You Don't Have To Rev-Match

[@trionrider]

"Assume people are drunk and always try to kill you!" This is basically what we need to have in mind everytime we ride!

[@MotoJitsu]

Trion Rider That’s what I do! :) keeps me aware!

[@arkenoritz4904]

I am a VERY new rider and this is EXACTLY how I feel when I am out

[@liamlobillo3362]

@@arkenoritz4904 same here brother

[@dauron9225]

This continues to be the best safety advice. Hands down.

[@jbean530]

Best advice. I’ve been hit going through a green light on my bike and hit while sitting at stop sign. Always ride like they don’t see you. I almost got hit while merging into traffic from the suicide lane. From now on I won’t even use the middle lane. I’ll go make a u turn at the stop sign. People really don’t see bikes. I was in a suv when I got rear ended at a stop. So, very good advice.

[@GunCollector007]

It’s been almost a year since I learned to ride a motorcycle and I cannot tell you how much your videos have helped me. Thank you.

[@city_escape]

Hi eddie~ im leaving this comment from korea. Watching your video already became one of my routines in my daily lives. Even though im the practiced rider for over 15 years, you remind me of something important and fundermental that ive forgotten. Thanks man. Dont forget the fact that someone far away supports you. :)

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you very much!! I really appreciate it!

[@kaykay8686]

안녕하세요! Hi! I'm riding and living in Korea too. What do you ride? Where do you live in Korea? I live in 동탄2신도시.

[@city_escape]

Chad Owen hi 안녕하세요 you are also a fan of eddie as well as me. Good to meet you :) i live in daegu korea. Wow eddie~ you are becoming famous in korea.

[@sandwichxiii]

한국에 오토바이가 많압니까? 미국사람이는 저 한국에 오토바이가 없는 걸 생각했업니다. 한국어를 잘 말할 수 없고 미안햅니다

[@city_escape]

wow 와우~ 한국말 잘하시네요 ^^ 한국에도 오토바이가 많습니다. 오래전에는 생계형 (for job) 오토바이가 많았는데 for example..honda super curb. now 이제는 for leisure 오토바이가 많습니다. 저는 스즈키 gsx-s1000 탑니다. 미국 어디에 사세요? which city do you live in?

[@progkarma944]

Thank you for clearing up the rev matching thing... I've never done it and felt no need to do it and there is lots of confusion out there.

[@connor2610]

You literally taught me how to ride with no two wheel experience, thank you. Picked up 2012 ninja 250 for 1600 and I'm loving it. Thanks again man.

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome!

[@apollomorris9920]

Connor ride the crap out of that bike , i see lots of rider get one and 6 month later think they got it and sell it. It take a year to learn a bike but to ride takes years. Get to the point you are looking for speed all the time . There is a big change when riding a 1000cc bike you will be slowing down for the corner and gasing hard coming out , when you watch a race look at what there doing out of the corner its a drag race to the next breaking point ,,, see how i said breaking point he who can break best wins the race it where 90% of the over taking happends. When on a small bike to be fast you must carry speed throught the turn.

[@superbarnie]

I think rev matching (blipping throttle) during downshifts is a very good skill to learn. Forget any "performance" benefits, the ride is just so much more comfortable if you can shift smoothly. No jerking back and forth during shifts. It isn't difficult at all to learn, either. You can easily practice it during daily commutes whenever you are shifting, so it doesn't really distract from proper throttle control or line selection.

[@MotoJitsu]

Yup, it can be used or not...personal preference!

[@noelgillett346]

@@MotoJitsu Motorcycle clutches are bullet proof and usually last the entire life of the bike. So again, you're right on point. They can take a heavy beating no problem. Rev matching is not necessary, that is unless I suppose if one is trying to impose a heavy dose of engine breaking by down-shifting prematurely to a low gear while still at a high speed, which is a silly habit since the breaks do the job better. Sometimes I do that and only then do I pay big attention to rev-matching, and only then so as to keep the rear wheel from skidding.

[@MotoJitsu]

@@noelgillett346 Yes, sometimes I do just for fun...sometimes I don't...on and off track..there is not "you must do_______" it's all a grey area. There are techniques that are black and white, like how to stop very fast....but blipping the throttle or not isn't something you have to do.

[@noelgillett346]

@@MotoJitsu I admit that the feel of the engine in deceleration is sweet, so it's an indulgence. Speaking of which, I"m glad that you emphasize the point of enjoying the relaxation of a safe and graceful ride. You're the best influence out here on the web for these young squids especially. I referred a college aged fellow who just bought an old Ninja your way. Best good deed of the week for me. So thanks.

[@MotoJitsu]

So many aspects are riding are fun but for someone to say you have to do this or that...eh...there's many ways to do one thing and many reasons to...that's why my vision is to inspire people to take as many courses as they can to learn all the various ways people teach and ride. There are some overlap but some parts are totally opposite...be eclectic...learn everything and develop you're own style. Hard to take half the comments seriously when most people have only gone though 1 course and think they all of a sudden know all parts about riding. I know about 5% of what there is to know about riding....so when people claim they know 80% it's just silly. That's great!

[@GreatEgret]

Great video, man. Getting the fundamentals down before moving on to other skills is really important and not something I hear many Motorcycle content creators mention. I'm glad you talked about it here.

[@MotoJitsu]

Of course!

[@Jon-et3eo]

At the end of your video you said there is no need to write a long response to tell you all the things I think you got wrong or why I disagree with you. But here is my somewhat long response to say I 100% agree with almost everything you say in your videos and that I absolutely respect and appreciate you taking so much of your time to encourage people to wear protective gear and practice their riding skills. I was involved in an accident 8 months ago when a van turned in front of me without enough space to completely stop, swerve, or avoid it. At the time, I was doing the speed limit of 30 mph. At the moment of impact, I was braking hard and probably going 20 mph. Doesn't sound very fast, but it was fast enough for my bike to instantly stop and I went over the handlebars causing me to land head first on the pavement and then tumble over onto my back. I walked away with a fractured index finger. The doctor said he thought I fractured it from braking so hard, not from the impact with the concrete. I know my riding gear saved me. I NEVER ride without it. Thanks again for making all of your videos and sharing them with us. I truly appreciate it. Ride safe!!

[@MotoJitsu]

That's awesome Jon! Not that you crashed, but that you wear full gear!! Keep it up! Keep leading by example!

[@Rlyeh_The_Dead]

Idk. When I hear a motorcycle rev matching through the gears as they slow down to a stop, they sound sexy as hell.

[@MotoJitsu]

Sure does, but not really necessary to master if you don't have other things down.

[@Rlyeh_The_Dead]

Agreed

[@007Nox]

Especially the 636

[@vicmanley3981]

As a new rider myself I thought I was riding wrong or even hurting my motorcycle by just slowing down then downshifting but after watching this video I now know I don’t have to worry about rev matching and can continue to ride in my comfort zone ... thanks for the vid

[@MotoJitsu]

yes! I say learn everything and practice it all but that doesn't mean you'll need to do every rider, every turn, etc.

[@Slot_chaser2611]

Love your videos, passed my msf from your KZbin videos with no experience, got me a R3 and I have been practicing the basics. The slow stuff I’m getting better at, it’s the above 50mph that I have to get used too. Very detailed videos

[@to174jay9]

"nobody has the power to upset me"... Awesome

[@MotoJitsu]

Exactly!

[@88888888Rocket1]

When you constantly suggest that nobody has the power to upset you, it is actually confirming the fact that they do. It sounds like you are trying to convince yourself that they do not have the power to upset you. I would not give them any time or thought at all. Ignore that stuff. If you can do that, then you have truly rendered them powerless.

[@h.nguyen4193]

there's a reason why during MSF classes you're taught to roll over 2x4's. This is done so you know what to anticipate in the future when you do run over something. I suggest everyone take a class before you start riding. And now you can get your license without having to take a road test, thats only if you don't fail the class.

[@daaknait]

When you have the street riding basics down, learning rev match downshifting is a very good thing. It makes the ride much smoother and it's extremely fun and satisfying. It's one of my favorite things ever. I do agree that you have to have the basics down before you try to learn it though, but I think many of the viewers are somewhat experienced and this could be the next thing to practice. I've ridden for seven years and still every time I go ride, I focus on the basics like lane positioning, but I like to think I have the capacity to practice rev matching for example as well.

[@MotoJitsu]

Maketsu Yes it isn’t too hard to do with a little practice, as with almost anything else :) it sure is fun!

[@AngelsRapture]

Again thank you for the perspective. Gathering intel on different situations one might encounter on the road is very valuable. Practicing different events is so very important. We seem to have the same experience of folks catching up at a light or a rest stop and saying gee you are fast. But all that was different is one person knows how to make the bike go where they want it to and another hasn't gotten there yet. Which is often why I would not hang with other riders on group rides. I was either in front or at the end. And even the front was an iffy situation. Hearing someone else's bike pulling up quickly as we entered a corner always put me on alert. Here I am trying to keep my eye on whats coming and now I have to figure out where this person is behind me. Their frustration at not being able to keep up has them on that throttle till the last moment. Them being unaware of the abilities of their bike gets them in trouble. Which in turn puts me at risk. So even though I was on a bike with half the engine they had, they still could not match me. My weekends at the parking lot paid off in spades. Them not showing up after being invited to do the same showed. Eventually after hearing about their mishaps and one pretty bad event, made me totally not go on any more group rides.

[@MotoJitsu]

Exactly why I pretty much ride alone now-a-days or it's just a really chill ride. People's egos gets in the way so much, it causes so many accidents. Another reason I'm making these videos...hopefully to inspire others to take more courses and practice.

[@hackcult3738]

I’ve been worrying about learning to rev match. I’m glad I watched this. Ty

[@MotoJitsu]

Yeah, no real need to learn..it's fun and all...but there's so many other things to master first in my opinion...many more things to worry about!

[@daveco1270]

Glad you mentioned your exhaust addiction and how you've managed to overcome it. A new exhaust is a big purchase, especially when it's a new bike that comes with a decent stock exhaust. I have a 2017 Moto Guzzi V7iii and everyone on the forums likes to switch out their mufflers so the bike sounds more "aggressive." Those mufflers are a 1000 dollar upgrade and they don't really make the re-sale value go up. I'm with you, there's better ways to spend that money.

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks :)

[@katrinaatkins6308]

I thank God for this channel. I don’t really have nobody I trust to teach me and I have been stressing on this rev matchin. Good to know that I can learn this later. More important things to master like keeping my head up!

[@MotoJitsu]

Glad to hear it

[@paulcadby6925]

Hey fast Eddie, just wanted to thank you for doing what you do man. I am 57 and have just got my full bike licence. Best thing l have ever done. So happy to have found you on you tube, your advice and instruction is helping me to improve no end. I am from Australia by the way, you should come over and ride some of our coast roads some day. All the very best for the future man, you deserve it 👍

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you so much!

[@jadenseph1809]

Thanks for this old video. I don't see the need to revmatch, really. Your last remark reminds me of same story, i was riding 200cc that time, straight line i was always get left behind by those 600s and 1000s. But when getting into twisties, they just flopped, like you said, i was maintaining hi speed cornering while they slowed down as if they wanted to actually stop. At destination, i waited for few minutes before they came and praising my speed in cornering. And here i thought they knew about the importance. Im talking about riding experience, i just started riding for a few months back then, while they have years.

[@920522lm]

After watching your videos i learned how to drag knee on empty parking and started going on track. My coach said that im 100% better rider thx to you!

[@MotoJitsu]

That's awesome!! Keep at it!!

[@kenross9026]

I've been practicing every chance I get in a Church parking lot less than a quarter mile from my house. Setting up cones and even the chaulk for for different low speed drills. What a huge difference it has made in my confidence, not to mention my awareness when out on the road .Thanks for the best content and easy to understand. Semper fi.

[@MotoJitsu]

yes!! :)

[@mrpearce1979]

This is a solid idea, Learn everything you can, choose a smart order to learn them in but the most important part of this, learn how to determine when a situation requires what skill. That is what kills people, not knowing a skill or not knowing when to use said skills. Pick the wrong one for the wrong occasion, that could be lights out.

[@MotoJitsu]

Exactly right!

[@doug2993]

Been listening to your videos all day while I work! This one will be one year old tomorrow. They are great and I learn a ton! Thank you!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!! Lots more to come!! :)

[@diemman70]

I like your real world, down to earth commentary and don’t forget the drawings. 😆

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you so much!! Share with others!

[@ridealldaylou3958]

Humble pie should be on every menu! I’m a biker/trucker and so many people become impatient on the roads! So I’m with u Eddie every one is drunk and trying to kill u! People don’t care about each other! My truck only goes 50mph and I’m still arriving before guys doing double the speed ( over long distance)#driving fitness probably

[@MotoJitsu]

ELBEY LOUWRENS Lol it’s a dessert most people need! Lol

[@dihskursiv]

I care about you Elbey...happy travels, friend.

[@jamestaddeo4435]

I've gotten so used to telling how fast I'm going that down shifting doesn't really require the "blip". When the speed is right it's meaningless but I'm riding a big old Harley. I do it, blip that is, to say hello to people I know with bikes, :-) Hahahahaha Great videos dude and the advice is spot on. There's years of "the basics" to practice, more than the number of riding days here. It's good to remember that.

[@MotoJitsu]

lol Awesome! Thank you!

[@dfawkes55]

Great video. Motorcycling (and bicycle) riding is physics, science and finally art! You have stated: Once you'v'e finally mastered the art of motorcycle riding you can do far better riding on a far less powerful motorbike. Fast Eddie this is a great message. Keep up the great work. We are all better riders if we take note of this message.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you so much my friend! I'm continuously happy knowing my videos are reaching and making a different in people's lives!

[@yootoobur101]

You have such a great amount of motorcycling wisdom.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you!! Please share with others! Only more videos to come!

[@andre8025]

All your videos feel like they've been made custom for the things I'm trying to get better at as a rider. Keep it up Eddie

[@MotoJitsu]

That's the plan André!! Thanks for watching, much more to come!

[@dillonvillon]

On the street, I rarely worry about body position. Like you said, it's whatever feels comfortable. Especially on 2 lane roads...Most of the time I lean the bike while I keep my body upright because the curve doesn't require me to hang off the bike.

[@MotoJitsu]

Very true!

[@wizerd2089]

"have many tools in your tool box". Thanks FE for your learned opinions! I really appreciate your work and teaching. Taking my first MSF course soon! 👍🔥🦏

[@MotoJitsu]

Awesome!! Email me your thoughts about it!

[@carma1539]

Hi Eddie. I have one thing to say: thank you for making these videos, they all speak wisdom, knowledge, common sense and truth. Ride safe. Maf

[@MotoJitsu]

Car MA Thank you!!!

[@KristianKumpula]

It never occurred to me until now that rev matching may not be necessary under heavy deceleration because of the drastically decreasing speed. Now I have one less thing to focus on at the track.

[@MotoJitsu]

Exactly Kristian!! You'll be able to carry more speed into the corner due to not having to start that madness too early lol...the bike will be slow enough to just put it into the gear you want when you need to...and it all depends on the corner, maybe for one you want to rev match and engine brake but other times you want to drive further in...just another option :)

[@tommy605]

I think it was in Twist The Throttle where they say, about rev matching, "use your brake. Engines are expensive, brake pads are cheap". A bike with a slipper clutch also helps with wheel hop if you gear down too aggressively but with proper brake control, rev matching is pretty much unnecessary, but it does sound awesome when done properly.

[@MotoJitsu]

It sure does!! What do you ride?

[@tommy605]

For 3 years, I rode a CBR300 and probably would have kept it but this year, I started to use it to commute to work and the 300 wasn't comfortable on the highway. Once at highway speeds, it really had little more to give. So on Thursday, I picked up a 2017 Ninja 650 to replace it with. I was toying with the MT07 or SV650, but I think having fairings will make the longer rides easier as far as wind buffeting. Been raining here, but in two days of nice weather, I've put over 400 km on it. I bought it, I'm going to ride it. But to be fair, probably 10 of those were spent in the parking lot getting used to the weight difference for like half an hour. Thank you for all of your content. There is a ton of excellent information and common sense.

[@MotoJitsu]

That's awesome and great bike choices!! Good for you for practicing too! Keep at it!

[@Demiurge66]

I've been waiting for a video to explain to me that you don't have to rev match. I'm a new rider been riding for a few weeks and everyone says rev matching is mandatory to downshift. What Ive been doing is just braking till I'm around the right speed, pull in the clutch and just downshift to the next gear and ease out the clutch. Way easier then trying to get technical and rev match every time you need to slow down.

[@MotoJitsu]

Exactly!

[@maecalcrasp1634]

Our riding group were passed by some crazy fast adventure daddies in the tight twisties of Qld Australia, they were unfortunately overtaking us pretty dangerously mid corner by crossing double lines but man they were quick. Glad i made the decision to buy a small indian scout bobber cruiser after hiring sport and naked bikes for 8 years and looking forward to practicing some motojitsu before taking my wife on the back for date nights. Thanks for your contribution to the lifestyle ill be picking up your App today and made an instagram acct to get your additional content.

[@MotoJitsu]

that sounds insane...you're welcome! thanks for getting the app and following on Instagram ;)

[@boohowdoy]

My first and only bike right now is an r3 and I blip because it is like music to my ears on the flip side I also release my clutch out slowly. I use a mixture of both.

[@MotoJitsu]

I do it too but unless you already have a great understanding of other aspects of riding, I wouldn't focus on it.

[@jeffbarnard348]

If you release the clutch slowly after rev matching, it kind of defeats the purpose because your allowing time for the engine to lose speed relative to the wheels. Think of the auto-blippers, they are instant. You can release the clutch quickly if you match the rpm correctly. Easier said than done, and if you don't, well then you still need the clutch or a slipper to help control wheel speed

[@cliveking9669]

In the UK we have corners, and that’s what we concentrate on. The most fun and the most satisfying days riding is get from A to B quickly, not fast.

[@MotoJitsu]

:)

[@dixoncider7256]

After my first year of riding last year I heard all about the throttle blipping and rev matching. I worked on it for a few months and found I could rev match a lot easier if I just slightly rolled off the throttle and down shifted.

[@MotoJitsu]

We all have our own ways of doing things!

[@thomasblake7046]

Been riding sport bikes for over 30 years and I barely rev match. I'll never understand some people's obsession with it. For normal street riding it's totally unnecessary. Downshift as you slow down. Occasionally if I'm heading into a corner too hot in high gear, I'll do it as to not lockup the rear tire. Or if I'm flying down the highway and come up on an offramp too fast I'll do it to prevent excessive engine braking. So it can be necessary in certain situations but for normal street riding where your obeying the speed limits and cruising around it's unnecessary. And it's absolutely the last thing a new rider should worry about, if ever. Great video!

[@MotoJitsu]

I think it's fun to learn...but not necessary.

[@StacySimpkinsSharePoint]

One of the things I like about Fast Eddie\MotoJitsu's channel is that he constantly interweaves the various skills as much as possible and how he stresses the really important things: Vision, Throttle Control, Slow Hands, Emergency Stopping, and Practice, Practice, Practice....

[@MotoJitsu]

YESSSSS

[@raymadani270]

I can not emphasize enough what a wonderful man you are, Greg

[@WaseemKhan-pl5mw]

Dude, your videos are awesome. Telling beginners to learn the basics, don't do anything fancy that can get you hurt as a beginner. Thanks

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks

[@eringovoni4416]

100%….I am a new rider and I go on group rides on my 650, it’s always the smallest bike but I understand cornering well and even though their bikes are 2x more powerful I don’t Have to go nearly as slow as a lot Of them when we hit tighter turns. Love that you said that size Of bike doesn’t matter it’s skill when it comes to cornering

[@denzelrooke23]

Your bike videos are some of the mpst down to earth and most educative videos ive ever watched... thank you and keep going... huge hellos from Kenya

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks Denzel! Check out motojitsu.com too for more cool stuff :)

[@franpfluck6262]

I love how you “talk” with your hands! 😍✌🏽

[@johnmacias01]

I appreciate your vid’s, as young guy starting to ride on the streets. It’s different due to cars not always watching out for Ya. Your vid’s are a good form of motorcycle education. Keep up the great work! Thanks

[@stevenhill6214]

I like the way you explain stuff...really calm and laid back. Blipping the throttle saves wear and tear on the gearbox, chain and sprockets etc. On the subject of swerving, i think it's always going to be a split second decision whether to swerve or not and probably made by your brain subconciously. A few years ago our group of bikers (about 8) were in the fast lane of a motorway doing about 80 mph, i was near the back of the bunch probably not paying much attention when suddenly, tyres started screeching and bikes were swerving everywhere because a roof rack with luggage on it had fallen off a car. I was thinking, why is everyone doing stunts, then there it was right in front of me, i wanted to swerve but i was too close and had i done so i would definitely have crashed. I tensed up and hit it square on, the bike launched itself over the rack and landed back on two wheels, in that moment everything seemed to go quiet and i am thinking.... what....how... You can imagine some of the comments i got from the other lads and i swear you could see my heart beating through my jacket. Something was looking after me that day!

[@MotoJitsu]

Blipping the throttle has it's benefits, but it's not mandatory or even necessary sometimes...in that moment, your brain cannot tell your body what to do unless you know it's an option or have practiced it. You can't just get your knee down without tons of practice...same is true for swerving. And to swerve or not should be made by your speed, if someone's next to you or not, the distance to the object, what kind of object is it, if anyone is behind you, etc. etc. If you're always thinking "what if_______happens" you'll be prepared. At a minimum, practicing swerving and emergency braking a couple times a week will allow you to know your options in case something happens.

[@stevenhill6214]

To be honest, that roof rack and luggage was probably 18 inches high and if i had time to think about it i would NEVER have chosen to hit it. I am sure it was my speed (i didn't brake) that saved me....or was it something else?

[@MotoJitsu]

My first thought was why are people riding behind a vehicle with crap on it that may fall off or bounce off or come apart and fall off? Just switch lanes so you're not behind it and accelerate past it. I'm def not going to do an emergency stop at 80mph either, but I don't ride that fast on the highways as well. If I'm going about 25 mph or so, swerving is my first option in case something crazy happens, so since I'm almost always above 25, I practice swerving a lot.

[@stevenhill6214]

We were a bunch of 18/19 year olds with not a care in the world and certainly not expecting a roof rack to be falling from a car, not an every day event i think. We are all different people now and very aware of dangers like that.

[@MotoJitsu]

Lesson learned!

[@elijahray9792]

Master the basics.... Lane Decision, body control, head position, and cornering.

[@MotoJitsu]

Vision, brakes, throttle control, counter steering :) If you haven't already, check out my website MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, merch, affiliate links, courses, etc.

[@stephanddd]

I recently realized that I blip the throttle as a carryover from driving a manual transmission car. It's probably a bad habit because (a) it's unnecessary when you're not dealing with a finicky car gearbox (b) it enables some bad habits, eg shifting down too early on downhill twisties (done in cars to avoid brakes overheating)

[@MotoJitsu]

It's just a tool...doesn't mean you need it all the time.

[@mangeshck]

Very useful and practical suggestions .. really I love your vlogs!! It's been more than a couple of months on my 150cc motorcycle now ..:) Thank you !!

[@MotoJitsu]

Great to hear!

[@hichamkenai2128]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Beautiful priority setup and nice riding strategy.

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome! Please share with others!

[@chh7681]

Idk why its so hard to learn Its the first thing i learnt in shifting gears.. i had trouble shifting WITHOUT revmatching

[@MotoJitsu]

Not everyone learns or understands at the same pace or at all.

[@krishtrinity]

all you need is bit of practice for get perfect reflex memory to downshift and blip throttle at the same time.It took me a month of practice to get proper rev match

[@Kelevelin]

I struggle with flinging the clutch. I always seem to release slowly when getting into the friction zone. Dont kniw why, still trying. Can I hurt my bike if I don't get it right?

[@pauld430]

Hi Eddie, you are so cool, even driving a car! Great advice, wise words mate!

[@MotoJitsu]

lol thanks!

[@donschlegel1972]

Yes you’ve inspired me very much so I want to thank you very much for your time and efforts to be of service and teach and keeps us all sharp thank you again

[@tiagobaptista8138]

Hey Eddie! You really helped me get better riding my bike and most importantly, helped me ride safer. Can u do a video about how to behave and position yourself in traffic as well as the do s and donts? Thanks a bunch

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks! I made a bunch of videos about street riding vs track riding and other tips...search through!

[@tiagobaptista8138]

@@MotoJitsu i ll check it out. Tnx

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome!

[@rowbuttman]

Thanks for all of your tutorial videos man! Have learned so much in such a short time and will continue learning the fundamentals and technical techniques of riding. You inspired me to buy an R3 instead of an R6 to learn and master. Glad I made that choice.

[@MotoJitsu]

you're welcome!! Nice bike!!

[@ELEDUCADITO1]

Great advise man thank you Although I own a s1000rr but I am learning with the bike. I am planning to get into a school of riding just to learn, because I think it is better to learn first and practice practice practice, hopefully I get to a track soon so I can try to throw my body and strech my neck to where I am going rather than my front tire LOL no, I dont do that but you know what I am saying lol

[@MotoJitsu]

Good for you! Courses and practice is the way to go! Keep me updated on your progress!!

[@irrsinnig]

Thank you, I asked my instructor the same question and he said the exact same thing. Keep up the good videos.

[@MotoJitsu]

you're welcome

[@shyamsundarsiyer9570]

Most pragmatic biking advice Mr Fast Eddy

[@MotoJitsu]

Shyam Sundar S Iyer Thanks!

[@apollomorris9920]

With a slipper clutch you never need to pull the clutch bike have what called Sequential manual transmission it dose not need a clutch to shift when down shifting hold the throttle and shift it will match the RPM,s up shift but letting off the gas then teturn to gas on auto blippers just shift .

[@stewarth8390]

Another great video mate! 👍 I totally agree with getting a bike you’re comfortable on. I’ve only been riding a couple of years and started with the trusty Suzuki GS500f then this year I bought a Honda CB919 Hornet. Was never comfortable with its size and weight and power so I sold it and with a small profit I bought a 2007 Triumph Daytona. Yes it probably has as much or a little more power than the Honda, but it’s smaller and lighter and after fitting new tyres I am already comfortable on it after only a few hours on it. Keep up the great videos Eddie 👌

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks!

[@MyYTwatcher]

I think the most important thing people should take from your video was when you said that you dont go that aggresive to need to rev match.

[@MotoJitsu]

Very true.

[@dodgethehell]

Don't apologize for the rambling. We love it - that's why we are here.

[@MotoJitsu]

:)

[@leftvassis]

Rev matching is not necessary in cars and if under heavy deceleration same goes for motorcycles.It doesnt hurt your transmission unless you want to downshift without slowing down at all

[@MotoJitsu]

Well this channel is about motorcycles and you can if you wish..don't have to. Sometimes I do, other times I don't.

[@weisswurstfruhstuck8523]

Tried it today as a total beginner upshifts no problem but the downshifts seem to be working also just the smaller gear doesn’t need that much rev matching if you are not reving so high at least and you can go slowly up when you are better in lower rev ranges as then the rear wheel wont do a stop so badly in slower tempos and revs. Plus my traction control saves you a bit of that too if it gets too bad. But without can block completely and when you do it in a turn and the rear wheel blocks and you slide. Not so funny as a beginner ;)

[@aircooleddaily]

thanks fast eddie.. i also do not do rev match.. i just wait for the right speed to down shift.. and i thought rev matching was a must

[@MotoJitsu]

It's a skill to learn how to do this and when...and maybe in certain circumstances it's needed :) reminder to follow me here too! instagram.com/motojitsuclub/

[@samboles3670]

Thanks Eddie! You save Lives!!

[@MotoJitsu]

Happy to help!

[@soldat2501]

The question is not should I continue to rev match, but how do I shut off 30 years of muscle memory and stop rev matching? LOL. I've heard for years that motorcycle gearboxes are perfectly able to shift without double clutching. But it's cool and I can't stop it. Hey, at least it's not crack or smoking formaldehyde I am addicted to.

[@scorpio1710]

Speaking of trail braking I do it naturally as a new rider. I assume it’s my 30 years of Mtn bike experience? If you don’t trail break in certain conditions (and use the rear brake in the same way with some controlled skid) you are asking to fly off a Mtn.

[@MotoJitsu]

Yess!! Pretty similar!! What kind of bike do you have?

[@scorpio1710]

Mtn bike? Fisher hard tail. Motorcycle a Honda 250. Not my dream bike but a great commuter. Looking for something for longer rides but not into traditional cruisers. Sport bikes are more like a Mtn position but I’ve never ridden one. I have back issues so sitting straight up isn’t great either. Any suggestions are welcome.

[@MotoJitsu]

Ahhh ok...sport bikes are really far forward...ever see the KTM 390 Duke? Triumph Street Triple? Triumph Tiger? Suzuki DRZ 400SM?

[@ChristosBassCovers]

Just learned the push the bike down technique this year. Great new technique.

[@Alistair]

I just kind of started doing it naturally after I learned about counter-steering. Before that it was just "look where you want to go", which ended up with me crashing a couple of times because I didn't actually know how to force the bike to quickly go where I want in dangerous situations.

[@dancingmaryjane]

Recently subscribed. Not sure if you have a website or forum where I can post a question but here we go. I’m a fairly new rider (7 months) 28 years old. Started off on a Ninja 300 and got bored of it within 3 months. Saved my money up and got a 2017 FZ09. Within a week of buying it I was not used to the power and looped the bike going 45 mph. I believe it was due to me being exhausted from working all day and not used to the torque. I think I had traction control off but can’t remember. I’m pretty sure I accidentally popped the clutch going from first to second. No major injuries since I was wearing full gear. It’s been about 3-4 months since then and have upgraded my gear , got the bike flashed and have grown more comfortable to the bikes power. I have it in the lowest power setting “B” mode and traction control 2. The accident spooked me pretty good and I’m still hesitant to do a hard acceleration in the first 2 gears. What’s the trick to accelerate hard without popping the clutch? I know you posted a video of how to accelerate hard but I’m not sure on the clutch mechanics. When you’re going to second do you instantly upshift and release the clutch while adding the right amount of throttle? Thanks

[@MotoJitsu]

The first thing you said seems odd...you got bored in 3 months with a Ninja 300? My gf's 390 Duke is an awesome bike, completely stock. Can ride on the highway no problem, it's my track bike, and I ride out in the twisty roads too...I'm not good enough to out-perform that bike..so when I see you say you got bored...I get very curious to what that even means to you? Anyway, if you looped that bike within a week, that's a good indication you should have stuck with the 300 and really learn how to ride. There's no need to get a heavier, more powerful bike when you don't have the skills to match it. Since you only been riding for 7 months, I'm assuming you only took the basic course right? No others yet? I hope you get into more classes as soon as possible and spend a tremendous amount of time practicing to learn how to ride. Your question was how to accelerate hard without popping the clutch...you control the clutch, if you let it go too fast (that's what popping the clutch is) then your bike will react as fast as your hands do. Whenever you're shifting gears, you roll off the throttle, pull in the clutch, upshift, release the clutch slowly, then get back on the gas. I don't give it any throttle when I'm shifting.

[@dancingmaryjane]

Well not really bored. I guess that was the wrong word to use. I just wanted more power for passing mainly. I do a lot of sport touring and it was frustrating only having 16 ft pounds of torque. even gearing down and full throttle took a good bit to pass someone going 70. I really like having the extra power to get out of dangerous situations. I agree with you though I should have stuck with the 300 for a while longer. I just took the drivers course no MSF or anything. I agree with you 100% I guess what I'm trying to say is how do you shift gears super fast if you're slowly releasing the clutch the whole time while shifting? I feel like if i dont give it proper throttle after upshifting the bike doesnt really go anywhere

[@MotoJitsu]

Jan Humphries While upshifting? I don’t use the clutch upshifting if I’m doing it fast.

[@nixto41]

You're the best Eddie! Simply the best.

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks

[@kebpimentel]

it has been a hit or miss for me.im a beginner rider and what i usually do is wait for the speed to match the gear that im going for and thats where i kinda blip it lol

[@MotoJitsu]

I don't think it's something you need to learn for a while...until you've already a very solid understanding of the basics like throttle control, braking, counter steering, vision.

[@Gau-Chuu]

It’s way smoother when I rev match in my opinion that’s why I do it. And it’s fun and I don’t see how it hurts anything. But for a beginner I can see how it would be bad to learn before anything else.

[@MotoJitsu]

It’s good to learn how to do everything

[@JLWrangler23]

I'm a new rider. Rev matching is the most confusing thing I've ever experienced. Going fast is easy but slowing down is a different story. I'm still clutching in and shifting all the way down when I come to a light. I have accidentally downshifted perfectly once but can't remember how I did it.

[@MotoJitsu]

don't need to rev=match either...especially when coming to a light...it's mainly only for faster riding in the twisties and/or track days

[@RevQuads]

I never need to rev match. One of the first things I learned was how to downshift properly and/or what gear to be in for the speed I slowed down to.

[@owedee3988]

How are you downshift properly

[@kaykay8686]

Great advice. Keep the videos coming.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!! Will do...help reach more riders by sharing!

[@SendilSelvan]

I’m rolling with your thoughts dear Eddie. It keeps me safer on the crazy roads in India. Especially expecting stupid’s who come aplenty here to do the wrong thing! And they do! It’s a different kind of awareness ✌🏽😎

[@MotoJitsu]

Rev matching has nothing to do with safety or not

[@SendilSelvan]

@@MotoJitsu I'm a complete newbie to advanced motorcycling techniques. But your tips for beginners is what I'm meditating on while riding. Vision, clutch, slow hands, loose arms, and brakes. That's the stuff that counts first. Plan to find a parking place soon to start practicing U turns swerves and emergency braking soon. Thanks for every lesson and tip. I hope you are aware of how much your videos make a positive impact on your subscribers including me. Thanks again 😎

[@MotoJitsu]

Vector Selvan you’re welcome...get into higher level courses as soon as you can...then spend a lot of time practicing way you learn

[@Swarmah]

I find downshifting is useful only if you do performance riding, like racing, where you redline at all times. As car mechanic i actually laugh of people who have destroyed their transmissions when doing revmatching in cars at low rpm. Tho regular street cars cant even go that high rpm, for you to need rev match, cos most gasoline cars start redline at 6k rpm, or diesels even at 4k, if you revmatch at that low rpm, chances are higher that you would just break the teeth of gears. And with my motorcycle, i downshift at 4k rpm, the next gear lower is like 4.5k, if i just smoothly downshift, without revmatch, and downshifts smoothly.

[@realtorhectorreyes9785]

I learned to shift without a clutch with my stickshift 1981 Toyota Corolla when I was 18th 😁

[@MotoJitsu]

Hector And Associates Lol

[@stevewilson8752]

Im hearing you matey 👍😀 id rather learn to stay alive & no worry about being a show pony on a motorcycle ! You speak i listen , ive seen way to many videos on guys that think you are good riders because they got their licence & then many of them crash 👎 to many people doing the wrong techniques or no technique, il learn from you brother 👍🕺🏍 Respect from Steve In Bundaberg Australia 🇭🇲🍹

[@SwagA52298]

My friend laughs at me, when I turn like I'm on a supermoto lol.

[@MotoJitsu]

nice!

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Makes sense to me Eddie, great explanation!

[@MotoJitsu]

TheLikeableRider Thanks!!

[@IMACORPTECH]

Regards from Sorocaba, Brazil, great content and videos, thanks

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you!

[@temperspace]

Nice, i thought rev matching was an important thing. Cheers

[@MotoJitsu]

Way more important stuff to master :)

[@camachopaul7]

For all the new riders : slow is mooth and smooth is fast… corner or not .

[@GunCollector007]

Thanks for the continued education.

[@ChristosBassCovers]

You speak truth bro...

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!

[@kumarraj2012]

I don’t have much experience riding motorcycles. Having said that I stupidly bought Triumph scrambler 400 and have already dropped it twice turning at slow speeds and while trying to spot it. I am embarrassed. I handled the speed 400 better but I somehow bought the heavier and larger bike. I am trying to start practicing more on whatever I have now but kinda scared too.

[@MotoJitsu]

Dropping the bike is normal, part of the process to get better

[@davemcdonald9406]

love your vids mate, very informative and life saving

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you!

[@ChristosBassCovers]

Me too bro... it's on my RTW

[@antdozadriver4155]

Question, I’m a new rider. So yesterday I noticed that when I’m in 2nd gear and I let off the throttle let’s say I’m doing 40mph, once I try to get back on throttle it slows down dramatically before picking power back up. Is that a form of engine braking? I could not understand what was happening. Is that rev matching (I will finish watching the video now, but I wanted to ask before I forget)? I have no clue. It was just sketchy. Thanks for all the videos, you probably kept me riding at my skill level yesterday while I was out with my 2 buddies.

[@MotoJitsu]

Antdoza Driver once you roll off, you’re automatically engine braking. If the rpms fall too low, you’ll be in the lag of the engine’s mid range power, so it’s normal. Rev matching is something totally different, what you’re doing is just slowing down with the engine instead of the brakes. Exactly the same thing if you take your foot off the gas in a car.

[@meroenklarenbeek3737]

Thanks , always be prepared. Nice mantra.

[@katrinatonks6124]

Awesome as always, thank you, one less thing for me to worry about!

[@MotoJitsu]

You’re welcome!

[@mightymouse3272]

15:50 big slice of humble pie 🥧 love it hahaha 😂

[@MotoJitsu]

lol!

[@NaijaBoiTellEm]

Thanks for the advice. Keep up the good work.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!

[@NaijaBoiTellEm]

Fast Eddie’s Motorcycle Fun No problem!

[@SIRICREATIONS421]

I just wanted to make sure I won’t stall if I don’t rev match

[@PumkinGod9]

Awesome stuff sir, people need to stop trying to be a street Rossi and focus on basic skills

[@MotoJitsu]

Brilliance in the basics!