How to Radically Improve Your Motorcycle Riding

[@MeghanStark]

What did I miss? Let me know!

[@Privacityuser]

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[@Privacityuser]

fuel intoxication gases can kill your cells liike crazy! Toxoplasmose gondi from cats can put your brain on the RECKELESS MODE... lower ffiber diets can triguer exessive swet ETC...

[@shutatataa]

We dont ride with emotions, we ride away from emotions hehehe You're such an old soul , its definitely the riding.

[@LouiesLog]

Is it love? Is it love that is missing??

[@233kosta]

I would add *regularly* practicing important skills like emergency braking. Most of these are perishable skills, they need to be maintained. The last thing you want to be doing is re-learning how to swerve or emergency brake during an actual emergency. Same goes for the rest of the bike's performance envelope. During an emergency is the absolute wrong time and place to find out the bike's grip limit, for instance. That said, you really don't want to be using these skills in anger, if you can help it, so good judgement is vital. But it's nice to *know* that should you need to, you can stop on a dime/etc.

[@sofy1596]

this is exactly my mindset and sometimes i get a feeling it's like too chill for the general community these days but i feel the safest while implementing those qualities. also i love these talking videos of yours, you have such a chill, even demeanor and the general vibe is great ☺

[@barryvercueil2346]

Defensive driving and planning my route has kept me safe. Also Gear is not even up for discussion. Good video

[@jeanettewest]

Yet more excellent commentary on necessary mindset. Thank you.

[@YankiRides]

fantastic points, and i 100% agree. the confidence/competence thing is super important. I'm my ADV training, the instructor said something that really stuck with me. Competence can be broke down into 4 parts: Unconscious incompetence, Conscious incompetence, Conscious competence, Unconscious competence understanding those has helped me greatly in my riding.

[@MeghanStark]

Oooh, love these distinctions! I'd love to research that competence/incompetence matrix and even make a whole other video on that topic alone

[@YankiRides]

@@MeghanStark a deep dive on that would be awesome!

[@KeViNMCMXXCIX]

Definitely great points of being a save rider and great rider on the road.

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

I fully agree with you on your (4) key factors! I think one of the most significant factors is being wholly aware of your surroundings and reacting accordingly (attentive). I feel like my past off-road racing experiences, most likely, have helped me survive over 57 years of riding both on-road and off. Being aware and look where you want (need) to go and not just where you are now. Keep up the great videos. They certainly cause one to stop, listen and think! Ride safe Megan!

[@bigbluemotorbikedog]

Excellent video - keep cranking out great videos! I agree that many people mistake track skills and street riding values for a 'good rider'.

[@MeghanStark]

Absolutely!

[@Leon04025]

I'd add that the good driver is also a person who takes care of his bile. Checking the tires, cleaning the chain, and so on. Someone who wants to keep his motorbike as functional and safe possible😊

[@robertupchurch8088]

You are wise beyond your years. 😁 I’d add think strategically, you cover some of what I mean in your categories. Read the road and traffic, what is it telling you? Often a lot, just because the next turn can be taken fast does not mean the one after can. For the first time in many years I had two emergency braking situations for cars turning in front of me this year. I’m always looking at what is the immediate threat and in both cases I was ready and avoided a diaster.

[@MeghanStark]

Immediate threat detection, such an essential skill.

[@MartyG1957]

Good video Meghan. I really like the last one, humble. Things happen. We don't need to make them worse

[@TheRmoroni]

nice bling!

[@MeghanStark]

Thanks!

[@williamhershey9713]

All of these are so true. As always, you are taking the time to thoroughly explain the meaning of your basic four points. When I was training to drive semis, so much of my motorcycle training w applicable. Keep your head on a swivel, expect the unexpected and use situational awareness. The driver that is inching forward at a light is likely to jump the green, etc.

[@nerychristian]

Gorgeous ❤

[@BaxterTheBiker]

Great points. One additional point is that everyone is a noob when they try a new thing, even if they have years of safe riding experience. It's best to put one's mind into a beginner's attitude before a first week-long trip, IBA ride, etc. Like what you said about getting cocky, I think a rider who is "invincible" is what often initiates a crash.

[@jesseonamotorcycle]

Great video, I couldn't agree more. I feel like attentiveness is the most important one.

[@nealeburgess6756]

Yes. Some very good points made there. I remember seeing a road safety educational sign many years ago in France. It pictured a small car being driven slowly, and another car speeding by. And the caption read (roughly translated) "The best driver is the one who arrives!" I think that fits with your philosophy. I have been riding on the road for over 50 years, thankfully with no injuries. A few years ago (2017) I started doing the odd trackday. I reckon it has improved my road riding. The main thing I learned was how to brake hard. On the road, if you are paying attention, you almost never get anywhere near to maximum braking. But on the track you practice it after every straight. So I suspect, in a real emergency I am now better equipped for emergency braking. Also, I get the chance to go as fast as I can in relative safety on the track. So I don't need to go silly speeds on the road. (Got a trackday booked at Jerez circuit, Spain, on Sunday).

[@TheInterloafer]

Yes! This video really resonates with me. All four are spot on. I definitely feel more confident on my regular commute route than new roads. So I agree that familiarity is one of the components of confidence, as Meghan notes. I will try to think of more characteristics of a great rider but as of right now I think she covered the main ones!

[@loosingparts6159]

All great points. Be courteous, don’t be the a-hole biker flipping everyone off. On another note, been trying for a rising gear T for months. Are they coming back ?

[@benderbender1233]

🤘😘🤘

[@ZainuddinZainu-k5t]

❤❤❤❤.so your butifully

[@ayowser01]

egoless