How to make Amazing U-Turns, like Japanese Police

[@viffer8honda319]

the reason they are so good is because they can practice dropping the bike as many times as they want...............

[@MotoControlEn]

That's true!

[@jps4737]

LOL , yes true

[@giggityeffyou]

Dam that’s a good point

[@andynguyen4536]

I mean you could too if you wanted

[@ElevatedVehicles]

Could get dropper bars though?

[@matthewkenny4135]

I feel that with advanced maneuvers like this there is a lot of trust in the bike doing the right thing and restraint in not controlling or restricting the bike from doing the right thing.

[@DR_S7EIN]

it comes with understanding your bike and being supremely comfortable with it

[@soujrnr]

@@DR_S7EIN - Absolutely right. I just bought a new Goldwing, and I totally suck at u-turns with it. I had a cruiser before this. The cruiser was the same weight, but I was so comfortable with it that I could turn it on a dime just like in these videos. Now with the new Wing, I feel like a first-week MSF rider again. LOL Lot's of practice in store for me. I'm not "supremely comfortable" with the new Wing yet, but I'm getting there.

[@steven.h0629]

@@soujrnr keep practicing, my Goldwing (with manual clutch) handles like a ballerina 👍😎✊

[@MotoMica89]

This is very true. It's all about trusting the bike and making it an extension of yourself

[@rmzxr4395]

Another brilliant lesson no pointless intro and straight to the method. Your motorcycle control skills are insane. 👍🇬🇧

[@pbourdon231]

I’ve been using this technique for the last few weeks on my morning commute where my 3rd turn of the day is a U-turn on a fairly busy road with 3 lanes of traffic in each direction. This technique keeps things tight, tidy, safe, and quick! Thanks for this tip! Been enjoying your content. Good, sound, technical info here!

[@tornagawn]

As a cyclist, I remember reading about this in “Richards Bicycle Book” first published in 1972! He called them ‘haul turns’ I think, but the essence is the same, countersteer and lean into the direction of the turn.

[@ThePereubu1710]

The cyclist's "bible" ;)

[@tlhawthorne]

And keep the inside pedal up?

[@SmallGreenPlanetoid]

I was just going to ask if this would work on a bicycle or if they were too low-power to perform the maneuver. It sounds like it does work?

[@aluisious]

@@tlhawthorne you'll soon learn if you don't

[@aluisious]

@@SmallGreenPlanetoid It works. Bicycles handle the same as motorcycles. People who say they don't either don't understand bicycles, or motorcycles, or both.

[@KF1]

Thank you for not blasting us with a minute of annoying music and getting directly to the video! Great skills, inspiring stuff!

[@distancejunkiemonkey4491]

I learned that technique in motor officer school. They set the patterns up so you had to put the front tire between the last two cones before you initiated the turn, which created the habit of this technique. Good stuff

[@Deetroiter]

It reminds me of the idea that the motorcycle WANTS to go straight and stay right side up. It’s a gyroscope and doesn’t want to fall. Even though the bike is leaned over heavily, keeping the clutch/bike moving forward, it will stay up. Awesome video!

[@edwinagaid1667]

Hi Master Moto Control, if not for this teaching, I wouldn't have known u-turns could be done so smoothly, this is the best video around the entire internet, thank you, thank you!

[@raijin7044]

I gotta say I love how you check your rear before u-turn every single time

[@KevinAugustt]

You'd be insane not to.

[@Annon89]

I used to do practice like this. The big thing is clutch control, continuing to move forward, turning your head in direction you are turning toward, and trusting your bike.

[@ultimobile]

amazing - if I hadn't stopped riding motorbikes after my major crash (well 10 years after) nearly 50 years ago I'd be trying this technique out ASAP !

[@jamescampbell4334]

Nice vid. Letting the handlebars turn themselves cannot be overstressed. This has transformed how I ride my DesertX.

[@wadeblake3451]

Great video as usual. It is truly enlightening how counter steering is so important both at highway speeds and parking lot manoeuvres. Thanks again.

[@cjflintstone9509]

Is there any other way to turn?

[@MrFlippinBiscuits]

@@cjflintstone9509direct steering

[@naumen6508]

@@cjflintstone9509 no...

[@mauser8515]

I do this on a Heritage Softail every time I check my mail. I U-turn smartly into my drive like a boss afterwards. Just takes practice. Believe it or not most of my balance practice comes from bicycle riding and enduro riding.

[@davidtruong9367]

You are the best of the best; your lessons are great and the way you teach is top-notch. Keep up the great work and thank you for doing so much to help us all be better and safer riders! God Bless 🙏❤️

[@theofficialsyyn]

watching this has me convinced a lot of folks who ride motorcycles never rode a bicycle first. at least not enough to learn to u-turn.

[@Maradnus]

I have been using theese tricks for years but never really knew that these would be considered advanced.. I learned to ride in India where space is limited

[@prudenciow]

Awesome lesson. Love how well you match the video to the lesson you are teaching.

[@mathewcheruvathoor4693]

Turns out I've been doing that all along.. been riding for quite long. Seeing it so directly demonstrated made me think it's something new that I've to try and learn. But thank you very much all the same ! 😊

[@beniscooked]

I've got frame sliders/axle sliders/engine cover on my MT07, going to gear up and practice this in the next few weeks. Nice post!

[@dietervdw]

One of the best videos I ever saw. I undervalued the clutch for so long...

[@GabrielintheDark]

Thank you for the clutch cam view. As a new rider, its very helpful to see what the clutch is doing. Great video!!

[@andrewstrongman305]

As an Aussie postie, I used the CT-110, which features a centrifugal clutch. I was able to turn those bikes within their own length.

[@deldridg]

You blokes do awesome things with your bikes. I used to ride with "Postman Pat" here in Sydney and his bike control was superb. Put in the hours and voila! Cheers - Dave

[@AstralLovelace]

I didn't even realize this is how I've been doing U-Turns on my Supercub -- I've always been using countersteering to start the initial turn. I'll have to try giving it that extra countersteer to see how fast I can do these!

[@dxb338]

same on my adv150. maybe its something about light bikes that makes you intuitively use this technique.

[@appelmelk5664]

We had to do this to get a license. Pretty useful tough.

[@edwinagaid1667]

What a real, useful, easy-to-understand, and terrific teaching, Master, Idol! 😊

[@Craigravon]

This guy has mad skills 🔥🔥🔥

[@pidusredlah]

Maybe he should start a motorcycle training school ;)

[@DR_S7EIN]

in both video making personality and actual skill this might be my favorite mototuber right now

[@frodeskardalsmo2639]

hey:) cool. Im 54 and are in the process of taking my driving license. Training in my back yeard now with my brothers old kawasaki. Cant express how much fun it is. Getting either a Livewire or Verge Ts.

[@Sladep123]

Another great video, plus you have a great way of instructing and coaching. Thanks!

[@soujrnr]

Great stuff, Andrei. I love your channel! These U-turns are super sharp, but I have trouble with them on my new Goldwing. I was riding a cruiser before this that weighed the same, but the dynamics of the two bikes are so very different. I could turn my cruiser like this, but not my Goldwing. I have a lot of practice to do in order to master these kinds of turns on my Wing. Thanks for the great videos!! Have a super week!

[@kitsura]

Great video as always! I never thought that countersteering could be used for tight u-turns as well.

[@TravisTerrell]

Yup, and you're probably actually away using it (really minimally) without noticing, tbh. It's really hard to initiate a turn without a brief countersteer to make the bike fall to the inside. (At low speeds, body shifting can initiate a turn without countersteering--I've heard Japanese videos call it "self-steering," but it's not a common technique to teach in the West, and definitely feels super weird and out-of-control at first!)

[@benfennell6842]

@@TravisTerrell It's kind of just objectively inefficient to ever use anything other than your handlebars to initiate a turn. it takes about half a pound of force on your bars to completely tip your bike over and you don't have to move anything but your hands.

[@abssnipes]

i tried that after watching a japonese video about how cops in japon do fast u turn. it felt that was doing it very wrong. i will give another try now with less counterstreer to begin with as suggested. nice tuto as usual . thanks

[@itaymitra1030]

Your videos are the best..such fantastic Humour and great Practical info,,Spasiba..

[@mauropalao]

Recien encuentro tu canal! Seguidor nuevo, gracias por la info!!!

[@andrewmole745]

I was taught to do this on my bicycle, so I was not surprised. The turn is only tighter because the counter-steering moves the centre of the turning circle away from the direction you are turning.

[@clapclapscream]

1:45 I love how many people are learning/practicing in the parking lot! Too cool

[@Vespyr_]

That little counter position before the turn is everything.

[@stevewilson8752]

Hi from Aus 🇦🇺🍹 Ive just about given up watching other motorcycle instructors except for Jerry Palladino in USA 🏍 I dont need to go anywhere except Your Channel for the very best coaching / training from You 👍😄 The videos you do are 2nd to none & the way you explain the process suits my ears & eyes 👍🏍 I tell everyone about you here in my home town of Bundaberg Australia 🇦🇺🕺 You have a good following here ! Cheers from down under in Aus digger 😊👍

[@jamesgeorgevellavella1961]

Another helpful video from you. You are helping so many beginners and experienced riders. I can't wait to put into practice what you have just shown me

[@Ghostrider-71]

This is a very helpful video for new riders. Thank you for posting. Seems like a small bike, naturally is much more manageable and maneuverable.

[@TiagoWolf]

Another way to u-turn that's very similar to this method is the dirt bike one leg to the side that allows you to counter balance the weight therefore leaning the bike a bit more then synchronize with clutch/ throttle

[@otkortho]

I am glad that You could watch the few pushinng lean to the opposite side just before the quich turning.

[@patriciahutson]

My YAMAHA Scooter is superb at these. I use same Technique minus the clutch feather. Gave me real surprise when first using it in traffic. Whips around neh. Gotta love CVT drive

[@bobby4tw]

I like that he is showcasing it on a Duke 300 ish . Not the most comfortable daily bike but decent on the track.

[@louie5237]

Another awesome video. So glad I came across your channel dude, keep it up! 🤙🏼

[@pistonfury]

THANKS!!! This stuff is informative! no nonsense!

[@shanecannon7253]

Amazing video, clear and easily understandable! Well done.

[@maymax0076]

100% gonna practice this one thx a lot your videos are always well explained and very helpful ^^

[@Lt_Tragg]

Awesome. Slowing down the playbook speed helps illustrate this technique. Excellent. Thanks!

[@virendradr]

the most powerful teacher,humble,gentle and very effective instruction..salute your mastry of adv riding skills I am your student..I learnt from your lessons thank wish you health,happiness and prosperity love you bodrov sir

[@Atimoz]

In the normal Uturn, I believe that to iniate the turn you lean in the direction you want to go and you could counter-steer a bit withtout knowing it. The samurai Uturn is basically exagerating the counter-steering at the beginning to iniate the lean.

[@ghjgjihjgjyrdrgydsgr137]

Just from this video, I can see you're really good at instruction! Fantastic work, I'll try this 😊

[@felipedourado5721]

I guess that if we want to do such sharp U turns the Samurai way the best tool for the job is a Katana from Suzuki. 😉 Good video as usual Andrey. All the best from Brazil. ✌

[@feedingravens]

Standing with straight handlebar, the centrer of gravity is in line with the middle axis of the bike and the connection line between the wheels. Because of the angle of the fork, the countersteering moves the front wheel touching point sideways, the center of gravity is beside the connection line, and so produces a force/torque to make the bike fall into the future curve. Then just start and use this movement to your advantage...

[@richardgrumbine4867]

You don't say anything about counter leaning… but it appears to be that you and the Japanese rider are leaning AWAY from the turn and letting the bike tilt underneath. This allows for a tighter turn without dropping the bike… and even if you do drop the bike.. it falls under you and not on top of you… am I correct or am I missing something?

[@dr.brianjudedelimaphd743]

those were my exact sentiments...

[@spencegame]

Yes you're right. FortNine has a video about turning and he assesses that counter leaning is best for maneuvering like this and on the street in general

[@TheDustyShredder]

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[@IV-A]

On my cbr 600rr alot of counter leaning is needed or the turning circle is huge. I feel like this video could had used a sports bike to show difference clearly.

[@mezienglish7229]

Very well observed!

[@TerryQueijo]

I have found that if I don’t interfere with the front wheel by blocking the handle bar from a turn with a locked arm, the bike will go where ever I look. Elbow up position helps me not to block.

[@LunariusAstraeus]

Saw your channel through rhis video, and immediately subscribed. Thank you for this excellent video, I cant wait to test this in application! 💜

[@henrikgulyas]

Just found the channel, I will definitely stick around. Great explanations.

[@Wolfsgejaule]

Awesome! I'll go practice this tomorrow!

[@djgeneticdisorder]

In my country we learn every slow speed movements, its in the driving lessons package, 2 exams: 1 the motor control slow movement and the 2nd exam road driving

[@Trust_me_I_am_an_Engineer]

Your demo looks just as much fun to do as when I saw this 5 years ago on AntiPiloteDeLigneDroite ("How to make a U-turn with a Motorcycle: the Japanese Police Officer's style") . I'm still not going to use it in everyday traffic, though. Thanks for posting. Love your videos.

[@stevemclarty8011]

Awesome, I think I'll do your 2 month course next riding season!! Thanks man

[@rmabgoi]

I have never watched videos of U turns on unleveld roads, up and down U turns. Those U turns are another skill level, and i wonder why there are no videos showing it. I mastered U turns practising them the hardest way...on unleveld roads, up and down, with, and without rear brake, only using the clutch at the right momentum, with and without passenger. I practised from levelled to high % unlevelled road (13 to 15%). My point is, once you master unlevelled road U turns, the levelled ones become super easy.

[@gaasts]

I love this channel

[@utahadventureriders]

would like to see some folks demoing this on tall advbenture bikes. They seem more difficult that low bikes. Great video

[@georgecook5120]

Thank you for the video and demonstration! I now have something else to practice.

[@albertokusmic9239]

Great explanation, thanks for sharing!

[@remorajkumar4101]

This same skill done on superbike like r1 will ne treat to watch.

[@matiasperez8552]

Can´t belive that you are from Argentina mi amigo!!, que buen canal. Practicando en tecnopolis a 10 cuadritas de casa Jaja!!

[@fhhfgj]

Thanks for tge video I just bought an old SR3 with sequential gearbox and was wondering what it looked like shifting. I can't wait to get on track.

[@utkarshat3]

I didn't know this was a skill! I take such turns every day!

[@abdulazizsaleh8650]

Thank you for Sharing this 👌🏻💐 New subscriber from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 🌴

[@markuss3984]

How is the speed at which loss of traction occurs given in lean the calculation of the weight of the motorbike and the size of the motorbike tires?

[@MotoControlEn]

That's a complex question, which has to take a million things into account, I wish I could answer that!

[@carlostomas3698]

Once (not long ago) I suggested for you to explain how is the Japanese u-turn. And here it is. Great. Subscribed “King of the Road”. If I understand correctly this is a 2 months classes but will the content be only available for 2 months? Where I live, I didn’t find yet a larger place suitable to practice, but I will try it anyway. Thanks, professor.

[@MotoControlEn]

2 month will be actual course, yes, then there will be an extra month to pass the exam, correct any mistakes, try additional exercises etc. So 3 month in total

[@carlostomas3698]

@@MotoControlEn Thanks for the reply. The exam will be something we have to do and film it and send to you, right? So, I’ve got to have some filming equipment (at least, a camera/phone and a tripod). Am I understanding this correctly?

[@MotoControlEn]

@@carlostomas3698 Filming yourself is VERY preferable. We can get away without it, but it will be much better with filming, yes!

[@carlostomas3698]

@@MotoControlEn Let’s wait for that exciting program to start. Looking forward to it. Thank you for all your help and teaching.

[@2fast2block]

You make it look easy. That is very good control you have.

[@Mocho82]

Nice. Tomorrow we have holiday and i know what to train in the parkinglot. Thank you very much.

[@markj6506]

Always looking for riding techniques implemented. This looks great. Be great to turn my electraglide like this. Ive taken the motorman ride like a pro course and it has saved my butt more than a few times.

[@alf9638]

Excellent and underrepresented skill.

[@tkarlmann]

Does your course also cover scooters with a CVT?

[@gigipirvu3745]

Man,you are great! From România,all respect! You are a good teacher!

[@Cake...]

Respectful, encouraging and informative. Thanks.

[@dominahorti6810]

Wish you would do one for clutchless bikes. Love your series.

[@johnherian781]

This easy to learn if you know how counter steering works.You wont drop your bike as long as you keep power to the rear wheel.

[@1sttimegunowner]

I didnt know borat taught motorcycle riding. Love it great tips!

[@indonesiaamerica7050]

Counter steering is counterintuitive if you don't think about the need to line up the rear wheel with your desired line. I do "counter steering" all the time in all kinds of vehicles because sometimes ou need a sharp input to keep the real axle from straying too far out or in. Once you clearly understanding what you're doing it becomes totally intuitive. Sometimes the "racing line" is not what you imagine just from looking at the road. You have to make sharp inputs to keep your "angle of attack" optimized as well as lane or line positioning.

[@kaminari94]

Beautiful video, nice channel and so many tips. Wish your courses were available in Italy too!

[@antwertangodavid]

Once more, a very nice instructional video on a topic I'll be giving a try in the near future. Love it.

[@maheshajnkya]

Very well explained

[@mad-b264]

You have explained to me why I used to have a nasty habit of keeping my foot on the clutch when doing a round about in a car, I never had any lessons driving a car, No-one taught me, But what did teach me was having the ability to ride motorbikes, After all, A bike and car both uses a clutch, lol, I have never had a lesson in my life but can drive far better than most who have had lessons, lol, I used to drive my car without having passed my test, Or having a license, I did that for about 3 years before I got pulled, I know I shouldn't of, But I used to use the car mainly to get to a job I was doing, I was training on the job as being a welder, I lost the job though because I got was pulled in the works van, So I learned my lesson with a 6 month ban, And now the karma is, Because I have mental health problems, I can't even do my lessons now, Complex PTSD I was diagnosed with puts a stop to me doing my test, Massive shame coz I am actually a pretty darn good driver, The 3 years I was on the roads, I never had so much as a bump, And I was driving a Vauxhall Carlton, GLS, lol, Gas guzzler but was a top comfy car, lol, I am a Sim Racing nerd now though instead, AMS 2 and a Quest 3 with a half decent PC and a Force Feedback steering wheel will feed a driving craving, lol, Even if it is simulation, VR and driving now is merged into a great way of actually learning to race cars, Simulation and VR goes hand in hand, I not played Ride 4 or 5, But I seen vids of the Ride titles, And the VR bike riding looks nuts... But yeah this explains why I would put my foot on the clutch when hitting a round about, lol, Because I used to do the same with a bike, lol, I guess we all got our own way of doing little things, I always felt safer and in more control if my foot was on the clutch, As long as you is in the right gear, And ain't driving stupid, I do think using the clutch round a round about is more control if you ask me, Though I was told putting your foot on the clutch when going round a round about is a fail, Still though I can't do my test or lesson to drive or ride a motorbike because of Complex PTSD, And not long ago I was diagnosed with something called LBBB, Doctors tell me I am at risk of sudden death, So that might put another dent in me getting my driving license, So people are lucky to even be driving full stop, But then at the same time the roads are so busy now, Is driving on the roads actually fun anymore, lol, I think more people should be using motorbikes being 100% honest, I uses an E-bike, Only a BBS02 but it works, lol, Can get to my local town faster than a car, lol, But I have seen roads so busy it gets me how people even get home, lol, Another thing that gets my goat, Is people texting using knees while driving, Mainly females I see using a phone while driving, No offence, But white van men and females, I always see texting, I seen one guy riding a scooter while texting with the other hand, By a school crossing as well, I think people texting while driving should be a tougher response, I see it a lot when riding my E-bike on the pavement, The irony of me getting to my destination before a car, When I rides on the pavements, At like 10-15 mph as well, lol... I do want a license though, Having that ability to take a drive to somewhere like the mountains, Can do wonders for mental health so I read, But I have no ability to get to the mountains My E-bike battery wouldn't be enough... Hey I wonder if this skill can be learned in VR using the simulator bike handle bars, lol.... Learning this skill though will make you a better rider for sure....

[@farooqkhan3729]

Great technique - I'm going to practice it. I think it is easier on a smaller framed bike (naturally) but I have wide handlebars on a heavy bike. But the technique is the same.

[@maurizioc3515]

Exvellent. Thanks. But, how do you adapt this drill to a HONDA with Dct?

[@pafik_]

It's gonna work with my bicycle too right ? Because that's the only reason I'm watching it

[@santhosxplore]

Really good riding tips broooo❤❤❤

[@Lost_Traveler_JT]

Another awesome lesson! Now I need a video on how to ride with a broken left hand😅😁 Have an awesome day! 😊

[@MotoControlEn]

I don't have that, but here is a dude without a right arm kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaSxkGyEgMSNpNU

[@blandrooker6541]

You forgot to mention counterbalance steering and body position when making these turns. FortNine has done an excellent video on the "police riding" methods of their local police force.

[@MotoControlEn]

What do you mean I forgot, I have at least several videos about counterbalancing!

[@GoodAtHeart]

@@MotoControlEn I think he means you forgot to mention it in this video which to be honest would be helpful. Its a great video though. cant wait to practice tight turns until I'm really good at it. Also anyone watching this video has probably been riding for a little bit and should know that body positioning matters. So really it's not even that necessary to have in this video as the people watching this video will already know positioning before doing this.

[@blandrooker6541]

@@MotoControlEn Yes, in other videos, not in this one. Look at the perspective of a first time viewer of your content like me, that has no knowledge of your other content.

[@leo_and_his_bikes]

There is no need to counterbalance. His body remains neutral and the bike leans underneath.

[@blandrooker6541]

@@leo_and_his_bikes which is the very definition of counterbalancing.

[@ryderhook7068]

Great Video, Do you know if this Workshop also with Trikes, like Piaggio MP3?

[@ChiefVizier]

similar princples apply to ebike. a little easier cause its lighter and requires less initial acceleration

[@RideLikeAChamp]

Great video on turning quick from stop , reminds of a French instructor on KZbin. But I am still not convinced and really frightened to execute this on Aprilia Tuono but the French gus does it all sort of liter bikes not sure if those bikes have better handlebar turns than Aprilia Tuono v4 1100. Any tips to do this on Aprilia v4 super sports ? I keep hearing from some big mouth on KZbin , it is you not the bike but I want to know your honest opinion as you are humble yet knowledgeable

[@gac1579]

Great video this is helping me a lot ❤