]

So helpful! Thank you!!

[@Seraphim.of.the.desert]

Awsome video

[@kusadlamini5896]

It happens to me over and over again and it's very concerning 😮. Thank you for the tips, I'll practice them.

[@spelunky5765]

dude you earned a sub, i think you’re really good for the content you’re putting out, and it’s really good quality too, keep it up and i’m sure your channel will grow! and thanks especially for the tips!

[@motorcyclifter]

Thank you so much!

[@spelunky5765]

@@motorcyclifter remember me when ur famous man😎 i’ll keep up with ur content,you’ve got the presence and personality to take this far man. don’t let anyone ever drag ya down, and most importantly ride safe brother 🤝🏼

[@issackhoussein6912]

Very instructive........thanks

[@BeardedMattOutdoors]

Did stop once in second and it took me forever to figure out why I kept stalling (no gear indicator). I was so embarassed that I did that and EVERYONE was watching as I struggled.

[@DavidSmith-wy5rb]

Also try increasing you engine RPM a bit to give you a little better launch control !

[@snowvoidfilms]

This is what im working on right now.

[@jeffqseid2169]

great video for beginner like me, btw should i pull the lever all the way or maintain slighly in friction zone for take off? like when changing from N to gear 1?

[@Vespyr_]

If you don't need the whole range why do they make the throw so large? Why not just limit the range of the clutch with a short throw lever? That way you can squeeze all the way and not have it be such a large motion?

[@adorablecenturion8436]

thats a good question ngl maybe so there's more room for error in shifting and stuff? Its the same thing in a car, like 40% of the clutch pedal's travel is literally nothing

[@hex2cee]

omg thank you so much. I did 2:05 this so many times today and stalled 10 times.

[@AjPounders]

Buying my duke 390 as my first bike in two days I’m excited sadly there’s no course available near me till October

[@GrizzlyRhino72-lc4qu]

some bikes dont need to be in first gear to set off, my bike can set off in second just need to give it more throttle , but its more ideal being in first

[@motorcyclifter]

Any bike can take off in higher gear, the point is if youre learning you dont want to risk stalling in the street which is why it needs to be in first gear. Theres no point in taking off in higher gears and having a bigger chance of stalling in the middle of the street, especially for beginners that are just learning. Makes no sense.

[@GrizzlyRhino72-lc4qu]

@@motorcyclifter yeah I completely understand your point and it makes sense I was just saying as I thought u meant it literally wasn't possible to set off in higher gear. good video for the beginners though :)

[@Binod2013]

Problem is that when you are on 2nd or 3rd gear and suddenly you stop and then another second you have to quick pick up race zero gear high , you stalled 😢

[@brimmed]

Everyone always says find a parking lot. My issue is there's no parking lot near me without crossing a crazy busy road. So far I've just been going a little bit farther into the neighborhood each day. Prob next week I should be able to make it to the lot lol

[@vblanson]

Literally said the same thing yesterday.

[@blaineangstadt2163]

Great video man - thank you

[@jswolf67]

Awesome! Very helpful getting what you mean.

[@congopaintball]

really good motocycle tips.. your channel is special :) Thank you 😊

[@dxdiagg]

rear brake trick, you gonna wear off your clutch?

[@Nancy-l4w]

Dude! That video really helped me Ty!! ❤

[@vblanson]

Pretty fantastic video.

[@teddysurf]

So before I got a motorcycle that when you pulled in the clutch all the way the friction zone was immediate when you let it out I had this problem, and wondered why the levers had the extra space to where you could pull all the way in. why doesn’t the lever pull just stop just pasted the end of the friction zone?

[@annastebelskyj580]

Stupid KZbin doesn't properly notify of replies to comments anymore, but I can answer your question. The excess take-up in the lever is to account for slop. As the cable gets used, it stretches. You need that additional space in order to fully disengage the clutch until you have the opportunity to adjust the take-up at the cable head (and for a really worn out cable, at the clutch itself, as well). Check your maintenance manual for how much excess take-up you're supposed to have, so you can adjust it correctly.

[@teddysurf]

@@annastebelskyj580 first thank you for the reply. I see your point and understand it. The problem for me is the first motorcycle I ever bought, The friction zone was at the very end of the lever pull. So until I learned you didn’t have to pull the clutch in all the way lol it was like a count of one 1000 two 1000 three 1000 until I actually got going. all I’m saying is it would be nice if adjustable levers adjusted both ways. Anyway, again thank you for the reply. I appreciate it.

[@1683clifton]

The clutch bro, you just squish it man. Squishy

[@leygamer6470]

😭Thank you I was struggling so much with this stop thing I never stop at a stop sign I only slow down

[@itsyuriplays]

Loved the explanation

[@andrewreynolds2727]

Yeah bro you help me alot bro thanks 😊 😊

[@BobNiebuhr-c4n]

Awesome advice. Thx

[@Haven_wayRBLX]

What cc did you ride in this video? Also do you have a video on downshifting?

[@BobbyBasketballl]

you refer to the screen often and it's great to have but in MSF they constantly tell us to keep our eyes forward and off the odometer. It's dangerous to get beginners in the habit of constantly checking their odometer for gear. it's seconds taken away from the important stuff which is situation awareness. Instead I would tell beginners to bottom out their shift lever till they hit first gear and get used to feeling it with their foot rather than looking at the screen.

[@Abzedizo]

Thanks for the tips...

[@theslowdeath]

I stalled like 3 times at red lights, worst one when I was first in line... Overall I use 2 fingers on the clutch so even if I pull it it will stop on my other 2 fingers that are on handlebar... overall clutch distance travel is shorter that way

[@eliinthewolverinestate6729]

I do the right foot brake and stand on left foot. My motorcycle is jerky when not warmed up. Made the mistake of giving more gas when it was bogging down as I was taking off on a turn from a stop. Then it goes like hell. My tip is let it warm up.

[@georgiana6598]

I haven't either lad...since the DVLA took my license away. Shite😢

[@davidcurtis4478]

Great advice! 👍👍

[@amermuscle]

My thing is sometimes I feel like the engine revs way to high before it grabs . Can be frustrating on a right turn or your on a hill I freak out . And sometimes it will stall just because I think about too much at the tike

[@adorablecenturion8436]

Just find the friction zone then apply throttle, you'll be able to tell when you're around the friction zone when the rpms drop. Practice to gauge where the zone begins and ends, and apply throttle in the middle. Or like he says, if you can tell precisely when you're about to move and you don't see anything that'll stop you, keep it in the friction zone and bring the revs up a little, holding it around 2500-3000 rpm and hold on your rear brake. As you're getting ready to move, slowly release the rear brake in a smooth manner

[@bastardseaman188]

Why don't they just make clutch levers with a type of governor that only function in the friction zone? I'm a noob so excuse me if it's a dumb question

[@taurushipointenthusiast1306]

Now as a returning rider (yes/no) I am struggling with my take offs YES a lot of it has to do with friction zone boldly I will admit it. (yes it sucks) There is a part on bikes now hat 20 years ago was customization HEEL?TOE kick I forget about it and bump neutral or second. BUT YES if I calm down and absorb what was going on I see rider error. yes new guys old guys returning INCLUDING ME Friction Zone will be your best friend

[@charan3925]

How many days does it take to master a bike and ride easily in any kind of traffic

[@FlankinBacon]

This might be a dumb question but can you be in 2nd gear when you stop and just drop down to first before you try to accelerate? Thank you for the video sir!! I'm super excited to get my first bike :D

[@motorcyclifter]

Technically you can stop on any gear but if you want the quickest stop it would have to be first gear, you'd also want to stop on first in case you need to immediately take off after in an emergency situation, if you stop on 2 or above, you'd likely stall your bike if you tried to take off fast.

[@FlankinBacon]

@@motorcyclifter Oh okay cool! Thank you for taking the time to reply :D

[@asocenagaming5761]

the best advice there is for rookie rider like me :)

[@Jadakereine]

This was super helpful! Does the red line blinking mean you have to shift up to 2nd gear? Would you be able to make a video about when you’re supposed to change gears? Before passing my class, I didn’t have a lot of knowledge on driving anything manual so I’m still trying to understand when it’s necessary to shift gears. thanks!

[@kylebeezy7672]

Yes, you don't want to go over the red line. That's also when throttle control comes into play.

[@Jadakereine]

@@kylebeezy7672 okay gotcha! same for shifting down? will mess up your transmission if you don’t shift in a n effective amount of time?

[@Bordpie]

@@Jadakereine It won't mess up the transmission but it's not ideal to be over the redline, it's running the engine harder than it needs to. Best to keep it under redline whenever possible.

[@Jadakereine]

@@Bordpie okay cool, thank you!

[@KevinLashley-x8u]

GREAT VIDEO

[@mooretalk5351]

Trying this method out today.

[@GeorgeBushKiyaga]

I wanted this and with this explanation tomorrow gonna pass

[@kenkenken628]

I'm extra alert when an EV , specially the T brand behind me at traffic lights stop. it accelerates damn fast...and majority of the drivers are looking mostly not at at the front 😮😮😮

[@2wentytu]

If i stop at gear 2/3 and leave at 1, will i still stall?

[@jakubt4446]

No

[@kvfk8917]

I have a question. When u change gear can you just go from first gear to third gear or 4th gear down to 1st girl instantly? And after first gear going to second gear, is the friction zone still needed or can u just go release it right away like in a car?

[@cradleboyWISH]

I have the same problems

[@noam300896]

A. You can of you hold the clutch and just step it down till 1, but it's better to practice engine braking. B. it is less sensitive if that's what you're asking.

[@1683clifton]

Me starting in third cause my shifter is stuck! 😅

[@callsignblitzz8041]

how to stop stalling your motorcycle; drive a manual car

[@Xo__Silence__oX]

How to stop stalling a manual car ; drive a manual dirtbike

[@josecaienga9015]

Thank you

[@jenlisasweetner9840]

My trainer ketp telling read the book blah blah 😢 i failed mann but im not gonna give up

[@alitoroganan2442]

Takes me 2 secs to find the friction zone😢

[@pleasedontwatchthese9593]

Over time you get better at it

[@alitoroganan2442]

@@pleasedontwatchthese9593 only ride 2-3 days a week tho, need morr sitting time.. Need that auto throttle like what's on the new suzuki gsx8

[@maymax0076]

7:10 right here I'll actually say for red lights and stuff just go into N dont hold ur clutch while in first the whole time, it's not good for ur bike and will tire out ur hand too 9:27 i also get ur point here but that will fuck up ur clutch over time so i wouldn't do that too often since u are already in the friction zone. I'd pretty much do the exact same thing without being in the friction zone the whole time. So revs, rear break, clutch out but not in the friction zone and when u want to go just let ur clutch out that half cm to get going 11:50 this is what i'd to just practice over and over and maybe practice going slow too, like walking speed where u give it a bit of revs and hold it in the friction zone. After all it's all just feel and muscle memory

[@itsmissy_xo]

Can you explain how holding in the clutch at a light is not good for the bike?

[@motorcyclifter]

@maymax0076 It is NOT GOOD to stop at neutral. If someone were to be driving behind you and you notice they dont stop it will take you LONGER to take off in an emergency situation. Stopping at Neutral in a common fallacy in this community and it is 100% NOT WORTH THE RISK. Having a motorcycle will be expensive, dangerous, and a investment in its own right. If youre too concern with wearing out your clutch, tired hands, and saving on repairs rather than being ready to take off at a moments notice and saving your own life in case of an emergency, then dont ride a motorcycle. Besides, I know plenty of guys that take care of their bike and never stop in neutral and their clutch and bikes are completely fine. This is just a common misconception.

[@M4TT4TT4CK]

Almost any motorcycle has a wet clutch and as such they can take a lot more abuse as far as holding it in the friction zone. This is also what the msf course teaches

[@motorcyclifter]

@@M4TT4TT4CK Precisely.

[@james5679]

This guy is right. At long red lights always go into neutral and stay on the far left or right of the lane you are in and preferably be in front of a car. At stop signs you can stop in first gear no problem. It's basically the same principles as driving a manual car, whenever you come to a red light always shift into neutral and foot of the clutch. You will wear out the cable and your clutch wayyy faster doing what you said in the video (trust me I know). Also it's not good to be in the friction zone that long. You will just burn up your clutch even tho it does get lubricated. The 3-4k revs shown in the vid are a little too high and you should learn to start the bike at around 2k revs.