The ONE thing that keeps you a beginner rider forever

There is one major difference between good riders, and bad ones. It's something experienced instructors can pinpoint the first time they meet a student, and know whether they'll be one of the good riders, or not. Luckily, it's something within our control to change.
It essentially boils down to attitude: are you curious? Do you ask a lot of questions? Are you willing to put in the work, and keep taking classes? Do you get frustrated when you make a mistake, or do you persevere and keep trying?
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[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

5:17 Oh my gosh... please note I am only talking about USA's method of getting an M Class license being less extensive than other countries I listed - I am very much PRO USA! This video has some mistakes in editing, and some clips of my skin looking like the Creature from the Black Lagoon. I wish I had more time to make my KZbin videos better... but even if I can't package it perfectly, if I think what's in the box is worth sharing, I better share it! What do you think - do you think you have the right attitude for becoming a great rider? Another important element I forgot to mention, is TIME. What are you putting your time in? When I dedicated back to back days in class with Jerry a couple years ago, I was able to accomplish his course on his Harley Sportser and his wife's EletraGlide. Now that I've been spending Mon-Fri days working, and then making or learning about making videos in the evenings, and then Sat/Sun chores, my own skills are currently not where I want them to be. If you don't use it, you lose it. I may need to be making serious changes with where I allocate my time that may affect this channel if I want to improve my skills faster. Here are some videos from the instructors I talked about that are great about not just the technique, but the mental aspects as well: MC Rider bit.ly/MCRiderDealWithFear MotoJitsu bit.ly/MotoJitsu1Thing Jerry Palladino: Ride Like a Pro bit.ly/RideLikeAProFear DanDanTheFireman bit.ly/DanDanNewRiderTips

[@mogumede8211]

There's nothing wrong with criticizing what needs criticism. Our motorcycle license system could be *a lot* better. There are too many people who are getting into accidents or dropping their bikes, either due to lack of skill, or lack of practise. Graduated licensing would be one step.

[@krisv5591]

I just started my riding this week on my first bike, gonna practice this weekend on a parkinglot if i find a good one :)

[@gentlerider5763]

Please don’t apologize for your editing... you shouldn’t have to care about that, we enjoy YOU and what you have to say, therefore there’s where we put our attention on. If your editing is not perfect, don’t worry, we will never notice 😉 Regarding the mc licenses/courses whatever, you are right. You might be aware of what goes on here in Europe (Spain), as there are multiple motorcycle licenses. There’s the AM, 50cc max and 15 yo minimum, then there’s the A1 which allows 16 yo’s to ride 125cc bikes up to 15 hp. (I believe those are considered toys in the USA 😂😂). Then things get bigger, there’s the A2, which allows 18 yo’s (same age as for the driver’s license in Spain) to ride bikes up to 96 hp, but have to deliver 48hp (you’ll have to limit bikes that deliver higher hp than that. A lot of people just make their mechanic sign up their bike as limited but the reality is that it isn’t, police has no way of checking your bike’s output), and lastly, having 3 years of experience with the A2 you get to attend a course (no exam needed unlike any other license) of about 6 hours or so and then you are good to go, you are allowed to ride whatever comes through your mind with two wheels. So yeah, it is way more demanding, but also way more frustrating since it is a lot of money in exams tariffs and stuff, and also a lot of time spent in just learning how to pass the exam, which has nothing to do with learning to ride, trust me. I apologize for my English, not my native language. We love you! Keep up your down to earth personality, it makes this channel unique!

[@ridgetop8161]

The comment didn't faze me a bit. It took 12 minutes for me to get my license in Nevada. Went down, took a six part test in front of a DMV employee, got my endorsement.

[@Boysenberr]

I disagree; in a free country, one has the right to move about without first obtaining government approval. One's choice of mechanism of travel is also no one else's business. Licensing came about only to regulate those who drive for profit, truckers, cabbies, etc. It has morphed into something never envisioned. When I started riding, there were no tests or schools for riding prowess; passing the written traffic laws test was all that was required. Since I first rode, 60 years ago, I have had zero m.c. accidents and have ridden well over 600,000 miles. This proves that government interference is pointless and only serves to peonize the population.

[@davidtruong9367]

Doodle, you are an amazing asset to the motorcycle community. Your attitude and honest and truthful perspective is just what new riders (like my wife & I) need to wade through all of the nonsense out there in this industry. We can tell you care about your hobby and how others can become better informed and trained. Attitude is EVERYTHING and yours is first-class and sincere….keep up the great work. We’re huge fans and are rooting for you to reach your own goals while we all go along for the ride. Ride Safe & God Bless.

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

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[@MCrider]

Hey Doodle, thanks for the shout-out this week!!! I love your enthusiasm for riding, it is very infectious. We are all still students, look at the best riders in the world on the MotoGP circuit...they still have rider coaches.

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

Thanks for answering my question and for your videos!!! With work and an online evening course i’m taking, i have limited time of what I can watch - but I can listen to a LOT - I think I’m about 30+ videos in to one of your playlists that has 60 videos about road strategies 😁 really amazing tips

[@H20-town610]

I can tell your determined to get this down. We are with you Doodle.

[@richardwasson7775]

You touched on the key, IMO, to being a good rider and that is, never stop learning! Another valuable learning tool is riding in all types of weather. Just ride ride ride!! I’ve noticed the more I ride the better reactions I make in hazardous situations. You do a great job on your videos and I enjoy them!

[@armyofshea7941]

Add yourself to the list of KZbin mentors, young Padawan. Refreshing, Your honesty and approach is. A great balance to those you pay tribute to, you add.

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

Oh no I can’t take that title!! How about.... white belt we want to watch practice to blue... then more later

[@DonaldMohrMusic]

As a musician, the same applies. That’s also why the “talented” kids don’t really go on to do much after high school usually. I wasn’t aware of the study. Thank you.

[@brendonbentley6617]

The one thing that I think keeps one a beginner rider forever is a lack of experience. You really need quantity helmet time to get better. Try to do at least one ride a month which takes you further than 120 miles / 200 km's from home (if you can then do it more frequently). On Sunday mornings we would often head out to a remote country town 250 km (150 miles) out for lunch and be back just before dusk. Wow, one slept well after that! In 2013 I set myself the goal of attending every weekend long motorcycle rally within 500 km (300 miles) from home and there was one every fortnight. I met great people, had great fun, learned to camp with a tent, sleeping bag and my bike and racked up the miles!

[@OzarkHillsRider]

I've been riding for over 40 years, and I'm still learning. I really enjoy your videos. Stay curious, and you will continue to learn.

[@tezzrterry7485]

Hey there, they are right about attitude, and self confidence being key factors in riding a motorcycle well. Keep riding!

[@ginamiller6015]

I’ve been riding for 45 years. I still practice and work to perfect my skills and techniques every time I ride. This is one of the many reasons why motorcycling is such a great hobby

[@oneneo1204]

This girl makes a difference, and she help make the world a better place, this is why we need people all the great and good one.

[@jacksharmonoquinn572]

Thanks for the reminders, and the links, a couple I watch, a couple I've never heard of but will be watching. .. never ge afraid to learn something new.. at the end of the ride it's all about having fun and getting back in 1 piece.. also my wife is 5'2" and was never into motorcycles, now you have her curiosity stired up...we enjoy your content it's real, keep doing you, enjoy and stay safe..

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

Woohoo!! 😀

[@LGB-DT45]

Great channel! I'm binging on all videos motorcycle while in Iraq during this COVID thing and found your channel; can't wait to get home and ride again. Keep it up.

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

I am honored 🙏🏽 stay safe, hope you enjoy

[@carljones8334]

When I got my UK motorcycle license in the seventies, it was ride around the block, do an emergency stop and answer a few questions and congratulations, you've passed. Things have toughened up a lot since then.

[@mastabruta]

Great video ! Really helpful to keep at it ! I'm from Canada, more precisely the province of Quebec. In my part of the world, to have you licence to ride a motorcycle, you need to pass a theoretical exam, 5 sessions on a close circuit (4 hrs each), pass a second exam to have the right to go on the road. Than you have to go through 4 sessions on the road (3 hrs each). At the end, the instructor provide you a certificate that proof you passed the course. You can than practice during 11 months on your own, but with some restrictions (no alcohol and no ride between 00:00 and 6:00). Than, finally, you may pass the final exam to have you full fledged licence. So all in all, it takes us around 14 to 18 months to have a licence !!!

[@paulinabaykova77]

Thanks for being so open and honest about the learning process - it really is kindof traumatizing to not be able to pick up the bike after 😅

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

It issss thooooo 😅

[@MotoMengy]

The fear of dropping your own bike is very powerful, every rider feels it. To quote a really good movie: "Fear causes hesitation, and hesitation will cause your worst fears to come true".

[@Brad-RB]

Same holds true for everything in life. Even doctors "practice" medicine. I really love that you are doing this and sharing it.

[@GgRae-gv1tg]

Very true very very true. I'm a returning rider back after 30 years and I still find the time to do the parking lot low speed U turns, and low-speed drills because I want to live

[@jonathanvermillion7263]

I like how honest you are

[@scottbennett5798]

Thanks for such an honest video. Be safe and healthy!

[@machwheels8642]

Hey Doodle hope your week is going great the weather here in Canada is finally warming so will be getting out for some ride practice motojitsu style on the weekend. Thank you again for this video I just re watched it and it made me feel so much better that I wasn’t the only one with some struggles with a different bike. 😀

[@jaycallin4807]

I don’t know if this tip is worthy of the instructor know how, but in a low speed u-turn try riding your back brake using the clutch to power your throttle. In a turn when you use rear braking it uprights the bike to the right. When accelerating by using the clutch friction, letting clutch out with throttling the engine it pulls you back up or by slipping the clutch it makes your centering go left. If you try it a few times with super slow or almost stopped speed you’ll see what I mean. It helped me pass the DMV skills test anyway, I was lost otherwise with no training on a 750cc Honda Shadow 2014. Probably a little heavier than your triumph. 😷

[@EDP1]

a very simpel rule to become a great motor rider is this.ride on all kinds off bikes.racen,cross,enduro,trial,trail,adventure, and you will be a fabulous rider.

[@carhead9397]

I don't know if this would help anyone else but this is how I honed my skill at the beginning about 50 years ago. I used a bicycle. I practiced riding very slow and did very tight turns , figure 8s etc. Over and over. My first bike was a 1940s BSA. It worked for me I rode that bike great.

[@WilkoLV]

To turn right at low speed, shuffle your bum to the left side of the seat, turn handlebars to the right. No countersteering. Slight throttle, whilst on clutch and very mildly on the front brake. Two days ago I did a 90degree turn on a Honda Super Blackbird in about 8feet of arching. I'm in the UK full license, former British Mini Bike Racer. Have ridden all different sorts of bikes and own them to. Try as many other people's bikes as you can, and go on test long rides. Definitely helps everything get easier on all other bikes :). Like learning your first Kata is super hard, every Kata afterwards improves your skills :) I did Jui-Jitsu to, but original Jui-Jitsu with the WWJF, not the Brazilian Jui-Jitsu with the BJJF :)

[@DBartWest]

You hit it toward the end. Mental is everything.

[@erick1670]

Try your U turn like so; draw 20’ u turn then a 18’ and a 16’. Then, practice on the 20’ with your feet off the pegs until you are comfortable, then on the pegs... them move to the 18’ as the 20’ feet off first until you get it, then on the pegs... then on 16’ as the other ones... The trick is all about the clutch... the idle speed it’s perfect most of the times.

[@dongordon9]

Sorry that you missed out on the beauty of the Bonneville. 😢 Lovely machine.

[@billgarrett6857]

I think you're talking about the Brown Eyes Blue Eyes experiment with the kids Doodle. Thanks for the cool video!

[@millinutz]

I'm a male, from the catering business and have ridden over 30 years. I can tell you this... if you take a fellow rider with you to the parking lot, wether a beginner or experienced rider, the whole practice thing will go 10 times better. Do the exercises alternativly and analyse the other.... just talk about it there and then. You will have more confidence, more fun and make quicker progress. I am doing this at the moment with a woman, after having done this twice before since 2015 with2 other women and both received their licence, first time. What I wanna say is, with Gerry P. you made good progress fast, but alone you are sweating and worrying about it all... so ask a friend and go do it. I know you can, coz you damm got the willpower to succed. Have fun, good luck and a big Hi from Switzerland, Steve. PS. the Bike test here takes about 6 months and regular 1hour stints driving with an instructor. Then, When you have the licence, you need a couple Saturday morning courses with an instructor between 4 and 6 months of riding. So yes it is difficult and rather expensive here as is generally in all Europe.

[@Khalikhalzit]

3:03 She's referring to fixed versus growth mindset, theorised by Carol Dweck. The fixed mindset is a cancer: it is an ideology that attributes all success or failure to innate abilities that cannot be changed. And it develops for exactly the reasons she mentioned - a child is praised for 'being smart' rather than overcoming obstacles or trying hard. Even the ability to put forth effort is written off as genetic in the minds of such a person. A fixed mindset person tells themselves, 'Why practise, why even try if the outcome is as predetermined as eye or hair colour?' Your entire life is spent avoiding failure, triple- and quadruple-guessing everything you do, everything you say, questioning people and what you think people are thinking about you. It's a surefire way to create procrastination, underachievement, ragequitting, and failures. It's a surefire way to throw away someone's life.

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

Thanks, I didn’t know of this theory but have definitely seen this observing other people

[@Pheexblack]

Idk about other states but in PA you don’t even need a course you have a knowledge test then a brief (20 mins) skills test and you can ride indefinitely. We should make courses mandatory and retaking skills tests.

[@rashida9693]

It helped me to have someone to talk through my mistakes with so I know what to look for in the future. Also talking helps me blow off some steam so I'm ready to get going again.

[@andynixon2820]

I think some people are born to be good riders and some aren't . Those that aren't can improve with training but those with natural ability don't really need it , they'll improve with experience.

[@TheLiddleBigChannel]

Not everyone learns the same way and we are often limited by some or other fear. I learnt to ride motorcycle organically and then later I learnt different motorcycle disciplines from road racing to, enduro to speedway racing and I found that the further I away I was from my comfort zone in terms of riding, the harder the new disciplines became and the level fear I experienced was also elevated. The experience was the same with moving from one type of water sport discipline to the next and also when moving from one snow sport discipline to the next. The fear of dropping your bike will always be there unless to take the time to adapt the bike to suite your riding or you adapt your riding to make the bike work for you.

[@Stoogie]

Australia: You have to do a license question test of 36 questions and pass, can do 1 hour 1 on 1 for $121(optional or needed if u arent good enough for the L course), before doing a L course for $695 for 2 days (in between days can pay for 1 on 1), once done you can take bike in and get it registered to your name after a road worthy check and you pay for this too no idea how much (1-200), then you get your plates and you pay for those as well $40-80 (i have custom tho) then you have 2 years on L's then you have to book a provisional course test which is short and like $200 or something, then you full license and can lane split here only under 30km/h and can do 110 on highway now instead of 80km/hr and can do pillion passengers

[@keithlw1873]

In NSW the provisional licence course is a full day. If you show competence during the field exercises, classroom discussion and road ride then you are permitted to do the actual skills test at the end of the day. The test is 6 slow speed exercises including u-turn, offset cone weave, braking and swerving. If you pass that test you go onto the Provisional Licence scheme. If you're over 25 with a full car licence that lasts 1 year, otherwise 3. While on your learner permit and provisional licence you can only ride bikes on the approved list containing low power to weight bikes. CBR500 is about as powerful as you are allowed. The learners and provisional courses are subsidised so are actually good value for money. They are run by accredited private riding schools (not the DMV). The schools also do the actual testing. When I did mine there were only 6 people in the class so you got a lot of attention.

[@justjoe5373]

At 16 you can go for AM for scooters, 50cc, don't know the KW, limit at 50km/h At 16 (yes, redundancy but let's not get into our law which sucks) A1 125cc, don't know KW, no speed limiter on the bike At 18 A2 250cc, don't know KW At 24 or 2 years after A2 licence you can get the A, the real bike licence without limits All that is gonna cost you a lot. Right now at 19 I can go for A2 for like 550 bucks with the owned B for cars which is here a big deal, and then I would still need to go for the full A which means more money to dump. At least since I had the learning licence for the B (cars) so I won't take the L for the bikes lol So to sum it up it seems like the entire world is turned against bikes. Also don't get into the registration shenanigans, that's a huge clusterfuck And the B cost me a ton, like 800 bucks at least + medical examinations + the first aid course which was 60 bucks

[@thomasjames9230]

I'm the same way. I was able to do anything on all my other bikes but now this is my third Harley and they've been so expensive and pretty that I get tense doing tight u turns and circles because I'm so afraid of dropping it. I have a Softail now and you can't get those great crash bars front and rear to protect it.

[@andyvanherwynen4866]

I have had 20 year "beginner" riders in my class on the small track at Road America. These are riders who only have avoided the situations that need real, good riding skills to survive. Years of riding itself, is no garauntee to survival. Attitude is a huge aspect of becoming a skilled rider. Part of that is also the attitude to learn, to challenge yourself, to put yourself in potential issues to simply learn. I have even worked with MSF BRC coaches who never ride their bike to a class, who'll never practice MSF skills on their own bike on the MSF range, who'll not attempt a MSF U-turn on the range on their own bike but train students to do it using the small MSF program bikes. To me that is NOT right and kills their credability.

[@jonmccormick8683]

The best riders run xr80/xr100 on the dirt Kenny Roberts style. Kenny Roberts Jr was a great rider on a underpowered bike = A true champion.

[@jgodwin4072]

Try off road on a small dirt bike that's the best way to learn low speed manuvers

[@MyMotorcycleObsession]

The one thing that keeps you a beginner rider - buying a bike and never riding it LOL. Ride every day as often as you can and you'll naturally improve.

[@bakingcookiesandmakinglamp7169]

I guess one good thing can come from being trapped in Washington state... If it weren’t for slow speed maneuvering, friction zone and rear brake action, you wouldn’t be riding at all. I find it quite exciting when I’m able to exceed 25 miles per hour here. That includes the highway! I’m a “duck walk” Jedi! I’ve covered more walking miles on my bike than the hiking trails around here. Sometimes I have to ask myself why I bought a motorcycle in the first place.

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

LOL dayum!!!

[@richardzx9]

The day a rider says ‘I know it all’ is the day that he/she will stop learning. It makes no difference if you’re the best rider on the planet. Be prepared to listen and learn in order to improve..

[@davidrayner9832]

There's a difference between riding a bike and driving a car. With a bike, you simply have to become good at it or you won't live very long and most people realise that and either become good at it, accept that it's not for them and give it away, or kill themselves in an accident that was probably avoidable. With a car, you only have to master the basics and that'll be good enough for most people to get around their whole lives and live to a ripe old age - until the day they hit oil, ice, have to swerve suddenly, etc. and find that the skill level they have, which is just above that of a learner because they've never worked on it beyond when they got their licence, is not enough but even then, the steel cage around them with its crumple zones and the seat belt they're wearing and the air bag will probably keep them alive. The reason is because most people who drive cars have no interest in them, they are just appliances no different from a toaster. Just as a toaster toasts bread, a car gets them from A to B and they treat both as the same thing. With a toaster, the only skill required is to set the heat level and leave the bread in for the correct time to get toast the colour you want. With a car, the only skill required is to get from A to B without hitting something and that's where it ends for most people. They don't consider driving an art to be mastered, even though it is. With a bike, just doing a U-turn at slow speed requires more skill than that car driver has. The people who become good at riding recognise riding as an art that must be mastered in order to stay alive and thus work on their skills every time they ride. Same goes for car drivers but they are in the minority. Long story short - to become good at it you have to want to become good at it and with a bike, that want is caused by a need. You NEED to become good at it or you won't live very long.

[@kekoamaunakea4473]

It helps if your well rested, you should never ride when your mentally and physically tired. IT BECOMES A JOB NOT “THE LOVE OF THE RIDE”.-ML&Aloha Lil’Sistah 🤙🏾

[@wendymotogirl]

I wish you lived in my town. I live in San Diego and women who ride sport bikes here are made of unobtainium, apparently. It would be great to have other women to ride with gets a little lonely but I just ride all over the place. Palomar Mountain, Laguna Mountain, Angeles Crest Highway.

[@Rodneythor]

Slow speed is really hard. Your difficulty with 18’ radius might be improved by keeping your speed up a little bit, and counter leaning hard. I only watch one thing: the speedometer. Keep it up above about 3mph and you’ll be able to keep your feet up and do really well. Love your channel.

[@jacekpiterow900]

How about getting yourself second bike. One you can bit up and have no regrets about it? Some of them are really chip.

[@drainmonkeys385]

It’s the people with the big egos who think they are great riders and who are critical And demeaning to others, or very likely candidates to not improve

[@laurenceegerton890]

Great attitowards!!!

[@asquare9316]

This applies to all of education, not just motos. Yes, I am a teacher, and see all of this all of the time.

[@ttrguy9952]

Yup!

[@pedjakrcedinac3485]

In Europe we indeed learn u-turns and 8's and it is mandatory to pass to get the license. But nobody mentioned countersteering to me, so I had many close calls at the beginning of my licensed riding which is insane to me people don't teach that.

[@Marv968]

Shame your instructor didn't teach countersteering. I don't think it's mandatory for it to be taught here in the UK (could be wrong) Fortunately my instructor got us to practice it and my dad made me aware of it before hand too.

[@elcarlitoslokochon]

Just practice i drop my bike twice before i was able to do de circles and u turns practice and your gonna be ok

[@StephenKeller-ey9gm]

You could also improve your skills on a smaller bike then take them to bigger bikes

[@prestonyoung3185]

idk if youll see this comment soooooooo far back but one of the best learner tips I used was and still is riding at a slow speed with a passenger. the dumber the passenger the better cuz the worse they are the better you have to make yourself!

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

Hey that’s pretty smart 🤪

[@atul_9110]

@5:39 in India, every teenager has a motorcycle course from his elder brother, in which he get 2 slaps on his head for every mistake. Such a easy task ...

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

Cool!! 😅

[@SD_48]

You know you're doing something wrong when you're hitting cones instead bumping cracks xD

[@rustypotatos]

9:00 Lolol ya what a mental moment

[@jeremycbarnhart2305]

Doodle! Any chance you can interview traveling musicians with 🎸?!

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

Uh.... this is a motorcycle channel! 😅

[@jeremycbarnhart2305]

@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle LOL.I didn't write that well - I meant to ask how people travel via motorcycle with a guitar? Is there gear or any tips for 'traveling musicians' on a bike?

[@Slyck255]

Re: scared of slow speed and not getting slow speed - your fear is a common one - practice larger u-turns then challenge yourself to get tighter - you know this stuff already. Another fear riders have is dropping the bike - did I say fear? how about paranoia? Anyway, consider scuffs and marks on your bike as "badges of honour", not scratches of shame. They are testament to your experiences. Did you learn a lesson? Good. Let's move on. (And now you have a story to share, too.). You inspired me to write a little blurb on the phenomena Cheers! eatsleepride.com/c/320635/a_riders_most_embarrassing_moment_

[@fredmaldonado9204]

Doodle you do have the strength to pick up any Motorcycle. You just have to practice it.

[@shogoracing4294]

Hi Doodle, the video cuts out at around 25 seconds. I’m not sure if youtube took it down or not, but if you can look into it I’d appreciate it. I’m excited to finish the vid... now this! lol

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

Just tested - the same thing happens to me and another commenter when we opened it on our iPhones! But it’s running just fine on my laptop 🤷🏽‍♀️ do you have an iPhone too?

[@PetrolJunkie]

Doodle On A Motorcycle Couldn’t play the video on my iPhone. Played fine on my tablet.

[@shogoracing4294]

Doodle On A Motorcycle Thanks for replying. Yeah I have an iphone too. It’s odd because every other video works. I’ll go check it out on my laptop though.

[@PovilasPanavas]

This goes well beyond riding. Applies to everything and anything. I'm not sure what M class is after a short google search. But for anything >125cc getting licence without being able to make slow manevruos like U turn, sounds like insanely dangerous streets.

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

M-class license goes on your driver's license here in USA meaning you are now legal to ride a motorcycle on the road

[@XboxIzMyDrug]

I feel like fear of dropping it limits you in many ways but just so you know we have all dropped bikes and we have dusted off and got back on... Oh yeah get some crash guards it helps with the mental... good luck!!!

[@cjk1956]

Girl, I have been riding over 36 years and have traveled all over the United States and Canada on my motorcycle. I still take advanced classes to keep my skills sharp and I practice whenever I have time. I think oil, not blood runs through my veins. I moved to Florida several years back just to have a longer riding season. Traveling on my motorcycle is my jam and practicing my skills is an important part of being able to ride in many weather conditions and road conditions. Keep up the hard work and you'll be more confident every time you saddle up. Peace Love Ride

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

That’s so awesome!!

[@phillippearce9680]

Relax, breathe and have fun. Don't over think things.😁

[@thomasche]

Well said. Don't intellectualize things too much when riding.

[@richardhowe6218]

One of my favorite saying is, " I don't know that I can't yet. " Now my son says that.

[@jamesmegill]

Doodle is about as real as a person can be. That is what makes Doodle the best y'all 🏄‍♂️🏄‍♂️🏄‍♂️🏄‍♂️🏄‍♂️🏄‍♂️🏄‍♂️

[@millinutz]

That is not true james. she worries too much..., about her videos, about her skin, about her skills, everything. She has a lack of confidence or self belief that stops her gettin to where she wants without a lotta hard work. But she will get there coz she has the will to succede. It'll just take her a little longer than others. biker greets, Steve ✌

[@ronoldcross8189]

The key is that it is all right to be nervous, to even have doubts. What matters is the effort. So what if you can't negotiste a 24' circle. With training and practice, you will. Problems with trail breaking? Instruction and guided practice will get you there. Don't get flusterd if you fail early on. Take it for the chsllenge it is, enjoy, laugh at your mistakes, keep at it. That is what matters.

[@perryjennings1278]

The people that road dirt bikes when they were kids have a huge advantage!

[@JaayRides]

Yessir, glad I wiped out multiple times on dirt while able to shake it off. Had done a safety course while getting my license mostly for insurance reasons but still walked away with a few things learned!

[@ervinhepler9558]

Different world on pavement than dirt

[@perryjennings1278]

@@ervinhepler9558 yep

[@sscbkr48]

If you love to ride, progress comes naturally. Most of my riding is done on logging and FSR's.. after 20 miles of avoiding potholes, hitting pavement is quiet and smooooth! with tourists whizzing everywhere, so it's back to the peace and safety of grr-avel 😊

[@Unferth]

Doodle darling -- You have discovered the secret to life: Bravery always succeeds, cowardice always fails.

[@Boysenberr]

What was that old Chinese saying that I invented a year ago??? Oh yes, "Cowards die a thousand deaths, the brave die only once. And a 1,000 to 1 is pretty good odds!

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Another one is: " Can't means won't. "

[@rotojo2]

«Who dares, wins»

[@amymurphy5472]

Yes! Attitude and not giving up is everything.

[@paulkinsella6172]

Every days a schoolday. You have the right attitude and determination. I've been riding 40 years and I'm still learning and, hopefully, improving. I've met riders who think they know it all and are Gods gift to motorcycling, they are the dangerous ones. Stay safe young lady and enjoy the experience. From the UK 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@chuckvt5196]

Doodle, you are such a refreshingly honest person!, and you definitely have the right attitude! One should never stop learning and reading and studying and finding ways to integrate what we learn into our riding styles. You are correct in saying that the mental aspect is everything!

[@ttrguy9952]

Doodle Not only have I been riding for 50 years, I am one of the highest certified ski instructors in the East. Our Mantra is, "Safety, Fun and Learning". If you don't feel safe in a situation, your brain is in "Fight or Flight" survival mode and just wants to get out of Dodge! Zero Learning happening, just survival instincts. If you are not having fun, same kind of thing except you are bored, disinterested and want to find something better to do. Your interest is gone and again, zero Learning. A great instructor puts you in a safe environment, Teaches at YOUR level to make you feel safe and makes it all FUN at the same time. LEARNING goes through the ROOF ! As usual Doodle, fantastic video and hopefully very helpful to newer, less experienced riders as well as more experienced folk that are trying to UP their game. Peace Doodle! Ride SAFE and be SAFE!

[@Slyck255]

Thank you! Well said!

[@frankhammer7408]

Riding 55 yrs still learning.

[@burtblahnik6074]

52 years here and still enjoy it !

[@DBartWest]

I bought my first motorcycle when I was 15 years old and I am almost 78 (you do the math) and still ride a Gold Wing and a Grom. Sorry, not trying to outdo anyone. I am struggling with my balance and have to give up the Gold Wing. Keep riding guys and gals, there is nothing like it. Well, maybe flying my powered parachute. 😎

[@laurenceegerton890]

57 years here. Susuki hustler 5 speed oil injected at 12.5!

[@UncleBensChannel]

Frank ain't gonna crash.

[@marioderamus7376]

frank hammer great news man

[@elzbietask8s575]

hi, even after 3 years of posting your videos, i thank you for it. I am at the fear of dropping point. i just bought yamaha tracer 900 gt, almost new and spotless... i am glad to hear there are other people with exact same fears. btw, i am too a short rider (5,47ft) with a big bike now.

[@jbkrab]

As a former Club President, my frustration was getting my members to actually RIDE. Saddle time is what is really needed. We had up to 3 rides a week, 52 weeks a year and still couldn't get them out to ride. Those who did ride often improved tremendously, but those who couldn't or wouldn't ride in the colder months would forget everything by their first ride in the Spring. Had to learn it all over again. The key is PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE and then PRACTICE more. Also at some point, you want to ride with someone who is more advanced in riding skills than yourself. Goals are important, but being a safe rider is more important. I hated when some of my members who had been riding for 40+ years would show up for two rides, but rode like they just passed the test for their license. Why have a bike if you can or don't ride!

[@jbkrab]

@@maximusmax4557 Yep, no excuse, we did a weekly Wednesday ride, usually between 100 to 150 miles, and a regular Saturday and Sunday ride. Members would still complain that they couldn't make a ride. I even tried summer evening rides, dinner rides, Ice Cream Rides, I did everything but pay them to ride. Usual complaints were, rides too long, rides too short, I don't like the restaurants we stop at, I don't like the destination, I don't like to ride with this or that person, always an excuse. The three rides a week was every week and if weather prevented a ride, no problem. Even when I was on a week long road trip, I made sure that the club had scheduled rides.

[@mongrelmotorsports]

Practice picking your bike up before you go to practice riding. With boyfriend supervision so you don't get stuck/frustrated. I think if you can master that you'll stop fearing the inevitable drop. Great introspective video. I do track instruction for cars and can use some of this with my students.

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

Thats the plan!

[@jimmywilliams866]

Stop worrying about dropping your bike. We all will always continue to be students. You will learn a little something from every rider that you meet. Although securing a license here in Germany is expense, it is a great way to learn. Here you have to test and gain experience on smaller bikes and move up over time. It's mandatory to go from 50cc to 125cc and step by step...

[@keithdainton6043]

Never had a lesson in my life but I must be doing something right because I have never had a accident and not even come off my bike in way over 40years. 50 years riding .

[@dogsnmotorcycles]

I had a really hard time getting u-turns and I finally got it after watching some of Moto-Jitsu's early videos, when he still had his R1200GS. I did his belt exercises and practiced a LOT, now I can do figure 8's inside 4 parking spaces. I honestly never thought I could ever do that. You have to really want it.

[@jimmeyer9075]

Doodle, I have been riding for 54 years. Every time I ride I learn . Be smooth and have fun. All the bikers I have known with your attitude and enthusiasm have had a lifetime of great safe adventures. If you drop it doing figure eights, just hold up your arms and laugh. You got it girl.

[@neilwiddison6529]

Well said jim.

[@Boysenberr]

@@neilwiddison6529 Right on!

[@bazfowles2065]

I have rode since 16, am now 46. Had a 10 year off bikes until 5 or so years ago. Today I have a 95 GSXR 750 and a 96 reg ZXR 750L3...Love the old school bikes but today ride so much slower than I used to.... just did my road racing time years ago today just wanna get home to my family.

[@oldftrpilot2593]

In all my years of training it seemed like once folks turned their head and looked through the turn success followed.

[@RickyNotSoMartin]

Thanks for your honesty! That "Riding Journey" playlist is a must!

[@DanielleWhite]

I hadn't made the connection before but the point about interested in learning vs. already having skills reminded me of why I gave up at little-league sports as a kid. The coaches we had didn't know how to teach the sport so practices ended up being each of us repeating the skill level we had, never getting anything of how to improve or mistakes we were making, thus practices often meant we successfully repeated doing it wrong and didn't know that we were or how to fix it. I have a Ninja 1000 today and am good with it both at high and low speeds because over the years I made a point to learn both and then I practiced with it a lot. Every time I get a new bike (and I've had a bunch - my first wife was spendy so I was limited to what I could get for no more than $4k and it would be my daily driver) I spent a realized that I needed to learn that bike. After the first couple doing so got faster, but it never stopped feeling magical the moment it clicked. Funny thing about turning: a few years after learning to ride I got a zero turn radius lawn mower with handlebar controls and kept turning the wrong way.

[@Chris_L034]

after watching lots of motorcycle crash videos, i figure 95% of them is due to lack of common sense.

[@joemann7971]

Having good judgement is key. You want to have good riding skills, but you want good judgement to avoid having to use those skills.

[@johnburgess2084]

Hey Doodle, thanks for the great video. I'm struggling with some of the same things, but I'm on the opposite end of the spectrum. I'm 70, returning from not riding for 35 years or so, and just got a new 2020 Road Glide. It'll last for the end of my riding days (probably, we'll see). I, as well, am so afraid of dropping the bike, and for the same reasons: don't want to hurt my new "soul mate", and am not sure I can pick it up alone. It came with the engine guards, and I added saddle bag guards. I also added, before I even rode it off the lot, the PRO-Guards crashbar protectors (ordered from Ride-Like-A-Pro Jerry). Anxiously waiting for the weather here in Central NY to warm up so I can focus on a lot of good practicing. Thanks again for your fun videos. (And even the Olympic riders are always practicing!)

[@ronoldcross8189]

When we have fun we learn.

[@motorbikeaddict]

Love your videos Doodle. A lot of people I subscribe to I'll skip their vids, but not yours. Keep it up!

[@flipmode00]

I was at a friends house and i was backing up the gsxr 600 and it fell lol I swear i was having trouble to lift that beast tks god my friends daughter was there to come and help lmao.

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

LOL

[@one-of-us9939]

I stopped watching at 7:35 to say... "YOU GO GIRL!" and now back to the Doodle show...

[@Eldergamer2024]

I found MotoJitsu’s u-turn video to be the best.

[@daveco1270]

What were you eating when you were talking to Jerry? : ) Curiosity is an important quality to have, in riding and in life. I'm the kind of person that when I get into something, I wanna know everything I can about that subject. It's amazing what you can learn on the internet these days. I bought my first bike a year and a half ago. (An old Honda CB750). Anytime I've had maintenance to do or upgrades I've wanted to make I've been able to find a video on line that walks me though it. We're living in a golden age of information.

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

oven baked fries 😁

[@gregm1457]

CB750 for the win! Working on my buddy's Nighthawk as we speak- its a heavy old thing but I sure do like the way Honda does stuff, very easy bike to work on. btw- the "washer" upgrade for the carbs really helps fueling, even without jets- throttle response is stronger and more even, better behavior idling.

[@daveco1270]

Greg M what's the washer trick? Mine is a 1975 which is the single over head cam. Such a great bike to learn maintenance on.

[@gregm1457]

@@daveco1270 Hey Dave, my friend's is a 92, older ones may be different. The trick is to take the needles out of the diaphragm assembly, put a .030" washer (IIRC stainless washers for 10-32 screws) beneath the needle head, then reinstall the needle assembly. The effect is to move the needles out of the jets just a bit, enriching the mix a bit from idle all the way up. Should also change your fork oil.. if thats not been done your fork damping will be kind of terrible. there is a cb750 forum online, google will find it.. lots of tech help there, including references to the washer trick and more. good luck out there!

[@gregm1457]

@@olivethedieselduc9373 yeah i think so, it is a teeny washer.. definitely not 10-32.. sorry misremembered

[@JohnnyXoz]

Dropping a bike shouldnt even be an option in your mind, you're doing something wrong if you keep dropping your bike, ie stopping or going so slow the bike cant stay upright with the bars turned.

Nothing wrong with dropping the bike. It only means that you have tried to learn and aren't a quitter. No bike is too big or high. You can always get at least one foot to reach the ground when stopping.

[@timjohnson1199]

You can take it up to 98% but you'd better know where 100% is and not cross it. Luck only goes so far.

[@jonathaneddy]

Have you ever dropped your bike? And yes, dropping your bike is the result of something wrong...but tell me any situation where learning doesn't involve making mistakes. Learn, make mistake, learn more...that's how learning works. Perhaps you're saying something different to what I think you are? Something along the lines of "don't let worrying about dropping your bike stop you. Fix on the target not on the obstacle". If that's the case then I wholeheartedly agree. PS - UK rider with 15 years and over 80k miles experience in all weathers and environments (except arctic). I've, dropped every bike I've ever owned, all of them low speed daft mistakes but never the same mistake twice.

[@xenajin6827]

pride is the thing which keeps you a beginner.

[@taurushipointenthusiast1306]

Hey I am PRO NOOB, especially on bike, getting complacent gets folks hurt. That wide eyed wonder I kind of hope keeps me alert.

[@enrique60033]

Get over the fear of dropping your bike. record your drills and critize your form.Don't wait until tomorrow to practice a u turn,if you are riding and see a empty parking lot: Go try Uturns for a couple of minutes then keep on with your ride .Don't stress about them,just give it a good try then move on. Its better to try slow drill every day for 15 minutes than 2 hours once a month.