I 'have a friend' who is guilty of doing all of these in the very early days but I am a lot better... errr., I mean he is a lot better now thanks to great videos like yours. 😁 June 2023 Update: Just received my full unrestricted rider licence and now enjoying my 2008 Suzuki Boulevard C109R 1800cc beast of a bike, cruising the roads and highways with confidence and ease. Thanks again Andre for all your work. Your videos were, and still are, a very valuable source of information for me.

@DieselMI

2 жыл бұрын

👍😂😂

@MotoControlEn

2 жыл бұрын

😆

@jackson1463

Жыл бұрын

🤣

@yechaskelbreier1655

Жыл бұрын

🤣

@snorrejnnevaldhalvorsen6548

Жыл бұрын

Me too !

I would like to add to the "riding down the middle of the road", the middle of the road is also where most vehicles drop oil or other fluids, if a slight rain starts this part of the road gets slippery first. If you ride in the part of the lane where every vehicle is depositing rubber you get better grip on the road. Good video.

@RedMo46

Жыл бұрын

One small issue with that (albeit situational) is that due to that extra travel, those parts of the road can be deeper. Allowing for pooling to take place, leading to hydroplaning. But assuming the surface is good. Yes of course riding in lane 1 or 3 is the better bet

@kenwittlief255

Жыл бұрын

where do you live where cars are leaking oil and fluids from their engine?! modern cars DO NOT LEAK OIL

@ioangogov2993

Жыл бұрын

@@kenwittlief255 where people drive 2008 or earlier cars

@georgeyboy8186

Жыл бұрын

@@kenwittlief255 who told you modern cars don’t leak oil? Any vehicle can leak oil even cars with low mileage

@amococ2487

Жыл бұрын

@@kenwittlief255 Any car can leak oil. (Except electric obviously) Oil seals still fail, parts come loose etc. But even if they didn't. What about the millions of not so modern cars? Plus lorries, vans, coaches, trucks etc? Modern and not.

I never took classes. I was riding dirtbikes @ 12 and taught myself. Before Social Media, you didnt have a million critics either so ppl werent as nervous to look like a beginner. Remember, theres nothing wrong with being a beginner. Experience is lifes greatest teacher

@stevetrawley3521

18 күн бұрын

TRAINING plus experience. Develop early bad habits which go uncorrected and they will become part of muscle memory and attitude and later in life will be very difficult to correct. As an ex- UK ADI in the 1990's during experienced driver training I've seen some total horror shows including a US citizen who changed into neutral around 30 yards from every potential stop.

@JUSTIFIED-R.W.M.J.

18 күн бұрын

It is always good to learn from your mistakes... but much better to learn from other peoples'.

@Thr33.Sid3z

18 күн бұрын

​@@stevetrawley3521 Training is Definitely Important... if you're older and don't have confidence, but younger ppl, especially children or teens, learn the best by DOING & WATCHING. Too many ppl worry about the way they Look and that's bc of SOCIAL MEDIA. You will gain style from Experience and Experience only. Riding a bike is supposed to be extremely Easy so there's no need to complicate things by telling them how they should look when they're riding. It's important to develop your own style of riding and not try to look like the guy with 100k subscribers. With all that said, I appreciate the time you take trying to teach others! Live Free - Ride Hard

I can honestly say I've not made any of these beginner mistakes... because I haven't begun yet. But now that you've shown me what to look out for, hopefully I will do well at my beginner course. Thanks.

@UserStysel

Жыл бұрын

I just got my license and I will say make sure to not look down. Once I started looking up where I wanted to go and tucked in my legs, my bike became way more stable.

@FlamingCockatiel

9 ай бұрын

Have you begun yet? If so, how's it going?

@BloodSteyn

9 ай бұрын

@@FlamingCockatiel It's been mostly cleaning and sorting. We are trying to sell a house to release some funds to really get into it. We have located a local company that specialises in resotrations to assist us with the engines, just need the funds.

@HumblePeon2

7 ай бұрын

@@BloodSteyn Don't delay too loing. I waited too long to learn to ride and it is my big regret.

@BloodSteyn

7 ай бұрын

@@HumblePeon2 looks like my Bro and I will have the funds to get our lessons and licences by the end of the year while restoring my late father's two 80's BMW R100's. The funds are mostly for the restorations. Super excited. Have a local school lined up that will do all the training on their bikes, including prepping for the learners license, as well as loan their bikes for the actual test, all for about $360 (converted) start to finish.

Slow speed turning is seemingly the toughest thing for me. I really need to occasionally get in a parking lot and practice it.

@jellalshadow2318

Жыл бұрын

Trust the bike and let it do it’s thing

@steelfoe

Жыл бұрын

Keep practicing it, I’ve been riding for ten years. I still get the urge do slow turns and slaloms in parking lot.

@sylvainlaurence1554

Жыл бұрын

Each beginning of season a couple times,and when you change your tires for new ones to get off the manufacturer’s compound on the edge of the tire it’s crucial….ride safe..

@alexb277

Жыл бұрын

It is one of the trials on the french driving licence, you have a minimum time to match before finishing the slow part, this is HARD when you start riding

@Ukmongoose3

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been riding for 40 years and still paddle, even though I can do the odd wheelie and scrape a knee.

Hey mate! I’ve been riding for less than a month, and I’d like to thank you for taking the time to make this! Extremely valuable information and tips.

@MotoControlEn

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@calvinclarke1364

Жыл бұрын

Bollocks

@user-ee4ro7fe9u

Жыл бұрын

It's been 4 months how is it going?

@cyclemoto8744

Жыл бұрын

@@calvinclarke1364 bollocks what? other than your comment. If you're already aware of these skills then the video obviously isn't relevant to you however there are other people out there who will benefit

@cyclemoto8744

Жыл бұрын

Other than taking some advanced rider courses, your best bet is to join a rider group and learn from experienced riders on regular weekend rides. Best thing I did in my 20s was ride with blokes who were 10 or more my senior, on regular weekend rides. Moto being, rain, hail or shine, the ride goes on. If you live by the fair weather rider moto, you're asking for trouble. All riders need to know how to ride in all conditions. All the best with your practice, cheers

At my age, an awkward mount or dismount just indicates that I'm getting old and my body doesn't work quite like it used to work.

I am a motorcycle instructor in the UK and I can tell you, I see these things every day...and a lot more. I've watched a few of your videos and I can tell that you're very good at your job. Keep up the good work.

@MotoControlEn

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@paullacey2999

Жыл бұрын

As youre an instructor you will see this every day.Like a midwife sees babies getting born every day.... However if you are seeing motorcyclists whove passed their test and are doing this.....Now Im worried🤭

@marcinsmaga3441

Жыл бұрын

I live in UK as well and so many people drag their feet on the parking lot etc. it is just insane. Most of them claim to be experienced riders.

@TheLiamis

Жыл бұрын

Scary since our uk lessons/test system is so strict. Any of these would probably be a fail.

@HristoKirev

Жыл бұрын

@@TheLiamis the test is strict but easy. If it was more difficult, people would put more effort and actually learn something. When I did my licence in my home country, that was every second day, three hours of training and was two months long...just to pass Module 1. In the UK we do three days training and mod 1 and 2 tests are within those days. I very often see very bad riders passing their test, just because they've been lucky on the test.

Progressive front brake is the absolute must thing to learn. It saved me multiple time from rear ending something during an emergency stop

@thetessellater9163

Жыл бұрын

Beware, the above is not this channel, its a well known scam

@poontang8035

26 күн бұрын

@@thetessellater9163 what?

Excellent video. I am a veteran biker who took a safety course before I ever took my bike out on the road. It was well worth it. In the beginning, the scariest thing was cornering. I was scared to death of leaning into the turn in fear the bike would go over. I gradually learned otherwise and was eventually counter-steering like a pro.

Great video. Keep in mind that we've all been beginners at some point, some learn quicker than others. Best is keeping practicing in empty parking lots/anywhere that is safe. There is no such thing as "practicing too much". Happy trails everybody, stay safe!

I’ve been binge watching all your videos… it’s amazing how much information you’re giving and how much of an impact it’s made on how I ride my bike. Man, thank you very much. You’ve definitely prevented countless accidents.

Everybody should start on dirt, I’ll always believe that. Bike control is number 1

I am getting back on a motorcycle for the first time in forty years. Rode trials competitively in my youth, so hoping my basic comfort level is still deep inside me. Love the video. It covers some really basic things that are good for me to remember. One thing - proper bicycle position should have a slight bend in the elbows. For all the same reason as on a motorcycle plus the arms absorb vibration when they are supple. Thanks again!

@rtkl13

Жыл бұрын

Know this one myself and I can say this for sure, that it all comes back to ya. It's just that you gotta keep reminding yourself that your not the rider you once was....good luck and enjoy you passion again !

@gdfggggg

Жыл бұрын

I did it after 20yrs on a very powerful bike. Just take it easy everywhere.

@deborahchesser7375

Жыл бұрын

You never forget, a good trail rider can ride any bike anywhere, b safe

@jimwilson946

Жыл бұрын

​@@deborahchesser7375 A "Good Bike Rider" can rider can ride any Bike and be Safe. They know their Capabilities and Limitations. 😂

@Moon-magic109

Жыл бұрын

Good luck and ride safe buddy

I've been riding since I was 14 years old and got my license more than 35 years ago; the only "bad habit" I found myself doing even today is often riding with hands in a fully extended (straight) position, but you see, even though this position may lead to "sore palms" from time to time, is much more comforting for my back (for my current bike), so I am going to keep this position for short periods of my motorbike trips -especially for long ones.

@johnloeffler218

Жыл бұрын

It's the length of the wheel base and your stature.

@maxdee5237

7 ай бұрын

Vibrations in your hands leading to "sore palm" is leading to permanent damages to blood vessels. It'll only get worse with the time and it's a really common injurie when you're working with a jackhammer or if you're a baker. There is no way to recover when the damage is too heavy even with surgery. if your fingers start to get numb, you'd better find a new way to ride or you'll be unable to do it at all soon.

@indonesiaamerica7050

6 ай бұрын

@@johnloeffler218 Seat and bar position and shape can fix a lot of problems like this and a short wheelbase just limits how many passengers you can add on. If you want a proper ergogenic position you don't want to follow the racing motorcycles because those positions are to optimize aerodynamics, not spine health. But the most upright, laid back positions are also flawed and only feel better for people who don't really work to solve the problems but instead want the position that feels most like their favorite chair for watching TV.

@indonesiaamerica7050

6 ай бұрын

@@maxdee5237 The fully extended arms will also trash his elbows and possibly his shoulders while doing nothing good for his spine.

My training years ago recommended you should mostly use both front and rear brakes simultaneously, but smoothly. Also I was taught to ride just left of centre line of the road or lane (UK, left side driving) - called the 'command position' (furthest from the kerb). Allows view of road ahead, easier to overtake from and gives a chance of swerving out if necessary. Also, you are in the driver's door mirror of the vehicle ahead = safer. If you take the left side of your lane (UK nearer the kerb) then any need to swerve may be less easy.

@MrJeffinLodi

Жыл бұрын

that's kind of an 'old school' lesson, I think to get people to not be afraid of the front brake. The truth is, the rear brake all but useless when your goal is to stop. Scrubbing a little speed? Sure, use the rear brake; if you really need to stop, it's all the front.

@MetallicaSindre

Жыл бұрын

@@MrJeffinLodi All breaking helps, espescially if you ride heavier bikes that are very hard to perform a "stoppie" with.

@MrJeffinLodi

Жыл бұрын

I do agree a heavier bike with a long wheel base will get more out of the back brake because more weight will be on the rear wheel; the great majority of the power remains on the front, however

@sugarnads

Жыл бұрын

Use the back only for low speed manouvring.

@Napoleon4778

Жыл бұрын

Didn't get you. Driving on the left of the central line would keep you closest to the kerb, wouldn't it, instead of further?

why is it bad to seem like a begginer?

@adamstewart3953

24 күн бұрын

It's not unless u to ride infront

@Keyser_Soze739

23 күн бұрын

Absolutely agree! 37 years ago i was also a beginner.

@suprlite

22 күн бұрын

Its not bad if you ARE a beginner.

@Nickey90

22 күн бұрын

Because beginners do things poorly. If you're seen as a beginner you are seen doing things poorly.

@123phobia123

22 күн бұрын

@@Nickey90 you dont need to explain it... there is nothing wrong in being a beginner.

When I first started riding I definitely did the whole 50 pencing when hitting U-turns. Took a bit of practice before I got comfortable enough to not feel like I was going to fall over. I also used to put my foot down through turns, a habit I picked up from dirt bike riding.

@ManOfAttitudeLP1998

Жыл бұрын

U turns also depend on the bike some bikes are just too heavy and need a lot of space

@sgriffiths1448

Жыл бұрын

@@ManOfAttitudeLP1998 with the correct technique any bike can be ridden through a tight u turn with the handlebars at full lock. Full dressed tourers included

@ManOfAttitudeLP1998

Жыл бұрын

@@sgriffiths1448 Sure but it is scarier I prefer light bike I am also short and not that heavy of a person

When you 6'2" you never have the awkward mount dismount issue. Your leg just goes clean over everything.

@C0lon0

3 ай бұрын

There is no tall bike for anyone with more than 180cm of height.

@SludgedB

2 ай бұрын

Yeah imagine making a mass produced product for most of the population

I’m a self taught rider and I’m proud to say I’ve never been scared of the front brake, was one of the first things I made sure to get good at before I went out on the road

As a seasoned rider, I appreciate the information you shared. You did and excellent job describing the problem, why it is a problem, how to fix it and the benefits of fixing it. Kudos! ....Sharing with all the riders I know.

@MotoControlEn

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Much appreciated! 😊

@allancooper3865

Жыл бұрын

You know how to spot a beginner..??? You watch KZread videos of pretentious judgmental KZread beginner’s trying to make silly and uninformative videos of poorly inexperienced riders when they too are not really great riders themselves, but make videos as if they are ...IMO but I could be way off as well 🤷🏻‍♂️

@jimmyswollnuts7662

Жыл бұрын

"As a seasoned rider" (watching beginner videos)

@adrianstensrud

10 ай бұрын

@@jimmyswollnuts7662 you seem to know it all. Great trait for a "good" rider..

Yet another outstanding video, Andrei - thank you! All are great tips, and I particularly appreciate the "not riding directly behind another vehicle" nugget. It took me a few months of riding before I implemented that strategy, and it makes a world of difference for the exact reasons you cite.

@MotoControlEn

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!😊

@neildransfield5966

Жыл бұрын

Middle of any well used highway lane has a healthy dose of oil build up. Ride in that, particularly at traffic lights and it’s coated onto tires and brakes only work as well as the tire contact to the road surface less the oil buildup. 😎

thanks for this video. you asked about mistakes i made as a beginner that you didn't mention here. so: when i was a beginner (1979) i looked at the tarmac in front of the bike instead of at the place i wanted to go. it turns out peripheral vision can tell me about near obstacles so i don't need to look for them. also turns out that the bike will go where you look so that had better not be too immediately close. also, my teacher had learned in the 1950's so for a long time i used the rear brake to slow down and the front brake in addition if i was to stop. this worked at parking lot speeds but really held me back on the twisties. thanks again.

The mounting and dismount with the pegs is a huge help. I never thought about that. I enjoy your tutorials. I’ve actually learned quite a bit.

@salazam

10 күн бұрын

It's kind of obvious. Especially if you've ever watched a cowboy movie; how they mount a horse using the stirrups.

I have firsthand experience in this department. As I am a noob. I always forget to turn off my blinker, and I'm notorious for randomly honking my horn.

@MotoControlEn

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that's a good one!😄

@kamorris09

Жыл бұрын

when I first started I was honking at and flashing everyone when trying to use my blinkers. Luckily that didn't last long. But turning off the blinker is something I sometimes still forget.

@nickn7939

Жыл бұрын

@@kamorris09 screw the blinkers, nobody got time for that

@alexandercameron645

Жыл бұрын

I don't even have blinkers.

@chrisweeks6973

Жыл бұрын

Try to get into the habit of make the turn, change gear, cancel the blinker. After a very short while it will become second nature and you won't even have to think about it.

I am older rider and I feel like I am becoming a younger rider by your standards. I have a hard time getting my leg over to mount the bike. I've been riding sport bikes since my mid 20s and am now 59!

@MadMax-gc2vj

Жыл бұрын

i am 57 been riding since a kid and just got a 2022 rebel 1100 automatic and love it.

@treeguyable

Жыл бұрын

At 65, my R1 is great. Gotta keep stretched , limber, ready to climb trees yr round!

@TheDeceptikron

Жыл бұрын

@@MadMax-gc2vj automatic? you're sounding like you're 80 or 90. my Father is 69 in a month's time and still rides an R6 and a Daytona 675.

@HillbillyonaYZ

Жыл бұрын

Some days I have this issue. I'm 64, and sometimes later in the week after the job has beat on me, it's an effort to get the leg to flex up over the tail section. I make it, but is a bit painful at times.

@finesse4133

Жыл бұрын

Glad you kept it Sportbikes ...I'll be the same in some years God willing to still be riding

I am a new rider and having these pointed out is very helpful. Thank you!

I don't really ride a motorcycle and just randomly watch these videos and I can honestly say you're really good at explaining stuff and the tips are helpful, I immediately understood what you were talking about without even having to think about it which I wish I could do at school really 😂

This video and the last one are fantastic. The information is good as always, but the humour and the editing are just ... perfecto!

@MotoControlEn

2 жыл бұрын

😆😆

I'm still a novice rider, and this video has become a great tip for me. Even if I wasn't driving the motorcycle in the wrong way, I was able to pay a little more attention to a lot of things that I wasn't really aware of. Thank you.

@lahandri7275

Жыл бұрын

Not for my 6 years of riding underbone moped bike :))

Ridding in the Middle of the line isnt actually a mistake, because if u are on a road without 3 or 4 lanes a dog or a kid can come running from either side, by going in the middle you have the most time to react, and if u give a safe distance to the car in front u won't be getting any surprise stops or holes

Being a seasoned rider myself and having friends that are looking to get their big bike licence,they often ask me what they are doing wrong. Now i have found this vid i will direct them to watch it. I found this very good at explaining what not to do and why. Thank you for taking the time to make the vid

I'm still learning. I've done all of those things you mentioned. I've been riding off and on for 30 years and many highway trips behind me. I had one unforgetable no-injury crash in 1992. I find as I get older and less limber, even though I feel my motorcycle control is still OK, swinging my leg over the saddle is more difficult. The one thing that bothers me most is simply seeing others riding without any protective gear as if they feel they cannot possibly crash. Those that don't wear at least gloves and boots also can't stop straight, or they drag their feet when they get going.

@thetessellater9163

Жыл бұрын

Beware, the above is not this channel, its a well known scam

@joebone3151

Жыл бұрын

Helmet and boots are my minimum requirements for my self unless I'm putting around on my dirtbike at the farm

@mad-fo2fl

Жыл бұрын

why boots?

@uchiwamadara4614

Жыл бұрын

@@mad-fo2fl to not break your ankle and foot in case you crash but tbh i never put them. Only helmet and gloves since it's crazy hot where i live.

@michaelscott356

9 ай бұрын

Anyone who's ever gone down on asphalt at any sort of speed counts gloves amongst their "must haves".

Just starting to learn and will incorporate all of this in my driving! Thanks a lot!

@silveringots

Жыл бұрын

My first tip to ya dont call it driving, its riding. Driving is for cars. Have fun.

Thank you for the video. A big thing I did was target fixate. Example- making a turn you do not want to hit the curb you see while turning but you get afraid of the curb so you lock onto that curb. You go where you look so you hit the curb. Know this and force yourself to look into the turn and down the path of the lane you want to go.

I have only ever made one mistake in my 40+ years of riding motorcycles. Started riding in the first place. It’s an obsession!!! 😁

I got my motorcycle license in Illinois and learned from Wisconsin riders more advanced techniques. When I moved to Alabama I was shocked that in the manual from the dmv in Alabama they want you to ride in the middle of the lane unless it's raining. The state is responsible for many injuries with practices like this.

@lovepcgaming2335

Жыл бұрын

@@SatyrnTutorials ooh darn I didn't know that. The book in IL said stay near the zipper, or out of the middle of the lane and my WI friends told me the same. I watch so many bike videos where cars cut off bikes because they check a side mirror and the bike is not in view because they are in the middle of the lane. Granite most cat drivers don't have their side mirrors set properly to where they can only see a sliver of their own car. Most people set up mirrors where about half of the mirror shows their own car.

@gnarthdarkanen7464

Жыл бұрын

Might not say it in the book, but I've ridden through every state in the "lower 48" and all over Alaska... AND at least in practice/traffic, I've never seen "stay in the middle" being actively enforced. Might be the ticket I'd gladly pay, though... or at least, I'd argue the thing in court. The other ticket I'd gladly pay (but never got one) is "taking a filtering position" at lights and signs... I don't actually filter or split... I avoid that like the plague, myself... BUT at lights and signs, I set my bike up to slip into the widest "escape" ahead of me between other vehicles just in case the person behind me screws up... AND I've filtered right past a cop in a "non-filtering" state, when the guy approaching the rear was playing with his phone... I didn't even get time to respond to the cop's "What the hell are you doing?" before the SUV slammed into him from behind... I still didn't get a ticket... I got to stick around and give a witness statement for the officer... AND I retrieved the cell phone from some distance down the street while the cop was working on his paperwork for the situation... which was rather fun. Anyways... thought it was somewhat relevant and at least worth a chuckle... ;o)

@gnarthdarkanen7464

Жыл бұрын

@@SatyrnTutorials Well, from the days gone by, when the center of every lane anywhere was so covered in black greasy goop that riding it was an invitation to disaster... to the MSF and actual statistics to support the 3-lane-position system as clearly safer and simpler... It's just going to be difficult for a cop to justify actually pulling a biker over for THAT ticket... AND there's still a WHOLE LANE for us to move from side to side with other vehicles and wind buffeting and visibility getting dubious... It would be a ticket I could pay and go RIGHT BACK to doing the same thing... haha... It might be an extra sensitive cop, but I think there's at least some sensibility to the force. They're pretty skilled at "playing stupid", but he seemed to understand I only filtered there to avoid becoming street grease... AND he kind of had plenty of citations at the time to write up... The offending driver was pretty mouthy at the WORST possible time. ...so I could forgive him if he "forgot" my ticket, and I sure as hell wasn't going to remind him. ;o)

@cyclingsfatsuma9808

Жыл бұрын

From what I have seen and heard from trainers it is much debated and there are pros for each, and it can be situational. Do what feels safest for the road, the traffic and the conditions

@fiveowaf454

Жыл бұрын

@@cyclingsfatsuma9808 When I started riding, we were always told to ride in the middle of the lane, that was against riding at the inside edge of the road for visibility both for people coming out of side roads and how clearly you appear in people's rear view mirror. This was the only part of the video I didn't entirely agree with as a beginner issue, as you say there are pros and cons and it's down to circumstances as to what is the safer position to ride in, but I apparently spend a lot of time riding like a beginner still after 46 years.

The arm position tip also applies to bicycles, and for much the same reason(s). You're more in control and resilient with a loose, calm upper body on a bicycle too, and it's also a sign of a new cyclist there.

@salazam

10 күн бұрын

And women. No matter how long they've been riding they hold the bars like they're afraid of them.

I like the diplomatic way that you suggest others have such difficulties but the people in your audience have got past such difficulties. Thank you.

I have been riding motorcycles for over 50 years and I have learned a few new things on this instructional video. Thank You!

I passed the MSF beginner course less than 2 weeks ago and have been riding for a bit over a week- I am VERY glad I did a lot of research beforehand about how to be a safe rider, got full gear, etc. My weak point is definitely turning at slow speeds, clutch control, and swerving. The swerving is difficult because it goes against my instincts XD I bought a few tennis balls and cut them in half, I've been going to empty parking lots and practicing at my weak points. I have my advanced MSF course this Friday and Saturday; I'm pretty sure I won't pass, but I want to take it anyhow to get a gauge of my skill and to learn the course layout so I can practice even more.

@anthonyd2833

Жыл бұрын

signs of becoming a great rider is to know his/her weak points, willing to take time to practice and willing to take courses. Good luck to you and hope to hear you are doing laps in a race track in 6mos or less. Ride safe

@garth217

Жыл бұрын

I got my bike license at 18, at 28 I took a train course and learned a lot. 30 more years of riding on and off later I'm still learning new techniques. Be safe

@kenwittlief255

Жыл бұрын

you dont have to go to a parking lot to practice all your riding skills practice them on the street everytime you ride - wait till there is no one behind you and practice your serving, countersteer, hard braking at stop signs and red lights stop short at corners and creep up at 1mph without putting your feet down

@znismo1

Жыл бұрын

You just suck at riding (and probably at life too). Quit riding now before you hurt yourself (even though that would be very funny to see).

@lemuelazon4287

7 ай бұрын

@@kenwittlief255😅You do have to practice in an empty parking lot for safety. Especially if you want to practice turning/Figure 8s, you dont want to do that on the road 😂

Great vid.. From riding for over 43 years (all weathers, all year round and as a long distance professional courier for over 2 years) I progressed from 2 stroke off road to 2 stroke ON road and now latter days BMWs over 1000cc tourers.. YES as you rightly point out.. some of the really bad riders are painful to watch.. Luckily in the UK the insist on riders taking training before taking a machine on the road et before their test et 👀WHAT the riders wear ? Tee shirt, jeans, sneakers... or some girl on the back wearing heels and little else.. Oh yes.. believe me..😗 I NEVER ride without the right gear.. AND NO girl on my bikes ever wore anything but the right gear.. from helmet to leathers to footwear.. 👀An experienced rider is one with the machine.. it is one with them.. part of them.. the ability to control the momentum in ie traffic to such a level where you can almost come to a stop WITHOUT having to put your foot down et that's one with the machine.. perfect balance, perfect momentum.. and EXPERIENCE.

What an excellent video sir . I am self taught and have been riding for many years but I admit I learned some very useful hints from this . In particular not riding with straight arms . Thank you so much for uploading this. You may even have saved a few lives .... Who knows . Best wishes from the UK ...

a reliable sign for somebody being a beginner is trying to constantly spot beginners and worrying about how others ride.

Thanks man! I've definitely been guilty of most of these as I begin riding this year but getting better with more experience and help fellow riders like you 👍🏻

@realvirun1527

Жыл бұрын

Hi

@tommynikon2283

Жыл бұрын

The first two years are the hardest; EVERYTHING is coming at you- and most of it brand new.

Noobie here. Great tips. Especially the mount / dismount one. Thanks 👍

@MotoControlEn

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Many thanks!

@misc8932

Жыл бұрын

Only because you are a Newbie do you think these are good tips. It hurts to see how easily bad data is so easily embraced and then replicated as fact.

Been rinding over a year now... now i know why sometimes my hands hurt after long rides put too much pressure on them thanks man and never knew to look that far into a turn 😊

Amazing tips I have done L1 and L2 training for touring bike and it helped me reminding what I learned and I can practice it again. I have shared with my Triump riders in India. Very useful and it’s required for every rider. Thanks once again for excellent content and video. No scope of forwarding or skipping the video. It was holding me till the end. Kudos 🎉 ❤🎉❤

For any of you guys starting, when using the front break, bend your elbows! It helps remove more pressure on the front of your bike which will let you break harder without the back tire lifting up from so much force on the front. This tip has helped me out break many people on the race track without almost any chance of flipping. The point is not to use this only for track days or racing but it will help you break harder in emergency situations like the ones u see in the video.

@Overhemd

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@salazam

10 күн бұрын

The technique is right but your physics are wrong. It puts more weight over the front wheel, increasing traction. It also dampens the body-weight shift forward (that's why it's easier to do stoppies with locked elbows, it keeps your body weight static). I wouldn't recommend this technique to noobs though, they might not have the arm strength to keep from sliding over the bars. Also, it's spelled "brake" not "break".

I've been riding for about 1200 miles now and I stay in the middle lane a lot and I'm not too sure where my foot pegs are when I'm leaning so I'm a bit hesitant when I get pretty far down there but I think I'm doing pretty well for someone who's only been riding for about 2 weeks, and of course everything gets better with experience update: 1572 miles and I've gotten comfortable with leaning fully now, tried riding outside of the center lane and too many stupid drivers thinking they can just come up beside me or pass me (keep in mind lane splitting is illegal in my state) bigger update: lost two finger tips when the chain drug my hand into the sprocket

@MrJeffinLodi

Жыл бұрын

tip; ride on the inside of the lane; not the outside; my guess is you are nowhere close to scraping your footpegs or feet; don't worry about that.

@amococ2487

Жыл бұрын

Wait!!! What!!! How did you manage to get your hand anywhere near a moving chain? Hope you're OK

@tommynikon2283

Жыл бұрын

UH, explain this one Newbie: HOW the fuck did you do the fingers trick? Impossible to do while riding, impossibly STUPID to do at rest.

Excellent practical advice, and superbly presented. Thank you

Thanks for the detailed video! This was very educational.

I wouldn't go far as to say riding in the centre of the lane is considered a beginner move. It's very much situational. Here in Japan, we're told to always ride on the left side in the riding school for our license but is something that no motorcyclist follows. Riding on either the left or right sometimes invites cars (and potentially other bikes) to try to overtake you, creating a dangerous situation. When I first got my license I rode on the left but soon realized there are more gravel/sand build up and not to mention I had cars who took my left leanings to mean I was giving way or something and try to overtake within the lane, almost causing a crash on couple of occasions. I only ever go left/right now if I want to see past the car in some occasions. Usually I have a good line of sight because we sit a little higher than most drivers in cars except for trucks and SUVs of course...

@thetessellater9163

Жыл бұрын

Do not reply to this above - it is not this channel, its a common scam.

@TK-cl1jm

Жыл бұрын

Also good to ride in center on curvy roads, so you can transition to outside of lane prior to entering corner.

@GoldChocobo77

Жыл бұрын

Same in Mexico. I drive in the middle of my lane on purpose because thats where there are less holes in the roads and also if I ride on the side, cars will come very close to me and not respect my space.

@szymongrabarczyk3561

Жыл бұрын

They thought me the other way arround (we were supose to ride on the right side of the lane). When on motorways I use left side when Im on left lane and right side of the lane on the right lane - this gives me time to react. Lot of car drivers only use mirrors when changing lanes and I had couple of duchebags forcing themselves on my lane nearly hitting me.

Stalling uphill and trying to start again only to stall again then using too much throttle to compensate. That's the worst feeling!

@seton3342

2 жыл бұрын

Yes this 😢

@MotoControlEn

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Or stalling on a traffic light, when it turns green!😁

@miguelfernandes8996

Жыл бұрын

This is my nightmare, the uphills

The magic I learned today and I saw in your video is looking where you’re going. Just moving the head makes a huge difference. Lean the head into the turn- huge improvement for me!

These are all true and great examples, and well-demonstrated in detail. I will impart these on new riders when I come across them. Save them the time and experience it took me to learn these first-hand. Thanks for doing this video demonstration!

Great video and very soft and nice way to explain it! i still remember the days when slow manuever my sports bike at the beginning, i was so unsecure on the bike that i was afraid to fall over, and it was normally much worse when you are insecure :D nice video :D

Been riding for 3 years now, one thing I took from this video that I do wrong is sticking my toes out when leaning... I think it might be a habit I got from all my years doing Motorcross, but either way I'm gonna try break this habit.

@TheDeceptikron

Жыл бұрын

good way to break your toes on any bike you ride.

@reposter6434

Жыл бұрын

@@TheDeceptikron indeed lol

I’m a new rider and I’m proud of that fact. Of course I make my mistakes as I’m learning, just like all the other new riders did when they started. But, the most reckless and unsafe riding I see in my area and on videos, comes from the seasoned, or experienced, Riders.

@salazam

10 күн бұрын

Only squids ride reckless. Experienced riders have what's called skill.

Man everything is perfect🫶🏻 The video, the humour, the love for bikes and the skills❤️ You are very pedagogical to watch at❤️‍🔥

Been riding for a long time, and turning is still something of an issue for me. I am simply too afraid to lean the bike too much because when leaning the bike, there is a point where the smooth, consistent lean suddenly tips too fast, making me feel like I'm not leaning, but falling, which forces me to immediately steer into the turn to stand the bike up out of fear. This happens at speed or at low-speed turns. I just can't remedy it, I'm always afraid of the bike falling over OR the wheels slipping from under me. And I feel like I have everything else pretty much trained well, I have great clutch and gear control, braking feels natural, I take the correct position on the bike... It's only turning (arguably the most important skill on a bike) that I have an issue with. Also, this issue is almost completely exclusive to supersports/crotch rockets. I have no issue turning on a supermoto or a cruiser bike (have even scraped the pegs on a cruiser bike many times), but supersports, which are supposedly cornering masters, just have too aggressive of a riding position, making me feel like I'm not in control of a bike but just trying to hang on.

@caspar_gomez

Ай бұрын

get a road bike and learn to lean that, get something with a with a similar position, sport bike drop bars, naked get a flat bar

I tend to hang further back from the vehicle in front of me, rather than ride on the inner third of my lane. This is because in almost 50 years of riding, more than once, a car or van has pulled directly alongside me when moving, and not just in slow moving town traffic either ! It's a habit I automatically adopted when driving a car also. I'm pretty sure that some car drivers are curious, or even annoyed at this, like I even care ! The younger ones sometimes blast past me, then jam on their brakes before rear-ending someone else.

@salazam

10 күн бұрын

Time to throw in the towel, Gramps. You're holding up traffic.

@michaelarchangel1163

9 күн бұрын

@@salazam Not really fella, I live in a very rural part of Wales. The only thing holding us up here is the abundance of speed cameras. I'm pretty well off and don't intend sharing any of it with the government. They might think about repairing some potholes though.

@salazam

9 күн бұрын

@@michaelarchangel1163 "I'm pretty sure that some car drivers are curious, or even annoyed at this, like I even care !"

@michaelarchangel1163

9 күн бұрын

@@salazam If you don't care, you show a clear lack of intelligence by having commented. Furthermore, the use of an exclamation mark at the end is verification of a vain attempt to appear a little brighter than the sad reality of a dearth of active grey matter.

WOW! This is fantastic information! Thanks for sharing.

I also have a "friend" who is guilty of many of these. He learned a lot from the video, especially the mounting from the footpeg! Brilliant. Thank for the video, very helpful.

I rode my bike last week for 5hrs long ride without rear break, it is way more comfy using front than rear. Trust me. Based on my experience. 👌

@ambi3nttech

Жыл бұрын

Aren't you supposed to use both? Is there an advantage to using front only?

@manbiteslife3110

Жыл бұрын

@@ambi3nttech rear brake doesn't do sh at high speeds. Only use it with first gear. 90% of the bikes braking power comes from front brake

@thetessellater9163

Жыл бұрын

Beware, the above is not this channel, its a well known scam

I was on a ride earlier today, and at a stop light I put my bike into neutral. And when the light turned green I tried to switch it into 1st but it wouldn't work, so I just sat there with my hazards on for about a minute. And then some lady pulls up behind me, and honks (When she should've gone around; especially with my hazards on) which put me under a lot of pressure, so I slammed my gear shifter into the ground as hard as I could and put it into first. THEN, I tried to accelerate and I stalled, TWO TIMES. Oh my god 😂, that was probably the most embarassing thing ever. I know for a fact the people around me thought it was my first time or something lmao.

@MotoControlEn

2 жыл бұрын

We've all been there! 😆😆 BTW, if your 1st gear doesn't engage - just push the gear shifter down as you normally do and don't release it, then very gently ease off the clutch. At some point you'll feel and hear the 1st gear engaged - then release the shifter and you're good to go!

@claynog101

Жыл бұрын

@@MotoControlEn Thanks for the tip!

@heyitsrayrui

Жыл бұрын

@@MotoControlEn I thought this was my bike only 🤣

I ride in Japan. been riding for a year and went through training to get my license. Thanks for your tips .

Good list. For me, it's really only the poor turning and braking that concern me. Especially on group rides. Couple other issues with riding down the middle: 1. The center is where oil or other engine fluids can build up from cars with leaks. 2. In bad conditions, you should try to follow the tire path of the vehicle in front of you. The car tires will push rain, dirt, gravel, or grass/leaves out of your path (and into the center where you don't want to be).

I’m not going to lie, I forgot to put my kickstand up onetime, my riding buddy pointed at it and laughed, then when I stopped to park, I forgot to put it down. That was a very embarrassing day of riding. 😂

@jit9925

Жыл бұрын

How did the bike allow that? 20+yr old bikes shut off when you go to gear with the kickstand down

@insanejane522

Жыл бұрын

I was rushing to do something and forgot to put my kickstand down. I dropped my bike as I swung my leg over the seat. It was embarrassing but it was a learning lesson to always make sure that stand is down before dismounting. It was in my beginner days.

Lol how did I ride for 50 years without a accident without KZread expert telling me how to ride.

Thank you for teaching us!

6+months riding and I knwo I need to pratice on my braking and pratice turning with confidence. dont feel guilty about this guys, pratice makes you better and safer !

Regarding what I learnt from riding school, braking with 75% press for rear brake and 25% squeeze for front brake whether for emergency brake or normal way to stop the bike from moving.. More than a decade riding motorcycle, it works just fine until now for me..

@dramajava2364

Жыл бұрын

You mean the opposite right? 75% front brake 25% rear brake

@DramA525

Жыл бұрын

I was taught 50/50 in my class. Also it’s different for different bikes

@milorivera66

Жыл бұрын

I think in my opinion ..depends on your bike ,and some other variables , in my case a beginner rider (1year) , my semiautomatic cub , has a tuff rear brake ,,you really need to push it down during an emergency brake ,.. mostly in the 80 %'s and front like 50% 's , but if it is like a s***t moment ! , I'll slam it like HARD !.. 100/100 's (as long as you do both , ok )..no problem soo far ! 🤠

@HBK123454321

Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure why anyone uses rear brake, unless it's for slow speed manoeuvres, or when stopped at lights, etc. If you believe a rear brake has more braking force then the front, than one should look at the difference in size between the front and rear rotors.

@loonywatcher

Жыл бұрын

My Royal Enfield Meteor Minor has a 6" front brake and a 7" rear. If used alone the rear will stop the bike quicker than just the front. 70/30 applies to modern sports/naked bikes but not classic bikes or scooters.

Good video as always! What would you recommend doing at traffic light stops? 1. Keep the bike in 1st gear and right foot on the rear brake. Left foot on the ground. 2. Leave the bike in neutral while holding the front brake. Right foot on the ground, leaving the left ready to apply 1st gear as the lights change. I have seen videos vouching for both techniques but was wondering what is your take on these two options.

@SMITESHSURESH

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a beginner as well here's what I do. If it's flat ground and there's plenty of time for the light to turn green then put it in neutral. When there's about 10 seconds left put it in 1st and get ready to move. If its an incline then left foot down keeping it in 1st and press the rear brake to hold the bike since you'll need to build some revs to take off.

@MotoControlEn

2 жыл бұрын

I usually just leave bike in 1st gear, with right foot on the brake. Also I'm checking mirrors. If I know the red light is very long (when it has countdown) and I'm absolutely certain everyone behind me stopped - I may killswitch the engine. When I see less than 10 seconds on countdown I pull in the clutch, start the engine again and I'm good to go.

@owenschmidt3547

2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoControlEn why kill the engine?

@MotoControlEn

2 жыл бұрын

@@owenschmidt3547 Why not? If you have 30 seconds to stand still and everyone behind you already stopped - there is no need for burning extra fuel 🙂

@owenschmidt3547

2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoControlEn good point

Beginner here, I've definitely been holding on to the handles like a bicycle! Thanks for tips, will put a stop to that asap!

Thank you for this sir, learned a lot today ❤

I was severely chastised by my instructor for not looking far enough ahead into the turn. Will never forget that lesson!

This is a great high quality video that explained so many key points. Thank you!

Great collection. My beginners mistake was riding always on the right part of the lane, like on a bicycle. Also very good explanations.

we all have to start somewhere, and when i started i found that you just don't know what you don't know, so as long as you learn from your mistakes (and YT vids like this) you're on the right track and will get there in the end. GL

The biggest issue I had learning was putting my feet down during turns and the ballot one lol. I stopped the foot out by taking a professional class and I stopped the ballot after harding leaning lol. I eventually transfered from a 600cc sports bike to a 2096cc cruiser and encountered my own issue, I seemed to want to only use the front brake for some reason and I also turned way too hard to where I was scraping the metal on the bike 😂

Awesome videos man i really enjoy your channel

Riding again after 35 years, I spotted some mistakes I am doing myself while handling the bike. I will try to erase them, thank you for these hints.

Excellent video mate

I certainly remember doing the one where the feet are pointing down and catching my boots on the road. I was lucky, I got the message before it caused a significant problem and it is so easy to fix.

Thanks for the tips. They are so useful.

My trainer TOTALLY MISSED my bicycle arms and the whole two days I STRUGGLED. A dangerous habit I would not know about without you. Thank you for this info!!! Probably would’ve dropped my bike a lot without this video.

Front brake tip: you pull like saying "got you dog" - this is the right pace to pull the front brake effectively, without slipping.

I was the complete opposite for the "fear of front brake". I almost exclusively used the front brake only because the rear was too awkward to press and it was a weak drum too.

Thank you for such great information. I've been riding for almost 2 months part time. I've learned a lot from your videos. I'm a very good bicycle rider and that helped me a lot on the bike, turning, breaking and confidence on my bike and knowing what to expect, when and what to do. Thank you

I was actually developing a problem with my left knee from the pivoting of mounting and dismounting. Started mounting by stepping on the left peg and it resolved

I really enjoyed this. Thank you for being so clear with your information. I have liked and subscribed. I just got my motorbike licence four days ago, and the requirement for getting a motorbike licence in the state of New South Wales in Australia, requires doing a course for two half days, riding on the road once we have our Learners permit, then going for a assessed test. I did mine as part of the Stay Upright program. I really enjoyed it and it covered a lot of information and really builds confidence as a rider. I had only ridden dirts bikes in my younger years. I got my motorbike licence the day after my 58th birthday. I really love the sense of community amongst bike riders. It doesn’t take much to strike up a conversation with other riders and make friends. There are some who think getting your licence when you’re older is a bit crazy, but a lot of riders especially, really respect you for doing it. I must say that riding since I got my licence is a lot nicer than waiting to do the final test. It’s a mental and physical freedom once you’re on the bike. I know now for sure why people enjoy their motorbikes so much more. Finally, I just want to say, I appreciate that you never stop learner how to ride better. A licence is just the start of learning. Thank you for giving new riders (and I’m sure the more experienced riders will also appreciate your videos) like me, a continued education in being able to ride our bikes better and more safely. Thank you!

When I was new, I would get nervous in twisties and try to steer my way through. On a very rural road (read: no help, no cell service), I nearly launched myself off the side of a mountain. I decided to practice more, and now I LOVE tight turns. I go back to that near death spot often and try to get better and better.

This is extremely valuable, thank you so much.

Thank you. This was helpful. I'm a new rider and I do most of these things. Better able to fix now.

Excellent video and advice!!!!!!

Great Vid - good one mate!

Helpful. thx a lot

Thank you for your video. I'm a newer rider and you showed me that I've developed some bad posture and riding techniques. I'm practicing your tips

the clips of not putting your feet down really help show HOW stable a bike is. i don't ride, and i was not aware of how easily they right themselves