Unleash Your Potential By Avoiding These Cornering Mistakes

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you so much! Only way is by people like you who benefit from it and sharing it with others!

[@MotoJitsu]

Riding on a race track is the safest place to ride a motorcycle....that's not just my opinion...anyone can see that clearly when you look at all the variables on the street and how few variables at the track.

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@Lenny saint You're very welcome :) About to head out soon to Shut Up & Practice :)

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@Lenny saint There's always 10% of people who are completely ignorant, he sounds like one of them.

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Love this dude. Selfless. Keeping it real and down to earth. Gotta love it when someone has the balls to just get real and keep it simple. He reminds me of Mathew McConaughey. Class act. I consider myself an experienced rider, with 20 years on different bikes with only 1 track accident. I find myself absorbing, agreeing and learning and re-learning the more of his videos I watch. Subscribe! I did and I can’t get enough. Big thanks to this dude.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you so much Vincent!

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Vincent Fernandez i live in key west where matthew and snoop dog came to film a movie called beach bum....i had the opportunity to meet matthew....i sat on a bench with him for 15 mins in between takes....ill tell you what, you are absolutely correct....lovely, kind, compassionate man.....i believe this man above is def one of the special ones.....im a new rider and in a sea of teachers i chose to listen to him...he is on point

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Couldn't have put it better myself. Learning and enjoying practicing it. Thanks

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Your videos are amazing and give me confidence as a beginner rider. Thank you!

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome ;)

[@vijaynarsapur147]

Dude...you are saving lives with your work. Keep it up!

[@MotoJitsu]

I hope so!

[@carllewis1691]

Absolutely brilliant - This simple demonstration should be used by all training centres worldwide for all levels of rider - new, intermediate and experienced. And 20,000 subs now. Wow !!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks Carl!!

[@martyapo]

I like that you do these low tech videos (one camera, no fancy editing techniques). It keeps your instruction grounded and gives the viewer a feeling that they're actually there with you. With that said, I would beg you to please arrange to have a better mic set-up. It's very difficult to hear you, even with my speakers turned all the way up. It's also frustrating to have to constantly adjust the volume as you get closer or further away from the camera. Love the vids and admire your dedication.

[@MotoJitsu]

Yeah, downfalls to every set up. Maybe I will if I could ever do this full time.

[@cameronhicks5225]

@@MotoJitsu hopefully you see your work has paid off - full time now!

[@greggmel5825]

Dude you are so smooth cornering Eddie I've been practicing for 16 days in a row then I lost my key to my motorcycle I feel so stupid watching a video makes me want to run to the empty parking lot and draw but in the meantime I will keep watching your videos

[@MotoJitsu]

lol Thanks!!

[@philnelson940]

Another fantastic video with real-world conditions... and consequences. I can see 34' diameter half-circles appearing in empty car parks all over the world... kinda like the 2018 version of 1980's crop circles ! Thanks Eddie :-)

[@MotoJitsu]

That would be awesome!! lol

[@AngelsRapture]

Many tennis balls paid the ultimate price to get us this information. Let’s not make their sacrifice be for nothing. GET OUT AND PRACTICE!.

[@MotoJitsu]

Exactly! lol

[@michaelsupple6081]

Good one Dood!

[@scottmckenna9164]

Yeah, and the sacrifice of all those ancient sea creatures that went into making the oil that became the fuel that powered your bike over those divided tennis balls that made the ultimate sacirfice. Whew!! So practice!!

[@treyichabod5840]

AMEN!

[@leegeo-rees8312]

Great teacher. Easy on my ears and the brain.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!

[@archilvardidze6761]

this is epic! thank you man for putting this together. As a beginner for me the hardest is an evaluation part when there is no radius markings... when yo approaching cross-section on green and you turning sharp right (90 degree or even 180 degree) the questions is how far forward you should go before start leaning to make it through safely... considering there are no radius markings.

[@MotoJitsu]

That's totally different than this...if you're going 90...just make the turn safely and slowly.

[@klarahladova3584]

looking where you wanna go instead of looking for the perfect place to land and entering the corner on the outside seem so obvious, but when i actually focused on these "little" things on my way home today i was able to corner wayyy smoother, faster and more confidently, thank you for making the time to do these videos!

[@MotoJitsu]

Awesome! Be sure to check out my website, my book came out today! motojitsu.com/book

[@audiogarden21]

Another thing to keep in mind and to always bring to the forefront of rider's minds, Eddie, is proper suspension setup which can drastically affect the way the bike turns in at various speeds, as you are well aware. I think more emphasis should be placed on proper setup than is currently expressed in the motorcycle community. You're really the only one that I've found that really spoke at length about it. Most stock setups are not going to be ideal for their owners, let's face it. I'm so passionate about suspension that I ordered both Total Control 2 and Race Tech's Motorcycle Suspension Bible, which I'm still waiting on but they'll be here soon enough. You may or may not have had a hand in that. =) I've also been addicted to learning about suspension. I even ordered a Slacker Digital Sag Scale so I can set mine up properly for my 5'11.5, 140lb relatively light but medium frame. My WR250R stock is a bit stiff for my weight so it's time to get that dialed in me thinks.

[@MotoJitsu]

Yes, after you protect the bike, if anyone wants to UPGRADE anything, I always say suspension....at a minimum, set the sag for your weight and dial in the rebound damping...those books will drastically help out!

[@adrianalexandrov7730]

Look up Dave Moss on suspension setup and turning on youtube. He's actually promoting payed subscription to his videos, but you can get lot of info even from free youtube ones.

[@nadeemqureshi9779]

Best tutorial online to understand cornering! I keep coming back to it to brush up my basics.

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks!

[@robbertbleij4235]

I love this guy and the in depth information that his videos provide. Especially since it all comes from his own experience and the genuine self-reflection on it. Keep it up man!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you!

[@donlafave7094]

I have recently been taking a few trips up to the local mountains (Laguna) using my truck since I'm bringing the wife and dog along. One thing I have been practicing concentrating on while making the turns is "thinking" about where my lane position should be when on the motorcycle and practicing looking through the turn. I feel that even in a car these techniques are useful. Thanks

[@MotoJitsu]

Sure is!

[@davidbarnett430]

I love your videos man they’ve been helping me a lot getting back on the bike please I would love to see more Murch so I can support you!!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!

[@davidreamer7311]

I am an older rider that started riding in my 20s and came back to motorcycles at 64 when my son started riding.You are so helpful and I am really learning to ride with your help Thank you for your real dedication to the safety of others . I am trying so hard to get my super coordinated indestructible son to follow your videos.Hes a cool guy at 20 and a fireman but stubborn on just"living his life" Thanks again

[@MotoJitsu]

I would recommend both of you taking a course together, like the ones off my website motojitsu.com. My videos are just a pointer to formal training and some insight I've learned. You wear full gear, you take courses, and you spend a lot of time practicing, your example will inspire him. People will follow your footsteps more easily than your advice.

[@neilpatel3880]

Thank you for making this video. It`s is the best cornering video on KZbin.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks! Please share it with all the riders you know and on your social media!

[@javiermori1710]

Im a beginner rider and watching your vids as the msf course is 2 months out. I bought bike and practicing your techniques on my street. I feel comfortable but real nervous if i have to brake fast. There is so much going on with my hands ie clutch,throttle,blinkers etc that my first reaction is to use rear brakes. I saw your brake video and was helpful but thats what im kind of struggling with. Thanks for all your vids!

[@MotoJitsu]

You'll do emergency braking practice in your course...just remember this and everything will be easier. The slower you move your hands, the slower the bike will respond. Easy rolling on and off the gas, easy squeezing the the front brake, easy releasing the clutch during the course. MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, merch, etc.

[@marksteffens305]

Great video and your enthusiasm and excitement in your voice shows how much you care that riders get it right. Thanks for the training and caring. My biggest issue is the fear factor kicks in when the bike starts to lean to what I sense is too far. I understand the physics involved that the bike will not fall but I have a hard time totally trusting the bike. Ugh!!

[@MotoJitsu]

Try using more of your body position so the bike is leaned a little as possible...you'll have more confidence knowing the bike is more upright. More lean = more risk...so minimize it lol...the more you practice you'll start to get a feel of what may be excessive or not...but unless you're scrapping hard parts, the bike CAN lean more...but that doesn't mean you have to of course. I've only scrapped my foot-pegs and had my engine guard scrap when I was practicing to see how far I could actually lean the bike...now I know.

[@edgara4361]

This video right here and this channel is KZbin at its finest, this dude is the absolute best motorcycle instructor I've ever seen or heard. You're explanations are just so clear, direct and always present in the context of the bigger narrative of the lesson. Thank you so much.

[@MotoJitsu]

You're very welcome Edgar!! Share with others :)

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You make some of the best motorcycle learning videos out there. Thank you.

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome!

[@HarryHartman71]

Just started again with moto driving. After 25 years you are completely forgotten. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us an making sure we can enjoy it more safely. You are really doing a great job! Bon voyage.

[@MotoJitsu]

You’re welcome 😊

[@ManiakGear]

Duuude that exact thing happened to me. I call it my, "he's beginning to believe" moment. Was going through an underpass U turn and it just kept going and I was lucky the lane was double wide cause I started getting closer and closer to the guard rail and it was probably only 2 seconds my brain went through, "oh god what can I do?? Use the break to slow down. No, I'll just go down for sure. Lean more! Turn the handle bars! I can't do it... Cause you're staring at the guard rail. Well I can't close my eyes! Look away then...look.... Through the turn!" My head pulled up, my eyes looked past turn, the matrix music started playing, somehow I started turning more and made it out the other end.

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@gallagher4141]

After coming off my bike (yes in a corner) 10 years ago i decided to pluck up the courage to get back on, I watched your counter steering video numerous times and practised it, changed my riding overnight, i will now use this video to do the same, thanks for making it so understandable, keep the video's coming

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome! Over 350+ videos!

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Congratulations on hitting 20K Subs and Great idea with the tennis balls! I'll keep that in mind. As always Great Video Brother!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks Justin!

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@@MotoJitsu One year later, almost 160K subs - very well deserved!

[@sumfinaboutmuzik]

I can't thank you enough for this. Got my CBT, brand new bike and crashed it 3 days later by under judging a corner and fixating on the railing... now I'm trying to get my confidence back ready to get back on, so thank you.

[@MotoJitsu]

Hi Sarah, thanks! I have an entire playlist for new riders and another playlist all about improving your cornering :) motojitsu.com :)

[@sumfinaboutmuzik]

@@MotoJitsu thank you so much, i've just spent a good hour watching a few and gonna get out there and get my confidence back asap, learn some new techniques and try a few. hoping i can start commuting now i have a better idea of cornering. learnt in a pretty straight place and i live in a plethora of hills, never realised there would be stuff on here that could be so beneficial. videos like these saves lives. the speed i crashed at (yep, right into the barrier) shouldve done alot more damage than it did. lucky lady here. TL;DR- thanks again lol

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome! Very lucky :)

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Fantastic videos... thanks for putting these together! I love watching the video then heading out to the parking lot..

[@MotoJitsu]

Awesome!! Good for you!

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Just bought my very first bike (Kawasaki vulkan s), bought all protective clothing and going on courses in the coming 2 months to get my license (Belgium based). I have been watching your videos man. Excellent teacher skills for beginner newbies like myself.

[@MotoJitsu]

Smart!!! :) thank you!!

[@larrywilliams2386]

Any tips on downshifting smoothly. That’s the one thing I have the most trouble with. No matter how much I try to do it smoothly when slowing down my engine always revs loudly. I ride alone and it’s still embarrassing. I even let the clutch out slowly and it still revs high. Tips? Or better yet a ride along video of downshifting before a turn or sharp curve

[@MotoJitsu]

So do all your shifting before the corner ever starts, no in it....once you slow down enough and you downshift, there won't be much revving...you're probably downshifting way too soon.

[@larrywilliams2386]

Fast Eddie’s Motorcycle Fun thanks FE. I think you may be right. I didn’t think that I may still be going too fast even though I’m slowing down. Trying to wrap my head around those words. Doesn’t make sense, kinda sorta, not really, but I think I get it. Lol

[@MotoJitsu]

You're approaching a corner...you start to roll off the throttle...use the brakes.....once you slow down a good amount, then down shift...you'll be less likely to have the bike really rev up.... But if you down shift first, then start to brake...the bike will probably do what you're describing.

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Fast Eddie’s Motorcycle Fun OMG you’re right! That is what I do. I get it now. Lol. I feel dumb😊

[@MotoJitsu]

that's ONE way to do it...there are multiple!

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I am a new biker and your teaching is Leaning me. a lot of the things I have been doing wrong you're teaching me not to do appreciate it as I don't have any help I'm from Glasgow thanks for the help 👍🏼❤

[@MotoJitsu]

Great to hear!

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I have been riding for 41 years and some of your tips have made me a better rider! Your delivery and explanation is concise clear and the easiest to understand, thank you!

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome!

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*shrugs* “....you’ll probably make it.” I love it. That’s gotta go on the next batch of hoodies somehow.

[@MotoJitsu]

lol maybe so!! I'll make that shirt right now!! Great idea!! It'll be available in about 10 mins.

[@dalewiddowson7349]

Excellent explanation and demonstration on cornering, you put so much of your own time putting these vids together, I've just got back to biking after many years away and follow your videos all the time...thanks for your commitment to help riders ride more safely and making it simple to take in. 👏👍

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks 😊

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Everytime I watch one of your videos for the first time, the first thing I do is hit the like and save button😁

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!

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This is genuinely the most informative and complete video / channel I’ve seen on KZbin! I’ve only just stumbled across your channel after a few close calls with my new Street Triple R on some English country roads. Thanks for all the help, I’ve now subscribed and will probably spend most of today learning from your other videos.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks Jordan!

[@RobertMacCready]

Another great video. Thanks Eddie, even though I've been riding for a while, I'm learning more from you.

[@MotoJitsu]

Only think I know, I have much more to learn :)

[@fuelerr]

Great video. Very very informative. The walk through theory and your commentary make this stuff so easy to understand. Big shout out, dude.

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks!!

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[@EpicKook]

Your tip on pointing your chin in the direction you want to turn/corner has been really helpful. I find myself pointing my chin towards the yellow middle divider line on left turns and pointing my chin towards the right hand white line on right turns. When I mean turns I mean fairly sharp and/or gradual long turns (canyons). Not sure if that's recommended or not but it's been working for me so far

[@MotoJitsu]

Awesome!

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20k subscribers!!! Wooooootttt!!!! I saw 19k last week!!! Great job!!!!!

[@MotoJitsu]

I know right?!

[@TheFatboy714]

After taking the msf course today, your videos on emergency braking and cornering make ALOT of more sense. They taught us to use SPAT when cornering but it's basically the same thing in this video. Anyways thanks for the videos Eddie !!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks! What state was it in? MSF doesn't teach SPAT.

[@georgepipinis542]

Come in Greece man!!!! We need you! 😂

[@MotoJitsu]

I wish I could! Maybe one day!

[@georgepipinis542]

@@MotoJitsu you are invited from now!!!

[@bobmarley5470]

thank you for helping us be better, safer riders! you do an outstanding job explaining what your teaching.i have been riding for 35 years and although i consider myself an experienced rider you have shown me that there is always room for improvement. watching you and listening to your in depth explanations in your videos has made me a better , more confident rider. Hey, shut up and practice and we all stand a better chance of coming home safe at the end of our ride right?

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome! YES!

[@jdhsingi]

Great instruction. Thank you for sharing. Semper Fi

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you sir!

[@teckin139]

Hands down the most useful video for me. Thank you sir so much for making this video and doing such an amazing job in doing it. A lot of the times people understand 80-90% how to do something but its still the other 10-20% that gets missed and gets people into trouble. I feel you add that 10-20% in such a way as to give people the 100% big picture. I know for myself you have given me lots to think about and to practice. This may sound a little weird but every time I take out my 650F I go to a less crowded area to practice cornering on quiet roads. Every time I take a corner I have you in my head and I literally say, BODY-HEAD-BIKE and I feel I am getting better at the cornering. I have literally looked everywhere and I can not find a single empty parking lot to practice. Either the parking lots get closed with security guarding the entrance or they have cement barriers as back up markers for people so there is no free space to practice. So I just slowly push myself beyond my last point and not over the limit. Thanks again for the video man, keep up the good work.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you so much! No empty churches or schools even? Dang...well take it easy, technique over speed :)

[@teckin139]

I looked everywhere. All the schools have gated entrances. I still keep my eyes open in case there is some place I have missed. I really hope I can find a suitable place to SHUT UP AND PRACTICE!

[@MotoJitsu]

Dang so do I!

[@ivanlarose6899]

i would try a park some where

[@Vet2Dev]

I've watched the MSF "Cornering" video, which is very good too, but I really appreciate the way you manage to translate it and demonstrate it. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge, and enjoy the scooter, it's nice man.

[@MotoJitsu]

See my playlist all about higher speed turning? :) thanks

[@Vet2Dev]

@@MotoJitsu Will do, thanks for the recommendation.

[@MotoJitsu]

Lots of videos to go through :)

[@markhoskins579]

Your explanations are clear and understandable, and your presentation is excellent. Not every who has knowledge and experience can convey that to others, but you are a natural born instructor. I'm sure that many riders who've watched your videos have avoided injury and damage to their motorcycles because of you. I hope that you have great success because you deserve it.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks Mark! Definitely not natural born, spend over 10 years learning how to teach and have taught so many different things! :) Thank you!

[@markhoskins579]

@@MotoJitsu I meant to write "everyone", not "every". Anyhow, I have a story to tell as an older person which shows how I made the exact same mistakes which you talk about in your videos. But it would take a few paragraphs and I don't want to take up your time (it's early in California!). In a nutshell, just because a person rode well when young doesn't mean he can pick up where he left off 40 years later, moving from a Yamaha RD400 to a Ducati 1198. Foolish.

[@MotoJitsu]

Very true! Takes constant practice and training :)

[@Me4ok]

Thank you very much Greg. Deffinetely one of the most meaningfull "off the bike", lessons which anyone can receive. Thanks for time and efforts spend. Respect.

[@MotoJitsu]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marklowery8280]

One of the best instructors one KZbin clear and concise .....thanks for everything you do for us noobs - cheers from the 🇬🇧

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks 👍

[@vijayrao6321]

Hey Fast Eddie, new motorcycle rider and hats off to you for being an amazing coach! Learned a ton watching your videos and “shutting up and practicing”. Question: Do you recommend gear shifting while in the corner? What if you’re in the wrong gear and need to get into a lower gear before rolling back on the throttle?

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks! Get all your shifting done before you lean the bike.

[@rodneyhanbaum697]

Really appreciate your time and passion to show n teach us to be SAFER, Better, and CONFIDENT RIDERS... Good Stuff!

[@huzmohd]

You must be really loving how to ride as your passion is so evident. When someone is so much in love with what they do they somehow learn how to teach so well. I have seen my fair share of videos showing me these but were difficult to understand but your videos are so simple and gives me lots of confidence to do it myself. God bless you & ride safe.

[@MotoJitsu]

Sure do!

[@DNiddy]

Good to hear that someone with your experience and knowledge does actually admit to taking corners at sensible and appropriate speeds. I was out riding with a group and while nobody got into trouble, some of the cornering speeds were a bit over. God information and thanks for the sharing.

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks, I used to ride really fast through corners, until I started to do more track days, now I don't go above 70mph anywhere on the street.

[@ryanferrer4339]

It’s funny what you were saying happened to me yesterday. I panicked in the middle of the curve because I saw gravel and sand on the pavement. I was afraid I will slide and next thing I know I’m going straight. Good thing there wasn’t a guard rail so I just ended up on the shoulder. I didn’t crash or anything but it was close so I went back searching for your tutorials on handling curves. I’ll be staying away from curves until this winter is over. Thanks for all you do.

[@MotoJitsu]

You're very welcome!! Glad it worked out and you didn't panic!

[@johnf.murphy3235]

Dude you are awesome, just wanted to say thanks from a new rider that can't afford classes yet, impossible to know how many lives you may save.....please keep the great content coming, you da poor man's teacher and we need help just like the rich old folks.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!!

[@tomashrbek1620]

Hi, I usually do not subskribe, comment or like YTC but I just discovered your channel. But the MotoJitsu this one simply the best one! I am from Czech Rep. With some aspects that could be differed here, but most of what you are saying is aplicable word wide. I really enjoy your "lessons". Cannot Imagine How much time (When you can ride yourself) and effort You give away but I truly thank You for doing it for us. I will stay tunned.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!

[@jimwade9570]

I watched you before and watched so called experts and you are by far the best to understand !!! THANK YOU .,

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks Jim!

[@lnb0]

Best cornering video I've watched on youtube, every motorcyclist should watch it.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks! Help out by sharing it!!

[@youcanthide004]

Excellent Tutorial. This benefits every level of Rider. Thanks again!!!🤘🏻

[@calvin2681]

Dang, freaking the best video ever on cornering. I went wide 3 times to gravels on my first track day because I had not watched this amazing video.... I was damn lucky to survive all three times without a crash... with my beautiful Ducati 899. I should have gone down so many times on my first track day couple days ago. If I had watched this before the track day, man, I could have avoided all that stupid risk. Somehow, I had managed to come back in one piece, but my fellow riders and I need to watch more of his videos and learn to improve our riding. I will "shut up and practice!" :)

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!

[@kghwanadoo]

I’ve got so much to RE-learn! Sitting on the beach in Lanzarote (76deg) can’t wait to get back to English winter (32deg) to start practicing!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks for watching & commenting! ❤️Check out MotoJitsu.com for the links to my app, books, merch, discounts, etc. if you haven’t already 👍🏼

[@hardworkingamerican8847]

Get a lot out of your videos , glad they popped up on my scroll . I saved some small cones and pucks from a storage locker I bought for the sole purpose of doing this type of practice . Need to add chalk to my practice equipment . What you're doing is saving a life here and there hopefully more than just a few . Pay attention folks , not many second chances on road !

[@MotoJitsu]

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

[@danmorocco]

Thank you so much for the time and energy you put into your instruction videos. I'm a newby and they are so helpful!!

[@Amare1919]

Great video. I just failed the msf skill test for crashing on this turn. It was the last exercise and I was good on the others. I was going too fast and positioned on the inside. This is so helpful when I retest this week.

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks :)

[@trikkinikki970]

"Nothing more you can do, just push left" - Honestly great advice. Being a more rookie rider atm you end up hitting the ground panic braking and shit, more than likely you're not using your bikes full traction (or if you're like Eddie and choose not to), there's always room for some more lean. I kind of found myself in this position once the past few days, the mind wanted to jam on the brakes but just gave it a little more oomph in the steering department. Also in regards to regaining confidence (nice video, I feel special, great convo in the comments), honestly the best advice is "shut up and practice."

[@MotoJitsu]

lol yesssss

[@trikkinikki970]

also i love how everyone is fawning over your balls in the comments

[@MotoJitsu]

No idea what you're talking about lol

[@trikkinikki970]

@@MotoJitsu your clever use of tennis balls

[@MotoJitsu]

ohhhhhhhh ok lol

[@LucasArts29]

You are doing a great work with the videos... I'm a very very beginner, just rides a few classes at driving school and your videos are very well explained and helped me to understand and also to ask questions to my instructor... Great job and thank you for your work and dedication... You could do something else instead of filming and editing these videos during your own time... Be sure that your work is appreciated (more than a like...) together your mindset and dedication to prepare these videos. Thank you, you are a great Man. There's nothing more beautiful then sharing with others the knowledge and your experience to help others to became smarter and to grow... Thank you!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you!! So many people support me on Patreon and/or buy my book, tee-shirts, etc...it's awesome! All of it is on my website motojitsu.com

[@vickikgibson9470]

So glad you are doing these videos, I have seen so many ride, who have NO CLUE on cornering, speeding through and not even sitting on the bike the right way, I am just holding my breath waiting to see if they slide out the darn bike...but it will happen! Hope they watch this!! If you watch race car drivers, they do the same thing, they hug the far side away from the turn so they go straight when AT the turn...thus no problem with the entry and exit of turns. I think they call it straightening the curve...:) For those new at this, check out a few videos showing a driver in the seat of a race car doing this at over 100 miles per hour...you have to get that curve to be less of a curve as much as possible. Anyway, great job buddy! Pay attention to his BODY POSITION here too!! I keep seeing so many who do NOT pay attention to how they sit on the bike....!! YIKES>...Keep it up, love what you are doing!! Cheers!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks...this video is just a basic summary too...the idea is to take higher courses then practice what you learn. MotoJitsu.com has many courses I recommend

[@dmdm8018]

Thank you again for breaking it down. Your explanation makes so much sense. I have been working on my lines and only after watching a few videos feel I am improving. In fact, yesterday, again a friend I ride with a lot for many many years remarked that my riding has gotten better night and day. Thank you for your help. Ps. I just placed an order from your link to leeparks to get glove replacement. Hope to start using your app that I bought soon.

[@MotoJitsu]

you're welcome!! thank you!

[@Mr710324]

Your awesome buddy 👍 im buying my second bike 650 ninja 2019 haven’t rode in years getting back into it .. cant wait for my new bike 😊 really appreciate your videos.. 👍👍

[@MotoJitsu]

Sweet bike! Thank you so much!

[@bosalehas3306]

All my steps in the corner is like you.. But you has sharpened my skill more and reminded me of some things I forgot since my last ride in 2003 🙂 Thanks again 🙏

[@MotoJitsu]

You’re welcome!

[@bosalehas3306]

@@MotoJitsu this weekend we are going to tune up the corners , all the thanks for your videos and on stage 3 I did see what I been doing wrong 🙂 like times I do a good corner and time all go like I dont know whats going 🌷

[@soup3ygnome173]

This is pretty great, I am thinking about getting my first bike and these videos are a real help. Still not sure when or if I will be getting one though especially around the DC area. Might have to wait until I move or find a decent place to practice and learn to ride well first. Keep up the good work.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you so much!!!

[@marcmaclellan3503]

going for my cbt test and really like your teaching.Big thanks from Wales

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome!

[@photony]

You have such great content. I'm learning a lot from you. I'd love for you to update this with a wireless lav mic and maybe a straight-down drone shot showing your lines and describing the technique going through!

[@brianwisdom6826]

Thank you Eddie for putting this info out! You are making people better riders and saving lives! Thanks again for all you’re doing!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!

[@matthewpierce9640]

Always giving great advice. Just took level 1 of Total Control last month, really learned a lot. Do you drop your psi when you get to the practice lot or ever have concerns leaning over painted parking spots?

[@MotoJitsu]

Awesome!! Great course!! I keep my tire pressure at 38/42 all the time unless I'm at the track. I know the limits and what I can and cannot do with my tires I have to be able to do this...newer riders, maybe drop 2 lbs if practicing...plus ensure the parking lot has great grip of course.

[@reguleitor3]

Thanks very much. Excellent video. Good job! My english is not good but I'm learning new things thank to you. Congratulations.

[@MotoJitsu]

Glad to hear that!

[@sailcraze]

As usual, a very professional and informative video. On my road over the lake many of the drivers are not aware of where the centerline should be in relation to their car. I have learned technique #2 for survival. On one blind corner I have to hug the rail at the beginning until I can see if anyone is in my lane coming toward me. You set a safety example on KZbin.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!

[@EvolvingMale]

Dude, I have a youtube channel and I'm gonna tell you what people tell me. "Thanks so much for helping me out!" . I've been riding for 16 years on the road but I'm on my first sport bike. Things are different. This is super helpful. Thank you so much! I will be subscribing and eventually supporting.

[@MotoJitsu]

welcome :) Check out MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, etc.

[@SEEKANDDESTROY717]

Excellent instruction and technique. Thanks man definitely an asset to better riding. What's the brand of armor insert shirt you have under your vest?

[@Kdubbzism]

You're a great instructor and teacher! Very grateful to have found your channel; this quality of riding advice and instruction for free is amazing. Can't wait to apply and practice. Thanks for your diligence and hard work to you and your girlfriend for making this happen. -Kevin from Wisconsin

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!! Kenosha here :)

[@Kdubbzism]

@@MotoJitsu wow really? I lived in pleasant prairie near the border a couple years ago. Now I'm back up in Wauwatosa, short ride on the freeway! Very cool!

[@MotoJitsu]

Yes! Grew up there...when I joined the Marines in 2003, I haven't gone back just to visit friends.

[@Kdubbzism]

@@MotoJitsu wow small world! I figured you are in California, maybe, but your accent still sounded familiar a bit. Thank you for your service btw. I'm 32 now, too late to join I kinda wish I would have gone in for a while. A boss of mine in Kenosha used to teach me the Marines leadership principles.. always admired people who served. Glad to meet you on KZbin! 🤙

[@MotoJitsu]

I do live in CA now, San Diego :) maybe we’ll run into each one day.

[@alperen2717]

wow. I can't believe this. The possible scenario he talked about in the very beginning happened to me the exact way. Luckily I was slow so I got my bike straight and I slowed, then I finished the turn. Thanks a lot Fast Eddie...

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome!!

[@charlievelez3510]

Question FastEddie - throttle (A) and brake (B) while in a corner: (A) We are consistently keeping power to the back wheel yes? No cruising through any corners? (B) what about this "trail braking" where we apply the front brake before the corner, keep it steady throughout he corner (just in case of any mishaps) and let go once we see the straightaway?

[@MotoJitsu]

You're fully off the gas as you enter a turn but want to get back onto the gas as soon as you can...just a tiny bit until you can see the exit...I have many videos on trail braking...too much to type here :)

[@charlievelez3510]

@@MotoJitsu of course! I really appreciate you always answering whenever you have the time. I'm watching as much as I can right now before I practice later on tonight (parking lot). Really quick , getting off the gas IS pressing in the clutch right? Other wise one would engine brake and that's a "no no"?

[@MotoJitsu]

No, rolling off the gas is just rolling off the gas (engine braking), never pull in the clutch when going at faster speeds unless you're shifting. As you're rolling off (engine braking) you start to apply the brakes before a corner.

[@dinoponce2039]

Hi brother thank you for sharing all your videos and experience I’m a beginner riding a motorcycle started October 2019 but every time I’m on the street trait to practice every single step is being very helpful 👍thank you brother

[@MotoJitsu]

Glad to help

[@ireneogibasirri8326]

cornering is my nightmare but after watching this video and go through a series of practice , believed me i conquered my fears and developed my confidence, thank you man keep it up!!!

[@MotoJitsu]

Awesome!

[@DiezelUp1876]

I'm a beginner thank you so much for your time. Your a great instructor. Your motivating and saving lives.

[@MotoJitsu]

I appreciate that!

[@maggieward1625]

Thank you so much for this. I've practised your red/blue/black belt etc. drills but a friend of mine looked at my tyres last night and he said I need to work on my cornering, so of course I came to your channel and found a car park the following day to practise :)

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome!!! "looked at your tyres and said I need to work on my cornering?" that not only makes sense, it's a sign that person has little idea what they're talking about.

[@maggieward1625]

@@MotoJitsu Apparently the places that it's worn down shows I'm more leaning the bike than my body. Oh well, whether he was right or not, at least it got me practising my cornering skills :)

[@MotoJitsu]

yes, practice more is always a good thing :)

[@63CommonSense]

This stuff is so helpful. Many people crash on freeway ramps going up or downhill. Where do you want be when you have to make a complete circle before coming out of the turn? In the middle of the lane until you come out of the turn at the bottom?

[@MotoJitsu]

When you have to make a complete circle? What do you mean?

[@63CommonSense]

I wish I could draw circles like you do but since I can't do that here let me say it like this. Let's say you are driving West on a freeway overpass and the freeway on-ramp is on your right hand side. As you get on the ramp you make what is a downhill right where when you get to the bottom of the ramp you are now going in the Southbound direction. That's what I mean by a complete circle. I hope that's better.

[@MotoJitsu]

If it's an offramp or onramp, I'm not going through it fast...where I am in the lane depends on if there's words or arrows and other issues, which effect grip...if the road is clean, I would probably just stay in the middle the whole way :)

[@robertsegrest5071]

Really helpful. Thank you. Should I even be trying to do trail braking as a newer rider? It seems like you slow down and enter the turn and the throttle stays steady and then as you reach the apex and you see your exit you start to accelerate? Why is trail braking necessary? When is it best used? Should I even be thinking about trail braking at this stage?

[@MotoJitsu]

No

[@brindaray8986]

oh my god thank you thank you the video you just did thank you thank you i have been trying to find this kind of help to help me with my turning this is the best i found so far to help me ride safer and better.my hat off to you sir.

[@MotoJitsu]

welcome :) If you have a minute, check out my website MotoJitsu.com. It was the links to my App, books, merchandise, affiliate links, courses I recommend, and so on. Thanks!!

[@Alexridesmotos]

Thanks you so much for this video!! I definitely do the incorrect way and you can see that in my vlogs! I need to go practice more and what you explain makes a lot of sense to me!

[@MotoJitsu]

Perfect!! Get out and practice!

[@lmsaic]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this excellent life saving demonstration. You rock 🤘🏻

[@MotoJitsu]

You're very welcome!

[@sunnyscreamer123]

This is another great video Fast Eddie! Thanx for doing these videos, so helpfull and as much as it can seem logical, it's interesting how drivers don't think about it. No strategies or any forward thinking whatsoever.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!

[@durbanspeciale9580]

I need all this info and the practice . Great video and very professional presentation.

[@JamesStaubes]

I am so fortunate to have a lot bigger than this near my office. I've been practicing there on the weekends. There is no one around. Thanks for the outstanding videos!

[@MotoJitsu]

Awesome!!

[@Op_Sen]

Awesome channel, from a knowledgeable guy. I'm starting my motorcyclist journey and I'm glad i found this channel.

[@MotoJitsu]

Get into more courses and practice :) MotoJitsu.com has all the courses I highly recommend.

[@paulbridge6063]

Another really cool and useful video, it also helps me in the roundabout question I asked about a while ago, so really good video for me personally. I also really appreciate that you are taking your helmet off in the beginning of the videos, makes it a lot easier to hear and understand you. Really top notch work, am also recommending you to my girlfriend, she has started riding again after 20 years, so is a little out of practice.

[@paulbridge6063]

have also igned up as a Patreon, because I do not think it fair to be watching all your work, and not throwing you some money to support the good work, so well done mate, and keep em coming.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you so much!! That's great!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you again!! I really appreciate it!!

[@fishnmaster421]

I’ve set this up a few times and I have no issues getting through this turn. Even tho I’m having a lean angle fear. I can get through turns well. Because I’m setting my speed up correctly before the turn. I’ve got this concept of turns down good. But I want to be able to take this turn at 30mph and get a good nasty lean angle

[@MotoJitsu]

take more courses to learn how to ride better motojitsu.com/courses