Never Fear STEEP Hills Again

[@henryneil7127]

Absolutely changed my life ! One minute I suck at starting and stopping and the next minute I'm I'm having a blast because I'm not stalling anymore

[@MotoJitsu]

nice! MotoJitsu.com for my new updated app, books, merch, affiliate links, courses, discounts, etc.

[@leilaspain1]

I know that feeling man....i just graduated from stalling... feeling real good about it. Much thanks to Fast Eddie's amazing videos... 😎😎

[@2THGap]

Thanks for this tip. San Francisco is notorious for having streets with steep hill and some are 4-way stop.

[@MotoJitsu]

Robert P This should help big time! Rear brake!!

[@Migs3]

@@MotoJitsu ? What about the rear brake?

[@MotoJitsu]

@@Migs3 I explain in the video, did you watch it?

[@colin8570]

San Francisco’s biggest flaw. There’s just no way to have fun with a clutch in that city. If you have a manual, have fun buying a clutch every few years. If you have an automatic, have fun changing your brakes every year!

[@ByronGman]

This is a great technique, I wish it had been taught in my MSF class. Once you figure out you can just use the rear break to anchor yourself in place while you let out the clutch, starting on a hill is effortless--especially when compared to a manual transmission car! Incidentally, that's also a good reason to leave a decent amount of space between you and any car stopped in front you on a hill or incline. If the car is a manual, its usually gonna roll backwards slightly when starting from a stop, and if the driver is inexperienced, it could end up rolling a lot.

[@MotoJitsu]

ByronGman There’s so limited time in the course...so it’ll be on you to take more and practice! Glad this helps :)

[@NinkeWestra]

with manual transmission cars you use the handbrake to keep the car in place. taking off up a hill then is pretty much the same as on the bike. Slowly let off the clutch, add some throttle and when you feel the car wants to go smoothly release the handbrake. No rolling back at all. (rolling back on a hill start could actually be a fail on your driving test in the Netherlands).

[@Migs3]

I don't see how the rear brake would help right the bike up. Need the preamble to this move. Once I'm upright no hill scares me.

[@leo11629]

@@NinkeWestra u shouldn't use ur hand brake, I don't know how it works in the Netherlands but that's a brake u should use only when the car is not powered on (a parking brake for example) but not in a hill start. In Italy u have to be this confident to only use the clutch and take out the brake pedal in the right moment when the clutch have that bit of engage and the car have a different sound.

[@plazmamasta193]

@@leo11629 this is how I taught myself on any manual car I drive release the clutch and brake add the right amount of gas and boom

[@dualcycle]

Had to use this technique while stopping on a hill today. Glad I remember the video to use the rear brake.

[@MotoJitsu]

Sweet!

[@josephgrech9154]

I really need to conquer this because its draining away my confidence!

[@MotoJitsu]

Go spend a couple hours on a hill!

[@josephgrech9154]

Yes I need to persist because after 5 disappointing times trying I start blaming my weight, my age, my bike, the weather, you know what I mean....

[@MotoJitsu]

Yup...find a hill and go up and down. Around the block. Stopping on the hill, stopping going down the hill, etc.

[@tylerkimdura6690]

Joseph Grech lol same dude.

[@15iloveguitar]

I found a huge church parking lot with an area that has a decent slant so I used that as the stopping point to my massive figure 8 where I practiced smoother upshifts, rev matching, hill starts and slow sharp U turn's all in one session. Weird figure 8 but fuck it, it worked. Sharpened my skills and gave myself more confidence in less than an hour. It's all about the clutch control...

[@crazymatthew2010]

I never thought about using the rear break, I went practicing with my father and he told me how to do it with the front break and I messed up so bad I ended up doing a small wheely. This makes so much more sense, Thanks!

[@MotoJitsu]

I just made a new video about hills too

[@MrElenilsonx]

Dropped my bike 3 times on Hills (New Rider) and broke my clutch lever, gonna practice this till perfection.

[@MotoJitsu]

More courses too ;)

[@MrElenilsonx]

@@MotoJitsu I want to do these too, but here in my country (Brazil) they are more difficult to come by but in about 2 months I will do my first one (aside from the license one who is a joke here). While I cant this time won't pass I will keep practicing the motojitsu belts.

[@MotoJitsu]

Ahhhh ok

[@Migs3]

@@MrElenilsonx Yup, I live in Bolivia. Not a single parking lot anywhere to practice!!!!! Grrrrrr

[@neng182]

I don't know how much I can say to thank you, watching your videos is like taking the motorbike training course and This help me to control my first bigbike much better in different situation that could happen and you covered all of that in your videos.

[@MotoJitsu]

👍🏼

[@xTheTravelerx]

Thanks for all the advice and Tips.. Today's practice was AWESOME!! Not only were my stops really smooth; as I realized when getting on the brakes and pulling the clutch back in simultaneously really made my stopping transition so smooth, I kept repeating to myself "slow hands" ..... I even drove up and down the ramps in my garage and utilizing the front brake and other times my rear brake! Progress feels AMAZING!!!!

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome Nate! That's awesome!! Keep at it :)

[@M3Vader]

This is similar to a manual transmission car using the e brake on steep hills! Great advice as per usual!

[@MotoJitsu]

yes!

[@MsChrisep]

I just got back in to riding after a very long break. These videos are incredibly helpful. I live in the hills so I cant even ride to and from my house without needing to start and stop on some serious inclines/declines. Im off to do more practise. Thank you for relevant and interesting content in your videos. I find myself riding along going over and over in my mind many of the things you talk about in the videos. And ive been going to car parks to practice too, I never did that when I first started riding many years ago.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!! 300+ videos to work through:)

[@MsChrisep]

Yes, ive already watched a few dozen.

[@TheJosa007]

Thank you so much Eddie: I wish your videos were available 40 years ago. Is never to late to start learning. Thanks again

[@MotoJitsu]

You’re welcome!

[@Chopbreaka]

My bikes a close to 900lb Indian so i rarely just have one foot down at stop . On uphills i keep throttle in friction zone enough to stop bike while covering front brake. When i take off I'm already in friction zone and apply throttle accordingly . It takes getting to know your bike's friction zone and seems to work for me . Thanks

[@MotoJitsu]

We all have the way which we like...this is just one way...not THE way!

[@thomastthai]

When at a stop on an uphill, you use the rear brake if your left foot is on the ground. If you are short and the hill also slopes down on the left and you need to put the right foot down, you won't be able to use the rear brake to hold the bike in place. It's imperative to practice putting either foot down and using or not using your rear brake to prepare for both situations.

[@lynblisso2880]

Yes different if you use opposite side of the road.🤷‍♀️ short riders cant put the left down if theres no ground

[@yahawashiswarrior6030]

The only time I put my bike in neutral is when I park it. I totally agree with you. Gotta be able to move out the way in a moment's notice and every second counts in those would be situations. New sub here. Great vids, binge watching them now lol.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you so much!!

[@booners247]

I just started riding and your videos helps me so much! Thanks

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome!

[@WhitecollarZombie]

Thanks. I’m really freaked about taking out my bike from underground parking on my apartment. It’s really high incline and there’s walkway right past garage door and no mirror. So i would be coming out blind and afraid that if someone walks in front, i’ll have to do quick brake and fall over and slide down the incline in a bundle of me and bike. I brought that bike in first time yesterday and really worried about taking it out.

[@MotoJitsu]

You want my advice? Go up that incline, ride around the block, then go back down into the parking lot. Then repeat 20 times in a row. I bet you won't be freaked out anymore. A dentist is nervous before filling his first cavity isn't he? But after his 20th time, it's no big deal. Shut up & practice.

[@NAJErEa91]

I JUST REALIZED WHAT I APPRECIATE ABOUT YOU MOST; YOUR PEACEFUL CALM AND SMOOTH DEMEANOR. YOU'RE NOT ALL HYPED UP AND BREATHING HEAVILY AND TALKING FAST. UR SO CHILL AND EASY TO LISTEN TO. THE ADVICE THAT U GIVE DOESN'T GO IN ONE EAR AND OUT THE OTHER, IT STICKS WITH ME. THANKS. I LOVE YOUR WHOLE APPROACH TO THIS THING CALLED MOTORCYCLING. U ARE BUILDING AND FORTIFYING LIFE LONG RIDERS BY MAKING SURE WE TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS AND PROCEDURES TO BECOME SKILLFUL. SLOW AND STEADY ALWAYS WINS THE RACE. FURTHERMORE, COOL CALM AND COLLECTED IS THEE BEST MENTAL SPACE. :)

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks 😊 you’ll love my 3rd book, Eternal Sky, Clouds Passing By motojitsu.com/shop

[@NAJErEa91]

@@MotoJitsu keyword: 3rd smh so that means u have 2 other books !?! Smh incredible! Keep up the great work! 👏👏👏

[@MotoJitsu]

:)

[@leilaspain1]

It's amazing how good you feel when you just "shut up and practice"... been applying your pearls of wisdom Fast Eddie...thanks a bunch!! 😊😊👊

[@MotoJitsu]

yes!

[@mostaza1464]

Excellent points. I tried many different techniques and this right here was the most effective and safest approach. Thank you so much for your awesome videos and detailed demonstrations. Your channel deserves way more subscribers...!!

[@MotoJitsu]

Awesome!! ;)

[@amnforge]

Thank you so much for this video. This and coming to a red turning green light are the hardest techniques for me. I live in Florida so we don't have hills but inclines and declines. Wished I had a smaller bike to practice instead of my 2022 indian chief but I think I can still do this by taking it slower and investing more time practicing.

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome! :)

[@kezug]

I posted this same comment on your latest post but realize it may be more applicable here. I like your content and style of teaching. Thank you for all you do to help others learn. I have a rather basic question and I cant seem to find much content on this specifically. What is the preferred method of coming to a controlled stop at a stop sign or stop light? This may be rather simple, but I would like to know a couple of situations in this type of stopping. Do both feet come down? If you know you are going to make a left or right, when do you turn the handle bars? Keep hand on brake (to keep brake light on for those behind you). What if on an incline/decline. Yes, it seems basic, but I want to learn what seems best and best for me rather than adopting bad habits.

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks! Coming to a stop sign? There's no right or wrong...don't have to put both feet down either...it's whatever you want to do. Just keep the bike in 1st gear so you're always ready to go. MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, merch, affiliate links, etc.

[@kezug]

@@MotoJitsu Thank you.

[@majorawol]

I parked my bike in an "over-look" type parking lot on a steep incline. So all the parking spaces are parallel and angled off (angled perpendicular(left and right))to the straight through lane. I don't know if I'm explaining that right. Its all downhill oneway. So I parked in a spot between two cars, nose first. I didn't think much of it until it was time to leave... Now I could only back out! On a very steep incline. Luckily my bike wasn't that heavy (Hornet 919) so I manually managed to push it out enough to get around the cars. I guess the lesson is you need to think about the parking strategy much more -- in this case backing into the spot. Plus, the kick stand will lock with the gravity versus possibly clank off if nose first.

[@MotoJitsu]

Exactly! Each time you park is a different set of variables to consider...maybe the best place to park is around the block and not fight the environment. All depends :)

[@bendavenport273]

As a short rider who can't get both feet flat on the ground, this one foot technique is happening every time. I never even thought how much an issue it could be if you have both feet down.

[@MotoJitsu]

I only put one foot down...each time I stop, hills or not. If you didn't know, I have a MotoJitsu app! Check out my website MotoJitsu.com for the links as well as my books, merch, affiliate links to Revzilla, courses I recommend, etc.

[@weets69]

Just found your vid on hill stopping. Much needed tips. Thx again

[@usirusptah2305]

You helped me tremendously coz I live on a hill love this technique.

[@MotoJitsu]

glad to hear it! If you haven't already, check out MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, merch, etc.

[@neelkanthbk]

Uphill riding was somewhat of a concern for me. Thanks a ton, Fast Eddie for these tips, it really helps :)

[@MotoJitsu]

You’re welcome

[@trikkinikki970]

It almost sounds like you said "tips for when you're riding in heels" which, I do admit, would be useful. Perhaps a scenario to tackle in the future.

[@MotoJitsu]

Trikki Nikki hahaha that would too funny!!

[@Ronbassettphd]

Great advice and technique in a short video and I believe that the more short videos you make the greater will be your popularity as people have shorter and shorter attention spans. Thanks for your work as I greatly appreciate it

[@MotoJitsu]

You’re welcome. 45k subscribers in about 9 months...people seem to like in-depth videos as well because they never hear what’s below the surface because so many people are only riding the waves.

[@chirucas123]

True! I like in-depth videos, I am an older fella who needs an in-depth explanation on some topics, I really like all of your videos, short, long, medium, I am absorbing as much knowledge as I can from you, hoping that by the time my first bike finally gets delivered to me, I will know things I never knew how to execute before, like this stopping and going on a downhill or uphill road. A thousand thanks to you my man.

[@Zensight]

Another great video, especially helpful to a newer rider like myself. Thanks, man!

[@MotoJitsu]

Grey S You’re welcome!

[@RHINOTACTICAL]

Did this and always doing this now.....My confidence of being aware of STUPID coming up behind me up 200% Thank you!

[@MotoJitsu]

:) nice!

[@kaykay8686]

Thanks for the great tips as usual! Keep them coming. Quick question: I heard from other riders online that keeping the clutch pulled in all the time will increase clutch wear as the clutch doesn't fully disengage even when the clutch is pulled in. So they recommend putting the bike in neutral at stop lights (after stupid has stopped of course). What are your thoughts?

[@MotoJitsu]

I have over 135,000 miles of experience, NEVER do I put the bike in neutral at a stop light...#1 for safety...gotta be able to go if stupid behind me doesn't stop, and I NEVER had a problem with clutch wear. Many people have opinions...very few actually know what they're talking about.

[@omarcarrillos2727]

@@MotoJitsu you just answered my question about wearing out the clutch. Thanks Fast Eddie

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome@@omarcarrillos2727

[@ganjabobby]

Also bikes have a wet clutch, cars don't. You might smell burnt clutch when a beginner starts driving a car, but motorcycle instructors actually tell you not to afraid of riding the clutch at low speeds.

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@IremiaGreece]

Just started into riding; have my basic class scheduled for end of Aug. So glad I came across your vids. Now time to find some empty parking lots. Also looking into some Klim gear after watching another of your posts.

[@MotoJitsu]

Awesome! Let me know your progress!

[@karenshoucair-mcgray4233]

Ugh! Thank you Eddie, I was taught to stop with the left foot down, and right foot on the rear brake. Most of the time when I have to stop , I use both brakes to slow down, but just before the bike stops I ease off the front brake , and finish with the rear brake. I have a fear that if I finish with the front brake, and put both feet down that I will have a tip over if my handlebars are not square. I ride a 2010 Street Glide. She is not a light weight. Any more critiques would be appreciated. Thanks again!

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome

[@tomzacharopoulos562]

Fast Eddie thanks mate for your knowledge, just letting you know I am gaining confidence from your videos. If you ever visit Sydney Australia, two things: we must go for a ride & I must buy you a beer or two or three

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome!

[@keithburt7874]

Good video , rough start to making my habits because of West Texas wind and a corroded secondary clutch-switch , back tracking now to make these tips second nature

[@MotoJitsu]

Go ride more hills to practice!!

[@akilj9502]

Thank you for all your wonderful tips

[@MotoJitsu]

welcome MotoJitsu.com for my App, books, merch, affiliate links, etc.

[@philipmarch4369]

Good advice. Helped me a lot moving up to a taller, heavier ADV bike. My current issue is parking the bike on non-level ground with camber. Sometimes if bike leans to far to left toward kickstand, it’s too hard to push up to vertical position to ride off. Also the reverse - If the camber leans too much to right, the bike doesn’t put enough weight into the kickstand and it can tip to the right. Dumped my bike a couple times when I didn’t judge the camber well enough before stopping at roadside pulloffs in hills/canyons. Any advice?

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks. Yes, don't park on non-level ground with camber with your taller heavier ADV bike. Park in places where it's easier...why would you purposely make things more challenging? Check out my website that has the links to my new app, all 4 of my books, merchandise, etc. MotoJitsu.com

[@jawsquid]

Hills are by FAR the toughest thing for me. Facing uphill and stopped I still struggle to put the bike in gear and go. After just two weeks of regular riding, I feel fairly comfortable (or comfortable with my discomfort) in most situations. But stopping on an upward incline makes me nervous. The gate to my housing complex is at the top of a steep (like 30 degrees) driveway. Got home late today and the guard had to open the gate for me. I stalled out at the top of the driveway, then spent like 5 minutes, which felt like 50, stalling and starting again, trying to catch the friction zone just right. While the guard watched stone faced. Mortifying.

[@MotoJitsu]

Good for you for practicing...just practice!

[@jawsquid]

Gonna practice this repeatedly tomorrow. Also gonna start revving up to 2500 before and let the bike pull, before easing off the back brake. Thanks for the tips Greg. :)

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome!! Email me the results.... [e-mail]

[@jawsquid]

Fast Eddie’s Motorcycle Fun will do bud

[@MotoJitsu]

Sweet!

[@dcccharles4569]

I thought about trying this on a hill with my left foot down and right foot on the rear brake only but couldn't bring myself to do it. My combined weight with bike is estimated at 1,000 pounds. I'm afraid I would lose my balance on the steep hill and drop my heavy bike with only my left foot down.

[@kriegertherottweilerpuppy7899]

Good tips bro... Very clear and helpful for all beginners..thumbs up! 👍👏

[@OmkarDudeTheBestGamer]

I am afraid that what if the bike stops after raising rpm and I am at 1st gear. You know its also dangerous to change gear from 1st to 2nd since once you reduce rpm the bike suddenly starts dropping speed at quick rate.

[@MotoJitsu]

Stay in 1st til you get going more than 10mph MotoJitsu.com for my app, books, merch, affiliate links, discounts, courses, etc.

[@donnamcdonald8199]

I had a big problem going up a steep hill starting in first and when I shifted to 2nd it stalled this happened twice 😢

[@donnamcdonald8199]

My bike stalled on me twice going up a steep hill from a stop 🛑 I started in first and when I shifted to 2nd it stalled 😢 this has happened to me both times I attempted it. I’m wondering if I’m shifting into second to soon. I live in British Columbia & we have steep hills everywhere. Any advice would be appreciated 😊

[@OmkarDudeTheBestGamer]

@@donnamcdonald8199 I practiced and it's not that hard, all you gotta do is keep the clutch pressed whenever you leave the accelerator to change the gear and once you change it quickly leave it and turn the accelerator the bike wont turn off as long as the clutch is pressed but you must be very accurate and quick and that will only happen after practicing.

[@Synster73]

Really good instructional 🙌

[@Ducati_Dude]

1:09 Another method is... Holding front brake... slowly release clutch lever until you feel the friction point, then hold clutch lever there (the clutch will act as a brake). Release front brake lever completely... slowly release clutch lever as you simultaneously roll-on the throttle. It's actually quite simple.... however, as with anything in life, there is a learning curve... all you need is Practice, Patience, and Persistence.

[@MotoJitsu]

Yes there's many ways to do the same thing!

[@joshuabana1911]

Dumb question ahead, sorry! Can u explain how the clutch acts as a brake?

[@shiestys4284]

@@joshuabana1911 because the clutch is starting to grab. If your on an uphill you are equalizing the bikes tendancey to roll backwards with clutch's partial friction wanting to pull the bike forward. It's a balance that takes some practice and you dont want to sit there at a stop light doing it because it will wear your clutch prematurely. However if your at a stop sign or the light is about to change it is an effective way to make it work.

[@MotoJitsu]

Only relevant if you're on a hill and not already using your brakes. Just release it until you barely start to move and hold it there. It will hold you and your bike still if you're not on the brakes.

[@NinkeWestra]

If that's your standard way, I see a clutch plate replacement in your future ;-) Best method is using the rear brake. But sometimes conditions won't allow you to put your left foot down and then it's nice to have additional tricks in your skill set.

[@6CylSuccessVideos]

Terrific video! I’ve been having a problem with this. Thanks, man!

[@MotoJitsu]

You’re welcome

[@dilshardismail2414]

What if a pillion is on board! Been having trouble getting on an uphill after a stop in a hil😐

[@MotoJitsu]

No different for a passenger on board...I made a whole other video about how to ride with a passenger.

[@brycmaximo4060]

tnx a lot bro...i have done it ..very effective..

[@MotoJitsu]

That's great!! You're welcome!

[@Nike4426]

I live in SF where basically every road is a hill and this is my first year riding, so the hills have made it very challenging. But thanks for the tips, helps a lot!

[@MotoJitsu]

You’re welcome

[@keithstarkey5584]

Thanks much. And that's some really beautifule scenery. Thanks!

[@MotoJitsu]

You’re welcome! :

[@evilwestsidefan9249]

If the bike is pointed up hill you can use the motor with the friction zone to hold the bike, then you just throttle to take off. No different than with a car, you hold the car on the hill with your clutch in the friction zone then you do not roll back, you just give gas and take off.

[@MotoJitsu]

That's one way.

[@daveco1270]

I hate stopping on a steep upward incline. Putting my right foot down at a stop feels a lot more natural and comfortable for me. Maybe because I'm right handed and that's my dominant side. I need to get used to putting my left foot down instead... or I could just get a 1960's British bike that has foot the controls reversed. That would solve the problem, right?

[@MotoJitsu]

I would practice only putting left foot down.

[@lawdhmercy2313]

I have a brand new 2023 motorcycle and I am a new rider as well should I give it more than 3/4000 rpms? I keep getting stuck on hills

[@TheWaken]

Not a big fan of hills at the moment when I have to stop. My main problem is I essentially never use my rear brake! I need to learn to use it. Even when coming to I stop I just ignore it.

[@MotoJitsu]

go practice on hills for a hour, you'll improve

[@TheWaken]

MotoJitsu® For sure. Thanks for the tips!

[@gloriae4451]

This was exactly what I was looking for thank you

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome Gloria...check out this video too...I just did it a few weeks ago ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYmxoX-ehq2iiKM

[@gloriae4451]

@@MotoJitsu will do ! I just got my first bike and I’m self teaching I’m in day 5 of just riding around my neighborhood and parking lots I just want to be ready for when I’m confident enough to get in the road and know I have everything down ! Your videos are helping a bunch

[@MotoJitsu]

:) Awesome!! glad to hear it!

[@lordkira1825]

Im using the front brake to hold in place ..i prefer putting both feet down personally ...does this cause any problem/harm?

[@izzy8609]

We have a stop sign on a slight incline; I was able to pull away and it felt like I just mastered my bike.

[@tsemkovski]

Hi Eddie, could you make a video how to ride a scooter, what are the main differences between mc and scooter except gears. I'm currently riding honda 125cc scooter mainly in town and short distances... What we should not to do riding a scooter but it's OK if riding a mc and vice versa? I'll buy a "real" small engine (up to 400cc) motorcycle next year or later. Scooters are very popular in Europe... maybe 1/3 of all 2 wheelers are scooters (my opinion) Greetings from Bulgaria! Thanks in advance!

[@MotoJitsu]

Hi!! Yes, besides the no clutch or shifting gears, not much changes involving gear and practicing. It's going to be difficult to go against what's popular in your culture to wearing gear....I'm sure you don't see to many people fully geared up on scooters, right? But it's your life, your skin. If you happen to go down, you don't want to wish you put on those good riding pants with the armor in it or full face helmet, or gloves. Just not worth it...but that's a decision you'll have to make. For the actual riding, you need to spend a lot of time getting used to the throttle and how much is needed at different times. Practicing is your best bet....a lot. I've rode my buddies scooters a bunch and I still apply all my knowledge and skills to it, but since I'm not shifting or having to use a clutch...it's a lot of slow moving hands and practicing. You still need to practice swerving and emergency braking, nothing changes with those two things if you're on a scooter, or steering for that matter. Want to go left (over 10-12mph) push forward on the left handlebar, same with the right. Mainly it's the lower speed things you'll need to practice a bunch.

[@tsemkovski]

Gear is a must no question about it, safety first. I'm riding with full face helmet, jacket with D3O armour and shity cheap gloves (wiil upgrade the gear) but my speed is relatively slow up to 40km/h (25mph) urban riding 99%

[@MotoJitsu]

Todor Semkovski ohhh ok

[@prasanbhusal]

changing gear in up hill or inclined roads how sir

[@MotoJitsu]

the same way you do on flat

[@RamblinManMoto]

On the example where you said you may have to put down your right leg in rare moments, how would you use this technique? Totally get it with the other examples but if the road camber was such that the right leg was down, what do you do? Thanks.

[@MotoJitsu]

Use front brake or friction zone to hold you still

[@Pepperdew76]

Newbie rider from South Africa - I have an issue getting comfortable with my bike, cause I am not able to get past my front gate! It requires me to turn right from a stop, into a steep downhill cobbled street to access the main road. The start from stop is also from an uphill slanted position and that all just freaks me out.. Any advice?

[@MotoJitsu]

Go do it 100 times in a row...you'll gain confidence. If you haven't already, check out MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, merch, etc.

[@dcryder9736]

I laid down my bike today because I was going up hill to a stop and was going to turn left. I ended up stopping at about a 45 degree angle towards where I wanted to go. Left foot down and guess what, couldn't reach the ground. Luckily no one saw me, lol. I picked it up, balanced it and walked to the high side to mount. All was good. Lesson learned. Stay 90 degrees to the hill or if you can't, put the high side foot down!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks for watching & commenting! ❤️MotoJitsu.com for my app, books, merch, discounts, etc. 👍🏼

[@lisahodgson7202]

In the Isle Man, we have lots of funny Cambers, which make me as a small rider struggle. If I have to put my right foot down, moving forwards or off at a stop junction I struggle. Can you help me. Lisa

[@keytrixz]

I'm wondering why my bike stalled while i was switching from 2nd to 1st while the clutch is fully engage on a full stop uphill? It happened twice...Why would a bike die even when the clutch is fully engage while shifting... Its a zx25r...

[@MotoJitsu]

No idea

[@prashobh8905]

Thanks for the video. It's really helpful. What to do if the slope is very steep and inclined 60 or 70 degree? Same method?

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome. Any hill, same thing

[@petecurran3995]

Great work, MJ - spreading the word! 👍🏻

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks!

[@esmiley3]

Great video, your information is spot on!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thank you!

[@warsonj.a.6145]

Can you make a video on how to stop in a sharp downhill and cumbered road?

[@MotoJitsu]

Don't...why make things harder on yourself? Check out my website that has the links to my new app, all 4 of my books, merchandise, etc. MotoJitsu.com

[@coveryourtracks1630]

you have to do a hill start in the british mod 2 test and that is exactly how i was taught.

[@MotoJitsu]

Awesome!

[@LukePighetti]

Maine motorcycle licensing regs are very lax but they do make you start on a hill out in public.

[@rodriguezahr]

This is one interesting situation when the rear break comes in handy. Thanks again and again

[@MotoJitsu]

Yes!

[@smileybesmilin]

Thanks, wish I saw this before my bike tipped over 🥲

[@MotoJitsu]

More practice :) Check out MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, etc. Thanks for watching.

[@luislizard2626]

I’m actually a good rider but uphills drive me nuts... if I’m on a straight road and I have to turn right I slow down to second gear look for incoming traffic if is clear I precede to go up do I go down to first gear? I live in Sardinia and my house is up a steep hill please tell me

[@MotoJitsu]

Depends on your speed. Go practice

[@SW-MOTO]

I am not sure if your R1200GS has this option of switching the hill brake when you park your bike. With R1250GS you step twice on the rear break and this activate something like hill parking break. Greetings from Switzerland :-)

[@MotoJitsu]

Nope :)

[@SaraX2024]

This is the problem I'm facing to practice: how do I switch into the 1st gear on time before I come to the stop sign up on the hill? I have a hill situation just as you describe in my neighborhood. Either I go into the 1st gear early before I stop, but it will force me to rev the engine loudly or I stop first with the front break, put my right foot down and switch gears during the stop, which seems more stressful and time-consuming sometimes, and frustrating to whatever driver is behind me. I also don't want to look like an idiot during the road test, should the tester lead me there. What would you suggest would be the best solution for this? Thank you. :)

[@Fractal_CZ]

7200 subs - 1k in two days :) Congratulations, you deserve it!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!! It's crazy!

[@Fractal_CZ]

Fast Eddie’s Motorcycle Fun great content reward - nothing more, nothing less :)

[@MotoJitsu]

Exactly!

[@JulitoCPCHD]

Hey, great videos bro! What’s your opinion on which is the best way to drive down hill, and then stop at a sign for example, so then you could keep going. Cheers!

[@MotoJitsu]

I think I mentioned this in the video...use both brakes to stop, but then use the rear brake to keep you still at the stop sign!

[@JulitoCPCHD]

Fast Eddie’s Motorcycle Fun I just went through the video again and got it, thanks man. Just trying to get the best practices, enjoyed the rest of the videos. You gained another sub, keep it up and ride safe! 🤘🏼

[@MotoJitsu]

Awesome! Thankyou!!

[@dexterviray7851]

You can let the clutch engage too. No brakes needed on a hill.

[@dhrupadkarwa1724]

Super helpful, thanks man!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!

[@itsjustsid3502]

I came in this situation where I had a heavy pillian in the back seat with me and had to stop in a REALLY steep uphill. I had to stop so that they could go to the shop. Since they were a lil heavy I had to put both my feet in the ground since left foot alone wouldnt have been able to hold it so I stopped, jammed my front brake and it skidded behind a little bit, bare in mind I had to let my pillian get off and both feet were on the ground. in situations like that, could I just turn the bike off and release the cluth fully so that it would not slip back? till the pillian gets off?

[@MotoJitsu]

I would have stopped on a flat surface first in that situation.

[@itsjustsid3502]

@@MotoJitsu Id have done the same, But the uphill was prolly a 10 min long uphill with the speed of 20 kmph and i was right in mid with mud and debris on the side, I didnt fully slide down or anything, I held the handle down firmly and let the pillian get off tho it was stressful

[@trentonhampton19]

When your stopping say you are in 3rd and you are to close to a red light to shift down can you just stop in 3rd then shift down to first and take off accordingly.

[@MotoJitsu]

You can but I wouldn't. If you have to take off because stupid guy behind you isn't paying attention, you're going to want to be in 1st gear in order to take off...and not wasting time downshifting. I'm always in first well before I stop. I just pull in the clutch and keep kicking down til I hit first...no need to re-release the clutch before I stop. I just stop and I know I'm ready to go.

[@trentonhampton19]

Fast Eddie’s Motorcycle Fun so every time you downshift do you have to let the clutch out and will it hurt your bike if you dont?

[@MotoJitsu]

No you don't have to. You can go from 6th to 1st, just hold it in, and keep downshifting. Of course you'll be braking and eventually stopping. It won't hurt the bike at all. The bike's fine.

[@trentonhampton19]

Fast Eddie’s Motorcycle Fun wow you are a really big help thank you very much. I subbed

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome! :)

[@user-nj4vn2fi8z]

Please Do a video on how to start a motorcycle downhill from a complete stop

[@MotoJitsu]

Same on flat

[@jacktherider4987]

How to knee drag on an incline

[@MotoJitsu]

same on flat MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, merch, etc.

[@FNGMOTO]

When going down hill, do you use the rear brake to slow down? We don’t have a lot of hills where I live so I’m not sure what the proper procedure is.

[@MotoJitsu]

When I'm going faster than 25 mph, I don't touch my rear brake...only to stop at a stop sign/light.

[@Rakatawhat]

Thanks again. I dig the vest.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!

[@NEBURNZ1981]

Interesting tip, even for stopping in traffic lights...

[@MotoJitsu]

I never put my right foot down...no need.

[@savannaleehodgkinson189]

Do you just let the brake go or ease off slowly

[@MotoJitsu]

Ease off

[@jokettedj]

Ive been riding 4 days and this is how Im already doing it, so thats great, but Im still struggling on hills a bit. Coz that sweet spot, inbetween, releasing clutch, adding some trottle and easing off the back break is tough. Coz, not letting go of the back break early enough, and I overrevv, let go of it too soon, and I start going baclwards which freaks me out lol. Im trying to perfect doing all three at same time. A few times Ive managed it not too badly, but sometimes, I get stuck there for a while, which is very embrassing 😰 at traffic lights with cars behind you. Will this just get easier/better with time/practise? Little hills, Im not too bad at, but the steeper they are, the harder I find it.

[@antoniol3271]

I enjoyed your video's your explanation was very clear. It would have been nice if you would have demonstrated for your Riders the actual steps taken when you are on a hill or at the bottom of the hill for a stop sign or light and have someone recording you to show the steps that you perform you could even slow the video down to show when you accelerate and take off from both positions keep up the good work oh and one other thing I like the way you express the idiots behind you

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks! Some things, like this, are better understood by practicing yourself. :) Find yourself a hill and go back and forth on it experimenting yourself. You will learn more about yourself and the bike than I could possible teach you :)

[@Geo_357]

I tried using the rear brake and noticed I was rolling back a little...need to practice the friction zone because I just got new clutch and break levers....thanks for the advise

[@MotoJitsu]

You’re welcome!

[@laika25]

Great advice

[@parkkinglot892]

I have a new sports bike and I'm afraid that I might drop my bike when parking uphill because I can't flat foot the bike and I'm only 5'3".

[@MotoJitsu]

I wouldn't park uphill MotoJitsu.com

[@parkkinglot892]

@@MotoJitsu What if during a long ride, I have to stop uphill (we can't tell like slow uphill traffic etc.), will the left food method still work?

[@MotoJitsu]

I have videos on how to start and stop on a hill but I would never park on a holl

[@parkkinglot892]

@@MotoJitsu So basically, you'r telling me to just avoid that kind of situation when driving my sports bike and if it did happen to me I'm just screwed? Hahahaha, LOL why am I born short. Thanks for the response sir.

[@MotoJitsu]

Whatever bike, why would park on a hill? Just go a block away and park flat.

[@louiedee279]

i used front brake. stalled 5 times. next time i will use my rear brakes. txs.

[@MotoJitsu]

😀

[@wade6346]

Taking the class and getting my first bike soon, just so happens my complex entrance is a huge hill smh

[@MotoJitsu]

perfect

[@jeffreyhawkins9579]

Thank you

[@123JoeDeee]

That view reminds me of mount soledad.

[@MotoJitsu]

:) MotoJitsu.com for my App, books, merch, affiliate links, etc.

[@ZeeShaanJamal]

this helps a ton - thank you, sincerely so :)

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome!

[@abellopez9464]

Any gear brand you recommend? I have cbr500r and am new rider

[@MotoJitsu]

Nope, just some quality full gear with good armor like D30 or similar. Armor in the elbows, knees, shoulders, back, and hips. Full finger gauntlet gloves, strong boots, full face helmet with ECE or SNELL rating on the back.

[@abssnipes]

That s the only thing I nailed strait away when I started riding. Well , I drive manual cars so .....

[@MotoJitsu]

that's good practice

[@aliciabaniak9732]

Mt. Solodad? That’s a great hill to practice on!

[@MotoJitsu]

YES!!

[@aliciabaniak9732]

Do you ever do the group rides in SD? I’m still too new and not comfortable in the groups. But I feel like learning to ride in San Diego (between the hills and traffic) is helping me with so many skills!

[@hussainaa4091]

Great Tips

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!

[@chrisballecer1644]

I live in San Diego and would love to take advantage of practicing at the hill with multiple stop signs you were talking about. Which park was it?

[@MotoJitsu]

Mt Solidad :)

[@chrisballecer1644]

@@MotoJitsu thanks! Hope to see you around. Ride safe and stay up!