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I like that you get straight to the point and don’t waste 5-6 minutes on introductions. Thanks for the videos

The "Trying to keep up" really hits home for me. I watched a man die in front me all because he was "trying to keep up". Never ride outside of your abilities.

I really admire your commitment to helping new riders gain confidence and ability. Too many new riders give up because they make errors, have a few near misses, lose confidence and they stop enjoying it. Confidence is gained by listening to guys like you, instead of trying to emulate the show-offs.

This continues to be the best advice I've ever been given. After getting my license a year ago, the first thing a few other rides told me to do was spend money on louder pipes. Instead I took an intermediate course. I'm taking my 3rd class this month and looking forward to when I can take a 4th..

“Always upgrade the software not the hardware” I’ll consider this one the Tip of the month. Great advise.

Every Young motorcycle rider should see this!! Brilliant!!

Came here looking for the bike with up / down handlebars :D

Hi,I'm 43 and from the UK,just starting my motorcycle life,yeah I've left it quite late in life 🤣just wanted to thank you for your informative and no nonsense guidance,we have quite stringent courses and exams in the UK in order for a rider to gain their full licence so any wisdom from an experienced person such as yourself is a massive help👍👍👍👍👍

Hey, MotoJitsu, it's me again. I did something really stupid yesterday and instantly remembered this video. I tried to keep up with my friends when they were way ahead upfront. I pushed my self to the limit until my rear end slipped from gravel and had me rolling in the road. Thankfully, I didn't had any injuries, just worn gear. But the worst part is, my friends weren't there to help me. Guys, if I were you, I would take my time and enjoy instead of riding fast just to keep up. Edit: Spelling

As a new rider your videos are second to none when it comes to laying out the basics. Now if only I could bring you on all of my rides.

I have ridden for 40+ years, road raced, drag raced and never really studied the art of riding. After watching your videos, I love learning new techniques and old techniques I knew but did not know I knew. You are an excellent teacher by the way.

Wow! Every word, every drawing! Bang on! Especially --- "Invest in yourself!" Do that, and the rest will follow.

:42 - 2:40 Awesome instruction on looking through the curve. Thanks for teaching it like THAT. Well done.

I've been riding 40+ yrs and I'm STILL learning tweeks and skills and tips from other riders. I am in the UK and used to ride with a whole bunch of guys who were all at different levels of skill and aptitude. I realised I needed to 'skill up' if I wanted to keep up but I wanted to keep up through skills ,knowledge and by practicing on my own. I took an IAM course and passed , I took a DIAMOND rider course and passed, I took a ROSPA course and passed(but not with the grade I felt I was capable of ). I became a CBT instructor not long after ( passed the assesment on second attempt, ) then I went onto do a DAS Course and assesment with the DVSA To be a DAS course assesor. I've trained lots of riders from total beginners up to older riders (back to biking courses) and I don't consider myself a 'highly skilled' rider but I do consider myself a SAFE rider. I go on ride outs and sometimes ride with others (but mostly on my own or with my partner on her bike). I 'people watch' or rider watch and sometimes they make me take a sharp intake of breath and wonder how they are still alive. I am no longer a bike instructor as the UK Licencing system is messed up and pushes younger riders away from learning. I loved the job more than any other job I'd ever had but could not be doing with authoritarian, officious, arrogant assesors, telling me I was doing it wrong when they themselves were lacking in safe skilled talent. My whole ethos of training was if you were my son, daughter, would I let you loose on public roads alone on two wheels. If I couldn't say yes to that question you didn't get my stamp of approval. Don't get the wrong impression here, it was for their OWN SAFETY. I've seen loads of accidentsand 'rtc's' as they like to call them in UK and nearly ALL of them were avoidable by the application of a simple riding sytem called the COAST principle. Concentration Observation, ANTICIPATION, (gives you) the SPACE & TIME to plan, react, and be proactive on your ride. Keep those spidey senses tingling, those eyes up and scanning, and don't ride like every ride is a race to the finish. (Or it may just be the finish, of your riding journey or even your life journey !) Keep it shiny side up ! Take care, and watch MR MOTO- JITSU he knows the script 👍😉

Came here after a crash. And I totally agree on the skill part. We really do have a really bad habit of underestimating our risks and skill level on the street. I was very lucky as my riding gear saved me and I came out with only a couple of bruises, scrapes and a swollen wrists. Will definitely keep in mind all these factors and tips that you have given on this video. Cheers. 👍

This will help, I'm buying my first bike, MT-03 2020, and I wanna make sure I'm not gonna do something stupid.

Dude! I appreciate this video so much. Your advice and wisdom is gold especially for me as a new rider. Loved the last bits about group riding and upgrading your bike skills instead of "cool stuff". I will greatly be investing in more of your videos. You explain ideas clear and orate very well. Thank you.

Fantastic points for anyone especially someone like me. Did the dirt bike thing years ago and got back into it 2 years ago with a dual sport. The road was all new to me with a major learning curve. Now upgraded to a HD which is a whole different animal being 750lbs vs the 320lb dual sport. Keep up the Great videos!

This is one of the best videos you made. I just wanted to say you have one less motorcycle rider to worry about now. I am learning so much from you and I am a better and safer rider because of it. Some people are just not interested in learning. I bet you have read a million responses from people who just want to argue with you. Like the loud pipes save lives people. I love loud pipes as much as anyone but they’re not gonna help you if someone is texting and driving and doesn’t see you. Some people will hear you and never look to see where you are. Some people aren’t gonna wear gear no matter what. Thank you and just know that you are great and I’m learning as much as I can from you. I’ve been riding motorcycles on the street 30 years and I still have so much to learn. I’m gonna spend my money on gear and track days. As soon as I am able I’m going to take an advanced rider course. Thank you again.

Bravo! A lot of the advice here is valid for riders of every skill level who still didn't get rid of bad habits. I personally got here after 7k miles in 3 years riding, while debating with myself the blind corners AND racetrack or street lines issues. It was big help on that topic and I confirmed a few other bad habits too. Consider changing the title to attract a wider audience, more advanced riders may shy away from the "beginners" in the title. I sometimes do :-)

Riding 25yrs, instructor for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and taught the BRC and ARC courses. I agree with most of what you said, however there are a couple of things I would "correct" or advise differently.... In your "not looking far enough" segment, when entering a curve, when you lean the bike your "scan" should already be complete and your head should be looking at/pointed to the exit of your turn. Also, I have a little issue with the "toes on the pegs" advice as braking and shifting become more work and increase risk of slipping or catching. As long as you're not pointing your toes down, hitting them on the pavement shouldn't be an issue. Otherwise, I feel like you've got some great advice in this video! Keep up the good work!!!

I was half tempted to go out to the garage and mess with my bike some how to make the bars go up and down 😂

What great info! Im going to be returning to motorcycling after a 40 year hiatus. I will admit I just winged it when I was 20 and got lucky and never got hurt. Definitely going to do the software upgrade this time. Bravo on your great instructional videos!

Great video! I never thought about my boot placement. I am fortunate to live near THE TAIL OF THE DRAGON and it is my practice ride and after 316 curves in 11 miles I learn to correct any laziness in my twisty ride. I see many riders doing the mistakes that you mentioned and parts of their bike winds up on THE TREE OF SHAME (broken bike parts from a crash hanging from a tree at DEALS GAP MOTORCYCLE RESORT).

I'M SO glad I found these KZfaq video's. I'VE learned a lot from you! THANKS FOR ALL YOU ARE DOING on here!

I say again - the best motorcycle training channel in KZfaq, this guy doesn't exclude a single detail.

I'm a rookie rider. I'm so glad I bumped into this channel, it's simply amazing how relevant and useful it is, just the best out there. Thank you!

I think you nailed it. Watching the road far enough ahead is a challenge for new riders cause you want to look where you're going rather than where to want to go. That's like looking at an approaching vehicle in a turn and the next thing ya know they've driven right into the vehicle!

Good sound advice, no matter how long you've been riding, you can always learn something new...

Great video! The explanations plus the drawings are very clear plus this guy knows what he’s talking about. Good job!

Dude, this video is awesome. Short and to the point with really great visuals. I've been riding in OHV areas for the past 13 years, but I finally got around to getting my on road endorsement. I'm going for a cruise tomorrow and just wanted to touch up on safety points, and this video was exactly what I was looking for.

This is your first video I've ever seen and I loved it. Crisp, to the point, no unnecessary background music, no speeches n shit. Just pure logic and good advice (especially the last about ride gear). I'm an experienced rider and already follow all of what you said, but for newbies this is a must watch vid. Great one mate 👍👍👍

I really really appreciate all that you've taught me in this video. About the video, no bullshit, right on point! Liked & Subbed!

Can’t say I personally learned from this. I’ve been riding 27 years. That said I’m always interested in others tips. I may not have learned from this but it is getting sent to several people I know. Nice work man . Great advice

One of the best vids on true defensive riding I've seen on KZfaq. Well done. I'm on my third R1 and been riding my whole life. I teach this exact same stuff all the time. A sports bike can kill ya in a split second if you're not preparing for everything at all times. Now I get the blessing and honor of teaching my 21 year old son to ride with his new R3. Great starter bike. Nice and light and when he damages it, not to expensive to repair. He'll be watching this vid a few times for sure tomorrow. Thanks again for an awesome channel.

I've been watching your video's for about a year now, I got back on the bike after a 10 year absence, your video's have changed my riding completely, countering steering, trail braking and reading the road have all improved my skills, I agree never try and keep up with your friends as we are all at different levels of skill and you will land up over cooking it and crash, ride to your own abilities. I am lucky enough to be trained as a police response driver in the UK and they say if the vantage point in the bend does not increase and remains static then its a sharp bend and to slow down, if it opens up as you approach then you can drive through it. As I am riding I am constantly putting into practise your wise words and teaching some of my other riding friends your tips.

I loved the last comments about invest in yourself! Great message!!

After watching a LOT of MC channels, I find yours to be one of the best. You get right to the meat of the issue without any BS fluff. Keeping the left foot out from under the shifter (while not shifting) is a good habit to go along with keeping the feet up and back. A lot of bad line choice in corners has a lot to do with WHEN you start turning the bike. New riders always start turning too early, and often too slowly. (in concert with not understanding counter steering). Keep up the good work, Brother!

Great video! All the major key points covered. Love the diagram for explaining where a rider should be looking. Super important since road conditions are always changing and even familiar roads can become sketchy from time to time.

Dude, watching your videos has made me a much better rider overall, and ive been riding for 6 years now!!!

Great video, excellent content in a short time! As usual.

Excellent vid! Simple yet effective visual aids. I took more away from this than most other vids of rider with gopro trying to explain on the fly. Well done! Thanks!

What works for me RE looking up the road is focusing on the centerline as far as I can see through a turn. This keeps my eyes focused on the road ahead and scanning ahead to look for dangers in the road or on the outside shoulder The rest I'm glad to say was trained out of me by excellent MSF instructors, my own experimentation with my technique, and mentors like you!

"People overestimate their skills all the damn time!"👏👏

After completing my nearly 40K km ride all of a sudden I found your channel. And watching your video realised that all these years my braking technics were wrong. More realised that I was so much dependent on engine brake and dont had proper control over my bike's brakes, now understand actually thats why I become so afraid in corners. Thank you for your videos. Now, I am working on my braking skills. Finding trail braking is actually fun and gives us more control over bike and options in critical situations. ❤❤❤

Yip, your so right! Been riding since 1967, still here to enjoy the new bike technology improvements in a wondrous way. I never thought I would appreciate the ABS systems on the new Ducati Panigale V4S, well I’m very happy to say I was wrong, the new technology has been a blessing.

This is an amazing channel….Keep up the work you are doing…I consider myself a novice rider as I had a crotch rocket before, then I had a many year break in between that bike and my current bike….You are bringing up a lot of great information that I kinda forgot….Everyone who owns a bike or is planning on getting a bike should watch this channel

Thank you again!!! Once again you’ve hit some very important points. You have great teaching skills. I appreciate your no nonsense approach, right to the point and of course the drawings are the best visual for myself.

Really good Video, I’ve been riding over 30 years and I agree with everything you’ve said.

I also live in San Diego. I subscribed to this channel because I learn so much from it. I'm sitxy two and completed the San Diego safety course. Thank you for the training you are doing. I love this channel!

The BEST advice ever from a three year old video! Been riding for 56 years...and learned something. Excellent, MJ! 👏

I've been riding for a while now and have taken a couple of courses but this video still makes me say "im guilty"

I'm preparing to take the MSF and your content is WAYYYYY better than anything else I've seen. Thank you!

Well done for putting this channel together. Rarely do I found someone who actually knows what they’re talking about and gives correct advice. Unfortunately, so many riders on the roads have bad habits and have latched on to crazy ideas, of what they’ve been told by ‘well meaning’ fellow riders. Everything you say in this vid is spot on! 👍 There’s this strange trend in the UK, borne from the advanced riding world... where it is deemed to be really good riding if you don’t brake for bends?! This, in some cases, and depending upon the road and speed limit of the road, is quite true. However, those who roll off prior to arrival of a given corner, and downshift as their speed drops, will have to ensure their speed is not so high that it allows them to slow enough, purely by rolling off and downshifting (without braking). On certain roads, if I’m maximising all available progress (legally) then braking has to take place! Those who are just rolling off and downshifting will end up being very slow on the twister roads. I’ll be arriving at the corners much sooner than they will. Of course, I always use the rule of being able to stop in the distance which I can see to be clear. Some are so paranoid about anyone seeing their brake light, I’ve seen them seriously overcook it, on the bend, and end running very wide and on the wrong side of the road. Luckily on these occasions there has been nothing coming the other way. Use your brakes!!! Once again, well done Eddie - great channel 👍

Great video! Not riding yet but you bring up some good tips for beginners. Just subbed to continue learning before I straddle my own ride! Thanks!👍

I’ve probably watched this video 10 times lol. I probably have 100 miles of riding under my belt. Some of that being at the MSF course. I probably won’t be hitting the highway until I probably won’t be hitting the highway until I absolutely without a doubt feel comfortable. I checkout your website. I noticed a Total Control course will be held in San Diego in March. I am hoping to attend...If I don’t attend that means I was still too scared to hop on the highway lol

So much wisdom as usual. No BS, cuts to the chase. Thank you Greg! Anytime you fancy a holiday in South East Asia, let me know.

Watched this yesterday before my third ride on my first motorcycle and it helped hugely....every time I went into a "twisty" I thought of this and it made a massive difference... my previous ride (2nd) was not so comfortable.... thank you

Wow, that's probably one of the best videos on biking I've seen. Straight to the point and no bs. 100% agree with all facts. Really good advice, for all riders. Thank you brother, and stay safe.

First thing that I saw in morning and it fckn made my day. Thanks 🔥💀

Jeff Cavalier does not like u using markers.The sketching makes it very relatable. Tnx!

I find myself assessing every ride once I arrive at home. Only been riding for two weeks but I've been learning so much on the road as well as watching your videos! I'll have to change my footing when I ride up to the lake twisties! I have a gopro on my helmet which has been letting me go back into my last ride and look at maybe some areas I didn't feel comfortable in during the ride. It let's me assess and then youtube the solution lol! Great videos Motojitsu! One of my coworkers recommended your channel to me!

Started riding in 1991. '90 EX500, '92 FZR600, '94 ZX-7, '96 ZX7R, '03 ZX-9R, now ride '12 Ducati 848 EVO CORSE SE. I usually laugh at these 'how to' videos. Yours was actually quite informative for new riders. Nice work. I especially like the last part where you said they buy things for their bike instead of investing in advancing their skills, or getting and WEARING, proper gear. I totaled my '94 ZX-7 and was lucky to walk away mostly unscathed. Anyone who has ever crashed has never said "Man, I wish I had less gear on", but I've heard many people say "Man, I wish I was wearing more gear". Don't learn the hard way, GEAR UP! Keep up the good work

Dude, every time I watch your videos they always remind me of reinforcing a thing or two about my riding habits... keep it up man!

More people need to see this vid!!!! Thank you brother for bringing me back to reality!!!

I know I’ve already learned this material from you but it’s nice to have a refresh before the riding season. Thanks man!

Excellent!! Struck straight home here. I am buying a bike next month and spend My time looking at bikes and upgrades. This is wear I will not focus my extra expenditures on gear and higher level classes. This is by far the best personal advice I have seen in any video.

If you know someone who may benefit from this video, SHARE IT!! Like, Subscribe & Turn ON Notifications :)

Believe me Never ride faster than your angels can fly.

Great instructional and informative vids. Keep up the good work and keep the rubber side down. I've been riding street bikes for 40+ yrs, currently have a '17 CBR1000RR SP

This video was awesome. I went from riding 10k+ miles a year to having only put ~300 on in 2 years after a jeepside. I went for a ride with friends this weekend, and fell victim to SO many of these mistakes and couldn't figure out why things didn't "feel right" as I was riding. Looking _to_ the apex, not through it- finding myself on the yellow more often than I used to. Lots of engine braking instead of trail braking (but that was as much for fun as it was for not trusting the bike).... and most definitely 6- I came home with a whole list of tasks I wanted to do to the bike (including add more power) until I stopped myself and went "thats stupid. I rode for shit this weekend. Why would I add power instead of rider?" This was an exceptional post-mortem for my weekend in the twisties, and you weren't even there to observe! Liked, subscribed, and saved for review after every major ride going forward. Goes to show that all mistakes aren't noob mistakes, and experienced riders become inexperienced through inaction.

Really helpful. from the Philippines. My bike is Underbone 150cc. :)

Thank you, sir. I’m an experienced rider, 30 years of experience and I’m guilty of a few of those mistakes. One of the mistakes that I won’t do anymore is trying to keep up with lunatics. It can ruin your weekend and everybody else’s in the group.

Dropping life knowledge. I love it. “Upgrade the software not the hardware”. 🙌🏾🙌🏾

I have my big bike tests at the end of the month and I have learned more from you than I have from my instructor, you're making me want to learn more skills long before I upgrade my xj6, thank you.

yo why doesn't this have any comments?

Good video Bro. I enjoyed it. Stop upgrading the bike, start riding and practicing. 👍🏼👍🏼👌🏽

Man there are several motorcycle channels out there. Good ones too, but you explain, draw, and walk us through the steps immaculately. I am not going too far when I say your videos saved my life several times already. Thank you brother, god bless you.

Thank for this video. Your wisdom in the art of motorcycle riding helps many of us from seasoned riders to beginners. I have been riding for more than ten years but still consider myself a student in the arts. There’s always something you can learn to perfect it. The messages on this video is on point. With some, many bad habits were formed early on from bad sources of instruction such as from hearsay to moto-bro science. Simply put, bad instruction and advice can cost you your life. I respect and appreciate you taking the time to educate us in the motorcycle community. Hopefully one day I’d get the honor of riding track or canyon with you to learn a thing or two as well. Keep up the great work, ride safe, and hopefully see you out there brother.

This is helpful brother. Thanks man👍

That poor Expo marker just wants to be on a dry erase board... not paper! (Love your videos)

This is very off topic but what you've said about looking ahead on the curves also applies to reading music. And for the same reasons; to avoid nasty surprises. Of course nobody literally dies on stage for playing a wrong note. Thanks for the safety tips!

Awesome video which helped me a lot when I recently came across a similar turn on the spaghetti junction here in Atlanta, GA and the road that goes to the I-285. crazy turn which is almost like a full circle. made it through that right curvy turn. I have decided to avoid that flyover in the future.

All riders should watch these videos if they want to stay alive. Dont ever think that the texting driver won't find you and take you out...

I think that's where newbies like me get confused on counter steering at the beginner rider course. They say press on the handle bar.

Thanks a lot for the video! Most of these I knew and am working on but it's good practice to remind yourself and have it visualized. The braking one is something I'm guilty of, I do like using the engine to brake so I'll keep that in mind on my next tour. Though now I feel like having to ask for permission to buy that radiator guard I've been eyeing. ;) (got none right now)

Great video and absolutely 'take it to the bank' instruction. Loved the 'software -vs- hardware' comment. First hand experience on the riding too close to double yellow line issue... I was a relatively new rider, riding up from the coast on highway 9 towards Skyline blvd in northern California. I was close to the yellow on a left hand curve with a pickup truck with trailer mirrors coming the other way. We were both too close to the yellow, so I went to set a new line which then felt too fast for the corner, so I braked (lack of experience) which stood-up the bike, and I went off the road and crashed. Even though my tires were a few feet from the yellow line, my head wasn't, of course, because of my lean angle :). That was 30 years ago but I can still see those few seconds like it was yesterday. Lesson learned ...the hard way.

why not break AND drop down in gear? Then you can accelerate faster out of the corner..

Many of my buddies have done dirt bike and track days for a long time , I haven't, result: I'm usually in the back, not exceeding 70% of my ability.

I’ve been riding for almost 40 years. Your recommendations are spot on. Great video!

Excellent. The best on KZfaq I've seen. Thanks mate.

Can't tell you how often I see the duck feet I call them when I see people riding

@2:45 yammieNoob should watch this

Your videos were recommended to me since I only have 2 months riding I got to say your videos are just great😀 I'm glad that someone recommended them to me because I had still so many questions after taking my course but after looking at your videos and practicing on my bike I feel better riding my bike😊 still have lots of practicing to do and keeping those learning skills fresh. Thanks for the content 😁

Thanks man!! These are very important pts for me and my friends as most of us are relatively new to riding. I love the "trying to keep up with ur fellow riders" the most. It is very a very impt point for me personally.

The new electric motorcycle named “Damon” can do the handle up and down thing..search it up on KZfaq! Now make my comment the top comment

and again: i am smarter today then i was yesterday. thx to you.

Great tips and excellent explanations! Thank you for this video!

Thanks for the video! Great job, perfectly explained. Seems I am on the right way and I am glad about that.