Mastering U-turns: The Ultimate Guide

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[@MotoJitsu]

Hope this video helps! 💻 linktr.ee/GregWidmar for all things MotoJitsu :)

[@m3lfbreezy]

let me share a mistake that i made: Dont let the whole blue/brown/black belt thing get in your head too much. Everyday is different. Sometimes you may fail black belt drills, sometimes you cant do blue belt. Don't get angry if you have a bad day like i did. If you catch yourself having a bad day, stop practicing and try again on the next day with a fresh mindset and a rested body.

[@scp-09698]

Great advice !

[@qutebaomari]

This video has way more information than a lot of training sessions I had with an instructor!! Thanks for sharing your expertise on KZbin so I guy from a small country in the Middle East (me) can take out his fears about making a u turn on a bike. Great work man, God bless u!

[@gemleollc4755]

Hi. I’m a new subscriber. Been riding since 1986. Here’s my question: how do you do a u-turn going down hill and going up hill? Love to see u do a video showing us how to do it. Thanks

[@MichaelJeffrey]

Yes! I want to see this video. Went to a parking lot when I was learning and kept losing power as the bike went up the hill and gaining momentum as it went down. I almost dropped the bike many times. Was hard as hell for me and kinda created some fear in leaning. In a nutshell, I was trying to do circles on a slope

[@connorjohnston3022]

I struggle with maintaining a steady throttle the most

[@SQTierHog]

Thank you Sir! This isn't much, but it's a way of showing, a way of giving back to you, but in no way comparison with the priceless stuff that you share with us!

[@MotoJitsu]

Very welcome!

[@eurodat692]

Excellent as ever. I had always thought that counter steering didn't work at very slow speeds. I need to go out and practice... Thanks Greg 👍

[@Idididjdixkd]

My instructor kept telling me I was scared of the bike leaning because I was upright. I'm a female and it was my first time on a motorcycle. I didn't fall once and I was able to do normal turns and I only failed the test because I didn't go fast enough on the quick stop, I messed up the u turn and I stepped on the blue line when I came to a stop. Of course I need to practice my clutch and throttle control. But idk why he kept saying I was scared because if i wasn't leaning, then i would have gone straight 😅 it's like he was trying to get into my head or something

[@argonwheatbelly637]

Fret not. I took a Rider's Ed course long, long ago, and I was the first to run the course for the final. I got to the stop-and-make-a-quick-left-turn part, and foop! I put my foot down after leaning the bike right back up. Lost a ton of points, but still passed. What happened? Hit a patch of oil. They cleaned it up, and the rest of the class ran the course with no problems at that particular part. Sometimes you can do no wrong, but still wind up in not the best of situations. At the end of the day, it's "practice, practice, practice." You got this. Be safe. Ride.

[@jivadaya6439]

Is there an obvious reason why the right U-turn is more challenging for me? Feathering clutch become harder for me as bar extends away from me during a righthander, is it just that? Or something about that direction (rt) that needs more practice

[@Machinati]

Thanks for the channel, great videos. It's been a lot of help. One question, aside from technique, is do you (or anyone) have suggestions on how to find a good practice parking lot? Every time I stop to practice at a parking lot (even at a huge lot at a nearly abandoned mall) security will come out and shoo me away. "You can't do that here - private property," they say. I don't argue but have inquired how to obtain permission without much information in way of a response. I respect they are just doing their job but it's frustrating. Unfortunately, I am tending to not bother practicing especially with any set up such as cut tennis balls or cones. Are there certain types of businesses/places where anyone finds they are more lenient to letting a rider practice and particularly set up some cones/balls? I have found a couple of spots (one at a disused park and another at a completely abandoned building) that work in a pinch but they are dirty lots with moss and trash - not to mention pretty sketchy. If it matters I live in Atlanta (intown or ITP eastside for locals).

[@fredericktheiner1284]

I don’t know if this would work for you, but in the summer, I have used the parking lots of local high schools. Newer schools are better since their pavement tends to be better.

[@JesseVad]

Thank you this is so helpful. I finally was able to do figure eights because of your guidance. But it's still rough and I need to keep practicing. This is a good reminder and I can't wait to go out and practice with all these techniques in mind.

[@darylv0212]

I really like how you communicate the technical procedure step by step. This provides quantifiable techniques that I can practice to make substantive improvements and to analyze my mistakes.

[@bottletree33]

2:40 absolutely true, I’ve only been on a bike 3 days now and the more I lean the easier it is.

[@DrDaveMatthew]

Thanks ! "A bad workman blames his tools "

[@TravisTerrell]

Re rear brake: I realized it became more essential the first time I drove with a passenger. Not just the extra weight being harder to stop, but the distribution means you don't get NEARLY as much nice front-brake weight shift.

[@k96themovie]

How about tight turn from a stop (no momentum)

[@SQTierHog]

As far as with the bike thinks? I just got the Rocket 3 about 3 weeks ago. Although I'm trying to practice an empty parking lots, my bike is probably thinking that I suck. Lol. But, I'm hoping that my bike would be proud of me that I'm trying to practice at least!

[@ADVBear]

Hey man, I've been riding a lot on dirt roads (I bought a Transalp 700) but I'm falling like nobody's business on u-turns. It's very irritating. I can manage tarmac turns OK, but on dirt, I can't lean the bike and I'm going too slow. I'm kinda lost. Can you make a video about u-turns on dirty roads, or perhaps give me some points? I'm sorry to ask and do what you can if you can. Cheers.

[@CRGmotors]

I've been focusing on keeping my weight on my outside peg with maintaining vertical to outside body position with the bike leaned to the inside. Using your body to counterweight the bike. It's been getting much easier the more I've practiced it... This is all on my Super Tenere 1200.

[@SFUndertaker]

Your issue is likely due to losing traction. First, I am no expert, but after a couple of RawHyde courses and riding my 1200GSA on dirt, I’ve learned a few things. Traction at low speed on the tarmac is generally a non-issue, hence no great need to weigh the outside peg. However, it is more critical in a low-traction environment, so your (likely) front tire won’t wash out. The principles of the basic skills are the same, but there are differences on hard surface versus low traction environment riding and motorcycle handling characteristics. I’ve learned (kinda) the hard way. Many bruises on my body and ego to prove it. Now I suck a bit less.

[@ElectronNinja]

Dirt boi here. On loose or slippery dirt, you aren't going to be able to use traction and speed to lean the bike over for super sharp turns. Instead, use your body weight. You can get incredibly tight full lock turns by standing and hanging off the outside of the bike. Bias to the outside peg and adjust as needed for balance.

[@ADVBear]

@@CRGmotors Thank you for your reply. I'll try to do more of that. I think my issue is balance.

[@ADVBear]

@@SFUndertaker This 'outside peg' is coming up a lot... I think my problem is that I'm not leaning my body to the outside enough - or at all, really. I'll experiment and practice more. Thank you, man.

[@niiotu2773]

Is Honda CBF125 a good beginner bike ?? Please help

[@rhumandlove393]

Yes

[@niiotu2773]

@@rhumandlove393 care to elaborate??

[@rhumandlove393]

@@niiotu2773 light and easier to recover from simple mistakes at slow speeds like almost dropping and stalling and such. Suspect you'll want a larger engine pretty quickly though.

[@rhumandlove393]

@@niiotu2773 my first bike was a 96 Kawasaki Vulcan vn800a. It's a cruiser and its heavy, I'm not a great rider and I struggled with it's weight learning.

[@niiotu2773]

@@rhumandlove393 for starters I will learn and master with the 125cbf mastering the basics of riding

[@oziege60]

Very very useful knowledge thanks a lot😊🙌

[@oldcowbb]

i keep dumping the bike at u-turns i got kicked out of the class

[@watch76]

This is the vid that finally helped it all click… at least mentally!

[@davidbarr2283]

Hey!! Your video is unavailable??

[@vgo5213]

Like your banner in the background

[@coconutz247]

a lot here but all good stuff! terrific post!

[@OozybuzzardGaming01]

Love your videos greg

[@axist2389]

I've been riding a Kawasaki 650 and can do very well in the MotoJitsu drills. I was looking at a Ducati Supersport with a longer wheelbase and weighs about 60lbs more. I can't test drive any bikes in our area. How challenging will it be to perform the drills on this bike? thanks. 1410 wheelbase compared to 1478.

[@SeePatPlay]

In these low speed tilts, should we not be worrying about the traction giving way? Especially on different surface/temperatures?

[@seton3342]

I thought counter steering was only effective over 15mph?

[@oldcowbb]

counter steering is the only type of steering on two wheels, it's just less noticeable at low speed your body does it for you without you noticing

[@SQTierHog]

The bikes are sad because we blame our bikes, incredible, incredible sincere comments from this Marine. I would expect nothing less. -It's not the bikes fault, it's your fault, so go get practice- He said that simply, not putting anyone down, not offending anyone, just simply go get some practice. Love listening to this guy.

[@jasonlough6640]

Your videos have been very helpful. Ive been riding for about 6 months now. A few questions: They recently paved parts (leaving large black rectangles) of the street on the route I practice on. It feels like the friction between the newer section is different than the older area. Is this just in my head or is this a thing? Im especially nervous about the patch on a 40 degree curve. Second question: Ever almost fall over because of gravel where you stop? Like, I pulled up to a stoplight the other day, and when I put my foot down (bike was at less than 1mph at this time and it was time to put the feet down), I put my foot down on gravel, slipped a little, and nearly fell over. Im sure I looked as stupid as I felt lol, almost fell over at a stop. Are there other 'gotchas' youve seen like that? Again, thanks for making these.

[@anettedouglasdotter]

Thank you so much for sharing this- it really helped me get my head around vision and counter steering! 😊 More tools to help me work of the fear of leaning the bike too! 🙏 You are such an amazing teacher! ✨️ ✨️✨️

[@metricOIL]

New subscriber... good video.

[@GBeWinginIt]

Excellent video and instructions. And like you stated "It's never the bikes fault" A sad bike is never a good thing.😂😂

[@Jess-dd3lo]

Hello, I ‘m from Thailand, Notice that Surf Skate behind you. I found out that Surf Skate help me ride better , lean more on the bike and do better with the U-turn✌️

[@seton3342]

In the uk for MOD 1 training, we’re taught slow speed and using the handle bars

[@heshamaskar67]

This video is very helpful as always most of your works Grieg are helpful and greatly influencing the passionate viewers, thank you a lot!….

[@unnf9971]

So what's the technique for maintaining the throttle while swinging the handlebar left and right like a crazy person?

[@the3by5]

Where does full lock fit into this? Whenever I try it I wind up having to put my foot down.

[@iannnmaiden]

Pro teacher material here, been 4 years since a ride a bike, you just remind me of everything i learn in 7 year of riding in the past, i was nervous to take my new bike at the dealer next week prior to listen to your video, now im confident as fuck and remember plenty of detail ive think i have forgoten, thanks buddy!

[@sorin.n]

That guy jumped on top of me and he knows how to do it... That's what SHE said! 👌😅

[@lisaspera8590]

AWESOME lesson, you are a great teacher, love to learn from someone who is a master at their craft, you teach motorcycling like Tim Bohen teaches stocks. I love to be learning from both of you. Keep doing what your doing. Love the content

[@carson8741]

Good Job Greg. Very easy to understand while challenging enough to inspire. Practice, practice is the key. Thanks again!

[@rodcraig7295]

Hi, I really appreciate your videos . I live in Thailand and as I do a U turn I need to look for traffic coming in all directions so I cannot just look to the direction I want to go but continually check other traffic.

[@glenncharles6622]

Another brilliant video, breaking down the topic in a way that makes sense.

[@sharifamireye]

Many many love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩

[@sihanglin]

Thanks for the video. I have been practicing a lot and I can make u turns in three parking spot on my Honda rebel in friction zone and no rear break. I will try your tips on keeping the bike lean over, that’s my biggest challenge I think. I find currently the handle bar wants to rotate the wrong way after I steer it in the direction I want to turn.

[@oneswtlx]

Now I want to go practice with zero rear brake - Thanks for the great video!

[@ErosSirianni]

Can't thank you enough for this lesson! So one of the most common mistake is a paradox: not leaning enough because of the fear to drop the bike takes you to drop it more

[@Epiphone1978]

Love those learning U- Tube videos...;)

[@Anthony_Williams1216]

Excellent!

[@ChrisG1392]

I would recommend using the engine braking in a low gear to act as the rear brake in the first half of the u turn and then use light throttle to get out

[@aspinaki]

U R AWESOME

[@StratfordWingRider]

You are not wrong, you are "limited in your understanding"

[@btoso32]

disagree with the rear brake. its the best tool that no one uses.

[@CodeNinj]

He's just saying to practice clutch and throttle control without the extra variable, then add it later, not to avoid using it while riding on the street.

[@varietyvideofilmz]

always great information! saved me on at least 2 situations!

[@howardjeblim8292]

I ride a Kaw Vulcan and live more than 2mi from any paved road! Got any tips for riding on rural pot holed gravel roads? Particularly negotiating turns! Have NEVER seen anything about this!!

[@jolkraeremeark6949]

Get a UTV

[@johnklink4825]

You should start a m/c trading school.

[@Epicures]

Hi, I've been riding motorcycles through all seasons in Europe for 35 years, and also rode in Africa and Asia. I like to watch general intuitive actions articulated precisely by you and in logical order. Very well instructed, compliments. Question: Why are you showing two Assault rifles in the background?

[@adjbob56]

United States Marine Corp. He was a drill instructor in the Marines.

[@Battersea_Bathrooms]

Just imagine gear less motorbike!

[@gearblazer]

this is a replay of the old video no??

[@SQTierHog]

Excellent instructor!

[@ObsessiveCarDetailer]

One word awesome 👍

[@libertywraith249]

Thanks Greg!

[@timmonaroman7618]

Great teacher

[@jameswaterhouse-brown6646]

Thank you man !

[@GeirMeyer]

Love it

[@JennaJanexxx]

“All these bikes are out there, sad…that’s what the bike is thinking...” 😂 To hear the couples’ banter between him and his Lady would be something, they must be a riot together. 😂✨