Thanks for watching everyone. Check out MotoJitsu.com/shop for my books & new merch :)

@holybutterfly8495

3 жыл бұрын

Can I ask you just one question , someone told Me about if I do knee down on motorbike , the air from the tire has to be cut down a little bit let say 35 psi cut down to maybe 30 psi ?!!! As like you are the professional , may you share a little bit more information to Me ?!!!

@micharebuz2542

3 жыл бұрын

EY MAN - - - - WHAT ABOUT ADVENTURE BIKES RIDING NOT LIKE SPORT BIKES ? ? ? ? - - - - - - - YOU ARE EXPLAINING THE LEANING - TECHNIWQUE FOR A SPORT BIKE ! - - BUT ACTUALLY YOU SIT ON AN ADVENTURE-BIKE ! ! ! ! ! - - -THINK ABOUT THIS - -PLEASE

Learning how to get your knee down is extremely beneficial for street riding, even though it’s 100% unnecessary for street riding. If I do move my body on the street, it’s only my upper body, I don’t move my lower body at all, there’s no need. This is what I mean. In order to get your knee down, you go through the process of learning how much your bike can lean by taking higher level courses. Your vision must be really good, your timing, body position, and speed... you learn smooth throttle control, to stay relaxed...you learn to be comfortable being uncomfortable. You learn what you and your bike are capable of. If you learn how to get your knee down, you know how much lean angle there is for your bike, therefore on the street, if you go into a corner a bit too fast or need to lean more, you know where the limit is. You know what it feels like all the way over. You’re not wondering or guessing what your bike can do, you’ve spent the time exploring it. It’s only the people who say “it’s pointless” who can’t do it, therefore don’t know what it takes to actually do it. It’s a combination of many things coming together in perfect unison. Additionally, is also fun as hell! Plus if you can’t do this easily less than 30mph in a big safe environment, why in the world should you try on the track at faster speeds? Learn to master this at slower speeds where the risk is minimal so when you’re doubling the speed on the track, that’s the last thing to worry about. This is why I put knee down in MotoJitsu starting at Brown Belt. #shutupandpractice MotoJitsu.com

@ralleralle8620

4 жыл бұрын

im doing all correct body head bike knee down...no im riding on the edge of my tire...i cant hang off more..ive no idea

@kenlee7954

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely spot on !! That's exactly why I am also practicing it even if I am not looking to go for track days any time in the near future..

@ekowalang9731

3 жыл бұрын

Well, I stop leaning my bike when I feel the tire little beat lost its grip or under steer.

@handleby

2 жыл бұрын

@MotoJitsu can you explain more on this please: "If I do move my body on the street, it’s only my upper body, I don’t move my lower body at all, there’s no need."?

Hey man, great video. There's a plethora of videos out there about getting your knee down, but not one of them is as instructive as this one. I love that you do it at 15-20mph as well.... skills!!

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

David Levett Hi!! Thank you for the comment and encouragement!! I’m glad the videos are clear and understandable. Anything you’d like me to demonstrate or talk about, feel free to ask!

@lovebeatz6672

4 жыл бұрын

What is the bike name

@lovebeatz6672

4 жыл бұрын

What is the bike name

@davidlevett4347

4 жыл бұрын

@@lovebeatz6672 he's on a GS

Great video, thank you! 35 min and I had my first knee down. Far from perfect but it motivated me to spend a lot more time practicing it and everything else. And as you say it gives you tons of confidence in what your bike is capable of when you one day need it.

@MotoJitsu

4 жыл бұрын

Great job!

By watching your videos, I learned how to turn my bike in curvy roads, doing sharp turns from complete stop. Now it's time to drag my knee. Great video as always!

Just bought a pair of knee protector with slider to put over my trouser few weeks ago. Got in empty parking area, clean little rocks and began to make circle at 35km/h with a video camera to see my posture. I do less than 5 circle and watch video. Step by step I put more lean angle to get almost 45°, but my knee was still 20cm above ground. I locked that lean angle and try to modify my posture to get knee down. After few tries, I managed to drag knee very smoothly with 40° lean. Video make a huge difference. At the beginning, you think you put some good lean but the reality is far from your perception ! And only video will help you. It’s incredible how a tire can have some grip. Doing this at low speed requires good balance and throttle control. If you apply Eddy’s advices, you’ll get it 100% and it will become natural. You just need to practise at least once a week.

@MotoJitsu

4 жыл бұрын

All depends on the size of the circle and your speed as well

Watched ur video last night got my knee down today ;u explained very well cheers from the uk

@MotoJitsu

4 жыл бұрын

thanks

Found your videos just yesterday looking for some advices. Man I like your calm tone and advices. Keep up with the new videos and greetings from Czech republic :D

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome my man!! I'm glad the information is easy to understand and useful for you!

I love your mindset and explanation. Got some knee pads and been practicing in the parking lot. I really enjoy getting to know my bike better as I explore my capabilities.

@MotoJitsu

3 жыл бұрын

❤️👍🏼

Best knee dragging instructional video yet! Thank you!

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

JTC Intl You’re very welcome! I’m glad you find it useful and not too complicated. Keep me updated on your progress!!

Man your videos helped me finally get my knee down, I did a track day not once could I do it then. I did what you said if I can't do it in parking lot how do I expect to get it on a track going even faster. Your content is beneficial to so many wish most KZread riders had your competence before they start showing the squids how to ride!

@MotoJitsu

3 жыл бұрын

awesome! :) If you haven't already, check out MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, merch, etc.

Totally stoked, just did this for the first time and I feel great! Needed to get some practice in before a track day that's coming up and now I feel a bit more prepared. Thanks for a great video.

Eddie, really like your channel and your advice!

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mikael!

Just watched vids about traction, led meto browse this...eeeexcellent. i been getting my knee down closer for first time ever after 2years riding. 70mph hit corner felt amazing. looking forward to getting it all slow now and applying to fast. Big love bro

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Keep me updated on your progress!

Eddie you're the best teacher on KZread! Thanks for the info about positions! Now I can elbow draging! 💪

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Przemysław Pilarski hahaha Thanks!!! Get out and start practicing! Let me know your progress 👌🏼😁

Love this. I've been practicing this in turns although I'm not off to the side as much as you. Even so I've noticed I don't have to lean the bike as far as I usually do. I will move to the inside more after watching your video. Again, thanks for posting. I'm hooked on your videos. Subscribed!

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

I like that Vid m8, good hints, plus slow speed knee, ride safe!

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Blade thank you! Check out my other videos too 👊🏼

I can't believe you do that on a GS. That thing is massive and heavy! I've been riding for 16 years, all sport bikes, and I've tried many times to get the knee down. Alas, I am very petite for a male at 56kg and 177cm tall so with somewhat "regular" sized legs it has often been a case of feeling the edge tyre grip starting to go before manage to get the knee to the pavement. You seem to be big and tall enough for the GS. I would never attempt riding one of those. I watched your U-turn videos also, as my pet hate is doing them in tight turns for fear of dropping the bike. You have some great advice, I've learnt to adapt many forms of advice now because some riding schools here in Australia recommend a complete stop, then U-turn in a tight 6 meters with full lock. I've practiced with the riding schools bikes thankfully, as I did on one occasion stall the bike and drop it. All part of learning. Keep up the great work Eddie, thanks again for the advice and you've made another subscriber!

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

It can be done on any bike, once you get the technique down, I've done it on sport bikes, Harley's, everything. Bike doesn't matter. I'm 5'9" and my friend is 5'6" and she can do everything I can do and she's on the same bike I have! It's all the technique!

You are one hell of a good instructor sir!!! Kudos to you!!!!

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thank you fast Teddy. Man god bless you and ppl like you , showing us how to ride a motorcycle. Keep up with your videos you can save alot of ppl with your lessons :). Greetings from Bulgaria.

@MotoJitsu

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Wow. Great stuff. Best I've seen on KZread. Thanks!

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kurt! Over 350+ more to go through!! : )

Excellent video, Eddie. Demonstrates well that lean and balance can be done well and safely, even at slow speeds. Kudos to you for creating these videos to help out your fellow riders. Respect, my friend. Keep ridin', and keep the 'shiny side up'! ;-)

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Nunya Bizness Thank you very much!! I’m glad my little videos shot with a iPhone are reaching out to fellow riders and making a difference!

Great tutorial video thanks. I always thought you had to be at a higher speed for your knee down! I’m also learning counter steering as well at the ripe old age of 50. I’d like to get out more on the bike but the British weather is rubbish(trash)

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

GS knee down, ooossshhh!!! You’re good!! Great demonstration 👍

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

K B Thanks!!

Wow! Great video on how to lean. Never thought of practicing on a parking lot. Thanks for making it safe.

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Joewin Crespo Beat way to go!! Big, empty, full gear and low speeds. Just ensure it’s good grip, free of gravel!!

New Sub, thank you for a very informative Vid. I have been riding for 2 and a half years and would love to learn to lean my bike.

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Amen Corner RIDER you’re welcome! Funny thing is, one of the main benefits of doing this is to NOT lean the bike very far. I get my body off to the inside in order to have the bike lean as little as possible!

I shouldn’t be watching this, it looks too easy..

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Chi Rides courses & practice!!!

@ElDuderino999

2 жыл бұрын

Once you have practiced for hundreds of hours like our fellow Gregster here, it becomes easy 😉

Eddie seems kool good explanation with out breaking my head 🙌

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

8 kilos under yep thanks! Go out and practice! Let me know how it goes!!😁👊🏼

Hello again Sir Ed. I tried this technique on the tracks. I just would like to say thanks for this video! It improved my riding!

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

I'll be riding my Ninja 250 in about a month! I can not wait to experiment with it. Slow, light, manuverable bike is perfect to begin with. Great vid. Keep it up!

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Pascal Provost thank you! Let me know your progress!

@Fuzi0nQc

6 жыл бұрын

Fast Eddie’s Motorcycle Fun I sure will!

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Pascal Provost awesome!

thanks man...you're the best... Happy New Year ! 🏍️🏍️

@MotoJitsu

3 жыл бұрын

You too!!

I love your videos and how you break it down simply into steps of progression. That being said, when 1st learning this, I would watch how easy it looks on video and get frustrated. Once you get that 1st feel for being on the actual side of the tire it all comes together

@MotoJitsu

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! :) 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

That center stand on the GS is so brilliant.

@MotoJitsu

3 жыл бұрын

:) MotoJitsu.com/com for my new app, books, merch, etc.

I just singed in so I can like and subscribe to your channel. Great videos buddy! Thank you very much for providing these precious videos for us. Thanks to you I got really motivated to practise all those things that you are talking about and force myself to practise and become better and safer biker. Thanks a lot once again, you are the man! :)

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

thank you!!

Great video and you got my sub. Thanks for the tips

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Hachi-Roku Performance Group thank you!! I’m really glad the videos are positively influencing others! Hopefully all my videos will slowly start to spread too!

Great presentation, thank you!

Great simple efficient video. Thanks mate

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

dean farrelly Thank you!

Great, vid, you make it look easy - key to good instructor - and on a GS1200

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Toxteth O'Grady It is easy when you put in the time to practice!! :) thank you!

Man, I was trying full speed on the road, couldn't achieve it ! Your demo is oustanding ! I'll try tomorrow on a parking, Thank you so much !

@MotoJitsu

3 жыл бұрын

welcome :) MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, merch, etc.

This channel is Gold treasure on KZread. Respect to you👍

@MotoJitsu

4 жыл бұрын

thanks

Good job man, you're driving an Bavarian Bike and this is pretty Cool!! Greetings from Bavaria!!!

I still need some work on this. Thanks for the video!

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Alexis Robles get practicing!! Lol you’re welcome!

Thanks man!!! Excellent

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Ice Angel Thankyou!

I ve seen knee down for light bikes and i asked if i need to do counter steering and you answered no,and then i ve seen this video with knee down and you told us to do counter steering,i m sorry sir if you re thinking i m stupid ,i m a little counfused , but just i want to be sure,cause i m just learning from your video i dont have money for courses.Thank so much.

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

It all happens as you get everything set up...just go practice and see what works. You're never going go learn how to do anything unless you go and try.

thanks! very clear

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Hans van der Poel I’m glad it makes sense to you!! Thanks for the comment!

i always thought knee down is only possible at high speed.. so much to learn.. thanks for the great vid!

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

yondaime hokage Not at all! thanks!

@yondaimehokage2281

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Eddie, another question, when you enter a corner, do you lean your body first, then apply pressure on the inner bar, or do you counter-steer into the corner first, then just hold your body there? From what I can tell in my current riding, I just lean into the corner with my body and just apply pressure to the inner bar naturally when needed. Is this the correct technique?

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

yondaime hokage Body, Head, Bike!

Awesome video... thx u :-)

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Night Rain You’re welcome!

I am new to riding on 2 wheels, and I didn't know that people lean, just to make bike lean less, so to make it safer. I always thought they lean for balance or some other reason. Good advice, thanks for that!

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

under90seconds you’re welcome! The motorcycle must lean to turn...here’s a good way to think about this, I’ve heard many other people say this and it’s true. More lean = more risk. The more you lean, the riskier it gets. Getting your body to the inside like this, and you don’t have to put your knee out there, allows the bike to remain more upright...keep in mind, this is all for faster turns, not slow u-turns or simply taking a right at a stop sign. This is for higher speed turning out riding at the local track or on your favorite roads.

Superb. So simple. I imagine harder when I try it, but I can definitely get into that mindset. Would be nice to see how to progress with this, starting higher up, then progressively getting lower and lower.

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Take a course, wear full gear, then go practice! :)

Very informative video thank you Brother...👍🏻

Thanks Eddie, great video. My bike drags mufflers in the canyons petty often, so I need to learn how to keep it more upright in the turns (though I don't necessarily have to drag a knee) and this video looks like a good start in learning.

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

What kind of bike do you have? Search my other video about body position and why it works...one of my first videos last year and it'll help understand how and why you should be doing it too!

@acorad1

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Eddie, it's a Ducati Monster 620. Kinda low to the ground. Can you link me you that video? I'm not sure which one you're talking about.

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/lp-rkpJ-iLXToLA.html

@acorad1

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Your the best, cheers Bruv 👍

@MotoJitsu

3 жыл бұрын

thanks

One of your best videos.👍

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Pepe thanks! Share with others please!

Awesome, subscribed, cheers

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

steffydog1 🍻!!!

Cornering at 200+ km/hr I prefer keeping my knees to my tank thank you very much :-) Thumbs up for your informative vids btw

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Stefan van den Berg We all have preferences, this isn’t a what to do video, it’s a how to.

I can say that this is the best tutorial video on knee down. The quality gap between FAST Eddie videos and other "instructors" is enormous.

@MotoJitsu

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@nkt-topxe

4 жыл бұрын

@@MotoJitsu Yw :)

Your vids are amazing bud

@MotoJitsu

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

good stuff ! thumb up

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

bing pang thanks!

Good tips. They seem logical and natural.

@MotoJitsu

4 жыл бұрын

thanks

I'm a beginner and I hope this will help. Thanks Eddie

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Man with a motorBike it’s a start! Definitely take some courses to learn from the professionals then spend a tremendous amount of time practicing in a safe environment 😁

@FreeSpirit-tt1ll

6 жыл бұрын

Fast Eddie8, okay .thanks man

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Man with a motorBike you’re welcome 😀👍🏼

Today I accidentally scraped my foot on the ground on my ZX10R (bas foot positioning) and realised I have no lean angle awareness. Sadly the experience spooked me as when it happened I believe I lurched a bit and it kinda felt like the rear stepped out (it didn't, I just jumped a bit). Thankfully, this guy here is super full of info and I'll be practicing body positioning etc in the carpark for a bit before jumping back up the MTN.

@MotoJitsu

3 жыл бұрын

Get those feet out of the way!

Awesome!

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Spiros Glykas thank you!!

Thanks Eddie, can't wait to try this on my r1150 rockster!

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Daniel Kadar fully geared up and huge empty space at low speeds! Give it a try!

@duke7888

6 жыл бұрын

Fast Eddie’s Motorcycle Fun For sure, and thank you again sharing all this. I’m trying to set up a motogymkhana too but people are more interested in fast riding and they don’t like to learn slow technics.

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Daniel Kadar you’re welcome! Yes morogymkhana is great! Did you see my Moto-Jitsu Videos!?

Great videos guna go give it a go now thanks 👍

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

thanks MotoJitsu.com for my App, books, merch, affiliate links, etc.

That was really good! If it can be done on a GS then I have no excuse on my monster lol

@mattdawson5576

3 жыл бұрын

Well... less than 24 hours after watching the video, I actually did it! All I have to do is work on my right side now lol!!! Excellent video once again!

Enjoyable and instructive video. At 67 probably never going to do it but hey you never know.

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Ted Edwards thanks!

"How to get your knee down in one hour" then the most unconvincing *yeah right*🤨 hahah. Great vids they all help so much!

@MotoJitsu

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

Awesome video and well done for encouraging people to go to a track or an advanced riding school. I love how you show that at 2:32 hahahaaa funny as fuck =P

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Johny40Se7en lol thanks!! Lol

I try this on my scooter and i cant hit the cement its too high but almost. Everything you show actually working, thx man

@MotoJitsu

4 жыл бұрын

:) you're welcome

well explained thanks bro

@MotoJitsu

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

I saw a video from simon crafar with motovudu and he said its better to sit closer to the tank (race track conditions tho). The reason behind this was so that there was more weight on the front end and its aparently safer to stear this way. If you sit back you get less weight on the front and its easier to wash out the front tire. As i said this was in race track conditions and he did have to accelerate out of the corner to. I've only touched my knee once and i'm no expert, but i like information like this. Keep up the work :D

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

People always have an opinion...but my explanation is for practical purposes & track riding.

@MrSimon9100

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah thats true, both positions work. I'll try it once i can :D

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

nice!

That's some quality content, not squids without gear wanna be Rossi "motovloggers". Instant sub!

@MotoJitsu

4 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Great explanation... easy to digest, after I read CODES book...I can use this to set up very quickly, no hesitation or wasted thought.

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Gary Manning thanks! Great book! Check out Total Control Ed. 2 by Lee Parks as well, awesome info. Plus there’s proficient motorcycling and many others; all great information.

@garymanning8920

6 жыл бұрын

Fast Eddie8..... I will thanks for the heads up on the book....I have knobs on my Dual Sport...what tires you recommend for asphalt and dirt dual riding...also, I started racing this summer Honda CBR6004FI. I have my first race Sunday. I'm going to be talking out loud "BODY HEAD BIKE . " Early retirement I'm 58, this is gonna be epic Fast Eddie. I'm subscribed keep on teaching... you got the knack for it. GmanJet #62

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Gary Manning you’re welcome! What bike? I had K60’s and they were great on my 1200gs. Also like Continental Trail Attack 2’s & Anakee 3’s....racing?!? Awesome!! Let me know how it goes!!!

@garymanning8920

6 жыл бұрын

Fast Eddie8 ....Ok I will keep you informed of my results.

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Perfect explaining

@MotoJitsu

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Thank you

So to get the bike to lean you counter steer? And as soon as it does you let it turn the right way? In the video you are steering the same way you rotate when you have your knee down.. I learned to only counter steer for a short moment to let physics move you in the right direction. Nice video, body position helps a lot!

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

J H correct! I didn’t want to confuse anyone but you’re right. The technical term for all that is the caster effect of trail; it’s explained best in Lee Parks’ book Total Control Ed. 2!!

thank you,

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

1205brianluce Awesome!! Glad you like it!!

Power bro..

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Saleh ALI Thanks!!

Thank you sir

Great explanation. Thank you. I do have a question not necessarily about getting my knee down, but it is related. I have found that moving my lower body on the street has helped my confidence and feel tremendously (I ride a sport bike if that is relevant). However, after watching several of your videos concerning body position, you seem to say that it is unnecessary (and even unwise?) for the street. I dont have the same feel for what the bike is doing by just moving my upper body. I would greatly appreciate your correction and/or clarification. Thanks for all that you do.

@MotoJitsu

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think lower body movement is necessary for street riding...too many people try to do too much...just master the basics. Vision, throttle control, the brakes, and counter steering. Body position is a tool, doesn't mean you need it every corner at every speed for every ride. If you want to practice it all the time, go for it, but I don't think lower body is needed for the streets.

@montoya197803

3 жыл бұрын

@@MotoJitsu Thanks for the helpful response. I certainly dont do it all the time or even most of the time. However, for those times I do practice it, it seems to help me. In fact, it seems to help my vision, braking, etc. Without moving my lower body, I approach some turns with more trepidation than when I move my lower body. Perhaps it is a mental thing.Thanks again.

@MotoJitsu

3 жыл бұрын

you're welcome. If it seems to help those other aspects, then it's all mental. Practice each individually then merge them altogether...therefore you'll be able to use or switch out any tool you want instantaneously, even mid-turn depending the traction, pace, etc.

@montoya197803

3 жыл бұрын

@@MotoJitsu That sounds like a good plan. Many thanks.

I thought I'd disagree, I found no reason to... Bravo my brother.

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!

Instant sub

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Hasan Kum awesome! Thank you!

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

thank you

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

When the pilot road 2 tires came out, There where a bunch of people saying you couldnt drag knee with them. So I went out and did exactly this in a parking lot. Its never the tires, its the rider. I got to where I could get my knee down under 8 MPH. It became a contest for me. To see how slow I could go. At those speeds the body position has to change big time to compensate for not having the centrifugal force. not to mention you cant counter steer either.

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, rider skill is the most important variable and you can counter steer at any speed.

Man I always thought you had to be going 50+ mph around a corner to do this. Thx.

Do you think that you can get enough traction to touch your knee in the rain with the same setup? You're an excellent teacher!!

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Yup

Thanks sir, but I’m too afraid to drop my (Ducati Diavel)precious bike, I thought of buying a dual sport to polish my skills. Love & Respect from Singapore 👍🏼✌🏼

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Rajindar Singh Thank you so much! That’s a nice bike!!! Recommend trying on a smaller size/weight bike first! Haha

LOL ... I've never taken that long to set up for a corner, but I'll try it. 😁

Nice instruction. you make that look waaaay to easy. How many hours of practice did you put in on this technique?

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Once I learned how to do it when I took the Total Control Advanced Riding Clinic Level 1, I would spend 2-3 hours, 4-5 times a week practicing figures 8's knee dragging for months and months...and that was 4 years ago and I still practice for hours! Now I can do it on any bike!

Nice video ! One question : do you keep pushing on the handle bars while you are turning around or is it only one push at the beginning until your knee is down and then steering around ?

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Chris Bosman thanks! Good question...so there’s an initial push to get the bike to tip over (lean) and continued push until you get your desired lean angle. Once you do, then you relax the push on the inside grip and the wheel then points in the direction you’re going. The technical term of this you can look up is the caster effect of trail...it’s explained really well in the book Total Control Ed 2, by Lee Park’s. To go left you push left quickly and forward until your lean is where you want then relax it slightly....the bike is built to know what to do, no need for you to do anything else but stay relaxed :) hope this helps!

@chriskenb

6 жыл бұрын

Fast Eddie8 thank you for your answer, the reason why i asked this question is because i am always 5 cm (2 inches) of the ground and did not know what to do. So if i understand well i can keep pushing even the bike is already steering around ?

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Chris Bosman no problem...yes the bike (and you) can do so much more than what you think...depending on the ground clearance of your bike, it’ll lean much more , just need to slowly work up to it. I suggest taking a professional courses to learn how to do this then practice a lot.

Hey I love your videos. I was wondering where are you from?

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Artur Minczuk Thanks! Wisconsin originally...now living in San Diego :)

Learning how to knee drag helps a lot especially for riders who aren’t good on corners. Tips for beginners, try practicing it using underbone MCs. You can develop your skills from there before getting to ride higher CC’s which has sports mode.

@mt-15jarvis18

3 жыл бұрын

For beginners, if you have the determination, trust in yourself and your bike.. it shouldn’t be taking more than a minute to learn how to drag your knees. My simple advice put an object at the center and keep looking at it as your guide while leaning make a half butt sitting position and start learning to control your throttle so you won’t crash or overshoot then start from your left knee before practicing your right during doughnut runs and track runs. You can do it too guys 🔥👍

I'll be doing my second track day next month, and I'm not going to worry at all about getting my knee down. I'm going to concentrate on other stuff you talk about like body position, vision, smooth control etc. I've watched KZread videos of track day riders dragging a knee while ignoring the position of the rest of their body. I might try it in the nice little car park I've found though, some time in the future (I'm a white belt!).

@MotoJitsu

3 жыл бұрын

Knee down happens naturally when a bunch of variables come together...and if you have good grip and good traction and good body position and your knee isn't touching, you're over-slowing your corner entry.

@catleugh

3 жыл бұрын

@@MotoJitsu Makes sense. I think I'll just "shut up and practice"!

@MotoJitsu

3 жыл бұрын

best case, take high level training like Champ School & the others off my site....motojitsu.com/courses

0:02 Fast Daddy here. LoL

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Ramurel Pastrama hahahahahahaa

Hello Eddie, great videos. I have learned a lot from them. Please could you make video on "advanced knee down" ? I ve been riding for half a year and I go to race track every week for a few hours. I ve been able to get the knee down but I would like to get more deep into the technique of doing it. For example, can I somehow estimate how much more I can lean the bike? I still dont feel that..will it come with time? I hope you get what I am asking here...:) thanks

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

ja on hi! Are your foot pegs scrapping? If not, you can lean more, which means learn how to go faster which means more lean angle to make the same corner!

@pavolivanko9475

6 жыл бұрын

yes they were scrapping a few times...I do have yamaha mt-07 (I think its called fz 07 in the US) so I guess they are quite low so they start scrapping earlier then for example on a sport bike right? So once I get comfortable with lean angle on a level that my footpegs are scrapping, what would you recommend next? How can I assess that the lean angle is enough but not too much? thanks

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Are you off the bike? As in off to the inside of the bike, racer style? Do you look like Marquez? lol If you're at your bike's limits with leaning...maybe you can focus on other things, line selection, throttle control, later braking, etc.

@pavolivanko9475

6 жыл бұрын

ok thanks for advice :)

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

This guy deserve to have more subscribers than he has,

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

Please share my videos & Spread the word!

@joseromero1400

6 жыл бұрын

I will champ!

Nice video eddy, dont mind the haters

@MotoJitsu

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Never a day! Never a day goes without Eddie's redemption!

@MotoJitsu

3 жыл бұрын

:)

Do you have the link to your video where you explain those 3 things: head, body bike? Thank you for the great videos. Stay safe

@MotoJitsu

6 жыл бұрын

E.S. Slc Yes! Here ya go! kzread.info/dash/bejne/h66m262fn5fKmrw.html

I have watched many videos from professional to amateur, I also practiced many hours but my skill is still very low and dangerous. I think all the teachers here are missing one very important element. It's the individual body. Regardless of the mind/scare.. as I guess we all understand the risk and ready to take some. The muscle strength/build is very different between us. Twisting the body in a lean angle requires massive strength from legs, spine, bell muscles.. I'm an endurant athlete but I can do this well at all. It's a very different set of muscle to running, cycling... so when I enter the turn i can't hold my upper body very well, I therefore abuse the handle bar. This is very risky! So: thanks to all teachers, they're right, but each of us need to do these things before try their methods and I'm sure we will succeed and enjoy our ride to our favorite. 1. set your bike to your fit (rearset height, handle bar, tyre...)2. Train the body at the posture of the corner to make sure you can free you hands at a full lean. 3. Start practice in reality combining with throttle control and brake.

@MotoJitsu

2 жыл бұрын

I don't agree that it requires strength at all...if you're able to ride a motorcycle, you have enough strength. More about flexibility.