Practice, right? Man, 6 rides in and I am twitchy af! I know it's me, and I feel so bad for my bike, poor girl! I need to remember this. And practice!

@MotoJitsu

4 жыл бұрын

Keep at it :)

@RobertBardos

3 жыл бұрын

youre not alone... Im new and im the same way. lets slow it down and smooth out them inputs. 🧈🧈🧈🧈

@StoicWei

3 жыл бұрын

Same, I just started riding and I’m twitchy af as well 😅

I am a beginner learning to ride. This was helpful. Good to discover this in my early days. Do you also have a video on how to relax hands when riding? As a beginner, I become tensed and my grip on the handles is rigid which leads to the handle bar swaying. Trying to control myself. Any help would be appreciated.

@MotoJitsu

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I even have an entire playlist for new riders and one for relaxing your hands too. Check out MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, merch, etc.

This video is so valuable to me. Thank you. I got my bike last week and I've never ridden before this. I touched the throttle a little too fast and I was off in a big way. I've learned a lot from other videos but never thought much about the throttle control portion of riding. It's nothing at all like the accelerator in a car.

@MotoJitsu

4 жыл бұрын

Dimmer switch....sllllloooowwwww hands happy riders.

direct and straight to the point as usual. Love this, love how you communicate and share in your videos. All of this, all the riding, is a never ending story in the sense that there is always something to learn and to improve. Thanks Eddy!

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly Carolina!!! Thank you and go practice!

Fast Eddie I came across your videos before the riding season began here in Michigan, I binged watched every video I could and I am glad I did! I also got into a different bike this year going from a cruiser to a V Strom DL 1000. Your videos and your book helped me a lot. I thought I was a decent rider, I was mostly wrong! After seeing your videos and practicing what you were talking about, body,head, bike, slow loose hands plus the moto jitsu skills I became a lot better rider this year and I 've been riding the better part of 15 years. It's been an eye opening experience for sure! Your services are greatly appreciated, I 've been giving away copys of your book to new riders when I can. Just wanted to take an opportunity to say Thank you!

@MotoJitsu

4 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad!! :)

Great advices ! I'm doing motorcycle learning to get my licence. I was having issue to manage throttle, kind of brutal (ON/OFF). I though it was coming from the 2 cylinder bike (Z650), but with your advice, now it's a lot smoother ! Thx MotoJitsu !

@MotoJitsu

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

I like your video instructions they are complete with illustrations...good job!!

Just like you said once: slow hands! I notice the huge difference in my bike's behavior and actively correct myself every time so I can be as close as possible to the bell curve with each movement. Thank you!

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Yes! It's a constant practice and awareness....this is not something you learn 1 time and you're done.

Honestly such a great video, can’t wait to actually go out and practice all the things you teach in your video. My favourite thing is your attitude, I want to learn more and more now and thanks for that.

@MotoJitsu

4 жыл бұрын

thanks!

smooth riding saves money, wear and tear and reduces rider stress! Great video! Thanks

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Great way to put it!

Super new rider here, on my 3rd practice in neighborhood and had some issues in throttle control. Thank you man will practice more🙌

@MotoJitsu

4 жыл бұрын

Slow those hands down...it’s the cause of so many issues

Great video for anything in life, especially my scooter, thank you for your time and advice!!

@MotoJitsu

4 жыл бұрын

😁👌🏼

Love you’re diligence just bought my 690 duke three days ago going to be hearing you out on it al

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Sweet bike!

Thanks, my instructor never told me about the importance of good throttle form. Its a game changer for sure, very important.

@r56mini

3 жыл бұрын

My MSF instructors didn't mention this either. I am glad we have KZread for this

Your speech in this video sounded like you were trying to hypnotize us to become happier riders.

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

That's the plan!!!

Very helpful! I learned the almost the same thing on how to shoot. And my accuracy became much better! Will be practicing this now.

@MotoJitsu

4 жыл бұрын

Sweet!! And it's fun!!

I've been practicing my throttle control for the past few days and have improved a lot. Thanks!!!

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Keep at it! It's not something you do once and you're done...I practice every time I ride.

@rcoleyjr

4 жыл бұрын

Was out today for the first time and had the hardest time taking off. Never rode before. Have to get the timing of the gas/clutch down

Every rider that did not learn this immediately after understanding what a friction zone is has a lot to learn. U must know how to use ur throttle progressively and return it progressively. That way throttle control would be easy to understand and it will save u a lot and never put u in panic mode when anything arise suddenly. So, learn to understand it’s a progressive movement up and progressive movement back down... and easily. Safe riding guys and thanks for ur videos as always. Greetings from Nigeria.

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

It's not something you learn once and you're done...it needs to be practiced constantly, every time you get on the bike and ride. It's not intuitive and very few people have slow/smooth throttle control.

@OARotifa

5 жыл бұрын

MotoJitsu apologies if I came out as that, meant to first understand the technic, then go into practice as u ride. Everything that has to do with riding requires riding and one beautiful thing about it, it’s always continuous as we learn something new daily.

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

I know...I hate writing as communication...can't see my body language, me smiling...nothing. 65% of what we say is non-verbal so written speech is so limiting...I'm never upset/mad/anything replying back to anyone :)

@OARotifa

5 жыл бұрын

MotoJitsu thanks for ur understanding. And I must say I have learnt a ton of things from u since I started following u sometime in May. And I find open spaces to learn what u teach and practice on them even if I know them already. One major thing, distance isn’t a barrier. Am here in Nigeria and mostly seems am close to u. Thanks for the knowledge impacting. Weldone.

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much my friend.

Thanks for this video eddie. Your information is helpful as always

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Erica!

Great advice, but it comes down to experience. I’m a brand new rider. I’m sure I’ll get better at this as I train more and more. But you can’t expect a new rider to be smooth like you. You are an experienced rider. Today, I was bouncing around quite a bit. First time riding in very heavy Phoenix traffic. But I will practice this as much as possible.

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

Of course it takes a lot of practice...you can't expect a new anything to be good as someone who's really good at the same thing right away.

Thank you for the short video. It's much more easier to digest them. Continue the good work!!! I can't still keep up with the number of videos that you produce. 8) I guess I will have more time when the snow comes in 2 months. Have a great autumn!

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thank you MotoJitsu, this is exactly what I am working on, especially because of over slowing in corner entries. But I still have this problem: the throttle has a few degrees of dead zone, where you open up a little bit and nothing happens, it stays IDLE, and then, one degree more and you have this jump in the engine recovery that surprises me. Only after this jump point I can handle the throttle smoothly in bell curve. How do you manage that? Is my throttle not well adjusted or is it my piloting where I should avoid this zone by slowing down? Thanks!

Straight to the point. As a beginner, I was doing heartbeat that's why it's jerky. Thank you for this, I ride smoothly now.

I had a training session yesterday and was thinking of this video you posted 😂 it was frustrating me so much I couldn't get the throttle control right, we checked the chain and it was flopping about like one of those balloon men at the car yards haha after we tightened it, my throttle control was definitely improved! I just uploaded a video, gave you a shout out in the caption, thank you for your training tips 😊

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Great video, thank you for sharing you knowledge.

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

Thank you brother for your time and best explanation out there, keep the good videos coming .

Nice video. I am watching this again. I used to be the throttle "heartbeat" style guy often. Now, sometimes I do that for fun but soon realize that fact and then be so gentle increasing and decreasing the throttle as smooth as possible. it is all about the "Twist of the Wrist" I see., Yes !!!!

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes...sllooowwww hands

Tested this 15% on acceleration, acceleration and braking. Works super and I have improved my riding as I "shut up and practice" more. ;). Can't thank you enough.

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's something to work on every time you ride, at any speed.

I need to work on my throttle control for sure this will help a lot thanks, I find myself relaxed and nice with my left hand but my right hand clenching trying to be smooth but Im trying to not clench because I know that will be smoother but I struggle not to definitely working on it only been riding about 2 weeks and loving it

@MotoJitsu

4 жыл бұрын

Keep at it ;)

Thank you for your time and insight...👍🏼

@MotoJitsu

3 жыл бұрын

👍🏼

Thank you so much for posting this insightful video, and great details yet again. Another portion of practicing I need during my motorcycle lessons. Date: 17nov20.

@MotoJitsu

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Tara :)

very important point for new riders is wrist position in your throttle grip .Wrist always has to be lower then your knuckles ,then in case of clutch drop and bike jump you will close throttle, instead of opening it wide open , if the wrist is above knuckles.There is many videos on youtube about bike taking off:)))

@MotoJitsu

4 жыл бұрын

That's a good tip for brand new riders

@alanspence1716

2 жыл бұрын

I wish my instructor had told me this. Coming from many years of pedal bicycling, my natural position is fingers far forward over the brake always ready for an emergency, and wrist on the bar. Much too far forward and wrist up not down. Now I know better.

Your vids are great 👍 thanks for sharing your knowledge with everyone

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏼

This video was helpful, my biggest trouble is my throttle control when I took the course, I intend to make this a point of focus when I get my bike this upcoming riding season

@MotoJitsu

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful :) Side Note: Do you know about my other KZread channel? It's a podcast where I interview interesting people, check it out and subscribe! kzread.info/dron/VJeRk29mNO-YRuvOJ73klQ.html

Very helpful, thank you! 👍

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I am a beginner and the video made a lot of sense to me. Thank you for sharing...subscriber

@MotoJitsu

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! :)

Just what i was looking for to fix my technique thank you

@MotoJitsu

4 жыл бұрын

you're welcome

YOU speak and I always listen 👍😁thanks for everything

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

❤️👍🏼

"My bike is really twitchy" The instructor told the group at my MSF course that a motorcycle is just a dumb machine. It only does what YOU tell it to do. Your videos are very informative. Keep up the good work!

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@grumpyolman7670

4 жыл бұрын

@@MotoJitsu that applies to anything really. I've heard that applied to guitars, as well. "Dude that neck is slow" . 😶 The neck is a piece of wood. It's Static. It's nothing but inert material. 😑 YOU'RE slow on IT. The same philosophy applies - Shut up. Go practice.

hey, practiced this today, haven't enjoyed a commute like that. the bike was very smooth. thanks man

@MotoJitsu

4 жыл бұрын

yes!! Practice every time you ride!

Hey man, I have a cool exhaust!!! lol. And I am one of those twitchy Noobs! Back to the drawing board! Time to Shut up and Practice. Thanks, great vid.

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

hahahaha Slow down those hands...needs to be practiced every time you ride...not something you can learn once and be done.

@anon91153

5 жыл бұрын

Yes Sensai! heading out for my first ride with a more experienced rider - beautiful day her in NJ if that is possible - Ride safe my friend!

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

You too!

@SprayIgniteBoom

5 жыл бұрын

At least you can admit it! That's a great place to start with almost every aspect in life. Trying to do things from a different perspective while retaining your individuality is hard for most people to do. Have a fun ride!!!

Was looking for a video like this !! Very important throttle control 😀 Also sweet spot ..friction zone 😀🌶clutch and throttle 👍

@MotoJitsu

4 жыл бұрын

Yes!

Great delivery on your explanation!!😊 “love the “ you’re twitchy my friend”! 😂

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

thanks

Thank you again for a wonderful lesson sir💕

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

welcome!! SHARE IT

good talk fast eddie. rain in MN today so no Motojitsu App drills - princess is staying dry and cleanish today. but thanks for the KNOWLEDGE.

@MotoJitsu

3 жыл бұрын

welcome! MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, merch, affiliate links to Revzilla, etc. :)

"no, you are!" bahahaha gold I was one of these people lol! Going out to practice this this afternoon, thanks! Ps there was a fatal 10 car pile up on my route to work today, so crazy and only reiterates the fact of how important it is to practice all these techniques you teach us before getting out in the real world!

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Very true....NO YOU ARE!

New rider here - thanks for the tip. Gonna practice now!

@MotoJitsu

4 жыл бұрын

Nice!! throttle control is something to practice every time you ride.

Hi eddy, my right hand goes numb holding the throttle for a short period. How do I avoid that?

Slow your hands down and your gf will be a lot happier too. :))

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

hahaha

I’m learning this only nowadays. So true. I have been blaming my KTM duke 390 for all the jerks. It’s been me. Good I noticed it b4 I saw this video or I’d be pissed at myself and pissed at fast Eddie too right now. Haha. Thanks man. Sharing this video. A lot of my Indian biker friends do this. Hope we grow from this video.

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Me too!!

Very knowledgeable, like always :)

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

thanks!

It takes a lot of mental patience and effort... something I need to consciously practice more often.

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Yes it does!

Nice video.. really helps me a lot especially for beginners

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! All riders need to work on this :)

Thank u bro,u r awsome,i have learnt a huge things clearly from u, when compared to other Bike vloggers explanations.

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! Stay tuned...lots more videos to watch, over 300!! lol

@TheBoy_97

5 жыл бұрын

@@MotoJitsu lol, sure bro looking towards 300 to 3000 videos from u in future:)

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

YESSS

All I've ever ridden was a cruiser, a '95 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 to be specific. I've been trying out some other bikes trying to see what I really like and man, going from a heavy v-twin with 32 hp I could make large changes like that heartbeat and on my bike it feels perfectly smooth. When I was on any other bike, GS, Versys, Monster... I thought I was gonna crash... I'm trying to work on this on my Vulcan so I can handle normal bikes properly, haha

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Slow that hand down...the bike will respond just as slowly.

I have a 110 i need to learn the throttle so this video helped me out!

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Excellent video. I have a Honda ST1300 Pan European and I find the throttle very difficult to control over long bumpy roads or potholes. Any suggestions for a smoother ride?

@MotoJitsu

3 жыл бұрын

Simply more practice....meaning pay more attention to your experience on what you're doing and how it effects the bike and slow down your movements!

Thank you

Wow, Eddie you’re right! It really works. Thank you👍

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Of course it does! lol thanks

@muddykilljoy

5 жыл бұрын

Actually I’m a fire fighter and a emt biker, went through defensive riding skill course. But with the additional tips from most of your video,it helps me a lot during my shift and my daily rides.. hope to learn more from you. Thank you.

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Over 300 videos to go through!!

@muddykilljoy

5 жыл бұрын

MotoJitsu yes understood, I’ve applied some of your tips for my work. Sometimes I tend to forget on the basics too. Lol!

Do you suggest handle grip cruise controller?

Many reviews of my new bike state that the engine brake kicks in quite hard when throttle is chopped. I already noted on the first day with the bike that with proper throttle control this is no issue at all. It just takes a lot more than just a kind of 0/1 setting when rolling off the throttle. .However - still ripping it too high every odd time when rolling on in 1st gear - because I am still terribly green with the inline 4 engine. Will get better with more practice :)

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

yes, choppy, jerky, etc are symptoms of poor throttle control...it's not the bike.

You can't hide it!!your the one that invented motogp hehe.great job coach!!

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

hahaha

This applies to everyone with an exhaust/slip on....they love hearing their exhaust backfire lol...

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

and every other bike...so many heartbeat throttles out there.

@jbellis11

5 жыл бұрын

Ugh. I hate hearing my exhaust! It embarrasses me. LoL I walk my bike down the street before starting so my baby and neighbors don’t have to listen to that junk.

@JohnnyKronaz

5 жыл бұрын

I'm still a noob, and when I go from 1st to 2nd, I get backfires. It's embarrassing. Who actually wants to do that on purpose?

Gr8 vid bud!! Noted!

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

This is a superb video, still being appreciated 3 years on.... My big take away is slowwww. I see that you naturally demonstrate with the back of your hand sloping up, away from your wrist which is lower. I've also read something different, that your hand and arm should be level. Will your method make the roll off more natural when reaching for the brake? Thanks for making this!

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

Go ride and see...reading something is very different real life riding.

Good to know. Ill do that. Im in the process of buying Ninja 636. I would love to never crash ever

Thanks for your usefull video.

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Great video. Still interested to see what your method to throttle GRIP technique is. ty!

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

I just hold the throttle normally, nothing special about it.

Is this for scooter motor?

thanks for the great video, i love my stock exhaust but i still want to remove the stock headers and the cat box cus its massive weight savings and free horsepower, the pointless argument really only applies to the tail pipe.

@MotoJitsu

3 жыл бұрын

you're welcome! Easier to lose weight...it's free. Check out MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, merch, etc. You subscribed yet? Notifications on? Like the video? Get to it slacker!!! :)

thanks, i really needed this one

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

What they don't usually teach in driving school but they really should especially at slow speeds in 1st gear, people rolling at 15 mph on a 600 even a slight twist of the gas will start twitching the bike, instead what you should do, is leave your throttle stationary at say somewhere around the 15% mark and just play with the clutch, pull it in, let it out to control speed, no it does NOT fuck your clutch up, that's what it's made for

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

using your clutch like that is for low-speed maneuvers, this video is all about the throttle going faster than 20mph, out on the roads.

Good advice. I like the idea that every ride can be an opportunity to practice something, and slowing down your hands is a great example. Thanks for the video.

@MotoJitsu

Ай бұрын

yes! instagram.com/motojitsuclub/

Hey Eddie, Sometimes when I start to roll off the throttle I'll make the bike lurch forwards. And I roll off slow like you're showing it. I usually try to keep the rpms lowish while at cruising speeds 4-5k(out of a 13k limit) to keep the drone of the engine down a bit, but I'm thinking that because my rpms are low and I barely have any throttle open that when I go to roll off its basically closed from the slightest movment giving me that sudden lurch no matter how slow I roll off. Does this make sense? Should I be keeping my rpms in the middle of my tach(6-8k) so theres more throttle to roll off with, so I get some mild engine braking, before its totally snapped shut? If I know I'll be braking soon, should I just downshift while rev matching before I start to roll off, to give myself more more rpms to roll off through? Thanks and keep it up! 👍

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

If the bike lunges forward, you're rolling off wayyyyyy too fast. Doesn't matter what gear, or what speed, keep moving your hand slower and slower until there's no dive in the suspension either rolling on or off!

@soapkz3958

5 жыл бұрын

@@MotoJitsu I have this problem too but it only lunges when the I close the throttle completely. Usually I avoid it by not closing the throttle completely and when I do I pull the brake gently. My idle is 2k

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

If you close completely, then you're engine braking...the idea is, try to not have the suspension move due to your throttle control..as much as possible anyway, it'll always move a little bit.

@soapkz3958

5 жыл бұрын

@@MotoJitsu so I can't really do much about it?

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Soap Kz you’re in control...you’re the one riding. Take more courses & spend more time practicing. There’s always something to do, invest in yourself; become a better rider.

*Just as promised* , we voted, you gave it. Thx FE helpful. I've noticed on KZread vids during gear shifting, others will shift and throttle hand is very erratic, what's going on there? (Lol helmet tap!)

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Yes, very erratic..that's voted #3...next week is fear, then how to shift smoothly :)

@kms1474

5 жыл бұрын

Ουρανία E...they are downshifting.

What do you think of clamp-on throttle rests like Crampbuster's "Cruise Control" or Oxford's "Cruise Anti-Fatigue Throttle Assist"? They're cheap (under $10) and look like they reduce wrist fatigue on long rides. Ever tried one?

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have! Great invention! I have cruise control on my bike and it's worth it. I would get the one off of www.leeparksdesign.com

"my bike is really twitchy. NO YOU ARE." greg, you're the man hahaha.

May you show a video of the as actual practice on your bike with the go pro focused on the throttle

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Better for you to practice than watch me!! My videos are designed to inspire YOU to go practice. Watch my riding, listen to the throttle

@Ruthlessbone

5 жыл бұрын

@@MotoJitsu and I have been practicing bro. But it show a different perspective on things

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

I have no way to show a camera of my throttle...when I was riding the S1000RR doing knee down stuff, I kept it in first gear just so everyone could hear my throttle. My hand moves so slow, the video would almost be pointless lol

@Ruthlessbone

5 жыл бұрын

@@MotoJitsu thanks for your input bro. I'll go back to see the bmws1000 video to pay more attention on your throttle control lol

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

You can hear it for sure, it's a loud awesome sounding exhaust he has on it :)

So I finally got my first 125cc bike, and I have a problem to keep the throttle in place when going over bumps and elevations or w/e. The only way I can counter that is, I am using the end caps as a leeway, or just a stationary object as to say, and am able to keep it wherever I want it. Now, there is a big caveat with that, I get numb hands after only 10 minutes of cruising. So I guess I need more practice. Have no other problem with anything else, is just that I never had any suspension on my push bike, since my legs and arms were the suspension themselves.

@MotoJitsu

4 жыл бұрын

that's common...takes pracitce

I have been riding the mountains today and there were a few, almost U-like turns,i tried progressively going faster as i got more confident. But i did mess up my corner exit a lot,i would lean in,and halfway through the corner i would get back on the gas and the bike would twitch when i did it. Should i ever be completely without throttle through a corner like this? Do I ALWAYS need some pressure on the gas in order to eliminate the jerky motion when getting back on it?(through a corner where i am leaned a fair amount)

@MotoJitsu

4 жыл бұрын

This will help kzread.info/dash/bejne/pq2g3LBug72Xado.html

Outstanding! Eddie =P Thanks for the tips as always. And I'm saying thanks again for showing how to lift up a bike because I was practising slow speed stuff earlier and I actually full locked my CBR500R for the first time ever and I sort of panicked how quickly I was turning and I dropped the bike, but I remembered how you showed picking a bike up and I brought it back up easily, shook it off, then got back to practising. You're brilliant, take care buddy.

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and I'm glad another video helped you out!!

Have you ever ridden a FZ-07 ? Thinking of getting one

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Many times

Smoother is faster, right? I'm gonna draw a bell on my windshield as a reminder haha. Good info, thanks!

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

hahahah

God damn fast Eddie, you’ve taught me to ride all over again! Again.

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Nice! Time to practice ;)

Wait, so don't chop the throttle before braking? Should I be doing the advanced technique of slowing braking while slowing rolling off the throttle? Or are you recommending I slowing let off the throttle completely THEN start braking (I feel that won't slow my bike down fast enough). Or just slow down in general? :-)

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

It's not an advanced technique...chopping the throttle causes the bike to lunge forward and compress the front suspension and load the front tire...if you do this mid corner, you'll probably crash or go wide, which will cause you to crash. You can slowly let off the throttle and brake...both at same time!

@hobbes3

5 жыл бұрын

Ya, I definitely wouldn't chop it off mid corner. I was talking more like a straight line. I ride a 1290 KTM Super Duke GT, and the exhaust "pops" when I chop the throttle to apply brakes. At first I thought it sounded cool, but now I guess I shouldn't be doing that lol. I'll start practicing rolling off smoothly and apply brake at the same time. Thanks for the advice!

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

No problem, chopping the throttle in a straight line or while cornering or wherever is just the rider being lazy...it takes effort and skills not to do that..most don't know or don't care.

@hobbes3

5 жыл бұрын

Doesn't ride-by-wire help with being "smooth"? Or is that only for acceleration? I'm still going to practice rolling off smoothly but I assume I get some electronic help on this bike too.

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

hobbes3 technique over technology...all kinds of things help but the rider’s ability is most important.

I start with the correct rpm's but by the time i'm done doing a figure 8 they're a lot higher, same thing when I do the off set cones. I just have a hard time keeping the throttle in one position. Other than practicing a 1000 more times any suggestions?

@MotoJitsu

4 жыл бұрын

You said it, practice :)

yes i actually experienced heart beat throttle when i started riding. It was very jerky and unpleasant. Smooth throttle open and close is always the best for bike and rider

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

smooottthhhh

I thought this just came with a bit of experience, surprised to see so many people commenting that they need to practice this. One tip might be to loosen your grip at the times you're wanting to make very fine adjustments. I find sometimes my grip feels so loose it almost feels like I'm not moving the throttle, but more that my hand is sort of starting to slide downwards inside my glove. The friction between the glove and the rubber grips will still drag the throttle round but just ever so slightly. You will definitely hear and feel those very fine adjustments :-) Obviously too loose a grip and the throttle will snap shut. And it may change with different glove material, the level of friction on the palm and fingers etc. There is some obnoxious knob with probably NO exhaust in my neighbourhood somewhere, who smashes the throttle open for like a half a second or three quarters of a second at a time and then coasts a bit, then rams it open again, you get the idea. Annoying as hell when I'm out on my deck or got the doors and windows open, and then the neighbourhood peace is replaced with this terrible rider's arrogant noisefest. I get it, the burst of acceleration is a thrill but there's a time and a place and the last couple kilometres home in a heavily populated residential area ain't it! Ride smooth everyone :-)

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Nope...needs education and constant practice. I know riders who been riding 20+ years who have horrible throttle control...been teaching new and experienced riders for 5 years now...very, very few have decent throttle control.

@chocolate_squiggle

5 жыл бұрын

I'm comfortable with throttle. But I have many many other areas to learn and improve on. I like your slightly repetitive instruction style, emphasising the most critical points. I just found your channel and look forward to watching some more. Cheers from NZ.

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

chocolate squiggle most people believe the same thing :) and it takes repetition to do anything, consistency. :)

I'm a new rider and have a brand new honda rebel 1100 DCT i got two days ago and I crashed it into a curb. I was making a turn in a tight space and went for the brake and hit the throttle hard at the same time. I panicked and didn't even think to put my back brake on. Luckily, nobody was in front of me. I twisted my back and bruised all over. I have a small dent on the tank. I'm so mad at myself for not properly holding the throttle like I was taught in my safety course. At the same time extremely thankful I didn't lose control at an intersection. I feel traumatized by this, but I don't want to be fearful of riding. I wanna enjoy it like so many.

Is there a "best" way to hold on to the throttle (gripwise). I find it to be too sensitive. Could it be my grip? Maybe it's because I'm nervous and I'm tense?

@MotoJitsu

3 жыл бұрын

There are ways def not to...but it's usually preference. You have to use the throttle very slowly...on and off like a dimmer switch. MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, merch, affiliate links to Revzilla, etc. :)

I mostly press the clutch while rolling off the throttle at high rpm's and then slowly leave it at the same time rolling on the throttle like we do while taking off. I don't know if i have been doing it wrong as many on my friends don't even use clutch while moving the throttle. Will these affect my clutch plates for longrun ?. I started doing it because I used to change my chain set in just about 8,000 miles. My second chain set has already done 15,000 miles and are still doing good.

@MotoJitsu

3 жыл бұрын

This video has nothing to do with the clutch.

@TravisTerrell

2 жыл бұрын

Nah man, wet clutch plates in motorcycles can be abused to hell. Many plates soaked in oil are resilient. What you're doing well do no harm, so if it makes shifting smoother for you, go for it! (Think about his much we use the friction zone at slow speeds--that's just nonstop slipping the clutch, ha!)

Awesome teacher

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Hey Eddie, but how practical is it to roll down the throttle slowly in normal city riding? As with shifting up, we always roll up the throttle, quickly disengage clutch to upshift each time. When it is time to slow down, we do the same along with rev matching (when possible) or just keep holding the clutch lever while breaking. Gradually releasing the throttle in normal city riding means we really have to ride quite slow to make that happen. In other words, the fun is lost!

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

You can do anything and still have slow/smooth throttle control.

good video! this 2021 I hope you have already stopped the nail-biting :D

@MotoJitsu

3 жыл бұрын

thanks Check out MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, merch, etc.

Well - I do that for a long time. Even when I driving my car. Slowly roll on the throttle - like you are in "rain mode" (even though you haven't any on your bike) - roll on and roll off. And you should always say to yourself: Why the heck must I be that quick as the others. It is my bike, my decision and I want a easy chilly ride - not a race on the street. And take your time to ride - to enjoy the ride. :D Lovely greetings from Austria - buddy.

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

I do have rain mode on my bike lol but yes, slow, slow hands =happy bike.

I am a very new prospective rider. I understand clutch control, but I’m having fits with throttle control - even in neutral, lol! My hand just seems to inadvertently move the throttle instead of just resting on it. I am seriously freaked out by this as I can just see myself flying off unintentionally and damaging the both of us. I hope your video can help me, but any other ideas would be greatly appreciated. I am on the list for the beginner course, but don’t feel I’m even ready for that without inadvertently whipping out half the class.

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

Have to move it wayyyyyy slower :)

First “bike” was a 900cc CVT trike. My first real bike is a r7. After riding for awhile I do see why it’s best to start smaller but it’s too late now and I’m not doing too bad. I will say though a bowl of cereal wouldn’t last a second on my bike with me and someone backpacking on my bike would be concussed in seconds lol really gonna start focusing on moving my hand slower. I thought it was the bike but it’s most likely me 😅

Hey Coach, when you were starting out, did your hands go numb? It happens to me during my lessons and then throttle control gets, of course, much harder. Whenever I stop at a traffic light a shake it off and then it goes ok. I guess I will get used to it the more I ride and get comfortable on the saddle.

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Yes...I made an entire video about numb hands...it's actually pretty popular..it help you out :) Go back and look for it.

@Nasosdag

5 жыл бұрын

Oh great! Thanks!

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@votpavel

5 жыл бұрын

i ride on supersport and my fingers do get numb after 3-4 hours of riding,my hand was killing me for awhile too,last few times i went to ride i tried and applied more weight to my inner thy/legs so that helped alot,also it varies how tall are you and how powerfull your motorcycle is,cruisers vibrate so much i dont think i could be on one of those for long

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, legs help big time!

Thanks. Yes. That's me...so frustrating. Can't wait for my Shut up amd Practice T-shirt!

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

going for my first class today.. I have been watching all kinds of videos.. my son in law and I are doing this together.. I think this is my concern, cuz I don't know how to drive stick in a car. does that matter?

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

You'll be ok....the basic course is designed for someone with no experience.