MCrider - Motorcycle Training
MCrider - Motorcycle Training
MCrider - motorcycle road skills and road strategy. Weekly motorbike skills and strategies to help you become a better rider. Hosted by Kevin Morris former MSF and Total Control instructor in Dallas / Ft. Worth
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I figured something out for myself a couple of days ago. I've been riding for almost 6 weeks, done 800Km (500m). I thought I was counter steering quite well. But recently in a corner, I found that my hand position was rolled too far forward and when I pushed I was effectively pushing on an angle rather than horizontally. This seems to me to be another good reason to hold the handle bars with the knuckles positioned up like you say. I'm using forefinger and middle finger (2 fingers) on the clutch as well.
that was my first it was a 1980 with the oil injection
I did that math in my head and I didn’t have to do that .04 for whatever you said 60 miles an hour is 88 ft./s as simple math so I leave my room and I understand reaction time a Car can stop Four times faster than a motorcycle, and a tractor-trailer Can stop twice as fast as a car
I did that math in my head and I didn’t have to do that .04 for whatever you said 60 miles an hour is 88 ft./s as simple math so I leave my room and I understand reaction time
I’m 86 and I realized along time ago when it was 79 that I have to leave more space between me and the cars in front of me even have my advanced age my reaction time is pretty quick for somebody my age safety starts with attention if your plan is that you do all things around, you don’t have to react as fast because you’ll see the problem sooner When I was 79 I rode from Beverly Hills Florida to toke Alaska and back 14,000 miles for eight months trip of a lifetime.
The reviews for the cameras are great. The app reviews are horrible. Which makes me now think twice on these. Any comments on the app ?
Chase is popular because most people are not critical thinkers and prefer pablum to meat.
I love your videos! I struggle with U-Turns! So I really like the information you stated here! I have your field guide and I have started practicing! I am not going to stress about the U-Turns so much. I’ll still keep trying but I’m going to focus on my Emergency braking and cornering! I also liked how you said I can work at my own pace! That helps because it will help me to get better at my riding skills! I also liked how you showed and explained how to practice. Thank you for all your hard work! If you ever offer classes. I’d be happy to take one!
I totally agree that increasing following distance is key for older riders. Also, just slowing your roll a bit can make a huge difference. I know, we all love to ride fast, but as an older guy I try to tame my inner speed freak so I can keep riding for more years.
Whilst you are obviously an experienced rider, I myself have now been riding for more years than I care to think about (clue my first bike was a Yamaha FS1E moped). No but seriously I hope you don't mind me saying whilst you mention "positioning the mirror to see the points of the elbows" which is absolutely correct, the positioning of the mirror arm is also relevant to equation in order to gain the maximum scope, and in fact I myself have only just found this out but, the arm should be 90 degrees to the carriage way (sorry if that's a bit English I guess a lot of people would say "lane") . Probably a better way of putting it is 90 degrees to the straight front wheel. Following that the correct alignment of the mirror body to catch those elbows as you have already spoken so clearly on. Once again hope you don't mind me adding this. Respect brothers and sisters.
The solution for me has always been an aerodynamic wind deflector in addition to the screen. It has a "slot" with an adjustable angle so after a little experimentation you can find the sweet spot to smooth out the airflow. It works extremely well and is better than even a tall screen by itself.
I'm calling B.S. here, it's one size fits all thing. I'm 67 and can catch flies out of the air. I'm as fast as I ever was.
I awlays use limit points and setting your position is more important then your speed. Your bike will always be able to handle the speed of the corner ,but the rider is the weak link. If you find yourself in trouble a dab of the rear brake and apply xounter ateering technique.
Laying the bike down isn’t crash avoidance, it’s a crash unavoidance.
When I need to turn off the motorcycle at the end of any trip, I never use the button or the keys: I put down the kickstand to activate the safety switch. This is literally the only way I got used to turn my bike off. It's second nature now.
I’m done with my motorcycle rides after two close calls by inconsiderate drivers who nearly killed me if it weren’t for my experience driving a motorcycle for 40+ years. My last ride was when I drove my 2019 Road King Special to a Car dealership and used it as a trade in to buy a car. I’ve road my share of group rides for charities and ride occasionally with one guy who seem to be like riding by myself anyways because he didn’t know how to brake at yellow lights or would never look back for me when I would stay a distance from him… I don’t miss my motorcycle rides with him and most certainly don’t miss the idiots staring down at their cellphones while driving and nearly taking me off my bike by crossing lanes… Two times last year was good enough for me to say goodbye to my friend who rode with me and my motorcycle which was a great bike but too darn heavy for low speed travel… My friend also never wore a helmet and has only been driving for 8 seasons now…We live in New England where riding season is a short time average is 5 to months and pushing it riding in October… Nope, I’m not any of these types but it’s the other people that worry me and I’ve seen my share of people just don’t pay attention while driving… Cellphones should be programmed to deactivate all social media accounts when the cellphone can tell your moving in a vehicle… Of course the passengers in the vehicle won’t like it but too bad, it will save lives
even worse, riding in large groups of motobikes...one reason i go solo..i feel safer
I ride and fly..both have safety concerns.A very well known aviation safety instructor was killed recently doing the very thing he told followers not to do...however he was not the pilot in control so not sure what influence he had over the actual decision to turn back to the airfield after an engine failure..when it is normal practice to land ahead if still low down.
Not a bad explanation of the "limit point" or "vanishing point" as we refer to it in the UK - something that most road users are completely ignorant of. It is a very important aspect of assessing the severity of a bend.....if on approach it isn't moving, you're dealing with a sharper bend, if it moves away from you you're dealing with a less severe curve. In the UK. advanced instruction will include the constant use of the acronym "IPSGA" - It stands for: Information, Position, Speed, Gear, Acceleration" and can be applied to all hazards, including bends and forms the cornerstone of what is referred to as a riding plan - a riding plan is constantly changing along with the ever unfolding conditions as you progress along the road and using the information (what you are seeing), positioning accordingly, setting the appropriate speed and then matching that speed with the correct gear...once you have dealt with the bend, the overtake etc. you can then safely apply the appropriate amount of acceleration to clear the hazard. I've seen many motorcyclists come to grief, purely because of poor gear selection as I'm sure you have. For bends, the right speed on approach is vital, but if you neglect the gear selection, you risk coasting, running wide and all manner of undesirable outcomes as you wobble around corners, feeling out of control...because you are. As far as positioning on approach goes, yes, use the width of the road to your advantage - that's the beauty of a motorcycle, you can position for view far more effectively than if you are sitting in a car. I'm from the UK so we drive on the left......on the approach to a left hander threrefore, we should position towards the crown of the road and on the approach to a right hander towards the nearside. However, and this is very important, you must always be ready to sacrifice view for safety. There's no point being tucked into the nearside for an upcoming right hand bend, if the road surface is poor or if there are hazards such as junctions or other entrances or parked vehicles etc. and the same goes for being right on the centre line approaching a left hander if it puts you too close to oncoming traffic (most car drivers cannot steer properly around right hand bends and frequently cut across into the opposing lane - you don't want to be there when that happens and it happens ALL the time). There are many aspects to consider for safer and faster cornering on the road (as opposed to the track). For one thing, your line through bends should not be the one you would take on a track, for multiple reasons. Most riders will answer, if asked the question, that they find left hand bends feel better than right hand ones. The simple reason for this is camber. Roads are usually higher in the centre and slope away to the sides to aid drainage.....when you are riding through a left handed bend, that camber is therefore in your favour and your tyres have an easier time of it. Conversely, on a right hander, the camber is against you and your tires are having to fight the constant tendency to slip down the camber as you lean the bike over. Most road riders who have not had the benefit of advanced training, corner badly - they turn too early - usually because they believe the shortest route through a bend is the fastest - that's true, but on the road, it's also often the deadliest. You should not be aiming for the apex, as you would do on the track....the apex on a right hand (left for people who drive on the right) bend puts you right on the centre line....even if your wheels remain on your side of the line, your head and shoulders probably aren't - you really don't want to be there. Additionally, if that right is followed immediately by a left, you are totally out of position and will have to make unnecessary corrections to get yourself back to where you should ideally be. On approach, hold your line until you can see the end of the bend...the moment you do, you can begin your gradual move across your lane towards the crown of the road if the turn is followed by a straight or a left hand bend. This has the advantage of decreasing the acuteness of the sharpest part of the turn and makes the best use of camber by minimizing its detrimental effects, as well as ensuring you're all set for the approach to the following left hander. If, on the other hand, there is another right hander, you can hold your nearside position and start the process again with no need for sudden changes of direction of corrections and without finding yourself in conflict with oncoming traffic. The technique is far easier to understand with a demonstration than it is to grasp by just reading it and most riders and even many instructors, are unaware of it or just not very good at it. So think of IPSGA as you approach a bend.......assess the severity, use the vanishing point, tree and fence lines, road signage, junctions, following and oncoming traffic....you can never have too much information, position for the best view, all the while mindful of safety, adjust your speed in plenty of time, braking, select the appropriate gear and ride through the bend on a steady throttle until the moment you can see your exit when you can start to apply acceleration to power you out of and away from the turn. The goal is smooth, fluid, and controlled - if you ever clench or tense up navigating a bend, you're ding something wrong - find out what it is and fix it - if that means asking/paying for it, then just do it. These things will absolutely enhance your enjoyment of road riding, you will feel more confident, more in control and it will result in you covering the ground faster, or "making progress" as advanced riders are encouraged to do. My riding days are behind me now, but I've covered hundreds of thousands of miles on two wheels, on several continents, in all weathers on every type of road imaginable - they were some of the most enjoyable times of my life. I've taught hundreds of riders from 16 year old learners on their first mopeds preparing them for their tests and their future on the roads, to riders with years of riding under their belts wanting to improve their skills whether as a civilian rider or for their occupations on motorcycles. In that time I have also benefited hugely myself from instruction by some of the most highly trained and respected road riders in the world - our police class one riders. I cannot recommend a trusted, well established advanced training course highly enough...no matter how much you think you don't need it, you'll learn an incredible amount and you will come away from it a much better rider than when you signed up. Here in the UK there are plenty of free courses run by organizations like the Institute of Advanced Motorists and RoSPA, the Royal Society For The Prevention of Accidents - don't let the name or the "image" put you off...these are all dedicated motorcyclists helping other riders get the very best out of riding. Something we always used to tell our students, whether complete novices or more experienced riders undergoing training....."It's not how fast you go, it's how you go fast"
One of the best things a rider can do is go racing on club days. You soon learn from experts about the limits of your particular bike, the value of a good helmet and protective gear. And you learn what happens when you are losing control and how to recover. I raced A Grade here in Australia from 1974 to 1994, and the only time I hurt myself was when I rode on the road.
I ride day or night as if every1 is out to get me so i take nothing for granted and stay ready for as much as i possibly can. Also for night riding i do my part to make sure that anyone can see me. I have multiple strips of led lights attached and lit up. Making it virtually impossible for any1 to say they didnt see me, and get away with that.
Just sold mine two weeks ago, remember looked at your videos ,. began riding after a 30 years pause ! Learned many important things I dindt know from your videos , and I think it helped me stay safe. Find pleasure in watching your videos even now that I do not have a MC. Many thanks.
I'm mostly into semi-ameature stunt road breaking on trails and professional trail breaking on stunt roads, and professional stunt track breaking on intermediate/advanced trails. Basically, most people dont want to engage basic stunts on trails, and, if you never hit a mess of roots plus tree branches when doing highchair jumps over a raviene, whelp, i cant blame yhew. Anyways, we have a saying, "dress, pin, win". First u wanna good tshirt to match your sneakers, second u wanna pin that throttle into wide-open position with nitrus boost(full alcohol or jp3 if yhew nasty), & win. Tommrow does NOT matter, if u dont get pole position at the next traffic light today, or even now,if u are reading this while you race. For those of you who are not racing at the moment, you might be a wussy or maybe u r saving up for a fat tire kit & im redundant. No joke?. Either way, make sure all your passengers are wearing sunglasses or at least safety goggles plus some sorta valuable jewlery to offset processing expenses while creating opportunities to transfer bonuses towards clean-up crews.
I was actually practicing trail breaking just last week the last time I was on my bike. I’m trying to get more into that habit. It’s good for several reasons but one of the reasons is you already have your fingers on the brake lever, so it reduces your Reaction time if you have to get on the brakes quickly.
6th. People who think drivers are out there to kill you. Nope, they are not there to kill you, you are not special. However, drivers don't see you, your responsibility is your self, blind drivers will run into you, avoid them.
I have, and, this is true, no problem with hawt dawg ad(2:05) vertisments, with no ketchup. If Ford Motor Company wants to even CONSIDER pusing commercials with ketchup inclusion, i will have NO CHOICE (.. . except to continue the rally aginst BigTomato).
Just not having to deal with that juicy big in the face is a good enough reason for me to wear a helmet. Not to mention some of the rocks that have bounced off my face shield. I also scraped a hemet on the ground once. If I had survived, it would have been painful to to look at me even after 24 years despite the low speed.
The front of all motorcycles is a big magnet, it automatically pulls steel vehicles toward you when you're going through an intersection
The biggest challenge with creating a large stopping distance between the vehicle in front is all the other drivers cutting you off to take the space and then braking checking you. One way to safely prevent this (in heavy traffic) is to following a vehicle that cars don't like to follow like a bus or a semi. I do this with my truck and trailer all the time and having radar cruise makes it easy and safe. You also get protection from animal hits, less wind, fewer bugs but the down side is you have to be more aware of road garbage and of course the view is poor.
If you're not sporting a wife-beater, shorts and sandals (protective contact lenses optional) around Philly, you're considered a wuss. Nothing smoother than being de-biked at 90 into a Mansfield bar or off an overpass wearing nothing more than a new pair of Ray-Bans or Oakleys to make your day.
It's all about image and sound.
Id might be dead now if i hadn't checked my mirror just a couple days ago turning left off a two lane hyway with my turn signal on when not one, but two idiots went flying around me on the left going way over the speed limit driving trucks pulling rv trailers.
You might want to add no 6 - the rider who knows everything. Usually a sportsbike rider with little experience and only riding on sunny days covering about 2000 miles per year or an older rider who thinks that 20+ years means they are god. When I passed my test I knew about 50% of everything. After every course I then took from advanced road riding [where I reached instructor level] to off road and race training this improved my knowledge to knowing about 50% of everything. This is because I saw how much more there was to learn at each stage and that I wasn't an expert. With nearly 40 years riding under my belt i still know about 50% of everything, and no dount I will learn more tomorrow.
No.1 Rule I was taught - Never assume your right of way. No.2 Rule If you ride a motorcycle and you are involved in a collision you have done something wrong regardless of who is technically at fault.
"Had to laaaay 'er dooown"...😄
I agree.. Being a "dream" that is very expensive, they often start later in life when the money finally happens, then they start riding. Then they join a club and look down at all others sorts, they are some of the most timid and worst riders I have ever come across. I started as a kid falling off junk 2 stroke scrapheap bikes with no mudguards, I'm 64 and still learning, My top choices I have are: a Ducati 1199 for the race track , Ktm 300xc-w for enduros and an old Harley Night train which is ridden the most and hits the rev limiter every time I ride it.....
Overconfidence (which I suppose could be included under the too much bike group) is a major factor as well. The joke of treat your motorcycle like you would an angry girlfriend, she'll hurt you if you give her a reason lol.
I saw the title, I'm here, and I'm not mad at you. I just knew the comments wouldn't disappoint 😱
Look up "The Founder" by Dr. Goodman. Works for me.
While I like freedom of choice in certain USA states regarding helmets, it looks very scary. Event helmets that don't have chin protection look as scary. 😱
Anybody at that age that just crashes while training should NOT be riding on the public roads. Only time I ever dropped a street bike was when I walked away from it and it fell over.
Good man! This is a public service.
Sound advice. Thank you sir.
Yeah yeah yeah good math tutorial.. how about bimbo's on there cell phones in there cage's.. dam near killed me a few times.. I am an older rider.. just exercise more caution, and be aware of your health.. tons of older rider's out there.. tons of them...
The one where they use their feet like out-riggers is my biggest peeve. I'm always saying in a loud whisper "pick up your feet". Kind of sad looking.
I agree, but it’s a pointless discussion. Some people simply ride for far different reasons than those of us who watch this channel. I feel the same way about alcohol and tobacco, but those substances remain quite popular. To some extent, I envy riders who don’t wear helmets (and people who smoke and drink) because it must be wonderful having absolutely no care in the world regarding physical health. It’s just a different mindset. I can only imagine how freeing that must feel.
I am about to collect a Honda 1100 DCT, my first bike to ride since I was 18 years old and I am 67 now. What do you think. I live in rural France, so not much traffic, but a lot of twisties
Just realised this video is over 3 years now.... Oh well. :)
This is pure greed over all else, including people's lives and demonstrates a blatant disregard for human safety and human life. The fact that a notion such as this could get further than a twisted dream suggests that such a corporation is morally and ethically bankrupt. What's even worse, if this actually comes fruition, is that the computer generated advertising could start to include QR codes which would then cause people to start scrabbling for their phones and try to use them to take pictures and read the codes to get the advertised deal or promotion.
This is outright dangerous and incredibly irresponsible. Period. At least here in the UK (United Kingdom, I'm British) it is not permitted to play videos in such a way that the driver can see the screen. This why there may be screens for the rear seats only and if there is one for the front passenger then it must not be visible to the driver.