How To Turn ANY Motorcycle At A Slow Speed (Tight Turn From A Stop)

This simple motorcycle exercise will prepare you for the U-Turn and Figure 8! So learn how to practice your motorcycle riding skills in a parking lot today!
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[@DanDanTheFireman]

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[@gottgaame]

Can you make a video on shoulder checking and lane changing?

[@paulmondor2789]

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[@j.j.6535]

How do you make a right turn w8th out stopping?

[@j.j.6535]

Like at a green light

[@grantbradley5084]

My brother has never felt comfortable performing slow speed turns or U turns. We’ve both in our 60’s and have been riding motorcycles for decades. It’s time he learned the correct technique for performing an invaluable riding skill. Thanks for another informative video! 🏍

[@dawidsienczak9821]

wtf

[@fasfan]

When I got my motorcycle license about 10 years ago I wanted to take a motorcycle safety course. My dad who had a motorcycle years ago but hadn't ridden over a decade thought it would be a fun father/son thing. He didn't really expect to learn anything new (stubborn old 74 year old man who had ridden for years etc.. lol) At the end of the weekend he was surprised at how much he had learned and how much confidence he acquired.

[@wpankey57]

Same here Grant. Started riding in 1977. 65 now and just learning this stuff.

[@bigdaddysshop8180]

WE'RE NEVER TO OLD TO LEARN

[@pablitobernardino2231]

@@bigdaddysshop8180 whoooaa...I've got my first bike now @65 thank you guys I am not too late!!

[@cmfall1986]

I wish I had seen this before I took the MSF. All went well, but these tips would have made the learning process much easier.

[@screwymatt]

I have mine in September, I’ll be practicing this stuff Sunday morning at the local park parking lot.

[@merle7415]

I I just completed my classes today and we did this exercise, keeping the handlebars straight makes it alot more difficult. I wish I seen this also before. We all passed though.. Lol but this would have made it ALOT easier

[@tammyteej861]

Exactly!

[@GM-xr1bw]

Glad to see trainng stuff rather than just crashes. Great video!!

[@sarag1158]

I want more of these!

[@Fitz710]

@@sarag1158 he created a whole channel for this called Motorcycle Training Concepts. That channel is all on-bike and this One is for crash reviews.

[@ryanmckenna2521]

I just got my first motorcycle. The main issue I have is tight turning from a stop. I went to an open parking lot Saturday and started doing circles and figure 8s. This video is great. I'm going to practice this exercise. Thanks for this video!

[@quikboarder93]

Dan, I just want to thank you for your dedication to making so much content. I just started riding last month and despite having increased awareness from driving for 10 years, snowboarding for 18, years of experience mountain biking, dirt biking when I was younger, and skateboarding, there are still many things I wouldn’t have thought about had I not come across your videos. Even the MSF course is NOT enough in my opinion! Today on my way home, I turned onto my street and let my guard down for just a split second only to see a car backing out in front of me. I think the reason I didn’t see them was because they saw me, stopped before I finished turning, and the back end was sticking out almost exactly as much as a car parallel parked would be so it blended in. Long story short, since they saw me and the car was stopped, I don’t believe I was ever really in any danger in this particular situation, but my first instinct was still to swerve because I PRACTICED my emergency maneuvers A LOT! It is soooo important to just have it be second nature. Had the driver not been paying attention, there’s still a really good chance I would have been okay. It was bitter sweet because I should have been tuned in to potential hazards on the street right away after turning, but it was also cool to just experience my instincts kicking in and almost feeling like I just watched my bike and body just do its thing without any effort from my part. The hardest part of motorcycling to me so far is teaching myself not to take a breather just because I executed a turn safely or got through an intersection unscathed. There are always more hazards ahead to come and there’s never a right time to let your guard down at all.

[@phalanxproductions89]

These training videos are great. I checked out your progressive braking video a few weeks ago and since then I've been going to a local empty parking lot to practice it over and over. Gonna go do this and then tune in for your other videos when they're out.

[@nspinicelli]

I really need to commit at least one day to practicing low speed u-turns/figure 8's. I have no excuse, I've been riding for 9 years and there's a church parking lot right behind my house. Thanks for the inspiration DanDan!

[@allhaillelouch4698]

I just started riding for about a month now. This is one of the manoeuvres I am having difficulty with. This video has helped me a lot, so, thank you. Time to practice

[@Joeyjcatalan]

Hi Dan I’m a beginner rider . I’ve always wanted to ride a motorcycle so I’ve decided at 52 screw it im doing it ! I’ve purchased an e motorcycle to start with , it weighs close to 275 lbs. I appreciate the tips and lessons you are giving cause I can definitely apply them to my bike even though it’s an electric bike👍

[@MrCats2305]

Hey Dan, loving your channel. Really educational. I live in the Netherlands, and over here we have a three step progress before we are allowed to ride anything above 50cc. The first practical part is exactly this. Before we ever ride in traffic we must learn, and pass an exam, to handle the bike. Braking, tight turning, swerving, usually about 10-15 hours of practice time with an instructor. I really think these cources should be mandatory in more parts of the world. Could really save a lot of lives.

[@davidw4278]

Just started riding. All of the material from MSF booklet, DDFM, and PA motorcycle guide has really boosted my confidence that SEE works. And seeing this instruction on things to practice is going to be helpful to start my riding life!

[@ManualFocusJunkie]

Hey Dan. Been watching for a while. I'm just learning to ride for the first time. Thank you for all the great videos and telling us all to put on our gear even for low speed practice. I laid my bike down at slow speed yesterday and jammed up my thumb, but I had on my gloves and everything. I can bet it would have been worse without it 👍

[@danielshaw5174]

It's awesome that I can tell you have a personal interest in actual helping people, a lot of the other MC vloggers/entertainers/educators are very self absorbed, or pretentious, rude and or full of condemnation for others. You have done a great job at only condemning the worst of behaviors and not people personally. "Push the handle bar down" is what I've been missing, Genuinely, thank you

[@HuggableHoney-Badger]

I live these training videos. I pick my very first motorcycle tomorrow. I took the MSF course about a month ago. I so anxious and excited. I will definitely keep watch DDFM training videos.

[@Chris-0113]

About to take my HD rider course. I'm so excited. Thanks so much for all of the videos you put out, brother. Very helpful.

[@elainecalzadilla9739]

Thank you Dan , we need more videos like this . Please no more about crashing or dramas at the traffic. As new riders is important to learn details and tips to react in a different situations, but is Perfect to be prepared with technical knowledge. And you have those good videos. We really need them. Thanks

[@a7dv7en7t]

This is super important for those turns into openings into gas stations, parking lots, or even in or out of the drive way. Thank you for this.

[@chloecavis1315]

More of this kind of stuff please, this is super helpful as a new rider!

[@laurenm4004]

This is the maneuver that tripped me up in my course and caused me to fail. I don’t think I was understanding what my instructor was trying to tell me at the time but this really helped me understand. I’m definitely going to use this video to help me practice on my bike before I take my class again. Thank you for these videos they make learning how to ride a little less daunting.

[@jalynsimpson4897]

Turning from a stop was my BIGGEST challenge since I’ve started riding, it’s kept me from taking my bike anywhere that was busy and this was the most helpful video ever 😂Thankyou man

[@michaelb.42112]

This is so good ! It's one thing to watch a video, but when I watch a video, practice it, then watch it again I can relate to the feeling of the movement and it makes way more sense.

[@KoreanBritish]

I remember when this channel only had a few thousand subs. I am happy that youn have grown considerably. More importantly these vids are extremely educational. Love from Seoul

[@jenniferherrera8413]

Just bought my first Harley 4 days ago and am really benefitting from your videos. Thank you for taking the time to make these!!

[@Tirfing88]

the more i see these excercises the more i realize I used to do all of these when riding my bycicle at 12-13 years old, even the countersteering when I was going fast on my bike. It's kind of beautiful, nobody ever told me (or us) all of these techniques or the physics involved in them, but it came naturally and subconciously when you learn how to ride a bike, it's like the bike becomes an extension of your body, you assume a second form, like a transformer lol, when you hop in on the bike. I'm 33 now and it's been ages since I rode a bike, but now that I purchased my first motorcycle, I hope those skills are still somewhere in my brain ready to be used again in an automatic, subconscious way

[@maomekat2369]

I'm 32, want to learn a good cheap but cool bike. What did you buy?

[@LordBort]

I was thinking the exact same thing the other day. Its weird how similar it can be.

[@paulwatkins87]

These exercises are so helpful Dan. Keep at it.

[@danstaples9267]

Having my first 600cc (cbr f4) bike im finding the weight and size increase a little bit of a game changer , especially when riding round roundabouts and taking right angle turns at junctions , definitely going to use this information , thank you !

[@RamboHikes]

I honestly never thought of the tennis ball idea as cones, looks like I'll pick some up for my dog and me.

[@vasvoljenistanoje8925]

*cutting tennis balls* Dog:"WTF?!"

[@zooner1350]

Hey Dan! I've always been interested in getting my own motorcycle, a Harley. I find your channel to know what to look out for. Stay safe!

[@timothyoliveira8059]

Your videos are helping me out a lot I never been on a bike but I'm planning on getting myself a bike and begin my new chapter in life I've been searching a lot of information in the last 6months I can't wait to learn to ride just wanted to thank you for all your doing

[@rosemaryus-ct6151]

it's nice to see you doing this kind of teaching again.

[@profeiman2420]

I watched this video twice, trying to pay attention to all the details. Will try it tonight. Thank you for the great video. You explained very well!

[@CaliMex96]

just got my r3, first bike and a student. this channel helping a lot!!! subbed

[@mzizg4349]

Where were you 24 hours ago during my test!! I failed and bawled the whole way home! But… I’m still going to practice and go again!😊

[@makiredulla]

Watching these videos just hype me up for my next practice. Cause I know have a lot more things to learn

[@Ebbylu]

Thank you for this! I love practicing before riding each time:)

[@njwilliams4490]

The BRC emergency counter steering deillbhas definitely come in handy. I would recommend learning it on every bike you have, of course it's easier to swerve on a Sportbike other than cruiser.

[@ThisMotherClucker]

Your videos are really awesome. The patience you have in your voice is calming! I failed my riding part of testing today so I have to re take it. Uturn messed me up! I’m watching and practicing and taking it again.

[@stevebennett3012]

I also failed my test because of being unable to execute a U-turn inside the width of 2 parking spaces. I already have picked up tips from this video that my instructors did not mention - like turning the wheel before you start, pushing the hand grip and counter balancing. Thank you muchly for these tips.

[@Nasosdag]

Great video. It's been a few months since I was on the saddle and now these skills will be the first thing I practice again.

[@B-Reel929]

THANKS FOR THE VIDS! Got my first bike 2 weeks ago. I wasn't ready for the slow stuff to be harder than the high speed stuff.

[@TrickyTrev01]

Great stuff Dan. Been asked a few times by others about assisting them with riding. I always recommend a defensive riding course first, and I also take them to a parking lot somewhere. I usually do clutch control, braking, slow speed controls and figure 8s. I didn’t think about upturns. Thanks again Tricky Trev🇦🇺👍👍👍🏍🏍🏍🏍 Keep the shiny side up

[@JHJohnson]

I know you do motorcycle drills but I ride a genuine buddy kick 125 and I have been doing these drills. I am getting so much better but most important, more comfortable. Ty for doing these

[@simon.1st]

Never really noticed. But boii, thats a beautiful motorcycle!

[@LouisGiliberto]

My save-up bike is probably going to be an Indian. They're gorgeous.

[@Turco949]

It is indeed a very nice looking bike. That said, Victory and Indian motorcycles are made by Polaris. I'd caution you on buying one as they are not the most reliable bikes and their warranty service reputation is not that great. I know of a few new Indian owners and they took their bikes in for warranty service quite a few times in the bikes first few years even. Much like a car model, when a manufacturer comes up with a brand new model, I'd suggest you wait a few years before buying that particular vehicle so if there were any major issues, they get worked out.

[@davon6704]

It's ugly get a turbo busa

[@adisadis6313]

What is the model?

[@ricksanchez9950]

@@adisadis6313 that's an FTR

[@martingibson4235]

Great video thank you very much, had a good go of it at a Parking lot earlier on today! Definitely think you can't beat practicing slow riding skills. Many thanks Martin.

[@IVAN3049]

Dan, thank you for the videos. Since I’m a new rider I take all your advice to heart.

[@roadwarrior3203]

thanks dan,all this home quarantine has dull our skills,the problem is a lack of a space to practice,your video is a very big help👍,rgards from the Philippines.

[@fudgeducati5832]

Man you make it look easy for us to absorb these important points! Thank you for this 🙏

[@TheVelvetsky614]

This is my current goal. Really want to master it, so much.

[@Dodger2879]

Great video thanks! I've been riding legally now for 52 years and in that time, have had many different bikes. Slow speed stuff on an old BMW horizontally opposed twin (1978 RS100S) was soooo easy! A Honda 1100 V4? My last Buell? 🤯. Others varied... Your videos will hopefully save many elbows, egos and handlebar levers. I learn something, (or remember!) with every one I watch. Thanks. Anyone can learn how to "control" a bike from a friend or even a book, but learning to "ride" requires a different skill set. You really help with that. Thanks for sharing!

[@ianmackenzie686]

Excellent job! Nice drone usage too. Thanks for another great one! ☺

[@AlastortheBunny]

i just learned counter-weighting from u and i just got my licence to drive a motorcycle and even though they taught how to do "8" , they didn't teach me this stuff at all thx a lot

[@leyo3667]

Glad i've found this video.. really struggling turning right where im almost had a crash always.. thank you.. Godbless and stay safe...

[@gaabbiio]

Just got my first bike and I am so happy I found your channel!

[@taahirshaikh6139]

Pro tip right there. Appreciate your help on my journey as a new rider!

[@donsickles8553]

That was amazing video ! It truly was the best on turning. Thank you Dan !👊

[@mullenli]

You are a professional biker Thanks for sharing this and it’s very helpful for others especially those are new on motorcycles

[@Cookster232]

I thought myself just fine on my old light honda rebel, but now that I'm on a much bigger and heavier cruiser, I need these tips. Thanks for putting it together. Felt like an idiot trying to do a tight u-turn last night and running off the road into a driveway.

[@ClassicRider]

Thanks - tomorrow morning EST I will work on this more, and get back to you with my progress -

[@kayleighlaville8572]

I always enjoy your skills/tutorial videos Dan👌

[@fijat9099]

Yo Dan , thanks for the video. I had trouble turning and dropped the bike 2 times om my first training haha. This video really helps! Greetings from the netherlands 🇳🇱

[@jonrn]

Just passed my msf, definitely going to be doing these as much as possible to improve.

[@ammarharith5512]

I've been doing this naturally all this time, I didn't know it's a correct technique to turn a bike. It's really intuitive to do so. 👍

[@johnjdfdkflsj9588]

so nice of you to make a video on how to park a motorcycle for blind people / people who have never ridden a bicycle before. Props to you.

[@cwroberts79]

Alright DanDan. I’ve been riding for 20 years but your videos along with motojitsu have convinced me. I’ve bought some msf training cones and will be doing slow speed drills. I happen to have a shut down casino nearby, so I have like 3000 empty parking spaces. Maybe more?

[@stevenjohn8516]

Nice one Dan, excellent advice on U-turns.

[@derekgaliee4351]

Thank you for Sharing your Experience & Knowledge with us 👍

[@mervyoung5397]

Thanks for the great instructional video! Very helpful technique to learn.

[@ealmeida6703]

Hi Dan I’m new rider Thank you very much for everything I’m learning with you 😅👍

[@mstev5956]

For some reason I didn’t enjoy most of your videos in the past…..but this is great - keep it up

[@ericswild]

I find locking the handle bar into a turn is my hardest skill to learn. I am committing to put more time in this year to get that down!!! Thank you for this!!

[@hugoc9850]

Thanks a lot. Just start to learn riding a motorbike. Really helpful tips.

[@ROBSOLUTELY]

Always good advice! Thank you DanDan!

[@juancarloscastrejon3417]

Thank you man, I'm new at this and I find this very useful.

[@philtucker1224]

Thanks Dan, I’m going to practice that a lot more.

[@leofreihofer]

Nice tight turns. Great tips. I will diffidently practice this out. Thank you.

[@jameswoodrum2226]

Thanks for the video I haven’t really rode very much in the last couple of years and it’s easy to forget and I actually have a cycle course not being used in my town so practice will be a must

[@TaufiqSparkz]

Dont forget about turning angle and turning radius, its critical during tight turn... keep up the good training... Sincerely from Rapid Intervention Motorcycle Team Malaysia

[@Chuv777]

Top tips for super smooth control.

[@cancer062998]

Wish you were In NYC to hold some classes for beginners! Thanks for all the videos! Cheers!

[@joshuazorn5652]

Thank you and thank you for your service as a firefighter

[@seeingeyegod]

I'm buying my first bike very soon, definitely going to spend a lot of time doing this type of stuff in parking lots

[@graycloud057]

Look where ya going, look where ya going! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@chrismcdonald5870]

Awesome video. I am a fairly new rider, just shy of two years. I will be doing this drill in about 1 week when I pull the bike out of winter storage. Thanks for the great tips, I will see you in the Discord.

[@ronnie6508]

I've been riding for about 3 years now after a 30-year hiatus. For some reason I've always had a little bit of difficulty with slow u-turns. I do pretty good but I'm also a little bit too nervous. I think I worry I'm going to lay the bike down. Your videos help a lot. Stay safe!

[@syanheart3178]

I suffer from the same thing. I've noticed theres a certain lean angle at slow speed where it feels like the weight of the bike is overpowering its ability to stay upright. I try to use more counterbalance and avoid a full lock of the bars. Not sure if it helps or makes me feel more secure on the bike but, I only feel like I'm going to drop the bike every few attempts now, after about 2 weeks of backyard practice

[@rangerdoc1029]

Same here. Wish we had KZbin back then. I had no idea how bad of a rider I used to be.

[@rahulk2633]

@@syanheart3178 is it because your bikes are too heavy

[@mitchelllorens]

Good info applies as well to my Maxi Scoot, a Burgman 400 - I follow your vids pretty consistently and haven't seen any of the bigger more road worthy scoots anywhere yet but I'll keep at it. I'm an older rider now at 66 and have the time to learn more from you here. Thanks for posting!

[@berseli5783]

Got driving test on Tuesday this is exactly what I needed thx

[@TheFuzzywhumpus]

Good luck man if you look to youtube you can see others pass the test in your future :) Ex: georgia motorcycle test Showed me what to expect. !

[@GunCollector007]

As a new rider I can’t tell you how helpful this video was. I wonder if you have any idea how many lives you have saved with your awesome channel. Thank you.

[@TheKenab]

Dan....with myself having 45 years riding experience, it's nice to see you putting out videos to help riders improve their skills, especially newbies. Learning and practicing should never stop for us. The one very important thing I noticed though is you were saying to push DOWN on the handlebar instead of push FORWARD on the handlebar. Pushing down on a handlebar does absolutely nothing (ask Jerry Paladino) and I hope you'll correct that in your video.

[@saanvisdiary1604]

He is pushing down to help with counter weighting (pushing body weight to the opposite side)and not for leaning. So it’s OK I think. What Jerry says is about the lean angle. Pushing down does nothing.

[@richardzx9]

Pushing down on the bars when attempting to counter-steer does nothing; agreed. This is a different situation though where the bike is being pushed down while leaning in the opposite side on a very slow manoeuvre. I already use this technique on small mini roundabouts in the UK and it definitely works.

[@davidpeterson943]

Great training vid Dan.

[@ep6429]

Hey Dan, big fan of your videos. You should watch the Mod 1 Test that we have to do in the UK to get our full motorbike licence. It's a full test of just manoeuvres that we have to pass before we take the Mod 2 Test which is the road drive.

[@renopereira1434]

Good video for beginners 👏🏻😁 i have been riding superbikes for years 🏍

[@panicosc]

Nice video and very helpful advise!

[@Aakhri_Pasta]

Amazing content! Really helpful thank you 😊

[@carlrunyon1357]

Can never see enough videos on slow skill techniques.😊

[@kaym7495]

You have such big parking lots in the USA. Wish we did where I live in Australia

[@rashida9693]

Getting my head turned before I make that sharp left or right is the thing that helps me the most.

[@mariabutler3356]

Same goes for me

[@davidearl8942]

Awesome Dan thanks this is one that I've been struggling with. Going to do this drill tommorow morning!

[@DanDanTheFireman]

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[@rodrigosalgado8467]

Thanks for your videos. The y are really helping me to enjoy riding. Gracias

[@nekot9274]

Great teaching, great help to me, thanks!

[@michaelrmanley]

Love the idea of the cut-in-half tennis balls. Going to do this!