7 Worst Riding Mistakes from Beginner Riders

[@Flipping_panda]

I like that you always show the physics behind every action, not just “trust me”. It is easier to remember if you understand the principle behind.

[@MotoControlEn]

That's the point, otherwise it's just bro-science😁

[@ItsVersatile1]

“Trust me bro”

[@enhinyerorider5914]

It is the reason this is my favorite motorcycle instructor channel.

[@233kosta]

"Trust me bro" is extremely useless when you're trying to teach someone.

[@gabrielaraujo2832]

@@MotoControlEn Heeeeey there. How you’re doing man? Brother, is there an email I can talk to you? I was wondering if you can help me with something.

[@ridzzy6969]

This has to be the most trusted riding instructor online

[@sCiphre]

@@ridzzy6969 second only to YCRS. Sorry Andrey, I love this channel, but YCRS just has more history/trust built over time.

[@PNH63]

Agree but it’s like listening to a character from the muppets !

[@dimitrisgrigorakos2264]

@@sCiphre

[@paulvandersluys7412]

My favourite muppet- Count Dracula. ​@@PNH63

[@bulentgercek]

"Not sure what you want to have for dinner tonight?" PULL-IN THE CLUTCH :D Nice one Andrey :D

[@tomkruger3246]

I just love his sense of humor!!! It's hilarious!!

[@Dangerwiggles]

As a rider of nearly 10 years and a club road racer, these are excellent visuals. Thank you for covering all of these, it is refreshing to see the basics and really solving the root cause of these mistakes. This is all completely accurate and linearly delivered information. The basics are the most important, it is something all racers must focus on. You stop practicing the basics you start making mistakes. I have taken to practicing basics on my grom between race weekends. Just going to a parking lot and dragging my knee, pushing the limits on the little bike where there is very little risk.

[@jahmic]

Been riding 20+ years..road and track. I've known these tips, but never heard them explained so well. Including the physics of why things work certainly makes them "stick". Excellent coaching approach.

[@BIBuildy]

Wow, what a friendly and enthusiastic opening! This guy makes me smile instantly. Hola, Amigos!

[@jrviade85]

0:54 "don't worry dawg" 😂😂😂😂

[@motoringwithmouseball1219]

I am member of motocontrol!!!! Why because my Andre is the John wick of motorcycle instructors!!! My Andre is sooooo good he makes motojitsu make response videos to videos my Andre makes …. Very nice!!! 😊

[@MotoControlEn]

He already deleted it though😅

[@sCiphre]

​@@MotoControlEneven better

[@Djolerized]

I learned more from this clip than from the official moto-course that I attended. As absolute beginner in a moto world, these are very valuable lessons.

[@davidm4566]

How is it going now? I took my course almost 5 months ago.

[@aussiebloke609]

Another name for a highside is SAD - Sudden Acrobatic Dismount. This version feels more satisfying to me.

[@Archangel144]

Great presentation as always. I recommend your videos to everyone.

[@jetranger47]

Excellent advice as usual... and a good review for experienced riders. 👍

[@BeyondPrideMF]

Can you please do the video about emergency braking in corners? I think it‘s one of the most relevant things people should know. There‘s so much conflicting advice (never brake in a corner, stand the bike up before braking, braking makes you go wide, not wide etc 😂). Thanks for the value you keep adding every time you upload!

[@hokagerulzz]

Emergence brake entails that you brake to stop or get to near full stop. In this case you dont lean your bike and should get it straight. You can brake in corners too but slowly and gradually. But ofc better ask someone whos professional in this field

[@Combatlon]

@@hokagerulzzso what happens if you have an emergency in a corner? Of course you can emergency brake in a corner. Everyone should be instructed in this before they are given a licence.

[@hokagerulzz]

@@Combatlon it depends on emergency case? Swerve might be an option

[@sCiphre]

The short version is that the bike will stand itself up and go wide when you do that, likely putting you exactly where you were trying to avoid being. So after the hard part of the braking you need to partially release and pick somewhere to go, because you're now right in front of the lorry you were trying to avoid. I've had a few of these, and they were sketchy every time. My solution was to brake as much as possible while holding lean, which I bet is very dangerous.

[@t.sievers1024]

​@@sCiphre Dangerous only if you fail to hold your line.

[@lakiza55]

A great tip is to not put your weight on the handlebars and/or lock your elbows. Slow speed manouvers instantly became easier once my instructor pointed this mistake out, slow cone weave and figure 8s especially.

[@MrFatdaz]

Absolutely love your videos, so well explained and valuable content, plus you’re funny 😂😂👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@thebrowns5337]

Thanks dog

[@brynngragg6462]

I really appreciate your videos. I just got my MSF endorsement and license and despite getting better at riding my bike, there's quite a few things I still need to learn. And you covered one of my problems in this video. Hand placement on the throttle for when I have to brake. It will also help me with my take offs because my take offs are still a little rough.

[@janschatteman3873]

Correct hand(wrist) position at the throttle is 'hands down' the most important one; should be hammered in the beginners' heads much more ... As always, great video!

[@peternikonov]

Great video, thank you, Andrey!

[@paulvandersluys7412]

You make terrific videos, helping me for on road riding- i have ridden since 12 yrs old, done few races mx and flat track which i feel also improved my skills for the road. BIG bore 2 stroke mx bikes also taught me respect on the throttle also,lol. Cheers .Paul, Australia

[@121MotoSkills]

Another superb video! Pete North East Scotland

[@vijayam1]

Boy am I happy to hear your voice.

[@kazookast]

I know what to do and not to do on my bike, but appreciate that your explain in detail the WHY we do those things. The science and physics behind it is cool.

[@allenhuling598]

Excellent as always, Andrey....thank you for the work and detailed examples you put into these videos!!

[@BluAlualu]

Always have a good laugh when listening to your tutorial and watching your videos. Your methods are proven and vetted 👍🏽 your delivery of the material is on point funny and informative but more important makes viewers informed and become safer riders.

[@ianseddon9347]

Excellent as always - thank you

[@WarriorsofShambala]

Appreciate your excellent teaching and skill sharing brother!

[@olivertrauschke5556]

I have so much to learn from you! Well done - I really enjoy - especially the grip is just grand!

[@Purosistematic]

love your channel bro ! Excellent explanations with a fun twist on it. Learning a lot even before buying my first stallion next year !

[@brimmed]

As a completely new rider, your videos are great. Definitely my throttle control needs work so will test the grip this weekend. My issue is getting to the empty parking lots

[@ma3stro681]

Ride to them … 😂

[@yourstrulylawrence]

@@ma3stro681 🤣

[@brimmed]

@@ma3stro681 I gotta make it there in one piece lol. I could probably make it there but not confident enough that the other drivers won't run me over if I stall or get nervous ad make a mistake since I live in LA

[@simonj5004]

Great tips with alot of humour thrown in.well done bro !

[@komanguy]

Great pieces of advices! Thanks a lot!

[@GinoongGoals]

I liked this video... after pulling-in the clutch.

[@Jobensi_vlog]

Once again, a great video full of wisdom so I can keep being alive lol... Gracias!

[@rueda-roja]

Thanks for the awesome video!!! Totally makes my day ❤ Q: might the jerky throttle happen because the ppl are heavy on the handlebars? I noticed that of myself and I try to be very light on the handlebars even when breaking and engage the core muscles

[@MotoControlEn]

Good catch, tense arms indeed can also be a source of jerky throttle!

[@arvindane]

Thank you Coach!

[@alleonfrancochanco6362]

Good to see you again, comrade

[@Rey_eo]

very useful! thank you!

[@Enakaji]

Interestingly, when I trained for my motorbike license, which by now was almost 30 years ago, my driving instructor also taught me this kind of Hand position on the throttle that you showed here for the same reasons, better braking control, less risk of still being on the power while braking and less risk of ripping the throttle open if you get spooked.

[@johevideos]

Again a great video 👍🏻

[@fonsty]

Great video!!!

[@ThingsAboutMusic]

I like the format and explanations. Thanks...looking forward to buying your course.

[@i1DERProductions]

Throttle+Brake one is perfect for me to practice on my e-bike, I rely on the brake auto cutoff so much that if I were to eventually upgrade to a motorcycle, I would have a really bad habit off the start. THANKS!

[@amisfitpuivk]

I don’t get why people love pulling the clutch in, I don’t think I ever do unless I’m stopped. Engine braking to stop lights and stop signs is 90% of my braking and is especially good for break-in period. Engine braking when traffic slows down is phenomenal too and I’ll drag some rear for the brake light.

[@sCiphre]

@@amisfitpuivk I like dragging front for the brake light: you already have rear brake from the engine, and having the front preloaded really helps if you actually need to brake.

[@DJKomoi]

Smoother intersection tight turns on 2nd gear.

[@EffequalsMA]

That 07 GSXR 1000 video still rocks. I had one just like it for many years.

[@OmniVisionElite]

thank you!

[@bubbalandbeau9872]

FYI….@ 10:40 to be honest that was a little bit of brake applied to the new tires with an oily showroom polish residue. Dealership paperwork now covers that in detail and requires the driver to sign acknowledgment because it has become such frequent problem at or around a mile of the dealership. This incident was shown on a tire video that explained this “slick new tire”accident in more detail. Inspect the tires and rough up/wipe down those tires prior to driving anywhere is recommended.

[@brohofied2561]

Covering the rear brake mistake. There is only one place when you have to be guilty of this mistake, and that's when riding on the city. On the city every moment is a risk, at every moment you might need an abrupt emergency braking or slowing down for slow moving traffic all around you. On the highway it IS a mistake, at those speeds you have to rely on front brake before anything. So, a circumstantial mistake :9

[@HouseholdDog]

I was looking for this for days.

[@musicdemon6660]

a lot of these problems are greatly reduced for Choppers and Cruisers due to their stance. the rear break one is a common mistake other cruiser boys makes too. since we sit behind the engine, the weight is equally distributed when we sit on it. it makes unintentional wheelies hard and lifting the rear wheel almost impossible when breaking. and that is why low powered cruisers are a great beginner bike for learning the essentials.

[@233kosta]

On my CB650R I get pretty decent rear brake feel. The pedal gets hard enough to _know_ you're on it, then good braking action occurs. It also has the adjustment range to sit just under my toes when I'm in a good regular/touring position. Feels more comfortable to have my foot on straight than sticking out to the side. If I'm having a blast, toes are on the pegs so no risk of dragging it.

[@Segelmange]

Hi, Thanks for yet another excellent video! I got my motorcycle license last summer so I am fairly new to riding. I have a question: If I understood your thoughts on braking correctly, you mean that the front brake should be applied progressively? While training for my license I intuitively did this but was told not to do it. Instead, I was instructed to apply the front brake with a quick and firm grip and hold steady. This worked fine. In fact, the only close call I had while braking was one time when I did brake progressively from about 70km/h. This resulted in a big stoppie. I was lucky to control it without crashing. But as I was not prepared for it, it was a bit intimidating. In your videos you also do stoppies while explaining this braking technique. Can you please clarify and elaborate a bit more on how to brake progressively _without_ doing a voluntary or involuntary stoppie? Thanks!

[@LeksoPozuaho]

I liked the new ad very much, Andrey! 😂

[@tekilla78]

Brilliant! ... as always :)

[@True-Messages-Foundation]

Loved the video bro. I'm learner

[@Its4RealNotAPhase]

I always watch your beginner videos although I'm not a beginner and have a lot of courses and some track days behind me. But I dare not thinking there's not much left to learn. Like I never dare to think that after the winter break I didn't get a little bit rusty with riding and instead take a safety and cornering course to warm myself up for the season.

[@contessa26-jim]

Class! Good sense and funny too

[@BujorLaPacanele]

Excellent Andrey! I think you are one of the best moto instructors. All the explanations you provide helps us in understanding the mechanics and become better riders. Could you please make a video on slow riding techniques on an automatic scooter or a DCT transmition on bigger bikes? On a manual bike we have full control of the power delivery using the clutch but on automatic we don't have that. All the best!

[@MotoControlEn]

Hi! As soon as I get my hands on DCT bike - I will surely make some videos about it!

[@flyingtiger4991]

"had to lay 'er down brother" 🤣🤣🤣

[@Michaelmas68]

“ incidentally” not “ accidentally” 😂 thank you very much man keep up what you’re doing, brother and we’ll keep laying it down safely

[@divider13]

Andrey, please cover handle adjustment and throttle slack settings, too. You are the Paul Harrel of motorcycle riding. Cheers!

[@stevewilson8752]

Hi from Bundaberg Australia 🇦🇺🍹😊 As always Count Dracula You do very helpful videos for learner riders 👍😄 im 59 & just learning & doing my courses to get my motorcycle licence 🏍 We love your videos here in Aus 🇦🇺 😝 Cheers & Keep on riding matey 🏍🥤

[@suadsmajic6268]

I like your videos,and I try everytime to use one of your tips,but best for me is slow down hands!!! No death grip !!! Thank you

[@pointlesssowhat]

Liked and subscribed!

[@itaymitra1030]

Nice to see you,,Hug from Portugal

[@TerryHowell-dy7qh]

Good natured and fun learning.

[@katrinc5859]

It's kind of interesting- I grew up riding bicycles with hand brakes. I instinctively reach for the front brake on my moto and have to force myself think about the fact I have a rear/foot brake, too.

[@VineetKumarX]

Me too. And that results in skid in the event you want to apply emergency braking. There's one crash video on my channel. So rear brakes are important too.

[@katrinc5859]

@@VineetKumarX So far, I've had two emergency break moments, no skid. ABS is a game changer.

[@VineetKumarX]

@@katrinc5859 I didn't know about ABS back then and thought about saving some money.

[@katrinc5859]

@VineetKumarX ABS is worth it

[@cmdr.sypher1820]

To many advertisements in the video, pull in the clutch....lol Great beginner vid.

[@emanuele8226]

Weight transfer per se is istantaneous, however it takes a moment for the fork to compress and allow the weight to become pressure on the wheel and tyre.

[@Geldziu]

On the first tip: I was taught to ride with 2 fingers on the brake at (almost) all time since it saves you a very necessary time to reach the brake in the emergency. How does it fly with your advice? Do you recommend the same or it's better to not do it?

[@neonsamurai1348]

The other thing leaning back does is shift your weight towards the back wheel allowing more brake pressure to the front as the bike is a bit less inclined to lift the rear up. It is also worth practicing cutting power with the clutch as it can save you with a whiskey, or if your throttle gets stuck open, though as said you should not be clutching for anything and everything. My first bike had really aggressive and sudden engine braking where it would jerk you forward, and I tended to either friction zone it to ease it in, or in bad weather would clutch it completely as it could cause the rear to slide. As a result it gave me really good feel for braking (this is before ABS where you could lock the front up). Also while you may not be able to feel the rear brake through your boot, you can feel through the seat what the bike is doing and when it is starting to lock up.

[@SushiArmageddon]

Please explain how having less weight over the front tire allows greater braking pressure?

[@ma3stro681]

If you want more front brake pressure, you move your body forward and put your weight through the front of the bike, not lean back! Watch how much weight and pressure racers put through the front end braking hard into corners. Don’t give bad advice when you don’t know what you’re talking about … 😵

[@ma3stro681]

@@SushiArmageddon Read my comment. He obviously has no idea what he’s talking about, like so many often in the comments. Would love to see him riding hard in the mountains with this leaning back style … 😂🤡😵

[@SushiArmageddon]

@@ma3stro681 I know how it works I just asked him to see what mistake he is making so I can teach him something.

[@marekpapro4897]

Jeżdżę motocyklem od 38 lat i nigdy nie zdarzyło mi się nie zamknąć przepustnicy przed hamowaniem. Zawsze hamuję wszystkimi palcami , nie dwoma, jak to jest teraz w modzie. Po prostu mogę mocniej nacisnąć dźwignie hamulca. pozdrawaim

[@dorstefan]

9:36 Same can be said about WD-40.

[@therealRaccondog]

Emergency break, just press a bit the rear brake and almost at same time start to press front brake smoothly, when you almost have sttoped press clutch lever. No matters the experienced you are, practice it whenever you can

[@equinox2909]

That's why handling should be much better on Sportbikes, where the rider is leaning forward. I also do those already, and you're definitely right.

[@thefaboo]

I see so many sport bike riders doing their damndest to sit upright, it's a wonder they turn at all 😂

[@paulwhiskey7362]

Your english становится much better со временем )

[@oscartravis5740]

I pulled in the clutch to say thanks for another brilliant video, dog 😂

[@RodaLivreMotoVlog]

A racer once told me, when on doubt just give it throttle. 90% of the time fixes the issue. 10% of the time ends the suspense 😂 Funny thing is that it works. It saved me a lot of times through the years. Motorcycles have a almost magical way of balancing themselves if you just give them a bit of throttle and don't interfere with the natural balance

[@31.8mm]

that ultramax ads so classic hahah

[@bojanperko]

But doesn't the whiskey-throttle-preventing grip also prevent the rev-matching on downshifts since it puts the brake out of reach unless throttle is fully closed?

[@CaliDef]

Im so glad I have a natural ability of common sense. Most of this stuff is common sense based. Crazy that people dont think about the things they do before they do them. I dont know, maybe driving for 30 years before I set ass on a bike make the difference. Driving Experience is Experience, nonetheless. Especially if it was learned in the Bay Area and LA County. Now im on a motorcycle and learning this new life on the road would be a lot harder I think if I didnt have so many years as a commuter in the heaviest traffic in California. I always kept my eyes and ears open for bikers and moved to the left to let them know I know they are there. Now its my turn, please look out for me. 😂 seriously though... keep eyes open. Especially no that there are so many e-bikes everywhere including e-scooters. So many here. Thats a good thing. Drivers are forced to watch out for all kinds of gas and electric vehicles. ✌️

[@claytondavidson2192]

Be aware that the Suzuki video at 10:39 is more due to the fact that that is a brand new motorcycle with factory tyres. The mold gel they use when making them makes the tyres extremely slippery until broken in. It's less so because the rider used too much throttle; in normal circumstances (with broken in tyres) he would've been fine.

[@ZTK-RC]

You literally blew my mind at 2:10 thank you thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!!! You may save peoples lives with this information.

[@David-uk3nv]

Another mistake that plays into those mistakes: Wrong individual ergonomic setup! The correct ergonomic setup should let you control at least the basic functions of the bike without having to deliberately think about it. Example: If you tend to open the gas to even get a grip on the break lever because its too high will not only cost you reaction time but will likely cause you to do stupid things in high stres situations.

[@romeohernandez9930]

Like before watching...

[@Korossouffre]

I understand that the throttle must not be opened too quickly, but is it really needed to close it slowly as well? I feel like even if closing it very quickly, it won't lock the rear tire or anything, right?

[@msromike123]

Is there a drill you recommend for learning limits of ABS braking? I hit a deer the other night and I know darn well I didn't brake to the maximum limits of the bike. Thankfully I slowed enough and it's back leg just dusted off my fender without even scratching the paint.

[@MotoControlEn]

Sure! I have a vid about braking, which includes the topic about ABS kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5XVg2x7e7OXp9Esi=YfqfXMWfe6Zt6ZLv

[@CyberChrist]

What would be your solution to having the front wheel in a rut, like off-road, or if riding parallel to tram tracks ?

[@savplayz7811]

may i ask, can you just let go of the throttle then break/progessive breaking? thank you

[@theodavies8754]

The most noticeable thing about most of these is shoes. Failing that it's shades or tinted visors and a T shirt.

[@billbonu1639]

I think the biggest mistake beginning riders make is choosing the wrong bike to learn how to ride on.eithe too high seat,too powerful,too big and heavy and just not a good fit for learning.I learned to ride at about 8 years old on a Honda 50 then moved to a xr 80 then a yz 80 then a yz 125 then a Elsinore cr 250 then was old enough to get my endorsement and went to a rebel 250 then a seca 750 then a 1400 intruder which I had four of then a GSX-R 750 then a gen 1 FJR that I still have a gen 2 FJR that I still have then a Gen 3 FJR that I still have and finally a gen 3 KLR a couple of years ago.I think that's all.I crashed all of the dirt bikes plenty I rear ended a truck on the seca 750 drinking and riding,far from drunk but enough to effect my judgement and I'll never do that again, and I hit a huge dog on the intruder and "had to lay it down"and that's about the extent of it.been riding almost daily since my honda 50 so not too bad.the morals of the story is start with something you can handle and move up from there and NEVER DRINK AND RIDE EVER NOT EVEN A LITTLE BIT!!!

[@redbear1935]

proper throttle hand grip should be Nr1 lesson in all riding schools for beginners.

[@badgerman23]

Lad, you need to do a video on motojitsu blackbelt weave and show him how easy it is. He will cry again

[@msromike123]

I would like to see these expanded for ABS equipped bikes. This is great stuff, but I want to maximize use of the supplied equipment. Or is that not valid for learning techniques? I have been riding for 50 years and I am going to go practice some of this stuff later today.

[@MotoControlEn]

I will probably make a separate video about ABS braking, since almost everyone has it now😁

[@msromike123]

@@MotoControlEn Looking forward to it, and I know a professional can stop faster with ABS disabled. But I am "regular people" who tend to freeze and therefore do not apply max braking, even when ABS is available. I would like to get over that bad habit! That deer encounter was a wakeup call. Sure I have been riding half a century, but if it ever happens again,, I want to stop at maximum braking instinctively.

[@3GingerCats]

2 times longer stopping distance... you know how I halved my stopping distance? I changed my tyres! The factory fitted tyres were so slippery, that abs intervened very quickly. the result was, with the ABS going nuts, the bike stopped in the same distance as using the front brake only. using my own braking and no assistance from the ABS it was 20% faster (less distance) and after fitting new tyres & not letting the ABS kick in... Literally Half the distance of the original tyres and ABS trying to control them! Tested on a course set up by an instructor at a free training/practice event held weekly!

[@MotoControlEn]

I can agree, stock tires sometimes really are crappy!

[@pauljosephhealy]

Is it best to do two finger braking and clutch control or to do four finger braking and clutch control?

[@filippoformoso9690]

Potentially unpopular opinion: I blame the concept that you must cover the brake lever at all times for beginners who fail to close the throttle when braking. If your fingers are off the brake lever, it's very difficult to brake hard without closing the throttle fully. Even if that reduces your braking distance (a little), it's something a beginner should not have to worry about until they have good muscle memory for operating the throttle properly.

[@GigaChadL337]

10:48 one of the biggest oof, this guy just took his brand new R7 then crashed

[@arijitghosh2400]

Dont worry dawg!