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Hey Greg. All of these tips helped me overcome the anxiety of downhill corning to the right. Especially blind corners, which had me slowing way too much. Delay turn in, look as far ahead as possible and let the corner come to me…now it’s a blast, thanks!! 👍👍

I been a motojitsu member so long that I noticed you went from drawing paper on your kitchen table to a dry erase board in your garage. Thank you for everything you do. You still the same greg who is a motorcycle instructor who makes motorcycle videos. Amazing 👏

Hello Greg, greetings from Athens, Greece. I ride for a little more than one year with a 300cc bike. You 've learned me almost anything I know about motorcycle riding. You 've opened a whole new world. I' ve read total control, participated in riding schools, try to practice as often as I can with motojitsu exercises and I see that my riding level and knowledge is actually better than people that ride for years. Most important, I know what i should be aware of and how many (MANY) things I need to improve and learn. Thanks for everything!

As a new on road rider (I've rode dirt bikes, 3-wheelers and 4-wheelers off road nearly my whole life) I have learned SO MUCH from this channel as well as Dandanthefireman and even FortNine. So when I'm riding or going around a curve, I will look out as far as I can see to check there is nothing out there I need to worry about and to look for my line, but mostly I'm looking at least 3 car lengths or so in front of me while every once in a while checking closer in front of me just to double check there's nothing in the road I might have missed. I'm doing this at the same time that my eyes are scanning from side to side checking for any side roads or driveways where cars may be coming out of and looking for that dangerous silhouette of the side of a vehicle that would make me have to pay closer attention to it in case I need to slow down/stop, swerve or change my path of travel. I also check left, right then left again when going through an intersection and I treat blind hills as if they were intersections as well since they block your line of sight and so I'll slow down some and cover my breaks, maybe even take up the slack on the break lever until I am able to see over the hill and can see that it's clear. It's definitely a LOT of mental and visual gymnastics, but it IS getting easier to do as I am building up good habits and muscle memory. I'm always trying to pay attention to what's going on around me and NOT just straight in front of my forks.

I took my MSF this weekend and locked up the front tire on a straight into a 180⁰ curve, made a beautiful recovery at 25mph. Made the curve and was less aggressive on braking and then trusted the bikes capabilities the rest of the day. Passed all testing later in the day. Funny thing about this whole class was the fact that I was the slowest to get steady on straights for day 1 but ended up being class leader for all exercises by the end of the day and all of day 2. Money well spent for never having ridden a powered bike, I'm definitely going to go back after I feel confident to take the next level of training classes.

Oh my gosh I’m laughing! 🤣 I can’t tell you how many times I’ve come out of a corner mad that I slowed down so much. Thanks for this!

I love how your eyes really do what your saying and look through the corner instead of just talking and looking at the camera. You’re really visualizing what you’re talking about and showing us what we’re supposed to be looking at and finding out target and exit points! Thanks

Amazing how you keep making fresh content while you have already covered so many things! I had a course last weekend wich had mid corner stops, 90 mph emergency stops and just straight on track riding. I had an amazing basic level due to your video's and training i did because of it! During this course I finally practiced using the front brake more and got really comfortable trailbraking. Thanks!

Interesting what was "instinct" during my 20s, after a life since 5th grade of dirt bikes, 3-wheelers, and 4 wheelers, and riding on the road was natural..Fast forward 15 years of not riding, and I way slow down on corners and forgot my "instinct". Thank you for providing all the vids you do. I am definitely more concerned about gear before and learning what I thought wouldn't go away...

I'm in my 40's and just returned to motorcycling after about a 6-7 year layoff, just discovered your channel and It's the best skill teaching I've ever seen. I bet you've saved a few lives by now, you're doing Gods work here on KZfaq:) Do you recommend any schools in California around Ventura or LA county for riders to sharpen and learn skills.

I'm lucky to have found this video, thanks! Putting the bike into Winter storage shortly, and need to revisit it (the vid) next Spring. 45 years of riding and never aware of these excellent turning techniques and mental approach. Again, thanks for putting this info out to us, could be saving lives.

Hi Fast Eddie,I took delivery on my 2020 Fat Boy 114 yesterday, today was my maiden voyage. Back in January I became a Pre-Loader with the cop, Robert Simmons, “Trust & Believe.” Then in June I found you with a full head of hair, now I am snooping around your Master Classes. I got through chapter four in “Total Control 2nd Edition,” more videos on turning and being the Boss of my Friction Zone and Front Break. Then I got your app for my Note 9 and my iPad Pro. Phenomenal app! I put on my SS Helmet, (SS stands for Sub Surface Warfare), gloves, Sedici jacket, and touring pants. I looked straight, bars straight, found the friction zone, covered my foot break and lifted my left foot as I rolled down my driveway over the trench to a right turn. My neighbor, a rider, saw me do 5 donuts to the left then 5 to the right and leaning into the four turns on our circle/court, then I took off down the road. She said, “Your ready for Bike Week! Are you sure this is your first time?” Down shifted and duck walked my first U-ie, 😂 On the fifth U-ie I wasn’t able to stay on the road even in lock, but I locked the fork through the turn on the grass. A garbage truck was approaching, I forced myself not to look as they cheered me on. On my fourth jaunt off my court, down the road I kept my feet on the boards, road the grass and jetted back to my house…all on my FIRST BIKE! I’m scheduled for the Harley Academy in two weeks. Now I’m going to earn my White Belt. Thank you for all you do and the top shelf instruction you give. ET1(SS/SW/MTS) USN, Ret.

Your videos teach me so much - thank you! Lol... on a side note, in the past the track intimidated me because people were so fast in my class that I felt out of place and slow. Now I ride at the pace that I’m comfortable with and don’t worry about what people are doing behind me. A no crash day is a great day!

Thanks for the video. I have downhill corner anxiety. Can't wait for the weekend to practice.

Yesss. All this is so essential to know and be aware of. I recommend your channel too every motorcycle rider I meet 🙌🏽

Your videos are really helpful. After 3.5 years riding my cornering has improved but still needs work. The anxiety approach and fear of getting it wrong causes errors but I'm determined to practice and improve.

Love your knowledge Greg, thanks for sharing with us. Such a massive help. X

im a newbie rider from Philippines,,and your videos are very helpful, specially the myth of not using front brakes,, thanks a lot sir👍

Oh wow I've just watched 'why your over slowing corner entry' I had that same feeling at the weekend ,I said to hubby I could have gone round that corner quicker ? Because I'm now learning to corner correctly (or should I say a lot better) and having just watched another of you cornering videos , I really get it .Hubby trys to explain and I watch him as we go round corners ,to follow his line , but I'm not quite there yet.As you say more practice required.Thank you so much MotoJitsu .I know I'm going to achieve my goal of being a better rider 😊❤

I seriously needed this video. I've caught myself doing this on sharper corners on the back roads. This video will help big time. Any time I mess up riding or feel like I didn't do something well, I come to your channel or open your book. Any advice on Round-abouts/traffic circles? I know when I first started riding they were intimidating.

Had the time of my life on my RG Ultra doing the Tail of the Dragon. Hard acceleration to the curve, hard braking into the turn, and haul ass out of the turn. 11 miles that felt like it took about 5 minutes. Just awesome :)

Watched this video before going out to play today. Shorter ride (it is getting colder in Germany after all), but I did manage to apply these tips in the twisties. Just like you said, one variable at a time. I remember how intimidating the roads and curves around where I live used to be. Now I am simply looking forward to having fun and practicing what you share with us. Thanks so much, Greg!

Hello Greg, thanks for all those tips; they really improve my riding but also thinking about my riding. Keep on educating, You are doing it perfectly!

Holy cow, this is worth gold. I'm so thankful to live in a time where I can find good instruction for free that's accessible at anytime of the day.

Thanks for this video. I have been practicing my cornering with my new heavier bike. i think this will help me start building my cornering confidence.

Spot on advice. Having a known stretch of road to practice on is invaluable. Go out and ride it over and over, knowing the road will allow u to find tune ur skill sets

Usually I find your videos so much useful and informative. In fact, life saving. Thank you from EGYPT.

Thanks for these skill tips fast Eddie, love it!

Thanks new rider and this really helps just trying to join the dots! Thinking Its a speed problem but after watching u its braking about me getting comfortable with braking!!

Very deep , thanks. I knew i overslowing my entries, But i didnt knew how to overcome this problem. Now the bike and even myself feels more stable.

Exceptional tips. Keep it up. I feel you help us riders. In turn probably saving us from crashing. Thank you!!!

Thank you Motojitsu everything you’ve said here is on point and exact👏👏👏👏

Thanks for the tips, I only ride 125cc bikes in the UK. I recently changed from a supermoto style to a race style bike and have noticed I'm slowing down way more on corners than I used to so I'll give these tips a try.

Motojitsu is one of the best teacher outhere! Ive'd really learned alot from his vid! Thank you!

Thanks mate, building on champu material in my situation, good advice.

The best explanation ever found on KZfaq, thank you so much.

I went from a 1974 Ducati 750-GT to a 2002 BMW R-1150-RS.They ride much differently. The Ducati could corner by simply leaning as I entered and then adjust my line by steering. The BMW wanted to hold it's line more, and needed more counter-steering to get into and out of the corner.

I just watched this vid again - its one of your best. Thanks :)

Thank you for the lesson! 🙏

Hi very good content to boost confidence, I’ve been riding for about 45 years and in the 70s you had to learn yourself as no Internet, except now you can get to much advice so can get confusing for any rider. If I was starting out again I would have definitely entered more track days mainly to safely understand the limitations of the bike and understand how important suspension settings are. I’ve had some very fast bikes in my time ( fireblade, hayabusa, milli r, ) to name a few, but at 64 I’ve come to realise it’s not all about pinning the throttle back between bends, it’s about control and consistency.To fast into a bend can slow your exit, but even I still admit to making mistakes even on roads I do every weekend. ( maybe old age )

Another great, one Greg. As much as I enjoy listening to music when I ride, I have to shut down my Bluetooth in order to concentrate better when I venture out of my comfort zone and have to think my way through a situation. This applies to both twisters and off road.

One of the best description of this problem ! Regards from Poland

I had a huge distraction once on a curvy road. (someone passed me on a one lane road) I looked at him and just about went straight off the road. I whipped my head to the right and my bike followed. SAFE!! Because I instinctively did what I had practiced over and over and over

I follow all you said greg, thank you for all!! Greetings from Argentina!

Hi Greg, we still learning from you! Thanks for your videos:) regards from Holland

Thank you Moto Jitsu - again precise, logical and well broken down. Very much appreciate the effort you put into this to help us all. I'll shut up and practice now

I can't believe I found this amazing channel from a hot ones video!!! I've had 3 horrible fuxt up motorcycle wrecks... I really wished I had watched these videos in my early 20s lol.

I was on a training course on a track and maintenance throttle was not really explained. They did mention rolling off throttle for lean but not maintenance. I was on third session so I was getting cocky. went into a corner too fast for my comfort level so I just rolled off throttle leant over more, I stayed off the throttle because I didnt understand maintenance throttle. low sided my brand new r6 :-) P.S I have only recently found your videos, the way you explain everything is brilliant. I'm a better and more importantly a safer rider. Thanks

Great video. Definitely something to work on and practice daily.

im glad we have youtube now. we dont need to take class anymore we can learn alot of things on this youtube channel!

Man, I needed to see this. Thank you!

simple saying with meaning...just what it matters! thank you!

Mr. MotoJitsu, thank you so much for another great informative video. I enjoy and have learned so much from your content and practicing it as well too. Anytime I meet a new or existing rider who seem hungry to learn proper techniques of riding, I always mention you and that they definitely should go watch and learn. Ride Safe and keep uploading amazing videos. P.S. I just watched your Rapper video... Love it, Rapper Fast-Eddie

For me, looking in the direction you want to go has by far the largest impact; when I practice doing figure 8s in a parking lot my radius is substantially tighter when I intentionally turn my head and shoulders and look at a point basically behind me. Now I just need to practice enough to be able to get the same tightness without needing to turn my head that far...

Love your stuff, the looking through corners has been key for me. Do you have anything specific to someone riding an automatic?

Cornering has always been a mixture of enjoyment, fear and frustration for me. But this video has at least given me greater understanding of my weaknesses. Hopefully now I can improve. I'm 62 years old now. Can I still improve or will fear take over. I really don't know but here's hoping

Learned a lot from your videos. You're the best! Greetings from Philippines 🇵🇭

Awesome info. Just realized what I need to work on.

Just ordered my first bike - bmw f900r. Subscribed already. Great content!

Hi 👋 thanks for your videos man. Great stuff. Curious: would you ride the TT?

I really enjoyed this thank you keep up the great videos.

Moto jitsu I'm a new rider got a triumph 1200 rs and I use my brakes all the time and use all your tips and we have very tight bends I UK like snake pass etc

Great video ! Thanks mate

Great Video Greg! Greetings from Greece! 🇬🇷🖤🏍️

Because I haven't taken advanced classes, the concept of "maintenance throttle" in a corner is new to me. It makes sense, but it's one of those split-second judgement or finesse issues that you know when it's right, it feels so fine and smooth, but because of road variability, unless you're frequently on the same road, it may be difficult to get exactly right every curve on an unfamiliar road.

Brand new rider and love all of your video's. Thanks for the great tips 😀 ❤

Getting back to the throttle sooner . That’s I’ll be working on.. thanks 🙏🏼 a million

WHAAAAAT?! video done in multiple cuts? Lol. Thanks for the video Greg. Going too slow approaching corners is one of my problems and it causes me to build anxiety about what I need to do, but also, in my head I'm like 'man, I'm going way too slow. I must look stupid.'

Great info and presentation. Thanks!

I think confidence with the brakes is key. I ride a lot in the Swiss alps, really high up, with huge drops that sometimes are quite scary. I add an extra safety margin in terms of speed there. Riding these types of roads helped me overcome anxiety, building up trust in my bike‘s brakes. But honestly, I still have both, good and bad days. On bad days good cornering just does not work out for me, so I just go slow and easy. There is never enough practice, as you rightfully keep teaching.

Fantastic video man!! Defo guilty of a few of these !!!

Very good. Thanks FE!

I actiually learned something form a physics paper about countersteering the other day, and that is you are ALWAYS counter steering, even when you do not have your hands on the steering wheel at all, even then through motions of your body, you countersteer, if you wanna turn right, the motion of your body first turns the steering wheel to the left a little and then to the right, you are always countersteering even if you do not touch the steering wheel at all, because that is the only way to initiate a lean.

Great upload, full of information for many different levels of riders.

Hey Motojitsu! You have the BEST content regarding beginner motorcycle learning and techniques. Thank you sincerely as a new rider. I'm having trouble with accidental whiskey throttle during right turns from a stop.. can you make a video on that? Lots of accidental whiskey throttle compilations on YT but no informative videos.

thanks motojitsu..like all your..video..help me a lot..from phillippines...cheers

Great vid, lots of tips 👍👍👍 Slow in fast out, fast in slow out.

Awesome event at Cycle Gear last night! Thanks for another awesome vid

I believe that you are one of the most contagious online motorcycle teachers, unfortunately I live in Greece otherwise I would be your daily student and most likely you would be my best friend.. regards from Kos island (Greece)

Those are honestly excellent tips, but im gonna be honest with my idiocy here and say that one tip that just changed the world for me was that the bike will stay leaned over after the countersteering input. That just for some reason made me a whole lot confident and let me narrow down what i have to do after tipping in, now i can actually focus on cornering and throttle control

awesome video man. Your ability to explain things is amazing, you are best trainer. FE your pecs looks nice, have you been working out, keep it up man!

Hey Greg, there's one part to trail braking that I could use some clarification on and it's related to your point at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="296">4:56</a>, where you mention slowing to enter the corner at a comfortable speed and then applying enough throttle to maintain entry speed (which makes sense). The instructions around trail braking seem consistent (apply the most brake pressure leading up to the corner), but it's the trailing off until you see your exit/have the bike pointed in the right direction versus another point I heard (I think from the yamaha champ videos) of not applying your brake at the same time as applying your throttle. So, my question is: how do I reconcile this? Am I missing some nuance?

Thanks!

excellent tuition, thanks

Awesome. Very clear.

I'd like to see you do something like this, but explaining the difference between cornering "going uphill" vs "going downhill." Great videos BTW. Cheers from Melbourne, Australia.

Great tips. I would suggest one more possible reason for overslowing: going in to the corner at a gear lower than you should/could. You might be able stay in 4 gear, trail brake a bit, and accelerate out of a corner smoothly. If you go into the corner in 3rd gear instead, now you're having to deal with unnecessary engine braking, and having to get into maintenance throttle earlier, and revving up your engine into high rpms to exit the corner. It feels like a lot of unnecessary drama.

Excellent explanation - thanks

Gold. One question though. How does that work with a bike with short gearing? I want to ride like that but I don’t want to lug the bike?

Another awesome video. Thanks

This is great. It was like you were talking directly at me.

I don’t own a bike yet but am planning on buying one .love from Jamaica 🇯🇲

By adding maintenance throttle early in the turn (pre apex) you reduce your contact patch and the front end could wash out. I was taught to not accelerate until you reach the apex. Am I wrong Eddie?

Great breakdown, with sweet dry erase graphics! Cant beat it! Is that the Mulholland bend where everyone crashes?

Good morning. I have wondered for some time why curves are referred to as corners, which I think of as right angle turns in common ordinary conversation.

This video made a big change to my cornering ability, you made easy

Another banger video. Essential watch. Thanks alot

Danke!

Been wondering which was best practice, engine breaking into a turn or use breaks? I’m glad you cleared that up. I usually use breaks but was second guessing myself seeing so many people using engine breaking. My opinion was the more you use the breaks the better to build the muscle memory and in emergency situations it’s one less factor to think about because breaking becomes autonomic. Thanks again