5 MORE Mistakes New Riders Always Make

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@ASMCourtney]

As they say in literally everything, Slow is smooth, smooth is fast 😅 I apply this to basically my entire life

[@robertgoerss]

I will, thanks for like, sy schoephf

[@Beastgrows]

Just bought first ever geared bike, Mutt Razorback 125cc Retro Scrambler. Looks cool as fk 😎 these vids have been a big help. I flipped her at the lights day 2 because of diching clutch n revving but she's fine and I won't do that again 😅 I'm a good rider now, thanks 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿✌🏽🇮🇪💚

[@MeatMachine69]

You changed lanes in an intersection. Oops on you.

[@jaynecolburn2513]

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[@HD2O13XL12OOC]

Thank you for dropping your bike for us. 😊

[@rockinrodlittle]

I know, right! 😂

[@Ak2TheSky]

ITS A FREAKIN BMW GS T.T

[@yourplaynatetv6913]

Its a jitsu exclusive for him. 😁

[@pappiricki]

That,s what i need . Fall protection

[@Win7ermu7e]

Right ? I was a little shocked and hurt.

[@xebaldex7021]

Me watching this without any kind of motorcycle experience

[@cooliipie]

That's why we're here

[@nobody1butme820]

Exactly im about to get one here soon and i desperately need this knowledge

[@Szcissick]

​@@nobody1butme820Im getting one as well 🍻so im here

[@Szcissick]

​@@nobody1butme820which did u get

[@spartangamers7783]

That clutch turn thing is wicked smart. I realized I was doing that, and I’m very new to riding, but that helped explain a lot. I really wish they had an MSF type course for higher speed (really just normal driving speed) stuff. As my MSF instructor said “now you are prepared to ride in a parking lot at 20mph”

[@kturn5953]

I agree and have always thought that! It’s INSANE that MSF still teaches in parking lots under 20mph. Never merging on a highway, never practicing curves at speed, countersteering, etc… Then they unleash you into traffic where you try it for the first time by yourself without knowing if your setting up bad habits. Nutty!

[@spartangamers7783]

@@kturn5953 I think MSF does a good job at the basics (very basics) but so many people make it out like if you’ve never taken it, you have missed out on a lot. Maybe imo it just didn’t teach me “enough” and I agree it’s only 2 days, so it can’t teach a lot, but I barely even got to 2nd gear which means you don’t even learn weird things like coming to a stop at reasonable speeds, or preparing to get up and go. I’m nitpicking for sure, and happy that people are willing to do (teach) MSF courses none the less, just wish it was more. Probably the minority on that lmao

[@kturn5953]

@@spartangamers7783 Well than I guess WE are in the minority together! Motorcycles are more dangerous, however drivers training for cars is fairly intensive and well regulated. They do offer more advanced courses at MSF, but I think those should be mandatory 👍

[@seeingeyegod]

theres lots of intermediate and advanced courses after the MSF, depending on your area I guess.

[@kturn5953]

@@seeingeyegod Totally! However, they aren’t required, so most people don’t take them.

[@Draecko]

Practicing emergency braking saved me from a crash and possibly death in one of my first few weeks of riding as a tractor pull out in front of me going 50mph. Never underestimate the importance of this!

[@teryakiisauce]

one important thing i learnt today in this video is to NOT pull the clutch during corners at higher speeds - just got my license 10 days ago, now i just need to find a good second-hand bike to practice (and go to work)

[@jh9667]

Definitely let's you know you're alive doing that, doesn't it?😂

[@kritnicol8546]

Honda cb 750 hornet. As much as I would like to suggest the mt 07 the Honda has a lower seat height, more power, driving modes, traction control, wheelies control, better brakes and they cost pretty much the same

[@runaansoriano4442]

The fact that you actually dropped your bike is insane.

[@GunCollector007]

As a new rider of 9 months I admit I have pulled in the clutch to make a turn. I always let it out slowly but I see your point. I will practice this. Thanks

[@D3M0N1C1984]

My brother had a bad habit of pulling in the clutch while turning, especially during U-Turns, he ignored the advice until one day he did a U-turn on an incline, because there was no power to the rear wheel and his speed didn't carry him through the turn like he thought it would (because of the incline) he toppled over at the mid point on his brand new bike. Now he listens to Motojitsu.....

[@emiliobaligod3247]

@@D3M0N1C1984 made that mistake too

[@darrenanderson1866]

I will try better for this

[@vijaybonjour]

I've been on motorcycles for more than 15 years, and you've really opened my eyes to how much of a fool I've been. I was basically getting everything wrong, except for handling the higher gears. I'll definitely put these tips into practice, and I'm looking forward to having much better motorcycle rides from now on. Thanks! Subscribed!!

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks!

[@SudeepC1973]

Just to add a point to engine breaking. I treat it like turning or changing lanes. You signal. Let off the throttle, add a little touch of your back break. Just enough to light up your break light. Being rear ended in a car is scary enough.

[@AHoundOnAHonda]

Why would you want your engine, your back or your light to break? 🤔

[@SudeepC1973]

@@AHoundOnAHonda you have heard of decelerating your vehicle buy letting off the gas???? This is called engine breaking. You are not actually breaking your engine.

[@AHoundOnAHonda]

@@SudeepC1973 It is not called engine breaking. If you break something, it is broken. You are talking about engine BRAKING and using your BRAKES to decelerate. It seems you missed the humour in my original reply.

[@SudeepC1973]

@@AHoundOnAHonda no no. You were confused. I had to explain it to you. You are welcome 🤗

[@AHoundOnAHonda]

Well, you certainly succeeded in demonstrating that you don't know the difference between "break" and "brake", so thank you for that! 😂

[@careyautorepairs]

When pulling the front brake, I was told to think of it like squeezing an orange so the juice flows out and don't squirt out. I do that now.

[@MotoJitsu]

Yup instagram.com/motojitsuclub

[@RPYS]

Brilliant, no-nonsense and absolutely essential advice for all motorcycle riders, especially point 5. Well done Mr.

[@RickMold]

Yup, I have to practice emergency braking even more. I thought I was pretty good for an inexperienced rider, at least on a straight surface. But yesterday I crashed after getting a false neutral going downhill. I relied a lot on engine breaking but when you don't have it anymore, the bike start going crazy fast, and the 1 second I tried to catch the gear I wasn't concentrate to press the breaks hard enough. When I did it was too late. I couldn't do the curve. No injuries, the bike is good. The speed wasn't to high, more fear than pain. But be careful. As a new rider, after a few thousand miles, we think we are now 100% in control of the bike. And then something new happen for the first time, the muscle memory isn't there for that situation.

[@ridinglifestwisties]

Your content and tips are invaluable for any rider. I did a solo weekend trip and covered 320 miles all on back country roads. While approaching any curve I remembered your method of slowing down, patience and twist out of the curve. I felt confident, relaxed and safe once I got the hang of it. I never felt like “attacking” a corner. This was important as I was riding alone on deserted roads. Glad I watched your video and when the opportunity presented, implemented your technique.

[@mngirl7357]

Thank you so much for this! As a really new rider I have been wondering about what gear to be in. You answered my question. Also, I really appreciated the explanation of not pulling the clutch in around corners. I’ve been practicing a lot of slow maneuver, drills, and I was confused on if I carry that with me through all corners. I didn’t think so but now I know for sure. Also, really loved the braking information. I have been practicing, but I just love your videos. I love to get the ideas in my head and then go try it in the parking lot. I’m just starting to get out in normal traffic a little bit and these points are so important. More things to think about. Thank you for everything!

[@weekendwarrior453]

I also have been pulling in the clutch when turning. My worry was that without any throttle that the bike would stall. I gave to start doing that now to see the difference. Also, I have to practice the fast stops. As a daily commuter in a metro area, that would be a great tool.

[@postalshark]

2 days ago I was in a line of vehicles on a road with houses on the right. Either a person pulled out of their driveway or a car 3 cars up from me decided to stop. Needless to say we went from 35 to zero instantly. Using the squeeze technique it was no problem stopping in control. Glad the truck behind me stopped. I initially applied rear brake then front.

[@2adave]

I was guilty when I started riding of using the clutch on turns. Glad I stop doing that. Practice practice practice!! Your videos are soooo helpful.

[@gethorge]

The thing about the clutch on corners is one major downside to the beginning of the msf course. They bang it in your head, "Hey, if the bike is getting away from you, the clutch takes all the power away." While that may be true it's not good in every situation, which in my experience they do not explain.

[@CharlieboySLONDON]

If the bikes getting away from you your either in the wrong gear or are going to fast for the corner or both. Always prep for a corner before the corner.

[@robertf3397]

Just got my first bike about 6 weeks ago. I catch myself doing every one of the things mentioned at various time. I keep thinking to myself "Ah, don't do that, dummy. Be smoother." I haven't dropped it yet, but I've come close a few times. And every time I've come close is exactly what you've said - coming to a stop and handle bars are not straight and eyes are not looking straight ahead. Great vid, btw! Thanks for all the pointers. I do learn new tips and techniques from watching your vids. Now, if I can just remember them all while I'm riding ...

[@jmose1911]

Greg, You're a natural! Only instructor I've ever had in 51 years. So many "intuitive" things I've learned the hard way. Where were you in '69? If I'd met you then I'd have saved square meters of skin!

[@koneeche]

Mad respect for you dropping your bike to give us a lesson... lol!

[@Wagongirl01]

Totally guilty of driving in too low of a gear...love that suggestion to upshift.

[@施政宏-c6r]

This is gold to less experienced riders.

[@HarmonicaMustang]

I've got my first bike today, just came back from the dealership. I've been driving a manual transmission car for 5 years, only recently changing to a hybrid because of increased mileage for work (and writing off my old car, got rear-ended). I did not expect to be so happy to be driving something with a manual transmission again. Don't get me wrong, a hybrid is an absolute blessing in traffic (of which I sit in a lot), but consequently it's so smooth I get no engine-braking. Now, when I needed to slow down, I just decrease the throttle and it actually slows down. It's a bit frustrating to know what to do but having no muscle memory for it. I know it will come with practice. My problem at the moment is not using the rear brake as much as I was taught during the CBT. The thing is, I slow down to a crawl well before needing to stop, so at that point I only need to feather the front brake to stop. This is probably down to the lightweight 125cc not having a lot of weight to stop, but it's something I'm struggling to practice while riding.

[@modularcuriosity]

Boy I really miss San Diego. I lived in Hillcrest and then Santee for years. Love your vids, but wow, what a beautiful city to live in. And regarding your last tip : The time to learn how to do an emergency stop is not when a car pulls in front of you. It better me muscle memory. And the only way you get that muscle memory is by practicing.

[@complexunity4533]

Bro I’ve learned so much from your stuff, got the app and watched easy 50 of your vids. Love from UK

[@vijayam1]

Greg, the things you do! Love you from the bottom of my heart. Trust me, you've made me re-look, re-think, most importantly un-learn and re-learn and ride safer. I can humbly say, I feel like I'm faster and safer consciously than most riders, where I live. 🙂

[@waterymelon]

Thank you so much for the point about the front brake and rear brake, and how I should decrease rear brake pressure as I increase the pressure on the front brake. In multiple situations, my rear wheel did skid while applying more front brake pressure. I'll practice that and hopefully it'll resolve those errors of mine!!

[@everettstormy]

Yeah, I just got a dual sport and I've been riding in a grassy field. So far I've been mashing the brakes and just learning how to not drop it, this makes me want to get on the road and try harder to no skid

[@SongJLikes]

In slow-speed 90 degree turns, I just barely pull in the clutch on the apex to assist in the bikes rotation… but never on corners.

[@deadsirius3531]

On twisty riding I basically never have the clutch fully in or out. It's a fine interplay between throttle, subtle friction zone control, and brakes. I'm honestly pretty surprised by this no clutch advice so maybe I just stumbled into something that works for me alone?

[@anettedouglasdotter]

Thank you so much again!!! ❤ This my achilles heal, as a "greenie"! Still lousy technique - but I am getting there, slowly but surely. 👍 Ordered your books yesterday,and I can hardly wait! 😊 Greetings from a sunny Sweden! 🇸🇪

[@justine3471]

Ditto!

[@JamesExcell-InterJex]

Phenomenal video. This was so great!

[@jayroley81]

Emergency braking practice should include glancing at your mirrors to see what's going on behind you. A major reason you practice getting into first gear is to escape vehicles behind you that aren't able to stop in time. Can't know you need to escape if you don't look behind you.

[@Davytattedup]

@motojitsu “ it’s not acceleration problem it’s a braking problem” big facts

[@wolfink7166]

Gotta admire a guy who will drop a $20k+ bike just to teach his viewers something! I go back and forth on the gear selection. I like to have the power of a lower gear in reserve if I need to move out of the way quickly. Gives me the option to throttle out of the way of hazards. But I totally see the point of not relying on engine braking and making the throttle more sensitive.

[@douglasradowick508]

Your 5 tips are on target! I, also, am trying to understand: 1.) Trail braking 2.) Rev matching 3.) Counter steering If I can grasp these matters in my brain, I'll be good. I'll be picking your channel for help Moto. Doug🏍️👍😎🦅

[@leonidfro8302]

1) Easy to understand, practice needed. 2) Is completely obsolete. 3) Unless you're learning physics, there's not much to understand here. It's just the way 2 wheeled vehicles turn, bicycle included.

[@ezekielchariot]

There is a youtuber with a Honda Rally that has a habit of pulling in his clutch at speed and it seems very odd but I assumed he may have always done it from being a new rider. What I miss is the lack of compression at run on from a 2 stroke so that the throttle off coasting made a much more fluid experience, on 4 strokes I notice that there has to be some throttle input to counteract the excessive compression braking. Not a lot we can do these days in terms of choice however.

[@michaelpinder353]

I’m 55yrs old and learning to ride. You are an excellent teacher - you make perfect sense. Thank you for posting.

[@nathanfarrell4306]

as some one who is waiting on a CBT for my first ever bike, the only thing I can think of that would make me pull the clutch around corners would be my muscle memory of a back break on a pedal bike, the rest of the info was immensely helpful and I honestly cannot wait to start riding!

[@nvmyutube]

I went from an Ebike to a sports bike and yupp, your muscle memory will screw with you a little but a couple rides in you'll be fine, be safe, take your time and enjoy it !

[@kynoVNs]

I am still a good 7 months away from starting my license (EU rules suck), and these videos just make me even more anxious to finally get started. Can't wait

[@dimitaraleksiev7124]

Thanks again for sharing all these knowledge and especially for dropping your bike and showing how easy is the figure of 8 in 4 parking spots. I am still stuck on this for the Brown belt, but Getting there:). I would say about the EME braking IT IS VERY IMPORTANT to practice that. Its a lot to do with muscle memory and learn not to panik when you need to stop quickly. Thanks again, your knowledge and experiences will save a lot of people, if they listen and practice of course.

[@scandinerdian1961]

I think it's great advice as always! The only thing I had thoughts about was the empathize on being in first gear when you break (hard) for a full stop. I'd say, for a newbie, that's nothing you have to have in your mind. You can easily come to a full stop, then shift gears. As a habit, yes, it's what you want in an ideal/controlled situation. But if it's an emergency, it just gets messy and you might miss other basics. Just a thought.

[@heleen313]

I explicitly was taught not to shift down in an emergency stop. Just pull in the clutch and break.

[@D3M0N1C1984]

@@heleen313 I was taught in an emergency stop to apply progressive maximum braking and only pull in the clutch just as you come to a standstill to prevent the bike from stalling. This also allows some engine braking to help stop faster.

[@heleen313]

@@D3M0N1C1984 yes makes sense, I don’t pull in the clutch right away either.

[@colinjoseph228]

Slow is smooth smooth is fast

[@EggsyTTV]

just bought a 1998 Honda CBR 600 F3 and this video is gonna help me so much ik its a big bike but I've ridden some bikes before and already have a pretty good handle on this one

[@kuzotenuh6062]

Don't know why but here the rear brake pad costs more plus the rear tyre costing much than the front. Since the day I learned to brake using front alone assisted with clutchless downshift, I am saving some money for the last four years.

[@Maximusdiaz-l9j]

Passed my MSF Basic yesterday in NY, and your videos played a huge part in it thank you.

[@vielumiereg9794]

Great video as usual! I just wanted to add something to your point about not touching the clutch through turns... Another reason for not wanting to do that.. A lot of times when beginners make mistakes, it ends up being a big domino effect of multiple mistakes that stack because of one. You also don't want to be on the clutch through turns because you want to have control of the engine. If you're in a turn, and suddenly you need to accelerate to avoid something (as an example), then if a new rider is holding the clutch in, you're likely to dump the clutch out of instinct, because you know the clutch needs to be out in order for the throttle to work. So you dump the clutch in a panic reaction, and the bike either stalls, runs out from under you (because too much throttle while clutch is in as you dump), destabilizes you enough to lose the bike, or a combination of all 3 at once of course. That same principle generally applies in a car, you don't need to clutch in to turn, unless like you stated in the video, you're very slow. This is something that I learned the hard way when I was new rider, precisely the way I just explained it lol.

[@stankovic1009]

I am planning to get a bike license, and these tips are exactly like driving a car. You never use the clutch for anything except for changing gears, holding the clutch for anything else can cause an accident.

[@peterdocter4659]

Love your vids man, great tips, i'm a new rider from the Netherlands, the mistakes are all that i've experienced, even though we take lessons and have to earn a license here. Best tip i've had from you, was in a few videos back(can't remember which one) but is, keep practicing, it's very easy to just start riding and don't think about the training any more, but good riding means practice! And it makes riding more fun, since you slowly gain more control and get more confidant. Keep up the vids man!

[@adam260599]

Omg such a simple sentence explained why I always lose traction in my back wheel when practicing emergency stops. I always progressive break but my back wheel would lock, I'm supposed to be tapering off the back break as I add front and that makes so much sense to me now.

[@markcobb2058]

Brilliant advice as ever. It makes so much more sense when it registers and you’re on you bike xx

[@denisdickinson3537]

"Do it like a Bell Curve, nice and slow" great analogy for hand actions on a bike !

[@Arizona_rider]

😂 that’s me in a corner or turning onto a street. I slow way down and I grab the clutch. I’ve tried 2nd gear and leaning. It went well but I thought I was just lucky

[@smudar47]

Thanks Greg, I've been learning since 2019 when I bought my bike.

[@adam346]

Ontario driving tests actually deals with emergency stops, emergency swerving and taking corners at middling speeds like 20-30km/h but not much more... they (trainers) explicitly say that you should not be going into third every in a parking lot... so most of us newbs never really thought about how high a gear we should be going into on even relatively slow streets. This is why I love youtube and a lot of people on it!

[@melmeja]

This is a great lesson for my entire life. I have difficulty when I dropped a passenger due to non straight handle bars and not seeeing of straight. Thank You @MotoJitsu!

[@bigdogv6543]

I did this just the other day. I was practicing in a school parking lot. Hot hot hot in Texas right now, so I head home. I'm still not convinced the bike didn't sputter... But I imagine I shifted into third and just let go of the clutch. The bike lunged forward, almost pulling my hand off the throttle. Oh ish moment for sure. I'll be practicing that next. Just getting back to riding after 20 plus years. So far, it's just like riding a bike. The more I practice, the more natural I feel. I downloaded your app today. I know what I'm doing g this weekend. Booya!

[@thebossgamer2638]

I’ve been riding motorcycles and dirt bikes since I was 4 or 5 and I’m deciding to get an actual bike so I’m watching tips on how to ride it doesn’t hurt to learn some new things thanks for the tips

[@nyashnader1]

Realizing people pulling their clutch during turns is insane. This is why I refuse to go to msf course

[@smithgroove945]

✅✅✅✅✅ Makes sense. This guy has saved my ass so many times! Just today I hit some freshly laid gravel that matched the road. My front wheel slipped out. I saved it by using his practices.

[@AndyCraig-f8j]

Newbie here, just got license 4 days ago, been riding a lot on the road since.. This video is brilliant an on point.. There are one or two of these that I am guilty of.. Great you pointed it out, it's an opportunity for me to improve.. Quality instruction there champ..

[@diggy-d8w]

Just dropped in here & after you dropped the bike.... Umm, I knew it was worth a few more videos. I've never heard about people grabbing their clutch going into a corner & you're right - it doesn't make any sense but hey, I ain't an expert. Having the clutch disengaged takes away the engine braking but more-so it takes away your throttle. Then you're revving w/ no response & then popping the clutch not really sure if you're even in the correct gear for the situation. I've not ridden in over 20 yrs but I'm looking at it again. Your channel appealed ! A bad braking problem turns into a breaking problem from what I've seen. Love your beside manner. Anyhoo, I guess I should watch the rest of this. peace

[@olheghtt]

There's an expression in flying, "takeoffs are optional, but landings are mandatory" . Same thing goes with any motor vehicle, "acceleration is optional, stopping his mandatory" .

[@scoop5263]

These are all things you learn during driving lessons which are mandatory where I live.

[@rudyperezjr4815]

Bro this is only the video I’ve seen that’s so important about motorcycle riding. ❤️ the content I’ve learn so much in this video than all the videos I’ve seen. Thank U.

[@igorpapana1875]

That example with brakes was a revelation for me because i'm scared of the rear break i'm using front break like 99% of the time. Your chanel teaches me a lot, and i just discoverd you.

[@BrianSmith01]

People doing that with a clutch have never driven a stick shift and don’t understand how it works. This is a great video subscribing

[@twowheelmando]

Your last tip was the best one. Thank you for teaching.

[@theChestnutMtnTinman]

My Ultra Ltd has connected brakes so I don’t touch the rear brake until I’m below 25 the connector stops and the brakes a then separate. I then use them independently like non linked brakes. Good info for the new riders. 😎😎

[@mdubs6862]

Thanks for the rear brake info. I finally understand why I low sided.

[@n228sk]

At about the 3:30 mark, you say to only pull in the clutch when braking if you are going less than 15 mph, or if you are shifting gears. Here’s an example when I use the clutch while braking at much higher speeds: Say I am going about 40 mph on a rural road and there is a left bend that I cannot see through. So I slow with the front brake to the point where I know I can stop in the distance I can see. Rather than downshifting, I pull in the clutch a small amount to keep the engine from lugging, and I let off the clutch as the road straightens out and I accelerate back up to speed. What is wrong using the clutch in this manner? Thanks for all your videos. You have made me a better and safer rider.

[@MotoJitsu]

That's insane you should never do that ever again. Take more courses dude, formal, high-level in-person training. MotoJitsu.com

[@HAQ74]

Cannot thank you enough for this and all the other videos on your channel. They not only make us ride better but safety is always first. Along with the rest, the tip that helped my the most was not holding the handle bars too tight, i can't believe how much it has improved things for me and that too in just one day of practice.

[@peterdeduke1962]

I’m a new rider and I love how you explain everything it’s funny but yet clear and easy to understand. Keep up the good work. Cheers

[@WhippyWhip2]

thanks for these tips, i'm going to do my basic bike training in uk after 20 years of driving a car

[@konfunable]

I have to admit. As a new rider I did not practice emergency stopping. And when the car turned left on a road I panicked and locked the front wheel. My bike slided straight to the front of the car. I rolled over just next to the car with some bruises

[@billygould9362]

Committed to your vision, dropping your bike intentionally. Thanks for everything. Your stuff has been a big help. I would love more slow speed sport bike content.

[@mclovinlife4018]

This is the advice I was looking for. Just got a bike and the speed has honestly freaked me out at first. I now know that I really need to focus on stopping and using the brakes to conquer going faster

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@wobblysauce]

Just like flying any one can take off… landing is the fun part.

[@fatinjalal922]

I got caught doing the 1st one on my zx6r. First week trying to coming to a stop grabbed too much grab and the bike lunched me forward, tried to get the right foot down but by that point the bike was too far tipped forward to right and if i kept my foot their it wouldve been crushed. Luckily frame sliders saved the body from any damage.

[@Dad_Woof]

I’m thankful I work at a museum with a massive parking lot. I do drills every day after I get off work. I have 5 cones set up all the time.

[@TehFeralPanda]

Crazy how informative your videos are. I'm a beginner so used to a cage, it irritates me when 2 wheelers draft me and don't know how to slow down for an exit I'm about to take. I SEE YOU but you make me nervous as hell.

[@MotoJitsu]

👍🏼😁

[@Popsarocker1]

Man as a new rider, you just answered a bunch of questions for me. Thank you so much.

[@MotoJitsu]

you're welcome!

[@calartian85]

Pulling the clutch in a corner is a new one on me.

[@modisemodimola2368]

Always wanted to learn emergency brake thanks

[@jamie.miller.inspiring]

One of the best channels for new riders, thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom with us, its truly appreciated!

[@cloud9847]

I'm about to take delivery of a '22 Street Twin 900 and plan to do a lot of training/practice in local parking lots. Because of you and a few others on youtube I've been signed up for a Riders Safety Course long before I bought a bike lol. Here's to being safe and knowing how to stop quickly! Thanks for all your content bud.

[@Twin_solo_az]

Great content. I am a very new rider (9 days to be exact) and also very self-critical. Stopping too fast. Low gear for a sense of security. Etc. I will just keep practicing and watching your videos.

[@alberte6109]

Context: I am from an asian country where you can't use motorcycles on the highway I only started riding a motorcycle last year, with my dad's 155cc scooter (was driven by my brother, then by me due to reasons), before I was confident enough to actually try it I have been cycling daily for the whole year before that, understanding how to read the flow of traffic navigate through it, breaking and manuvering. First I practiced with a 125cc scooter as per my dad and brother's suggestion, I don't remember how long exactly I practiced with the 125cc since it was very brief, but when I finally got to the 155cc, I rode around town running small errands for my parents and even going to the mechanic to get the oil change and the kick stand changed (was about to be changed, but IIRC the official mechanic was taking too long when my brother had to come back home, so he just brought the motorcycle back and brought the part, hence my visit to the mechanic). At that time I was about to graduate highschool, and just went to school to do mundane stuff when I met one of my friends with an Yamaha MT (the 150cc one), another friend was trying it, so I tried it as well and tried to use the clutch, but honestly the parking lot was small and packed so I didn't want to risk fucking it up so I couldn't get it to go far. After graduating I went to study in a different city, it was pretty far so the motorcycle was just cargo-ed there, anyway this city had really long roads compared to where I lived so I would've perished from cycling to all the cycling I had to do on day one of arriving there (which I did, since the motorcycle was sent late since my dad wasn't sure until I told him about how long it'd take as I said before) anyway.... I stayed there and rode for like a 2 months or so (due to circumstances), but during those 2 months I went around quite a lot, since my parents couldn't stop me and every location was soo far away in the first place, there the main roads were as wide as a highway so I thought it was the best place to go fast which I topped at like 70-80km/h (maybe even 85+ but I couldnt look at the speedometer at that point), some obscure neigbhourhood had absurdly tall speed bumps, so going there to buy food was quite the challenge for my patience and braking skills. I always make sure there is a decent amount of distance between me and the car in the front, staying away from a loaded truck, probably more careful than most of the motorcycle drivers there, though there were a few times when the emotions got a little uh,, well it was fine. Now I am studying abroad, and for now I won't be riding a motorcycle any time soon, not even a bicycle, well at least not in my campus cause for some reason a bunch of other students had acciednts in the past. The rentable electric scooters gives me some freedom outside of campus, but the capped speed od 25km/h and sluggish acceleration makes me want more and the tiny frame is concerning at times. (why I went to another city before going abroad is another story in it self) I rambled too much, but anyway: due to shitty roads and plenty of rain in my home country, my dream motorcycle was a dualsport or a sport tourer, Kawasaki has them, though I don't have the money right now, I keep watching reviews about both and their rivals, and cannot for the life of me reach a conclusion with my self on which brand or type, for the type I can go either way because backpacks and extra luggage seems to be a better idea to go aftermarket, for the brand; one has has minimal tech and almost perfect engine + gear ratio , and the other has more than what you need and a basically perfect gear ration (smthng) but not available in thee current residence. (Ah fuck its past midnight again)

[@SternDrive]

Yes. I have for years been trying to get my students to stop pulling the brake while going around corners. Stop it! I tell them to pull the clutch ONLY if they are shifting. And when they are stopping, don't touch that clutch until you are almost down to idle. Use every bit of engine braking you can get.

[@MotoJitsu]

I don't agree...you can pull in the clutch early and coast to a stop sign, who cares? Brake pads are cheaper than engines.

[@aaroncohenour559]

Ya, dropping your ride earns a subscriber. Haven’t ridden in over 13 years. Kept my class M, but rusty as F!!

[@rockinrodlittle]

Mistake number 6: saying to yourself “I’ve been riding forever and know everything about riding a motorcycle”. I know that I am always learning through my own mistakes and by visiting here and other expert motorcyclist’s channels often.

[@GsaRider333]

I got my first bike last december, it is a 23` 1250 GSA. It wasn't what I wanted to start on and wanted to end up on one eventually but it happened lol. Waited 6 months for a Versys650 after the msf course...never came then discovered the GS 750/850s but being a bigger guy I really liked the 1250 size. It's so nice seeing someone do the drills with a gs as well. Its definitely a fun bike and all the tech made the learning experience a little less overwhelming. I only dropped it once so far and it was on the second day because the kickstand caught the edge of the driveway lol

[@AdrianPI]

"Dumps" his own bike. What a legend.

[@luisvarona9680]

I find amazing that someone with your riding skills can still put yourself in the shoes of a novice rider. It's obvious that you've given it a lot of thought. You're the best I've seen. Awesome work.

[@dlhursey]

I've been pulling the clutch as a horrible habit trying not to stall. Not thinking about the speed. Thank you!

[@trippingtoads4423]

Want to thank you again for telling us newbies to practice emergency braking. It saved my @ss when a deer ran onto the highway. I braked as you instructed and kept perfect control. (Yes, I'm back after nursing my broken hand. I tell everyone about your videos!)

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!! Practice works!

[@PonticelloMotorsport]

For the clutch thing: you're 100% right but as a very very noob monocylinder 300cc lightweight bike rider, the on/off throttle is just too much in the first 3 gears so i occasionally use the clutch to soften it... also when entering corners i'm scared to apply any amount of throttle after braking because of the "snap" of the acceleration...

[@MotoJitsu]

instagram.com/motojitsuclub/

[@safize019]

went through the MSF riding course Day 1 today and they had us emergency breaking in 2nd gear. it was scary to practice with the thought of either wheel locking up, but it was definitely necessary

[@MotoJitsu]

squeeze not grab and you'll be fine

[@safize019]

@@MotoJitsu update. passed with 1 error. wasn’t perfect, but i’m happy i’ll be able to continue learning with my own bike once i buy one and get my class m endorsement 🤙🏼

[@Fedaalis]

Main takeaway for me - more emergency braking drills. I'm doing pretty well in the other areas - so feeling good there. But I haven't practiced emergency braking since my MSF course. I see your technique with the right foot easing off the brake as the front brake receives more pressure - but can you talk more about at what point during the emergency stop you worry about downshifting? Before braking? After braking? Same time? Just curious :)

[@MotoJitsu]

all happens at same time, always want to be back in 1st gear before stopping but that's only after you mastered the front brake...no one cares if you're back in gear but hit the car...better to not hit the car and stop and stall the bike because you're still in 4th. but obviously need to be back in gear so you can take off again in case a car is coming up behind you instagram.com/motojitsuclub/

[@HauntedTapes]

I took the MC class when i was 22 year old and they taught us to make a habbit of using both brakes at the same time. I still do that now 10 years later it is a habbit.