PRO RACER REVEALS HIS SECRET SOCK TRICK

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[@joshherrin]

Sorry for the reupload! Had an audio issue. Also, road to 50k subs!! Thank you all so much for watching.

[@f308gtb1977]

And WE thank YOU.

[@WalkerRacing]

Can’t wait for next video!

[@jackbruce309]

I figure it feels more comfortable going left because the throttle hand is not cramped up.... well that's what I think

[@nihvl]

Your camera guy need to get a gimbal asap your videos are really interesting and informative but the poor video production really boring me to skip through most of it. Also tell him to put a little bit more effort into colour grading. I’m not hating I just really like your stuff It’s sad to see wasted potential

[@dmc7554]

Rider: I want to be able to ride this bike. Josh: You'll always suck

[@motorsportmaps3996]

Glad to see you guys using our Race Track Guide at 10:00! 🤘

[@kgsxr7s085]

You will never ride this bike to its full potential!!! Dead right 🤣 nice and blunt

[@shawnlack1527]

I try to say the thing and Humble myself when I’m on my RSV4. Lol

[@greyanaroth]

Congratulations to you and the Mrs on the baby! Hope you guys have an uneventful and quick delivery. Stack up on the sleep, buddy, Cuz next 2 years gonna be wiiiiiild

[@daveleamer4930]

That baby shirt is the cutest and coolest thing EVER!

[@joshherrin]

I agree! I was pumped when Rachel first showed me!

[@micaKTM1290]

'Swords', love it! Top shelf gift from Alpinestars.

[@MRR-qv3bw]

The front tire up against the back door was FUGGIN MINT! LOL😂 awesome vid man!

[@garrysaxton5201]

Great vid. Love the 360 cam. Best instructor in town. Get there soon. Loved the Arai Q. A. Congrats to Rachel and yourself. All the best🙂🙂

[@zackdarden6118]

I’m a lefty and feel wayyyy more comfortable turning right. Car or motorcycle. I’ve always wondered as well.

[@tannertaulbee1151]

Same, weird lol

[@Whatever_Rad]

Dude all of this is Awesome! Love watching your channel. I know it’s pretty much stock but you’re R1 is sick dude! And dam dude that sock trick 👌🏽👌🏽

[@joshherrin]

Thanks for watching! We appreciate the support! The sock trick is where it’s at!

[@one-of-us9939]

You are real... I respect that. Race on brother!💌

[@joshherrin]

Thank you for watching! I appreciate the support! Please like and subscribe if you haven’t already! 👍🏼

[@akilagun1]

JH watching your videos is such a blast. Not only a top Racer but a good coach too :) Keep smashing it dude. And oh yeah love that Arai question.

[@tannertaulbee1151]

You're genuinely a good dude, always rootin for ya bro! Hope we cross paths at some point, blessings to you and your growing fam

[@Image-X]

Probably not a great idea to load bike that way… but the 2x4 was a great idea. 🤟 Giving the hats out while asking what Arai first made was great too. Clever. 👍 Congrats on the baby, guys! That tiny jersey rocks!

[@fletchers-rc1645]

Congrats on the baby! love the tiny outfit that's so cool you're going to love being a dad! so long sleep lol please keep the content rolling loved the whole video!

[@pags1981]

That 360 cam is cool, also the sock tip was a mind blower

[@joshherrin]

Glad you liked it! I just figured that one out this year! haha

[@f308gtb1977]

Hi Josh, I did a track day weekend at Barber in about ‘08, and I realized I forgot the key when we arrived Friday evening. I put up the tent, and tucked the wife and 2 or 3 kids in, and drove the 3.5 hours back to my house in TN for the key, then 3.5 back to Barber, arriving back at the track around 4 or 5am.

[@joshherrin]

The worst! I want to get a keyless switch but I don't want someone to be able to steal my bike when I go on street rides!

[@f308gtb1977]

@@joshherrin I’m having that EXACT mini-debate with my wife! I mostly just run back roads with it and go home, or take it to the track, but we still want to be able to take it out to a restaurant from time to time and have it be there when we get out! 🤣 Decisions decisions…

[@greyanaroth]

Don't you guys do a checklist before heading out?

[@f308gtb1977]

@@greyanaroth if I were smart I would, but…

[@hybridracers]

@@joshherrin I bought an RFID CONVERSION. Had the chip sewn into my glove. Won't start unless I'm within 6 feet of the bike. Sickest thing I've ever had custom made. Reasonable price by the guy no less. Hit me up if you want his contact info

[@ENTK87]

Josh, I'm left handed. Things i noticed during my 34 years of service in this planet: 1) High speed cornering entry and exit, i prefer left while i have my fingers relaxed on the throttle grip, slow corners or fast turn in after heavy brakes, i prefer right! 2) I kick the soccer ball with my left while i tackle with my right. 3) I shoot the basketball with my right hand. 4) In the army, i had the rifle on my right shoulder aiming with my right eye. Left one had huge degree of near-sightedness! 5) I write best with my left hand, but sometimes, when Im not in a hurry and my pen is on the right, I can use my right hand, with a decent result! 6) Left hand hook is what i prefer for accuracy, but right after that right direct from what i've been told feels more powerful... Go figure .... !!🤣

[@Invis_Space]

Lmao! That kids jersey 😂😂😂😂😂congrats 🙏🏻

[@jongun78]

Arai Shakku was the name of an anime character who was a swordsmith, just FYI :) Good to see you in good spirits and hopefully you get to race soon!

[@joshherrin]

So random! Hahaha. Thanks for watching the video!

[@InfamousTub]

@@joshherrin No, they're just crazy. Carry on.

[@ScoutsOut]

preferably not the socks from late at night lol, good vid!!

[@Neof1gt]

I'm surprised your not a 100k subs already !! That was an awesome episode man, That the kinda content I like to see. Sick Baby Replica, tell um to make me one too 😂🤣😂

[@IamLaR1]

Bro...been the with the Key thing. One Friday night after work I drove 5 1/2hrs from Sacramento to SoCal, with the intent to ride ACH. Almost got to my brothers house (20mins away) and realized I forgot my key to my R1. So fkn hot. I called him pissed, and told him I was turning around and I did. Still pissed!!! Also, should have shown more of the teaching session. Most of us are here to watch you ride, so watching you help someone else ride would have been nice.

[@HighLiner15]

Don't worry Josh. Like Rossi I became a fan when you had the 46 on your Tuning Fork also. Do you ever do track days in the east?

[@johnsimms3693]

Josh whats up, ay I remember you reppin #46 and Greg White asking you why during the SPEED channel days.. years ago, bro you were a kid living the dream then, good to see your still doing your thing .. SALUTE be safe out there bro

[@GerageV]

Congratulations man I’m happy for you. Have those Red Bull ready for that diaper change at 3AM and every 2 hours 😅

[@joshherrin]

I feel like I’m ready, but I know I’m not ready. Thanks for watching man! Don’t forget to LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Please 😬

[@bikehubjapan]

That whole going to the left thing is apparently something to do with the nature of our hearts...i.e. the blood flow direction. Also something psychological about protecting your writing hand...and then there's the fact that the throttle is on the right....

[@xtom_99]

Im right handed and like right turns more 😅

[@bikehubjapan]

@@xtom_99 you're an alien hybrid 😁😂😂

[@xtom_99]

@@bikehubjapan apparently 😂

[@ronswoverland8698]

I think the Left turn is more better than Right turns is we R on the top side of the equator &I'm left handed ...in Australian thr water runs around to toilet the opposite!!!! you a great rider and love to watch you perform!!!!!!

[@leeberry3155]

Great little video buy the way Josh ,never watch a bad one of yours,you got this tube stuff down bro,bro you ever thought of building a bike and going CycleDraging ,I know your super busy,but that would be a sick series to watch 😎

[@H2Shadow]

And congrats on your baby

[@daveminor7028]

Man, I wish I had the cash for you to train me on a bike. Great video, cool guy here!

[@yamaman6882]

Congrats on the coming addition to the family. Not a good idea using the van doors a wheel chock. Good idea using the 2x4 as a door lock.

[@bikelifebrad]

Make Arai Hats Great Again!

[@casperi2]

Long time haven't seen vid in awhile. Looks like you got back to the team you will do best on!!! Congrats!! Now your finally wearing an Aria!!! About time brother. Oh on the left vs right corner thing, it's because of the angle one uses to hold the throttle. Switch the throttle to left and magically you will like right turns better than lefties after about an hour. It takes that long for your head to re-wire itself. I learned that from one of my race coaches that had bikes set up that way to help racers like us that just can't get past that point and must fix that internal problem. Very much a cool thing as soon as you do say a track day with the throttle on the wrong side just about everyone fixes their issues with right handers. Try it, but trust me leave your ego at the door because its a humbling experiences . You will spend the morning slow as crap. After lunch your brain kinda gets the message and fixes it. Once you switch back it stays with you from then on. Good luck Casperi

[@joshherrin]

Don’t think that’s why. If that was the case, some people wouldn’t be more comfortable turning to the right. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@casperi2]

Ya I said the same thing to the instructor. He said yes there the lucky few or aliens or both. Shrug, what i do know is that class fixed 30 plus racers issue with righties. I don't know of any one that teaches this now hence the reason I suggested you have it setup done for you then do a track day. I wouldn't have suggested it if I didn't know it works. I wouldn't waste your time otherwise But regardless you do you. Its a mind thing just like track newbies that can't get their knee down. That 35 degree angle is a brain and inner ear thing, once they break through that mind block boom their on the knee. For most thats enough and their happy. Us racers always push to find a way to get faster/smoother / calmer etc. This is just another tool in your bag. Anyway I'm just massively pumped your back with the right team/owner and bike. Take care brother!!

[@78logistics]

Hey that sock trick works...listening at the 9 minute point..finally got some track time but instruction is proving elusive...regardless going to be a learning day...my chances of racing are small I just wanna be a better aport rider..started a little late. Pretty much like skydiving..100 percent concentration required in my experience.

[@EricLawtonForbes]

I agree! I feel more comfortable turning left (I'm right handed). I wonder if lefties like turning right? 🤔

[@joshherrin]

You just have me a good idea. I’m going to do a poll on my IG. 👍🏼 Thanks for watching! Please like and subscribe if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@F1gment89]

Watching from the Netherlands love the channel love to see some USA tracks i live 15 minutes from TT-Assen (MotoGP track) and after watching some of your vids im thinking about riding on some trackdays on Assen On the Fireblade Also never heard of Bell before seeing your channel although they make some nice helmets

[@andrew_gardner]

That baby jersey is SICK!

[@danielsantiago3820]

Def need that Arai graphic 😁

[@californiapoontappa]

I live in Bakersfield is love to come watch some practice at button willow next time you go There is a dope road out by the track I love to rip would love to see your lines on it

[@joshherrin]

I'll probably be out there a lot this winter doing coaching. Keep an eye on my instagram channel. I usually post a day or two before I head up there.

[@californiapoontappa]

@@joshherrin dope man id love a lesson is there a way to peep your rates

[@joshherrin]

Yeah! Just email [e-mail] Thanks for watching the video! Please like and subscribe if you have t already. 👍🏼

[@mfux8mo2]

Hello Mr Josh Herrin , may I ask you what model of Alpinestars leather race suit are you wearing in this video ??

[@BBradford1825]

Great video and advice. Congratulations and welcome to fatherhood. 👍🏾

[@vincentvillarojo814]

Love the sock tip. Hahahah

[@abdisyahrizal4313]

The way you always bring your hat when asking about arai make me think that arai used to make a hat before changing to helmet

[@leeberry3155]

Congrats on the baby bro 😎

[@matthewjett7611]

Should a track suit be tight fitting or should it be somewhat loose and comfortable to allow more mobility?

[@djatfullthrottle]

great tip on the socks, make sure i dont use the ones from night time lmao. congrats on the baby

[@calirninet2195]

i always feel better turning left too, if you guys were talking about motorcycles...for me i think its because i know my hand is on the throttle grip leaning into the right more so then the left, or it could just be overthinking and i get nervous...lol

[@woodworker4063]

@ CALIRNINET That's because you like jer*king off maxlimpwrist with your right hand.

[@kawi704racing]

Congratulations

[@joshherrin]

Thank you very much! Thanks for watching also! Please like and subscribe! 👍🏼

[@simonlee3885]

full send !

[@joshherrin]

Thanks for watching!

[@gabrieldasilva8892]

Hey Josh! You ever have a hard time getting false neutral while downshifting on the stock R1?

[@trinidadsanchez3342]

Sick tip ! I'm gonna use this at work.

[@zayhs6351]

Your statement about turning is hella funny cause I’m left handed and turning to the right feels more natural than turning left

[@sen_pen0143]

Arai's origins can be traced back to the production of kepi-style caps by Yuichiro Arai in 1900

[@ashten92]

And arai helmet company made sewing machines, thanks for the protip Josh my leather is going so much easier now, who would have thought that sucks would help so much. :-)

[@josevillanueva7197]

Josh, never lean anything against the back boots of the van. Nicky 69🤘🤘🤘

[@Ox171]

Arai made caps/hats before helmets, and you're also making them - is this your secret message of a helmet you're going to release?

[@powerfulseb]

left-handed and feel way better on right turns/corners...hate left ones. luckily most tracks are clockwise. :D

[@jeremywelder5383]

That’s crazy I thought it was just me. I am right handed and am way more comfortable making left turns

[@godzeus9702]

Maybe clear sight of view of your car and any object near it. Right hand turns guessing distance of curb or during parking the car next to you. Line up your rear wheel with your estimated line of sight. On a motorcycle right turns most of the exhausts are on that side and that’s the 500-1000 range of a scraping of the beautiful exhaust which equals sadness. That’s my guess of right turns and left turns.

[@grider8344]

I think he was in shock when Josh told him the hard facts. These bike are Mosters out of the box, you ain't going to master. it.

[@tipinracing6101]

Need VnM Sport base layers no socks needed! @Josh Herrin

[@StasWright]

Yeah!

[@joshherrin]

Thanks for watching!

[@razorbak6783]

It happens and when it does it sux....I once went deer hunting and I load up the night before, 4 wheeler, clothes, gear ect.....hunting spot is 1 hour away. 1 day when I got there I forgot to get my rifle and left it at home.

[@hokayleesan]

360 pov NASTY!

[@Mechashiva76]

i feel more comfortable turning to the left. I think it originated from skateboarding where I prefer to have my right foot forward (goofy footed). so turning left always had an "inside" feel to it and turning right feels more "outside". step on a skateboard and see what you find :O

[@Warriorz1979]

1:30 maybe because the steering wheel is on the left side so you could see more as you're turning left?

[@joshherrin]

We were talking about how you feel more comfortable to one direction riding a motorcycle, not driving the car.

[@ConceitedzM]

What kind of 360 camera is that? Can we see the setup on the bike?

[@joshherrin]

Send me a DM on Instagram if you can. I’ll send you photos of the setup. 👍🏼

[@daveintransit7592]

This is why you do ignition delete.

[@joshherrin]

I wanted to but I'm afraid it will increase the odds of someone stealing my bike when I go for street rides.

[@daveintransit7592]

@@joshherrin fair enough, sir. fair enough.

[@krillonusa]

Where did you get the Nicky Hayden pin?

[@78logistics]

A page out of my book. I blame my advanced middle age. And your excuse is? And yes really noticed turning left is easier with the bike especially. And congratulations!

[@aaronclarke7424]

Can we see the 360 cam set up? And what model it is?

[@joshherrin]

Can you message me on Instagram? I can send you some pics of the mounting setup. The camera is an Insta 360 One X2.

[@plessersbram]

what is that blue bike at 6:17

[@franklinwilkerson2061]

Josh you guys should also upload your raw track footage. Would barely have to edit anything and you'd get a shit-ton of views.

[@joshherrin]

I’ll upload some after the next track day. I didn’t get any quick laps this time because I was coaching. Thank you for watching!

[@wheedle]

I did that once going to Jennings. Fortunately ... I guess... I had a ratty old carbed GSXR750 and was able to rekey it to fit someone elses spare key.

[@joshherrin]

My stomach dropped. Need to go back to the old school checklist I had when I first started doing track days.

[@nsant]

Go keyless but hide a toggle switch in the bodywork

[@cdmc012599]

I like the pro tip.

[@mmotorcycles9497]

That sucked about the key. If you don’t go keyless you gotta figure out a hiding place that will for sure be going to the track when you go. Awesome video and you’ll be at 50k subs by your next video congratulations

[@greyanaroth]

Same with left turns here. I think it's a throttle hand thing?

[@calirninet2195]

lol i just said same thing, its def throttle..it messes with our heads bro...lol

[@CJD1816]

The reason I think right hands people prefer left turns and left handed people prefer right turns is because we are use to more pressure on the dominant arm and therefore are more comfortable with turns applying more pressure on our dominant hand either that or I just thought about a stupid theory for 20 mins on the toilet

[@acbmoto7514]

I don’t ride track yet but I tell people about target fixation and the ask me what it is 🙄.

[@SilkLotus]

okay how do I get 1 on 1 coaching from Josh? :'(

[@shawnlack1527]

Didn’t ARAI make Hats?

[@robgrimes7775]

HATS!!

[@MotorHeadGreg]

To answer your question; I am left handed and turn better to the left.

[@joshherrin]

Good to know! Hahah. Thank you for watching! Please like and subscribe if you haven’t already! 👍🏼

[@biggy8724]

Does your bike still have abs

[@joshherrin]

Yeah! I will probably be removing the ABS and doing a few other things before I go to the track again.

[@biggy8724]

Nice, yeah I hate mine for track it’s so intrusive even on low setting. Pitt killed me. But wasn’t sure how an actual rider liked it

[@MrToemass]

Buttonwillow backwards is so fun

[@joshherrin]

I’m not a big fan for some reason. I like clockwise a lot more. Thanks for watching the video!

[@casperi2]

@@joshherrin we use to run Road Atlanta counter clockwise back when we had the dip on the back stretch. Almost all lefties. I'm pretty sure you would have love it. Very intense but a blast.

[@SomeBlackGuyKC]

I'm trying this sock trick next track day 100%

[@seespotride]

Does the sock trick work in reverse?

[@char.s1ksmashing444]

No more bell? Aria makes a nice helmet

[@joshherrin]

I’m Mr Arai guy now! Love this thing!

[@leeberry3155]

Brooooo it’s a clear no no ,them door will fly open quicker than you can say omfg me bikes just flew out the back doors ,it’s similar to holding on to your parachute and jumping out at 15.000 feet with one hand and saying you think I will be able to hold on when it deploys ,not worth the risk bro lol

[@kalasmournrex1470]

You turn better to the left because most tracks go ccw, I think ;) Ccw would mean there is always at least one more left turn than right per lap.

[@joshherrin]

In my opinion determining which direction a track is going you look at it like a clock. Lol. If you’re going around it to the left, it’s counter clockwise. 🤷🏻‍♂️ 😂

[@kalasmournrex1470]

@@joshherrin correct, I just mean you’d have a bit more practice turning left as a racer ;)

[@larrytidwell4866]

Its funny that they didn't know that you were holding the answer in your hand

[@RobertPaulson87]

Forgetting my bike key and only realising once I get to the track is legit my greatest fear in life.

[@joshherrin]

I was so bummed man. Definitely won’t happen again!

[@makaylagerald2797]

Dude…. I have issues turning right as well. Waaaaayyy more comfortable turning left.

[@bryguy9159]

The dude you were training looks like generic edward norton

[@joshherrin]

Hahaha. He does resemble him. Didn’t even think about it.

[@hass2440]

What Gopro/setup is he using while riding?

[@nickvandervegt]

We're using an Insta360 ONE X2 here

[@hass2440]

@@nickvandervegt thanks mate

[@grider8344]

Sewing machines.

[@dg8062]

Right handed guys generally DO find it easier, more natural to turn left by the way.

[@SidNazty723]

I went to the track once, and I forgot my bike but had my key on me