Why Body Position MATTERS On The Street

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[@MotoJitsu]

Learn body position but it doesn't mean you'll need to do it every turn/ride :)

[@tomekkruk6147]

What's with the socks dude :)

[@calebw7177]

Can you add foot position to one of these videos?

[@MotoJitsu]

@@calebw7177 I have a video about it specifically and another place I mention it is in the video 6 commons mistakes riders make in the twisties

[@mike5mas]

Love your content

[@mike5mas]

@@tomekkruk6147 the socks are questionable

[@Mattrycky]

This guy is the teacher you wanted in school. Taught you the why, 3 or 4 different ways of explaining it and a solid understanding of real world application! Excellent video

[@MotoJitsu]

Great to hear!

[@btoso32]

I agree. Where were you for my chemistry classes?

[@darisgonzales2056]

😁👍🌷🌷🌷

[@kramnam4716]

I’m an ex teacher. Agreed! He’s EXCELLENT

[@suap4694]

I just went to comments to write something similar. and there it is! first most rated comment! :D I wanted to say - "I love that you explain it so many times, repeat it so it just inprints in the memory

[@zacwong6776]

My heart goes out to the 3 squirrels your suspension had to deal with in this video.. Great lesson, will practise this some time. Cheers

[@MotoJitsu]

True that :)

[@michaelszczys8316]

Car or bike I may brake for squirrels , but I don’t crash for them

[@marcmondragone8649]

No animals were hurt in the production of this video

[@bailey9r]

four including the hypothetical squirrel rider ;

[@MichaelJeffrey]

Those squirrels were riding their own hogs man. Part of the Squirrelchero Gang

[@shano81]

Just discovered your channel yesterday. You are an incredible resource for motorcyclists. Thank you for teaching.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!! 170+ videos to go through :) Share with others

[@limoselect]

This guy is so skilled. Not always sweet but when it’s time to speak about how to ride, he is my guru!

[@karenshoucairmcgray4902]

He Is!

[@rajsuriyasuriya7772]

Man i would like to give noble price for teaching us very clearly like no one else in this world love u bro 😁😁😁😁

[@MotoJitsu]

:) thanks

[@tasos.k]

"The suspension can deal with the squirrel"

[@MotoJitsu]

:)

[@erdmax_]

LOL poor squirrel

[@Stefan077777771]

HAHAHAHAHAH that was hilarious

[@EweofLittleFaith]

@@joemann7971 just straighten up and the suspension can deal with it 😛

[@alexshelton8489]

😆😂 and he simulated the suspension taking care of the squirrel. I laughed too hard at that

[@russellwellen6071]

Your work has been invaluable to me as a rider who has only just reached 2,500 miles. Especially helpful in the different approaches to slow turns as opposed to faster turns. Re body position, as I look at it, after watching your videos and reading Lee Park's "Total Control," we are doing the leaning for the bike so the bike does not have to. As for not necessarily needing to move your body at normal speeds, some of us are just restless. It goes against my nature to just sit there; I want to be involved with my bike at all times. Thank you again!

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks

[@atharvapurohit3821]

Hey man. I’m a relatively new rider, and I’m not great with corners but this video really answered the specific problem which was that I wasn’t using body position! Can’t wait to try this stuff. Also, I really appreciate the videos where you draw stuff on papers and give tips and things like that. Very helpful and entertaining. Good work brother.

[@MotoJitsu]

As a newer rider...no one is :) thanks!! MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, merch, affiliate links, discounts, etc.

[@TeamdaSilva]

Love the “tool box” analogy.... perfect.

[@MotoJitsu]

:) thanks

[@stephenbriggs1736]

New rider here smacking my head over how I was leaning the hell out of my bike in some faster turns today. I was wondering how fast would cause it to lose grip....while in reality I shouldn't have been leaning it at all. That was really helpful. Thank you.

[@MotoJitsu]

you're welcome

[@zazugee]

Don't test your limits on the streets

[@vinny6935]

Counter-steering to get the bike back up at the end of the turn also has the effect of pulling your body up with it, assuming you're holding on with your thigh. It's amazing how much force the gyroscopic action of the wheels has. Great examples, thanks for sharing the video!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks 😊

[@OFallons]

Dude, you make me smile at such the nice refreshers of that which I haven’t really thought of in depth on high powered two wheels for 54 years. Oh man I ran over a huge Sidewinder snake coming around a corner at Fifty, riding in Arizona, it felt like hitting a huge branch in the road. The snake kept on going like it was nothing at all, I was on my 77 , 74 Supper glide, totally blew me away, that it behaved as if it didn’t even notice that I ran right over it! It happened so quick; that I barley was able to drop a gear, and drop the clutch at that same time to unload the front end to make it over it with out lay’n it down! Still surprises me to this day ! Keep at it, you do very well, thank you.

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@richardnadapdap3102]

I used to both: 1) pushed the bike lower (that common mistake) and 2) leaned the body to minimize leaning and had always been confused which one is the correct one, and now you just clarified it. Thank you thank you thank you. Always find something new to learn every time i watch your videos. Thanks again

[@MotoJitsu]

👌🏼

[@baabbylon]

I’ve been on bikes for decades and never got lessons, (got away with it)some stuff is instinctively done , but I’m loving your channel and now relearning everything, big thanks from Ireland 🙏👏👏

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@RorcaHD]

Appreciate all you do man, I have learned so much from you. Feel a lot safer and educated when I am out riding.

[@MotoJitsu]

Happy to help :) Share it!

[@triumphrider6836]

Agree, Rorca.

[@andycapp8843]

After 57 years of professional motorcycle riding, teaching to an advanced standard, this tutorial highlights with absolute clarity how taking corners on the highway should be done. I have been in conflict with other instructors frequently who profess to be experts yet teach so called advanced skills that are dangerous. I respect the disclaimer that you need not use the body lean technique constantly but to practice occasionally for the occasion when it will be useful. I particularly respect the comment re lower body movement on the highway being unnecessary.....totally agree. I frequently witness riders taking slow speed bends with their backside hanging off the saddle yet their position for the bend is incorrect. By the time they’ve thought about it, shifted their backside all momentum has been lost. I’d be interested to hear your views on “trail braking” on the highway. An excellent video, superb in every respect and should be included in every instructors curriculum. Keep it smooth and stay safe.

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks. I have various videos on trail braking, what it is, when I use it, etc. It's a tool like anything else and all depends on the pace you're going, traction levels, etc. MotoJitsu.com/com for my new app, books, merch, etc.

[@ivicamatesic7807]

Mystery solved, when to lean bike, when to lean body ... 👍

[@MotoJitsu]

:)

[@thaik56]

low speed vs high speed. :D

[@that_biker_boy5550]

I’ve been teaching riders this and other riding techniques for years, but in all honesty you made it sooooo much easier to understand by cleverly using the BMX as a prop! 👏👏👏 When I’ve taught the same technique with an imaginary bike, it’s just harder for people that don’t understand the science/physics behind it all to picture the true relationship difference between the bike and the actual rider!! Nicely demo’d mate.. Subbed! ✅👌👍

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@KrizzW]

This guy is a legend when it comes to teaching, intellectual knowledge and experience! Keep up the good work :)

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@KrizzW]

​@@MotoJitsu Will most definitely do! Just bougt the app i appstore now. You got topshelf teaching skills combined with alot of experience and knowledge. I`m thankfull for finding your channel :)

[@Bloodbain88]

Brand new rider. Just bought my bike maybe 4-5 months ago (had to fix it up it wasn't running when I bought it). Can't go to a class yet because of the shutdown. Great videos, I'm really learning a lot, THANK YOU. I'm pleased to find a lot of this stuff I've been doing intuitively, been going to empty parking lots to improve my low speed maneuvers, and overall balance. And you're videos have helped me quite a bit.

[@MotoJitsu]

Keep at it :)

[@aamake547]

Love your content man. Just trying to absorb everything like a sponge, your "Made simple / Barney style" explanation is super impactful and easy to remember!

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@pavlo3113]

Nicely presented - in the UK we use - 'LOOK' 'LEAN' 'ROLL' - turn your head to LOOK into the corner (WYSWYG - WHERE YOU SEE is WHERE YOU GO), LEAN your body, ROLL your machine into the turn. Really good to watch your videos to practice existing skills, learn new skills, or see skills from another perspective. Thanks.

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@adaptiveagile]

You’re a great teacher. Excellent lesson. Thank you.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!

[@flyinghigh2000]

Knowing body position and practicing not being afraid off doing it saved my ass a few times. Going to fast on unfamiliar road and starting going wide is where it is important. I have been stupid and careless a few times and it's a good skill to practice.

[@MotoJitsu]

Yes, learn, practice, and master everything :)

[@anoope.m9312]

The video is great! Kind of surprised how many of us followed what he mentioned in video without getting trained or even before watching this video. I love watching your videos mate! Keep going...

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks 😊

[@BRABUS64]

@motojitsu i have zero experience with bicycles and motorcycles, i had never ridden one before even as a child I'm 220 pound , 31 years old and my dream was always to start riding a motorcycle ,during quarantine i watched most of your videos and started practicing with no motorcycles just imagining that I'm at home doing body positions, how to release the clutches , 20,30,40 % for brakes ...for the last three weeks , i passed my basic course , i had my license and next week i will get my gsx-s 750 All thanks to you really I appreciate your dedication , love and excitement to teach and educate us and take us through the motorcycles world Greetings and best wishes from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

[@MotoJitsu]

You're very welcome!! :)

[@edgarg6559]

This video is so simple, yet so important. I can’t tell you how many times I see guys riding out in the public roads trying to stick their knee out when the turn only calls for a slight press and a turn of the head.

[@MotoJitsu]

👌🏼👌🏼

[@keaponlaffin6737]

Knee out makes the bike more straight up actually if done correctly. You're not "hanging off", you're leaning while keeping the bike straigh upright.

[@teddy5004]

I was taught the exact opposite of body position like you were saying for low speed turns, only keeping yourself straight up with the road so you can quickly respond to any debris in the road. (I only do this for low visibility when I'm expecting a car to fly at me) And when doing sharp turns I learned how to push/pull and drag the motorcycle down to the ground to get tight turns.

[@MotoJitsu]

Many ways to do one thing...whatever makes sense for the situation. MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, merch, etc.

[@Philth_E]

Third year riding now, start of my second full season up here in the NE. I learned trail braking and body positioning from you and IMO those are the two most important "advanced" skills I have learned and use on a daily basis if not for necessity, for practice. Also what I think is important to note from my experience, if we make a mistake hitting the apex with proper body position, recovering from that mistake is much easier to manage versus a neutral position and making that same mistake. Thanks for the continued detailed training!

[@MotoJitsu]

Exactly right

[@georgetumino3965]

Thanks for sharing your observation. This is critical information.

[@sunnymonkey6182]

Watching this nearly a year after I first began riding (now with a new mc) and I’m reminded of why most of my turns are smooth and why a few are not. It doesn’t hurt to review these videos! Time to practice again, again and again! Thanks Fast Eddie! 🏍💨💨💨

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@MrSuperkumar1]

Thanks man..I feel more confident now. I can't wait to go out and practice once this lockdown's over.

[@MotoJitsu]

sweet!

[@georgetumino3965]

I've applied the information in this video in my practice in the parking lot and the penny dropped. I'm able to make tight U-Turns and tight circles with greater ease, accuracy, consistency and confidence. I'm doing faster turns and bends with more confidence and ease. Thanks for your work, this is critical information. The use of the pushbike in the demonstration worked a magic for me because I've ridden a pushbike for more than 50 years of my life and I could totally relate, feel and understand what you were saying and doing. All the best.

[@MotoJitsu]

you're welcome! :)

[@Aidoon]

Moto you’re amazing! I’ve learned so much from your vids and tutorials. I’ve been riding since 2003, and I’ve fixed so many bad habits that I picked up riding watching your vids man. TYVM!

[@MotoJitsu]

Great to hear!

[@justin.uwood25]

Just took the sport bike course on Fort Bragg and the instructor taught this very well. Had no idea I had been riding the bike wrong this whole time when leaning into corners. Helped me greatly as a rider and understanding weight balances and what happens when you do lean into a corner

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@ianmackenzie686]

Excellent lesson! Thank you for sharing! After my morning walk I'm going to practice this (I'm off today).

[@MotoJitsu]

nice!

[@ianmackenzie686]

@@MotoJitsu What I like best about this one is how you were the first to verbalize for me the difference/ distinction between body lean and bike lean. It will help me immensely on my continuing journey to becoming a better motorcyclist. May our serious errors only occur on the empty parking lots☺

[@MotoJitsu]

@@ianmackenzie686 :) thanks

[@triumphrider6836]

Every video I watch from this guy gets me off the couch to go practice. Great lesson. Thank you

[@MotoJitsu]

Hell yeah!!!

[@jepoyonbikes9830]

Thankyou sir, You have no idea how much I learned from you :) Cheers!

[@MotoJitsu]

Glad to hear it!! Share with others :)

[@johnhowells-vaughan5519]

Hello from Australia. I really appreciate the way you revisit the critical points you mention and try to explain them from a different angle. This, to me, is a positive sign that you are an excellent teacher!! I've learnt many valuable lessons and 'how to's from your videos and find myself constantly checking your channel for new lessons. Thanks mate, I really appreciate what you are doing in passing on your experience and knowledge to help all of us out here become safer riders. Regards John.

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@dublion7]

I’m a new rider. I soo needed to see this video! 👏

[@MotoJitsu]

awesome! Share it!!!!

[@steveoliver177]

I think you’ve done more for rider training than all but a couple of big name riders. Real world expertise for real world riding. The use of the bicycle really good to to visual the actual technique

[@MotoJitsu]

Happy to help where I can :)

[@jedigeekbiker]

Explains everything so well. It sinks in instantly. thanks

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks!

[@DonPedro6901]

I seem to know it all, but so far I have not encountered on any channel such a professional and factual translation of all the nuances of motorcycle riding. I really appreciate your contribution to education. Great job!

[@MotoJitsu]

I'm glad to help :)

[@modelo2107]

All my riding life people have kept telling me "keep your arms loose, the looser they are the more effective". Today I got it, thank you. 😁

[@MotoJitsu]

Nice!

[@flyinghigh2000]

More relaxed your arm = more relaxed ride. Stiff arm you will feel every bump

[@juniorbanyn8989]

this guy speaks with his insecurities some times, there are a couple situations where you're going to sit up and have weight on your arms, or ride around in an upright position in general.

[@Adrenalean767]

The only way my weight would ever be on my arms is if I'm on a sport bike.

[@juniorbanyn8989]

@@Adrenalean767 that's what I mean, he calls it lion king syndrome, really its if you lock your elbows, or if you are too rigid on the controls, its going to be bad. when you're tucked in, there obviously should be not weight on your hands.

[@cpodhorsky]

I took the intermediate class with you down in Chula Vista a couple of months ago. Amazing day. Also, I just put my first video up to share a message with my community as a school Principal during this at home Distance Learning. Your videos have been very helpful and I may try a motovlog in one of the next ones. In the end...just posted one video up and going to stay consistent with messages for our community during this critical time. See you at the next course.

[@MotoJitsu]

Yes!!

[@nigelmccure6640]

Just always learning something new about riding a motorcycle perfectly for my frist time my life because I just actually want to learn how to do this correctly the Frist time period

[@MotoJitsu]

:)

[@nigelmccure6640]

@@MotoJitsu I'm watching your video right now bud

[@MotoJitsu]

sweet

[@distreser]

I'm a new rider, been riding now for a month and a half. Your videos are beyond helpful. You're really helping me feel more confident and safe on the streets. Thank you!

[@MotoJitsu]

great to hear!!

[@anthonymacias8185]

Do whatever this man says I’ve been riding for over a year now and am better than most my friends who have been riding for many years because I practice his videos

[@MotoJitsu]

@@anthonymacias8185 Awesome to hear! Keep at it! Just think where you'll be in 3 months if you don't lose focus! :)

[@distreser]

MotoJitsu hey moto, you ever considered doing a riding critique video? I can send you short videos of my turns and shifting and you can make a vid out of it 😅

[@MotoJitsu]

@@distreser If you want me to give you feedback of you practicing something like emergency braking or whatever, upload it to your channel and send the link to me and I'll give my thoughts on it.

[@GoldtopDude]

One of my favorite videos! Thanks again

[@MotoJitsu]

Awesome, thank you! Share with others!

[@Chatterbox1203]

OMG.... practiced this today... made a HUGE difference to my cornering. So much smoother!

[@MotoJitsu]

❤️👍🏼

[@chewy0619]

Ugh… I suck at counterweighting for tight turns I have a tendency to target fixate. My buddy and I were doing some drills and it was a big wake up call. So I ordered myself some cones and I'm going to be drilling it in me

[@MotoJitsu]

Get to it! Try my White Belt drills and see how you do :) think where you'll be in 3 months if you don't quit?

[@dennisdewildt6898]

yeah im noting some drills to practise myself too.

[@taylorthompson2073]

Sorry in advanced for the long comment: I can't thank you enough for demonstrating how to counter balance the bike. Yesterday I went out to a parking lot to practice riding for only the second time since my class in January 2019. I had a very hard time learning how to counter balance in my class because they really didn't explain how to do it, just that you have to do it at low speeds. Keep in mind too I am very small (only 5'2") so not having a lot of mass to counter balance plus not knowing how made it extra difficult. But because you actually explained and showed it I was actually able to do tight turns from a stop, u-turns from a stop, and tight circles yesterday. It was only my second time riding in over a year, only my 4th time ever on a bike, and my first time on something that wasn't a cruiser (an R3). Even thought I'm small, I think having a taller and lighter bike this time around also really helped, but I have to give most of the credit to this video. And of course I have to give credit to my friend who not only took the bike to the parking lot, but was also the one to tell me to quit doubting myself, to get out of my head, and pushed me out of my comfort zone. He was the only reason I even attempted my first tight turn from a stop. Of course it helped my confidence when he stood by me and offered to catch me and the bike if I fell 😂

[@MotoJitsu]

you're welcome!

[@thomaslenzmeier183]

Love the black socks! You're stylin.

[@MotoJitsu]

My main goal is to look stylin'!!! lol

[@limoselect]

Thomas Lenzmeier ha ha, my wife had the same comment!

[@shookadance]

Every new rider should watch this video. The best explanation I’ve seen, so simple, so easy.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks 😊 share it!

[@shookadance]

MotoJitsu Definetly. Wish I had this explanation when I started riding.👍

[@bigfish1965]

Eddy, I've not seen you do a show about how to pick out helmets. Could you give us the pros and cons of the different styles.

[@MotoJitsu]

I have an entire playlist about gear but I'll make it easy, 6dhelmets.com I have 2 of them and once I learned about their technology inside the helmet, I'll keep wearing them. "MotoJitsu" code also gets you 10% off any helmet with a free tinted visor as well.

[@nazar5489]

I have been trying to use your information on the road today. Couldn't manage to get a squirrel in front of my tire one single goddamn time. I really hope i have more luck tomorrow. Please keep the video's coming they are very helpfull! Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@MotoJitsu]

hahahahaha

[@anonymousrenaissanceman2864]

Thankyou so much for sharing! Always looking forward for your helpful videos...

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome! Share it with others ;)

[@anonymousrenaissanceman2864]

@@MotoJitsu - I surely will! 😊👍 You're one of the MC instructors whom I respect and will always endorse for further lessons from my YT videos soon... Thanks again! 🙏

[@MotoJitsu]

@@anonymousrenaissanceman2864 You're very welcome!

[@davidmeadows4272]

When I teach this as a simple guide I tell students turning left move head over left mirror and vis versa for right The inside shoulder then automatically leans in and arms bend that’s all you need do to adopt correct body position without thinking about it. Another phrase we use is to ride to the apex of the bend and look, lean and roll. That is ride into the apex, look out of the bend, lean the bike in and roll the throttle on as the bend opens out. Another great video you are an excellent coach with great mental attitude thanks so much - keep posting

[@MotoJitsu]

That's one way to think about it...but if your shoulders and chest is still facing forward, it's not doing much good unless you rotate into the turn. A corner doesn't have an apex, you give it one. Roll on the throttle and acceleration out of the throttle are two very different things, you could start to roll on and not be accelerating yet. And you can only accelerate when you see the exit and can start taking away lean angle. Check this out kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqrPq4FriL9kb9k

[@davidmeadows4272]

MotoJitsu I entirely agree, perhaps I didn’t explain it very well. We use different terminology like using positive (maintenance) throttle through the bend to overcome cornering and frictional forces and the smaller diameter of the wheel as it leans needing increased rpm just to maintain constant speed and then accelerate out of the bend as you straighten up. Your explanation is much clearer that’s why I encourage our guys to follow you. Thanks for all you do in helping us be safe

[@MotoJitsu]

@@davidmeadows4272 ohhhh gotcha :)

[@ksneia]

Sometime l get awkward on left-right corner, body or bike first. And everything mess up once l took glance at the speed.

[@MotoJitsu]

Stop looking down and focus on where you want to go.

[@floydian25]

I discovered your channel 2 days ago and I am already learning so much more. Been watching moto content for atleast 3 years now and I wish I found this channel sooner

[@MotoJitsu]

Great to hear it! Lots of videos to go through :)

[@rvdp]

"no animals were hurt during this movie" 😂 great video, thanks!

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@bootz0409]

Oh. I get it now!! The example with the pushbike made all the difference. I'm very much a learn-through-visual kind of guy. This clip is gold! Solid gold. 🥇

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks! SHARE IT

[@karlo134652]

Damn sir your hair looks good on you today

[@MotoJitsu]

😀

[@lew381]

So cool to be able to listen to this and put it into practice. Makes me look forward to gettin on my bike even more!

[@MotoJitsu]

:)

[@lindseymckirdy1830]

its brilliant technique I use this all the time here in the uk mainly because the road surfaces are shocking ..... really useful if you come across crap mid corner

[@MotoJitsu]

Yes!

[@souhait15]

This just happened to me today. As I went to turn on the left on a blind spot I slowed down and my motorbike scooter didn’t lean much but just myself lo and behold there was a car zooming down and I was able to dodge. I didn’t even know the terms for what I’ve done but you’re correct I was quick enough to straighten the scooter after. Also, loose/relaxed arms helped a lot! I’m from the Philippines and no proper training for motorcycles but learned from experience. Those lessons of yours I’ve seen were helpful and didn’t know I’ve done the right thing☺️ ..it’s good to know when I heard your explanation! Such a great help! Keep it up!

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@cnsapam]

One of the best explanation I have seen so far. Getting back on bikes after 2 decades, and really liked your videos. Personally had some nervousness when riding twisty downhill, and your videos are giving adequate information to practice proper riding techniques doing twisty turns efficiently.

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@BizOrNot]

Great use of detailed description in real time while on the mountain bike! The painted 10" plexiglass idea really helped too! Awesome! Thank you!

[@MotoJitsu]

Awesome, thank you!

[@tomtemin5946]

This vid inspired me to head out on an 80-mile ride Sunday afternoon to practice it on every corner.

[@MotoJitsu]

fun!

[@WhoCaresMyGuy]

Super good video. I grew up on dirtbikes. But I’m new to the street. I’ve noticed so many people hall ass and try to drag knee on every corner. Don’t get me wrong I totally understand the thrill. But I feel like other riders sometimes look down on me for riding “safe” it’s kind of crazy but that’s why I’ve avoided group rides so far

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks

[@JPtheHammer]

I really appreciate this video. I felt pressured to learn to drag knee, because I ride a sport bike. But I'm also a bigger guy, and I put a comfort seat on my MT-09. Moving off the seat, dragging knee, etc; Is incredibly more difficult than I think it should be, and I just feel so uncomfortable and get anxiety because I don't feel like I'm improving as a rider because I can't do it.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks

[@mirthevanzwol7601]

Hanging off the bike, relaxed😎, smooth😌, looking at the exit👀, on a long, familiar, perfectly rounded corner🔥, with great road conditions 🐿️, seeing no oncoming traffic🤗, is the most relaxing thing for me Best feeling ever ♥️ :)

[@judgedredd49]

Best advice yet. That what one does on the track one doesn't have or need to do on the street. Street riding is one thing and track riding is another. Quote "The more that I learn from the tack the less I want to do it out on the street." Good sound advice but too often forgotten and the results can be injurious. If you want to learn track riding go onto an empty car park or the track and leave it there. Using track learned techniques on a street generally means you are an idiot and going too fast for conditions and that can be a killer.

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks :)

[@judgedredd49]

@@MotoJitsu No probs. I have an interest in road safety in the Uk and am thankful that someone like yourself can help some motorcyclists over here to understand that they do not need to and we don't want them to ride on our roads like they are boy racers on a track on motorbikes. They generally end up killing or maiming themselves or killing or maiming others. They are just selfish to the core and they give all motorcyclist a bad reputation. Keep up the good work.

[@jonathanching2735]

Thanks. Been riding for about a month and done a lot of low speed practise. Now I find I am doing exactly as you described at the 12min mark. So now will practise body-head-bike. Ty.

[@MotoJitsu]

Practice it all! Get good at everything. :)

[@jonathanching2735]

So I did it just now on the way home and it was great. Thanks

[@h1a2m3z4a5]

This is it Greg. This is the video us new riders who were only introduced to being street Rossi’s needed. I’ve been riding like this for 3 months now and can’t get rid of my chicken strips, Others riders see that and think im a noob until they see me in the corners.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3S2iWiGjcujqtU

[@louismartin4446]

Greg, the other huge benefit of minimizing bike lean is that the forces at the tire contact patch that will make you crash are unnecessarily increased.

[@ridesherown4205]

Thank you for making it all make sense! This made so much more sense to me than watching it done on a bike in other instructional videos. The bicycle helped tremendously! Easier to SEE what you’re doing in slo-mo basically.

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@ridesherown4205]

@@MotoJitsu just downloaded the app and putting it to use this weekend. Thanks for all you do!🙏🏼

[@stevewaclo167]

I was sitting at a left turn light last summer and watched a line of HD riders approaching and making a right turn from the oncoming lane. About half had riser bars, stiff arms and all. Sigh... As I’ve observed many times before, not taking advantage of instruction and practice is selfish! No one is an island and, in the long view, no one ever crashes alone. Another excellent, informative video 👍👍👍.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks! Glad you liked it :) Share it with others :)

[@stevewaclo167]

MotoJitsu Here’s an idea: Has anyone ever developed a dual-control motorcycle? How hard could it be? 😀 www.rafmuseum.org.uk/research/online-exhibitions/taking-flight/historical-periods/lieutenant-colonel-robert-smith-barry.aspx

[@M35RaideR]

I ride a stretched out cruiser (08 Yamaha Raider), love the bike and handles well but I've found body position to be the most effective way to enhance cornering without scraping pegs or puckering when a bump is encountered in the middle of a corner and the bike skitters because of it. I've seen many of your videos and like you approach and explanations including trail-braking, while it is an effective tool with the front tire raked out in front of the bike as it is on mine it isn't as good as body position in most cases.

[@MotoJitsu]

Yup..more body, less lean angle, less risk. MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, merch, etc.

[@tonyzeni9186]

Dude I love your videos it took me a while to grasp it but you kept doing it over and over and over until I got it screw the haters your information is invaluable I love you man lol keep the dirty side down and the clean side up

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@slink2111]

In my school, they mentioned that the arm should never be extended while holding the steering, even in the corner when you lean to turn. To achieve this, you must lean more in the front. Your eyes level should be just up the mirror on the side of the turn. Also the No1 reason that I know that the bike should be standing in the corner is the more down force which means more friction power (remember, the contact point in the middle of your tire, is smaller than in the sides of it. So when the bike is leaning, you have more contact to get friction, this doesn't mean that this friction power is better than when the down force of the bike is greater).

[@MotoJitsu]

How much the bike leans and what you do with your body don’t have much in common

[@wrishabhwalia2980]

I have followed you since 5 years now. You are my mentor in riding

[@MotoJitsu]

wow long time! :)

[@wrishabhwalia2980]

@@MotoJitsu you look good In short hair :p

[@chansformer]

Wow, i think i learned more about turning from this video than a motorcycle class. Great lesson. Thanks and subscribed!

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@danielcortes6077]

Lean angel means risk. I'm totally gunna start working on these tips. Thanks for the repetition and simple explanation!!!

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@danielcortes6077]

@@MotoJitsu will do! Thanks

[@MotoJitsu]

@@danielcortes6077 you're welcome

[@zopacollection1923]

7:24 so this is what always gets me out of collision with blinded incoming traffic, i always wondered how i always managed to escape that situation, now i know... what i know before is that i always pushed myself closer to the incoming object but my motorcyle is not close to it, it all made sense now... thanks

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@watersoilsun847]

👍👍👍Got a lot out of the presentation, many years ago i did some racing, now i feel I am grown up enough to be sensible-ish I am getting a road bike and I will enjoy the occasional 'hang off the bike' just doing a moderate speed lol, it will give other riders a chuckle so i am doing the community a service as well.

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@brettleisy356]

if on a cruiser or Harley style touring bike you can still be leaned back comfortable, but you need the right kind of bars. bars have a "pullback" listing which is how far back towards the rider they are from the triple tree. I just add a few inches of pullback from most stock bars and I have that "piano playing" arm even when kicked back on the cruising pegs.

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@BlackDragon-mh4yp]

I'm so glad I ran into you my name is black dragon the midnight Ghost Rider I'm from Charleston West Virginia we have a lot of Curves around mountains I've been riding at the age 10 and I still don't know it all I will be checking you out thank you for your tips skills and techniques

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@harishvishwanathan1340]

Beautiful - every video of yours is a gem. I can tell that the decade of experience learning the basics over and over again is ingrained in you and how you present information. I hope to cross paths riding in San Diego. Cheers, MotoJitsu

[@rosewood1]

Really great tuition. Right On point. I move my upper body inwards especially at speed because it means I can accelerate through the curve this throws the bike more upright but because my body is already in the curve and it means that especially when the curve tightens or I see a Wombat ( no squirrels here) I have an edge because I have more control. Pushing the bike down at speed can be useful for swerving fast on the straight say to avoid a pot hole. But I see riders especially on cruisers who ride normally like this and they scrape and they fail to negotiate bends. The techniques used to negotiate red cones are brilliant for slow speed red cone riding. They shouldn't be used in real country riding. Riding a motorcycle is indeed very similiar to riding a horse. Your seat is everything. Your hands are just holding the reins. Cheers and thanks.

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@donhody1127]

Another great production. Thanks. I did not see the pushbike being of any relevance at first. Boy, how wrong was I. The analogy of the sprayed black plastic was so simple and helpful. Your teaching style is very good. Body, head, bike; but not every time. But practice it. Great.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks Don

[@robertstahl6443]

MJ Well done, I teach as well and body position is so important, when my students understand it, they are amazed....Robert

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks :)

[@monkeydink9933]

As soon as you stepped out of the way, I recognized the Haro Group 1 race bike in the background. I've been riding Haro bikes for 30 plus years. That's awesome!

[@MotoJitsu]

:) fun bike

[@fpsbaaron]

Jesus man, your content is GOLD! I am done with the writing test and got my driving test coming up in 10 days, I`ve literally watched almost all of your videos:D Trying to absorb all the knowledge possible, especially for street riding. I`ll come back and let you know how it went ;P Thank you so much, you deserve way way more subscribers😍

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks!

[@falconknowledgey]

Thanks again for a brilliant tutorial, I remember when I first started on my bike, and I was watching twist of the wrist by Keith Code (which ide advise everyone to watch if they haven't done so already) to learn the basics and the fundamentals of riding. However for me you are the modern day Keith code, your tutorials are so easily understood and have really helped my biking journey (no pun intended) and I have definitley become a better rider from watching your tutorials and explanations.

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome!

[@suhrobaziz70]

Been watching your video. I have alot of respect for your knowledge/wisdom. The method You teach, it simply clicks. Been doing everything you have been teaching. Skills are moving up did take MST course. Rode so far Under 2k. Vfr800 5th gen. NANAIMO Vancouver Island BC. Alot of people watch your video's from Vancouver Island.

[@MotoJitsu]

Excellent!

[@wadeblake3451]

Thanks Greg. I particularly like you pointing out the process of the bike following you into the turn but you follow the bike out of the turn. I didn’t know that.😐

[@MotoJitsu]

You’re welcome

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

that intro thoooooo. i tried "listening" to this while I worked (how i "watch" 98% of YT videos) - no can do - made a lunch break to watch

[@MotoJitsu]

:)

[@Wray_gad]

Watched a ton of you vids, first message. The best part to me is the trail braking he does without thinking about it, on a bmx though!!!!

[@MotoJitsu]

:) MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, merch, etc.

[@sirius190363]

Great tips for better and safer streetriding.👍 Got me a TDM a month ago, love it. In fact, I’m going out right now, you got me triggered to go riding. Thanks.

[@MotoJitsu]

Nice!

[@arturohernandez373]

I think you have great recorded material to add some of it in the parts where you want explain either body position or any of what you are describing. You do a great job explaining but as they say a video is better than 1000 words. You are also gifted at drawing. Mix all of your media for amazing videos. Keep the good work going and make it great!

[@MotoJitsu]

I don't edit my videos or cut or splice or any of that.

[@1996axon]

Its a very priceless video ! I just a newborn motorcyclist ( but once midturn when i was with the driving school coach) had to naturaly add more weight inside the turn because i felt the front was slipping at low speed, when we stopped the coach explained it, but while i wasnt know about this at all,its just natural if more weight inside its pulling the radius of the turn (if the axis ' stay the same angle) its just physics, but when i moved my weight against centrifugal force i could give more rubber surface down to road, its just wierd when you didnt expect that

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks!