Seven More Tips to Become a Better, Faster and Safer Motorcycle Rider 🏍

[@Darthbelal]

I'd like to add that when you look down the road at traffic, take a good hard look and ask yourself, "what's wrong with this picture." Seeing a car on the side of the road, is he about to get back on the road suddenly? Cruising down a section of road that allows for passing, is there an impatient driver about to pass multiple cars and not see me? A car at the end of a driveway, is he getting his mail or about to go on a milk run? Is that car full of teens leaving school aware of their surroundings at all? ENJOY the ride, motorcycles are great, but NEVER get complacent. Oh, and "never surprise the tires" is some of the best, succinct advice ever given.

[@bramweinreder2346]

My basic rule: don't have an attitude. A driver may try to be an asshole. Or just be distracted or neglectful. It's easy to know the rules and act by them. Rules are great for when things go wrong. It's harder to observe a situation, and ask yourself what's the worst that could happen, and what's the safest action in that moment. How you treat drivers when things are about to go sideways will influence how they view bikers in general.

[@marcelofilho3388]

"Don't surprise the tire" That's a good one. Cheers from Brazil!

[@matthijsmaris8703]

7 year olds ,they can be so clear-cut.

[@59markr]

After six years and 60,000 km of city commuting, I’m back to square one as I learn to ride wide open twisty country roads. I can already see just how useful your videos are going to be! Thanks from Australia!!

[@MattMirabile]

“Don’t surprise the front tire”, LOVE IT!

[@TMCmakes]

to be fair, you can surprise the rear pretty easily as well if you're being abrupt, so don't surprise either of them

[@Adrenalean767]

U should only surprise the tyres if it's their birthday

[@cloudwalker679]

@@Adrenalean767 by changing them??

[@Adrenalean767]

@@cloudwalker679 lol

[@vinny6935]

You warn that there is no magic bullet, and I agree, but man this video was excellent. "Wait for the weight." "Don't surprise the tire." "Stay ahead of the aircraft." Those are all magic bullets of a sort, and easy to remember. Thanks for sharing, this series always gives me something to think about and work on before I ride again (which for me is in about 30 minutes, lol).

[@Lavaman3682]

Agree!!

[@na1k3]

What is a magic bullet? Is it like a magic tablet?

[@PMitchell106]

0:41 Complacency is the enemy 2:37 Wait for the weight - Brake patiently and progressively, not suddenly 5:21 Question tradition - There is a lot of bad advice in the motorcycling community 7:09 Jazz - it's unpredictable - don't expect the next corner to be the same as the last, don't expect a familiar road to remain unchanged 9:08 Tires - maintain the pressure, monitor wear and age, replace earlier rather than later. 11:21 International community laughs at US healthcare 11:53 Apex - Better later than sooner 14:00 Stay ahead of the motorcycle - pay attention to the road ahead.

[@LisaLadyRider]

"International community laughs at US healthcare" Made me chuckle.... Because, well, it's true. 🤣

[@henrymathenge8723]

5.08 is damn true

[@veiledallegory]

Lisa Jones well, that doesn’t explain all the people from other countries who are lined up at our major medical centers who came here for the best medical care in the world. People who are naive who haven’t travelled around the world and spent time in hospitals in other countries can make these uneducated statements! I for one will not. I have spent time in hospitals abroad and I assure they are not better. Far from it!!! Try to see a doctor in the UK for a sinus infection. By the time you get in 6 months later it will be healed for sure! Add to that, it’s not the medical community that is responsible for the high cost of medical treatment, it’s the litigation attorneys. Turn on any TV channel in the US and you’ll see commercial after commercial telling you how you can sue someone! This has driven the price of malpractice insurance to astronomical level thus having a trickle down effect to the consumer. Besides it’s not the collar bone that cost so much, it was the helicopter it took to fish the guy out of the canyon because he was riding on the street like he was on a track!

[@tomjiunta1580]

I laughed when I saw that comment inserted. Not sure why. US is way down on the list of all factors regarding quality health care markers: infant mortality, access to care, chronic diseases, medication overprescribing and errors, and I can go on and on. Our system is broke and it needs to be fixed. Now get back on that bike and practice good riding habits cause you can't afford to repair your body in our broken for profit hospitals, by doctors motivated by profit. Been there...its no fun being a doctor anymore.

[@themalaypress]

Great! Thank you for the knowledge..

[@johnpaull5790]

I never ever want not to keep learning !!

[@vong_sak]

My Grom may not be the fastest or necessarily the best first bike, but 2 years later and I am one with my Grom, from trail braking to being comfortable leaning way over, riding motorcycle is quite the experience and trying to improve myself over time is very addicting. I can definitely say that the Trail braking video made a ton of sense once I start riding the mountain road. Great video as always!

[@BlindIo42]

"It's not the bow, it's the archer" I've met more fantastic riders on small or mid-sized starter-level bikes than I have on expensive 1000cc superbikes.

[@danielelliott4227]

I started on a 2004 Yamaha Zuma lol. First hard lesson I learned was “don’t surprise the tire”. A handful of front brake in a panic situation earned me some road rash.

[@eyedrz]

It's only my second year of riding and your tips are not only invaluable, but possibly life- saving. Thank you.

[@cmack6275]

I've never thought about how the outside of each turn is the cleanest due to the ways cars handle. That's a brilliant tip.

[@manuelfvdias]

These tips are priceless. And with good sense was well. And if i could add something in this context i would say that we could also had the Pareto's Law: 80% (of the result) is the rider (tecnic), 20% is the bike (the tool). Thanks.

[@i_read_bad_reviews]

Definitely going to binge watch this channel.

[@violetaslavitescu6107]

I have been riding for 5 years already. Your videos reasured me that there is nothing wrong with feeling the need to practice some skills more than others. Thank you for the great information and for supporting a more responsible way of riding. ❤

[@runalongnowhoney]

I find the seasonal nature of riding where I live, means I start each season with rusty skills, though they polish-up relatvely quickly. By the end of the season, I'm feeling at one with the bike, This channel and videos are a huge help!

[@ibrajimenez2098]

After watching many hours of motorcycle videos I think this channel is very professional, progressive and science based. I love it. Thanks for the great info .

[@shawngreenwood7825]

As a new rider I find these vlogs awesome advise and knowledge is how we try to stay out of the hospitals. Manage our risk was repeated over and over at my safety M2 course. Thank you for putting these vlogs together. Now, I am off to try to do what you have talked about in this video.

[@fariqaddin8092]

I had been ride since 2015. 3 years of underbone(small bike below 150cc) about 2 year of sport bike 250cc(ninja250). All my accident is because of my fault. 😂😂 thank god im still alive and having lot of luck when heavy accident. I had found this vid about a year or so and my riding experience is much better and awesome. Come back just to refresh and see if i had made mistake without noticing. Ps: i ride my bike about 120km(distance)/daily just from home to my workplace. 🤣 so i exposed with a lot of risk. This kind of video helps me a lots. Thank you.🙏🏼😁😁

[@rmglover3191]

"everything. slows. down." yes! yes! yes! ohmygod - I love this so much! I remember when I saw the movie Biker Boys and Fishburne's character vision turned into a tunnel. I was like wtf?! until one day in Brooklyn on Atlantic avenue that happened to me as I raced to catch a green light. ....scared the hell out of me. I could see the end, but I also realized I couldn't see the sides. decided it wasn't worth the risk. and (mostly) rode safe since. plan. ahead. (riding is a metaphor for life!) thanks for this

[@vinniemacc596]

First motorcycle.. cbr 1000rr 04 repsol.. loving every moment of this experience.. but I also love learning new skills to test.. 2week in many years to come. God willing..!! ❤ 🏍️

[@myhypermotard8351]

Stay ahead of the aircraft! Probably the best advice I've heard in a long time..

[@stuartcrooke5743]

Love what you have to say, ive been riding longer than many and your tips are absolutely spot on.

[@prasadacharekar3188]

Thank you for giving out such a great content Dave!!! The video earlier not only made me ride again confidently after a crash but made dramatic improvements in my riding. I cant wait to ride again and check out the best part that I liked about this video "stay ahead of the motorcycle!!!" Will surely let you know the improvements that you make in my ridning. Thank you soooooooo much!!!!

[@CanyonChasers]

Wow! Your comment gave me goosebumps! I'm thrilled that we've been able to help improve your motorcycle journey! Thank you for letting us know!!

[@mohithrajamani637]

I've been riding almost 10 years now and have put quite a few miles and speed records behind me at the track but trust me when I say I SERIOUSLY WISH I HAD FOUND YOUR CHANNEL EARLIER! This is gold, and I wish this gets out to more of my fellow riders, especially the new ones. Complacency surely is the enemy. Thank you so much for putting in the hard work for making this content.

[@CanyonChasers]

Thank you so much for the praise!! It is greatly appreciated!! 😎🥰

[@keishagibbs3195]

Wait for the weight is the best advice I've ever heard. Love the tips. Keep up the great work.

[@chipbrown3009]

Thanks for posting all the riding tips! I watched the corning, trail braking, and this video and went out and tried the techniques highlighted .... Holy Cow! after just a few turns I found myself corning faster and leaving the corner faster!! Thanks for the help!!

[@masonmax1000]

as a pilot myself I like how you took an aviation saying and mixed it into this bc more people should think like that. never stop learning people. and come back to stuff you already learned bc you'll learn something new.

[@jackladd4332]

Awesome. Your kindness is appreciated. A million thanks.

[@andrewduclos1144]

Thank you. Coming back to riding after about 25 years and realizing I've lost some skills. I'm riding a z400 and enjoying the learning curve. Bought the book Sport Riding Techniques as well as Keith Code's Twist of the Wrist 2 and have been practicing the techniques on some less traveled twisty roads near home. Having a blast. Appreciate learning about new techniques I had never heard of and sure do love the new bikes with so much torque and power.

[@w00dy1oo]

A great reminder - well written and narrated with really useful examples and illustrations. Thanks!

[@robertb790]

Fantastic video. Thanks for the education! (Totally makes up for the coffee I lost at16:08 mark!)

[@TIMG128]

I am a pro jazz musician and life long bike rider. The analogy with jazz is a very good one!! Great video, thanks!

[@billcag]

That one point alone, "Stay Ahead of The Motorcycle" is gold. Thank you.

[@HanYang2023]

Some of the most precise and useful motorcycle riding tips here on KZbin. Keep up the great work!

[@michaelmatthews821]

Wait for the weight! I can't WAIT to practice this technique - many thanks!!

[@rolandcarlile9568]

Great tips there Dave. Commuted for 40 years Dailey. Takes a lifetime of learning on a motorcycle. May I add a small tip. Never assume what another road user is going to do. Never ride if your present mood is not calm, don't ride in anger due to others daft actions.

[@edmondtarverdyan1824]

Such a gem of a video i Was getting late for the work still watched complete video cause it was so good you have to watch it in one session.

[@K9IGHTRIDERINDIA]

I remember you from the trail braking video and here you are with another blockbuster !!! Great tips

[@MegaYosarian]

Thank you Dave for this and other great videos on motorcycle handling. Canyon Chasers vids are by far the the most technical and inspirational videos I have seen. So easy to understand and follow, you are now my first ‘go to’ for riding improvement. In November 2019 I’ll be 72 and have been riding since I was 16yrs old. I particularly liked the comment “ does this rider have 20yrs experience, or 1yr of experience repeated 20times. I currently ride a Blackbird and KTM Superduke 1290 and try constantly to improve all my skills and pass them on to my students. Thanks again from UK

[@iallso1]

Another great video. Two pieces of advice that I try to apply to my riding are: Firstly to leave the turn in until I see either the center line or the fog line, depending on the bend being a left or right hander. Secondly to commentate my ride, either verbalising for a camera or most often just in my head. Identify hazards, changes in speed limits, other road signage, changes in road direction, side roads, traffic, road surface, and basically anything else that may have an impact on your journey. Only by constantly making yourself aware of your ever changing environment will you be alert enough to adjust your riding to be best able to deal with everything happening around you.

[@wikstrom777]

As a born-again rider, after many years of missing the satisfaction of riding, I appreciated your mention of the most important skill. Defensive driving is always a desirable competence but with motorcycles its importance rises by a factor of many. As my old man said as I started out driving cars: "Watch out for the other car and expect the unexpected!" In flying we often use that mystical term "Airmanship" to describe a great pilot's proficiency so perhaps one could coin the new phrase "Bikemanship" for a corresponding prowess on two wheels. Keep up the great and informative work!

[@sjoerdeggenkamp4004]

one of the most surprising usefull course I ever had was: language of the road. It teaches you how you can sport situations that can get you in to trouble and how you can act even before stuff happens. Things like, squeezing corners based on shape of the mountain, position of trees. But also spotting tiny roads from the side. I cannot even count the amount of times I bailed on an overtake move because I spotted a road from the side way before you could actually see the road it self. Atleast in Europe, speeds signs on the oposite side of the road are a very early warning there is a some kind of junction coming up.

[@bobmetzger51]

Dave... another great video... I use different words with my students at Team Oregon, but the concepts are the same. Again thanks for sharing and another great video. Outstanding job.

[@jehanamrolia1542]

Fast forward 4 years ,I been implementing these riding techniques without knowing it's from these videos . I ride a Race scooter .Watched videos of this channel when I was almost19 when I started , now 23 .

[@holottawang]

Don’t surprise the tire. That kid is going places.

[@CanyonChasers]

Right!?!

[@carolinap4150]

Thank you Dave for this great video - Love the way you explain techniques and tips for better riding. Now waiting to have my bike un-wintered to start practicing.

[@FingersRides]

The way you present is the best on KZbin. Love your content. Keep it coming!!!!

[@bumstead1383]

Head and eyes up has improved my riding immensely. I used to ride a lot when I was younger. 15yrs away and I had forgotten much about the basics. Thanks for the videos, I notice a lot of riders that don’t use basic riding skills. I ride with mostly Harley guys now that I’m older so … some guys just ride to the bar, I tend to ride alone mostly and poker runs scare the shit out of me, but I do it. Thanks for all your input and useful content!

[@CanyonChasers]

It's funny how that works. I used to love group rides, no I go well out of my way to avoid them. Did you check out our entire video all about looking ahead? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmilZomMlsqCZ8U

[@bumstead1383]

@@CanyonChasers I’m haven’t checked them all out. I’m going to tho

[@fohbif7685]

I think this was one of the best videos about riding that I ever saw. Thanks!

[@bunbunson27]

the one aspect of riding that gets so many people into twitchy situations is people never staying ahead of the motorcycle, never looking ahead to plan out their course. When they suddenly react, they surprise the tire. Ending song sounds so much like a Tool song :D Thanks you for this video, I can show this to my little cousin who is going up to a 300cc from a 125cc

[@seattlegrrlie]

Stay ahead of the aircraft Perfect advice for all riding and driving. Always plan where you want to be, don't be reactive. Know where you're holes are to slide into. Know what part of the whole road you want to be on.

[@heatherminew8163]

I just started riding and your videos and advise are by far the best i've seen. Thank you.

[@patricktipton6048]

Love your channel. I’ve learned soo many useful things. Confidence inspiring

[@paulconnell1309]

Another great video. I have been turning in too soon or right handers. We ride on the left side of the road here so like your left handers. This is especially the case on narrow winding roads. There is often an off camber outside the corner and secondly pebbles and dirt can sit on the outside of the road. And the roads are narrow anyway. The natural tendency is to turn in sooner to stay on the road. Of course this flattens the corner and has me leaning up to the white line. I am working on staying at least centre of the lane till I can see clearly and exit cleanly. Of course it's all in the head....

[@rag_man673]

I loved the bit at the end about time slowing down. I've actually experienced it once. Quite some years ago when I spent a bit more time on the bike than I do now, (different lifestyle back then) and that day was awesome. Everything clicked. I couldn't put a foot wrong. I wasn't the fastest, but I was the smoothest I'd ever ridden. I had race up a mountain with a couple of friends, while I had my son on the back, pushing and pulling on me every time I accelerated or braked for a corner. When we reached the top my son tested my heart rate with his new phone at the time, and his was faster than mine. I was so relaxed. I wish I could get back to that day. Great day out with friends, family and experience on the bike. Great video, thanks so much.

[@ChoirFan1]

I just returned from 15 years away from bikes...these vids are exactly what I needed to get my head back in the game.... Now to start practicing!

[@tomgould2410]

Suggested topic: What to do when: A) Oncoming vehicle, on a two lane road, drifts into your lane? This happens on both straight roads and curves. B) Being tailgated in traffic. Thanks for your videos. They are succinct and, of course, informative.

[@CanyonChasers]

I like it! Thanks for the ideas!

[@goranvasic9289]

Thanks! After 20 + years on the bikes I heard about and I master "trailbraking" following your advice and instructions! I was a bit concerted because rear wheel engine braking with cutting the throttle but, with right balance on front brake, It's really amazing! Maybe it would be good idea to talk about suspension adjustment (including passenger as well). I'm avoiding passengers as much I can but...). Currently riding Ducati Diavel 1198 / 2012. Many thank. Goran

[@jimbo1485]

You’re a great teacher and lecturer. Very pragmatic aswell. Great work. Keep it up

[@davidyoung3543]

"Don't surprise the tire"... this made so much sense to me. Thank you for that!!

[@CanyonChasers]

The wisdom of a seven year old. Right?

[@dilaila181]

The break advice is really helpful, I have 3 crashes just because of mishandling the front break. Thanks!

[@jambrenn7843]

Thank you for a very good video explaining the dynamics involved in riding a bike , I think you are a great teacher and best advice is "staying ahead of the motorcycle", I think has got me out of tight spots many times before anything bad happened.👍

[@JamieHigdon]

Great, Great, Great video and information! i LOVED the "stay ahead of the aircraft" you put that into perfect perspective in relation to the Bike. Thank you

[@How2Desmo]

The most informative motorcycle channel...thank you for making thorough videos Dave! Forza Ducati and ride safe!

[@AlastairT00]

Excellent tips especially, stay ahead of the aircraft 👊🏽

[@skizmic]

Thanks for the vids. As an everyday commuter/canyon carver for the past 20 years, I can definitely appreciate your work. Wish we had something like this to watch during my squidly days in the 90's to shape me up to be a better, safer rider. Keep up the good work and the rubber side down!

[@CanyonChasers]

Ha! Me too. I spent years trying to unlearn all that crap from my squidly '90s days as well.

[@sbmasonator]

I love these videos. I've been riding for 35 years, and I always want to keep learning. These are great guys! Thank you so much for putting them up...

[@johnanderson9735]

So far the Canyon Chasers videos have been spot on. 'You Need to be Trail Braking Everywhere' changed my riding tremendously. Soon after I saw that video, I took the Total Control IRC course. Both were phenomenal training for me. Just be to able to put into practice a simple tip like changing my center of gravity, just by leaning my torso past the center line makes far more stability, that I can actually feel. 7 Tips to Become a Better, Faster and Safer Motorcycle Rider 1 & 2 videos are awesome as well. Thank you,

[@tpv59]

YOU ARE SIMPLY GREAT. Full Stop. Learnt So Much. (and still learning) THANK YOU.

[@maurizioc3515]

Wonderfully explained and genuinely pragmatic coaching. Thank you very much for sharing your learnings with simplicity.

[@CanyonChasers]

You're very welcome!

[@justinfrisbie2706]

I appreciate you a lot. If you ride a snowboard into a lot of trees for powder the only way you can not die is to see the line that you are going to follow where ever your eyes are looking you will follow. I tested it really slowly to see how much it was true and I hit a tree luckily I was going slow. Mountain trees are really hard and they don’t give.

[@rkot88]

Brilliant video, full of useful tips and anecdotes from life. Just remember, do not cut the ends of the ham, if it fits to the pan :)

[@SQUID_Road_Glide]

I love Jazz and I promise not to surprise the tire.

[@jtm_h]

Damm, that music reference, a rock music in head to your moms song really clicked me. How calm it feels when you corner perfectly🤩

[@mjerse50]

I am grateful for you’re best life saving lessons !this will save someone there life,thank you the best friend!!!

[@2Niels]

Love the videos, thanks. A lot of good, common sense - and information which can difficult to find or learn. Definitely worth doing advanced courses - I'm back on a bike after 20 years off - I'm learning stuff I never knew I didn't know. Observation, slow skills, track days - having a lot of fun doing it and enjoying my riding with more confidence and skill. Keep safe during COVID-19!

[@thedad1]

At 4:46 you describe the front contact patch getting larger with increased breaking. Why is this relevant when you explained previously that friction is only dependent on weight and not contact patch size? Shouldn’t you be saying there is increasing weight on the front tire with increased braking and not be concerned with size of tire contact patch? Thanks for the informative video.

[@FrancescoDePasquale-tn7qe]

wait for the weight and front brake is the best thing i learned few months ago, after that "theory course" i tested, tried, trained many times and now i can use front brake in the right way and not be scared of

[@CanyonChasers]

Its an awesome sensation, right? Knowing how to use the front brake in all those situations. I love it!

[@FrancescoDePasquale-tn7qe]

@@CanyonChasers i feel like being the rider and not just the passenger of the bike

[@Shadowdancer777]

I like jazz. But smooth jazz. No crazy left turns and such.😄

[@Pillokun]

Tip one and the most important one, when riding fast ie not adhering to the traffic signs should only be done at a track. If you go as fast as the traffic signs "suggests" you will probably never ever be in any kind of accidents.

[@mattguss]

always great content from you guys. all this stuff needs to be listened to, rehearsed and put into practice. Like anything, you never stop practicing the fundamentals

[@hai-hotranphotography1169]

Great videos my friend. I like the movie clip inserts. Keep up the good work. I learn a lot from watching your videos.

[@njohnson3331]

I recognize some of the northern Utah scenery, still need to explore the southern areas. Thank you for creating a channel focused on QUALITY over quantity. There are many channels that are the reverse. I won't name names, but one channel put out a video years ago where the creator of the video stated that he had been riding for a couple years, and had studied riding intensively, and therefore knew his stuff. That same guy got in at least 2 wrecks after that. He may have been aware, and knowledgeable on the topics, but he hadn't mastered riding. He has, or had, many subscribers and I worry that they blind might be leading the blind there. I'm sure his riding has improved since then, and I hope his content has improved. This reminds me of Paul Herrell's video titled, "How to spot a fake expert." There are KZbin channels that contend that they are experts, but really they are only expert in the art of KZbin (getting views). Anyway, thanks again for the quality content.

[@Master-di4di]

Great advice. Your Awesome.

[@AG-bw2oe]

I really enjoy your videos. They're wise, to say the least... and you often show my Multistrada as a bonus ;)

[@glengareau5516]

Teaching Critical thinking and problem solving along with the physics of a motorcycle took a lot of time and effort and I really appreciate your work. It really helps retain the information. THANK YOU! I find your content very helpful and have applied it to many of those button hole down hill blind corners you like so much. I live in an area of flat and straight roads. Looking forward to my next trip to the Smoky Mountains to practice trail braking and staying ahead of my motorcycle on those down hill button hole blind corners.

[@CanyonChasers]

I love it!

[@Sholby]

THANKS A LOT! And greetings from France.

[@rideyoride]

Awesome video and greqt tips! Wow, the concept and understanding the physics when it come to braking 🤯 and the tip of staying ahead of the aircraft 👍🏼

[@lycanthrope99]

Another excellent video, Dave. Much appreciate your effort and the quality of work you do on these.

[@VikingBagsYT]

Safety gears are very important :)

[@edwardburd6900]

Very valuable advice. Thanks!

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

Brilliant stuff. Why isn't this video getting a million views? It deserves that.

[@manishpatel68]

Nice illustration of very practical matter! Love to see more of it👍

[@davidninnis5832]

Always SO informative, thanks y'all LOVE YOUR STUFF :)

[@JeffPetaja]

New rider here, this video was really good. Thank you!

[@rodmilli]

Great commentary, key points and visuals. Thank you.

[@kamilf9558]

Great video Thumbs up 👍 Thanks for sharing Peace

[@geoffgauci7590]

Hello mate, I’m in the UK and I’m going for my CBT in May and hopefully before that hopefully do my theory test didn’t go for my A license then once I’ve done all that then hopefully I can do adventure riding and touring. I’ve just turned 52 and I’m just beginning.

[@pietervandermerwe4235]

Thanks Very good tips even for experienced riders

[@Brosaa55]

"One year experience repeated twenty times" lol.

[@RuledByMars]

Thank You. I always get a lot out of your videos. You've helped me become a better rider.

[@CanyonChasers]

Glad to hear it!