EVERYONE! I now have my own MotoJitsu App, 4 books on Amazon, various merch, discounts, etc. including all the links to my riding gear, courses, Instagram and so on. linktr.ee/GregWidmar

My Dad always told me when you learn something new on a bike, try it offroad first, if you can handle that, there's nothing the pavement will throw at you that you won't be ready for. That's not always true, but I figured I'd share it, I miss the old man :)

@506SVA

2 жыл бұрын

i feel you my dad teached me how to ride a dirtbike in the roughest place ever it was like a enduro trail but im glad he did i can now ride anywhere my dad passed away this year i surely miss my pops :(

@vitalikgrigorichenko3699

2 жыл бұрын

Niceee!!!!

@mr.wabbit5874

Жыл бұрын

@@506SVA my condolences 👍🫂♥️

@indiadeadly

Жыл бұрын

🙏

@arcticaurora9868

Жыл бұрын

Condolences brother...

My ex-husband and I had a great marriage for the first half and a troubled marriage for the last half. But one thing remained consistent throughout. I rode pillion for many years behind him, and I trusted him completely. Riding behind him on his Gold Wing (the Highway Easy Chair) is among my best memories.

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

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One of the best passengers I ever had was blind. He was a Vietnam Vet who ask me to take him to veterans rally. People were all smiles when he got off and unfolded his stick.

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

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Thanks for this updated video. I watched your original before taking my son on the back (he's 9), just his little weight alone made such a difference and I was glad to have watched your video to explain to him what he needed to do. He did great and loved it! Thanks again.

Here's the previous video I have on passenger riding: kzread.info/dash/bejne/i5qHlsOLeZnPlps.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/f32YpdNupqu4oJs.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZJ2g0JRunMyzqtI.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/qH6ro9Orl66vgNY.html

@roywalls5595

2 жыл бұрын

I am not ready for a passenger yet because just started riding again after my last time accidents hit behind!

@Scorpion7substance

2 жыл бұрын

That demonstration at the end of the video, truly amazing. 👏😎

@sboncwane9123

2 жыл бұрын

Supacool, great skills bro✊🏾

First thing I tell any passenger. Don’t help me, don’t counter lean, don’t make sudden weight shifts when we’re going slow. If you adjust your weight back there when we’re going slow, you’ll cause us to veer and possibly crash.

one of the most useful ones I have ever seen on any channel on riding with a passenger. Thank you Greg. PS. Got the Shut Up and Practice t-shirt, love it!

love this informative clip. It is definitely a good refresh course. Greg, I learned a lot from you in the past 2 years, watching and practicing for hours...

Great advice and lovely control. Back when I rode often in the 1980's and 90's our bike seats were generally a lot flatter front to rear, not stepped up as much at the rear like they are nowadays and I think this makes the job of the pillion rider more difficult today than back then. What I used to tell them was to squish up fairly close, my back needs to feel their tummy being pushed into me and those little pebbles, but with their hips tilted down so that the bum tilted slightly up to the rear - just stuck back up a bit. Next was to preferably ignore the grabrail (that's for strapping luggage down). Rather, they should put their arms around me under mine and gently clasp hands down and to the front of me or better still, rest them lightly on the rear of the tank. Then, to relax and be loose, the more they're like a sack of potatoes the better, yet be aware of where they're going to, in other words look over the driver/rider's shoulder to the inside of the bend, not to the outside of it. People who followed that last where-to-look advice were great passengers and became naturals. Your first passenger in the clip was doing exactly that kind of looking. My best such pillion could handle a peg scrape to the left and de-skinning the 4 into 1 exhaust on the right.

Great video 👍. I've had plenty of different pillions over the years and everything this guy says is bang on right. Love the drills he's showing and complete control even with that extra weight on the bike. Hats off to the pillions for not freaking out but having complete trust in the riders ability. Always increase braking distances and remember you are responsible for the pillions safety.

You are helping all of us with proven techniques to improve our skills as riders. Much appreciated!

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

Thank you. Been riding for almost two years and a few weeks ago I had a passenger for the first time. All went well, I/we applied most of your advice. Now we know how to improve the ride for safety.

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

welcome

Great video and advice, Greg. Thank you.

My brother almost got in an accident with a bad passenger. As soon as they hit the highway she panicked. I guess screaming loudly and squeezing him ridiculously hard. He went to take the nearest exit and she leaned the opposite way of the bike and held onto him so tight it was not letting him steer the bike well. Almost went wide into the guardrail but lucky was able to hold it together. He's never taken a passenger again lol.

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

Sheesh

@mattm9087

2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoJitsu yeah scary stuff lol. Love ur videos man. Keep up the good work!

This is a great video! Thanks for sharing!

That was a good video, so smooth with a passenger. Okay I definitely need more time and a lot more practice, sounds fun though! Thank you for these videos👍

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

thanks

Good video. Taking my first rider out this week, in a parking lot only to start.

This information is coming from someone learning something new. Keep learning young man.

Great advice, Sarg! thanks for sharing!

Great show, man. Kudos!

I strive to be THIS good at handling a motorcycle

Moto-jitsu. The professor of Motorcycling. Thumbs up from Poland👍🏼😄

Spot on, great information!!

So nice and very informative video! Thank you for sharing! Keep up the good work and keep safe.

I love your skill And your teachings and amazing!!!. I like to remind people although this high skill is something nice and amazing to aim at, it is not required in order to be a safe and good motorcyclist, mastering simple maneuvers that are predictable in all environments is key. Don’t risk your bike and injuries doing this in non-control environments. Know your limitations and stay conservative specially in long trips.

All great advice! but I would like to add a few things, and they are depending non your muffler system or setup, and that being a very hot point that can cause serious burns mainly to the passenger's calf area while getting off and on the bike, I use a Titanium aftermarket muffler which will not cause a serious burn even after hard riding. and on my older model bikes, both the rider and passenger were seated at the same level and this made carrying a passenger fairly easy with them close to the rider's body making hanging on easy and the tank was used by them when the rider was braking if needed, but due to how most motorcycles are manufactured these days the rear passenger seat is set back and way higher so if your pillion does lean or move aggressively it is very noticeable and can have a large effect on the bike ( a large male comes to mind who is drunk).another point is if your passenger is getting thrown backward and forwards constantly and even causing helmets the bump! then it is probably due to your gear shifting, acceleration, and braking not being smooth or poorly synchronized, many riders are unaware of this fact probably due to them having handlebars to hang on to or never being a passenger when a super smooth rider is in control because the difference huge even when the bike is been ridden hard and fast or in heavy traffic! Another point would be to never ride anywhere near your limits like you might do while riding solo! the last point is as a passenger choose very carefully who you get on the back with as it can easily be a matter of life and death as motorcycle riders come in many different degrees of riding ability from the showoff the inexperienced the high-risk taker and the downright dangerous and the highly skilled very safe rider and everything in between, and this should become apparent after a very short time as a passenger so get ask them to please stop so you can get off the bike if need be because you feel the rider is dangerous, etc! as this won't happen if the rider is experienced and takes safety first!

Although I have a touring bike, I use my mainly bike as a daily commuter. Before we do a weekend or other trip 2-up, we always do a quick spin around town and parking lot drills. This get me (and us) practiced and ready for the trip.

@kevanliasta9341

2 жыл бұрын

What is ur daily commuter bike?

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

smart!

The passemger has more control as to where the bike is going. Tell the passenger to stay with you not to lean opposite of you. This is especially important in a turn. I had a gf make the bike go straight in a right hand curve and put us into oncoming traffic. Lucky I have riden a number of years and got us back into the correct lane.

Interesting.I was a beginner rider.I had a passenger who does not ride MC.On a 3/4 turn I lost control and swerved to a fall.I asked her what she was trying to do while we were leaning.Of course I have no idea.But with a heavier passenger who rides a MC I have no problem balancing.Your video helped me to better understand that.That was 7 years ago and I have been so wary riding with a passenger.We make a contract.Donot move and stay close so we are 1 unit when making a turn.That helped.

Loved the video, I've had bad passengers before, but I didn't really know what seperates them from the good ones.

I was lucky to have some common sense and basic understanding of physics on my first pillion ride. I had never rode a bike, never rode with someone, or ever thought of riding one. My first time was maybe 3 months ago, I was shooting a marathon and we had the local MC providing transportation around the track. Unfortunately, the rider I was put on with, didn't give me any instructions, just told me to grab tight and go with the flow. That's what I did, facing the rear and shooting with both hands. Kind of extreme, I must say. After that, I grew a thing for bikes and here I am now. Thanks Eddie, for all your videos and for the time you use up making them.

2:19 Exactly! Before you are ready to take a passenger you actually care about, you must first practice with someone whom you wouldn't mind too much if they got injured, like your ex-girlfriend, a telemarketer, or your mother in-law

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

ha!

I've had so many passenger's that turn opposite of me in a turn so they can see, or think it's helping the bike stick lol. I rarely take a passenger anymore unless the bike has a backrest, or bars for them to grab, that tends to be a huge difference in how they act back there.

Those are great tight turns. I am really impressed! I could never do that.

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

thanks

The biggest issue is 'countersteering', or when the passenger leans towards the opposite side in a turn, just as a natural impulse. Also, I have a little belt thing that can be used to attach the passenger to me. It doesn't actually help with anything, but it makes them feel safer.

This was the video i needed thank you

Good tutorial and information, thanks!

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

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she is a legend passenger for a legend rider. wish you happiness : )))

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

:)

I've been riding 27 years now, the first time I rode my lady a few years back, I let go of the bars and rode with no hands. Its something thats second nature with me. She had a fit and ordered me to pull over and that she will walk

Years ago I was asked if I could take a young pillion rider, by his parents. I said no for all of the above reasons you stated. The parents took it the wrong way, however I didn't care as I knew that I was doing the correct and safe thing.

Excellent! Thank you.

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

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informative, no time wasted that's the type of content I like on youtube

Another technique I’ve read about is to ask your passenger to be your backpack. Stay with the rider, always. I’ve done it that way and it works well but I do think Greg’s technique is better. Can’t wait to try!

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

👍🏼

Beautiful illustrations.

Great Advice...Safety is important. I always wear protective gear, and encourage my passenger to do so as well. KTM's are da best...Aloha from Maui :)

I actually prefair my passenger to move with me. Like not anticipate my movement and suddently leaning (as you said, thats the worse), but like just hold onto me and follow me as if we’re one. I had full neutral “rock” passangers and follow me passenger, and i’ll take them every day.

Muchas gracias, me has ayudado a solucionar mis problemas con pasajero a baja velocidad

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

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Great video and good skills. I’ve been riding over 50 years and personally I prefer my passenger to hold on to me rather than the bike. Having been a pillion on sports bikes, I find many lack the strength to fully hold on during mass acceleration, especially during sudden acceleration. Top box excluded of course. Otherwise awesome video and really liked the woman pillion section with her perspective.

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

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good info!

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

😀

bro that dude holding the camera is awesome, props to him

All around great information; be and ride safe.

Dziękuję za świetnie przygotowany materiał. Na kufrze widze flagę Polski. Czołem kamracie.

Those are some experienced hands.that was very informative. I never doubled rided.hoping to when i get a bigger bike.

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

thanks :)

Good video and good advice

World of come to the conclusion you and motorman are the only ones I'll watch for a learning experience PS Happy Thanksgiving people

This is a great information video, you have given some great information. Passengers don’t understand weight distribution

8:30 - exactly what I wanted to see. Thanks Moto!

When I was on pavilion I used to sometimes close my eyes , relax and go with the bike, obviously only do this if its safe but it does stop you leaning the opposite way when cornering.

I'll be happy to learn at least half as much as you can. Now I will start on the KTM Duke 125 and it will be new to me because until now I have only ridden off-road

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

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I am rid8ng mt09 tracer 2018, manual suspension serring.. Set for 2 up... End up always r8de together with wife.. Feel not so uncomfortable riding alone... As feel so bumpy, not so confidence especially cornering... Thats how important the suspension setup are for motorbike

Biggest thing is know that your reaction time to EVERYTHING is going to be slower, and even if you preload the rear you *STILL* might touch down more than you think....

bro I used to ride a 200cc motorbike and three of my friends as passengers behind me (*_*).I was literally riding while sitting on the gas tank. the question is how to convince them to stay calm while they are having a serious conversation on a motorbike and no one of us wears helmets or safety gear.

Back when I first turned 17, I got my riders permit. I swear from the day I learned how to ride, to now. The one thing that’s always been my peeve is the way people hold onto me. I don’t care if you’re a dude or a chick. DONT HOLD ONTO A RIDERS SHOULDER. I almost died once when I was 19. I gave a chick friend a ride home from college. During an acceleration from a red light, she freaked out and grabbed my shoulders instead of my waist. We both almost got ran over by a truck making a right turn after falling over. 🤦‍♂️

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

it's the rider's responsibility to tell the passenger what to do or not to do...if they're not able or unwilling to do that, don't take them, which is also the rider's choice.

@Q_N-

2 жыл бұрын

That’s kind of what I meant in my comment lol. I was 19, and didn’t know that the chick would grab my shoulder. What I’m saying here is, if a person freaks out on a rider, just don’t grab the shoulders. 🤷‍♂️

Hello from Australia. I loved that video. It was poetry in motion watching you in the car park doing those turns with a passenger. Cheers

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

thanks

Oh man. I always thought it was 39 times more dangerous not 38

Hey big thx for the video. I was wondering if you have a video with what the basic excersises are that you recommend to do as often as you can or if you could make one. I know it's kind of selfish but I think a lot of new riders would appreciate. Just as I would. thanks and good luck

@terryboyle

2 жыл бұрын

check out this channel. so many viedos with basic exercises. He also has booklets and an app. Worth the investment! I'm over 60 and continue to improve with his drills. He has a patch on his jacket "Shut Up and Practice". Best motorcycle advice I've ever been given.

My father had four people in a 50cc in the 80s. I know is terrible thing to do, but best memories ever 😂.

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

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yall make it look so easy

Beautiful throttle lessons brother 🫶🏻✨️❤️‍🔥 We thank you

Wonderful amalgamation of old plus new.

wow man,, what a skill💪

I set my suspension a little stiff for when I pick up a girl at the bar. I always tell them to keep their feet on the pegs no matter what. I also tell them to keep their shoulders squarely behind mine

Awesome video....thanks....

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

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great video, thanks

@MotoJitsu

4 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Only thing I can add is: when mounting make them mount 1st while you hold the front brake, when dismounting dismount 1st grab the brake then they can get off easier

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

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Love your videos. I hope that one day I'll have the skills you're demonstrating.

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

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If the wife/girlfriend/FWB refuses to listen to what you say, DON'T ALLOW HER TO RIDE WITH YOU. I did that mistake, she almost took me to the ground. She would get her weight on one side of the bike, not grab on to me, i had to constantly give her sign to grab me, would jump on the bike without warning, would get up on the seat randomly... And worse of all, when told she did something wrong she would fight back! A stupid passenger is the most dangerous cargo you can carry.

Realy good video

Yup, be the passenger of a skilled and experienced rider. Who am i going to gain experience on riding with a passenger if every passenger thinks like that?

Great video with important advice. I do have a couple questions on things that confused me. There was a women who said you should only ride with someone that has experience with passengers. How do they get experience with passengers if the passenger will only wide with someone who has experience? Also I'm willing to try and drag a knee but I think my bike will scrape before my knee hits. I am probably wrong so I'm guessing a rider with a bagger can do the same things.

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

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Thank you!

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

❤️👍🏼

1:14 right, thanks. Nice info.

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

👍🏼

I carry a passenger on a big adventure bike and it is so much more fun if your passenger's frequency and chemistry matches with you 😉

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

Ah

Comon, can't be as complicated. Just go with the flow. Don't over complicate.

Great advice! One of my briefings during a tv shoot with a passenger on a Harley Electra Glide (which I had never ridden before) was also not to breathe 😂

@ameyagaikwad8002

2 жыл бұрын

Lol you literally wanted him to turn into " A Sack Of Potatoes"😂😂

I've had passengers lean the opposite way. Holy shit. One time I had to stop immediately and give her some very stringent instruction. We were way cool after that. She even leaned back and wrapped her legs around me. The dead weight was great and easy to ride. She got on and off straight up without pulling me off the bike. Just give your passenger some instruction and the ride will be great.

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

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I thought the best thing was to have the pillion hug your back rather than try to stay still as a rock. That way if you do some serious CS swerves they're not going to be thrown from side to side.

I downloaded your app and used it to keep myself on track with my skills for riding. During riding season, (I live in Utah, so there's an off-season) I went from having 100 miles under my belt (first year) with no ability for slow-speed maneuvering to 8000 miles and being able to get level 2 parking spaces. My issue is that I haven't practiced enough for getting my knee down. And I know, don't focus on one thing. That's just the first goal that comes to mind. I'm upgrading from my cb500x (first bike) to an R6, R1, ZX6R, or ZX10R. Haven't decided yet. I feel confident enough to jump to a 600 or 1000. So, once the season starts, I'm going to ride my cb500x for a little bit and freshen up my skills, then purchase my next bike and see what slow-speed maneuvering I can get down on there. I love my 500, but I'd rather not be limited with power. It's not that I want to sit at 16k rpms all the time, but rather, I want the ability to get myself out of a situation where a car is trying to run me over for lane filtering (that has happened) or anything else that might happen. Also, don't worry, I wear full gear even in hot weather. I'd rather be as safe as I can be, rather than riding squid. Anyways, sorry for the long comment. Just wanted you to know that you've inspired and helped another fellow rider.

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

Fun isn't it!! I would look into an upright bike like a Street Triple..full blow sport bikes with clip ons are the absolute worse bikes for street riding...most uncomfortable and impractical. The Street Triple RS for example has awesome brakes, suspension and tires OEM plus the comfort of a handlebar. I wouldn't over look it.

@garret6121

2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoJitsu Thanks for the advice! I completely forgot about that! Test rode an R6 a couple months back. I was only on it for about 10 minutes and my back was killing me.

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

Upright/naked is my favorite type of bike

@thecheetahman22

2 жыл бұрын

@@garret6121 I've gotta agree with him on this. I started on a Ninja 300, which was pretty comfortable. Then got a ZX6R, which I love and is a blast, but it sucked for commuting. I just got an MT-09 for riding to work, and I love every single second I'm on the bike, even when I got caught in a windy rain storm on it. The naked bikes are FAR more comfortable

@ernieschatz3783

2 жыл бұрын

@@thecheetahman22 I approve! The channel owner recommends brands that are less reliable. He even rides one.

the old saying in uk was sit like a sack of potatoes. you are so right.

Well damn...!!! Very good video!

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

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Heyman. Thanx. New rider. Took the first course. Appreciate most all ur videos. Can u demo turns n cornering on a Stryker with that factory rake at some point? 6'3 240 n don't fit on shit cuz I don't want my knees up by my ears or my feet out past the front wheel. You say bike don't matter, so maybe it don't, idk, bout to figure it out here shortly anyhow. Thanx again for all the info. Ur saving lives every day 👍

I tell all pillions not to get on or off without telling me first so that i can get ready. I also ask them to stay inline with my body whilst going around corners.

3:30 - this so much. I keep seeing these videos saying the pillion should echo what the rider is doing & I'm like why? The rider is used to the bike handling with his or her own weight leaning. They're used to riding with cargo too, most likely, if they've ever been on a long trip. They won't be used to 150lbs swinging about unpredictably or adding to their weight. Sit still & let us do what we need.

WOW. THERE IS NO BETTER WAY TO SAY IT OR SHOW IT. I HAVE TOLD PEOPLE BEFORE THE PASSENGER DOES NOT MOVE. JUST STAY ON THE SEAT AND DO WHAT THE BIKE DOES. THIS VIDEO IS PROOF OF WHAT I HAVE BEEN TELLING PEOPLE IN THE PAST. THANKS FOR SHOWING THIS. 👍

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

❤️👍🏼

@andyostertag

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry, but "do what the bike does" leaves the door WAY to open to interpretation by non riders. Ride safe

@mosmotorcyclejourney9067

2 жыл бұрын

@@andyostertag no need to apologize. If you are a non rider then I wouldn't be riding a passenger. That comment was for a passenger only. And I wouldn't ride a passenger with out explaining the process.

in my country (slovakia) when you do the driving course you have the instructor sitting on the back of the bike where he has a secondary handle bar with clutch and brakes, it's really terrifying to learn to ride like that edit: but to be fair it's only when we go out into the traffic, we don't do that on the training grounds

im probably never going to own a bike but if I did i'm never going to try any of the techniques used in the demo lol. It's a good demonstration. When I do get a bike and have ridden for awhile, I will have some confidence of having a passenger, as long as they are geared of course; and are a good passenger lol. It could be a good training tool, I'm more willing to take risks for myself, than putting someone else in danger due to my driving. Even in a car with passenger, I am not showing off, I am not having too much fun, my priorty is everyone's safety..If I get into a accident who cares, but if I walk away and someone else gets hurt... I can't live with that. With that said, if you have not ride with 110% precautions, awareness, and confidence I believe it is better to ride alone. I'm sure idiot will ignore this logic but I stand by this statement, driving with passengers should make you a better driver, not worse.

Loving the stickmen

I took a passenger on a bike before I even knew how to ride a bike properly. I was used to having passengers a lot on cycle and scooters so that helped.

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

ok

Lol when I visited India there was whole families on bikes. Two kids dad and mom with toddler in hand!