Essential Life-saving Skills Every Rider Should Master

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Essential Life-saving Skills Every Rider Should Master

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@MotoJitsu 2 жыл бұрын

Seriously...those who have confidence with the front brake are far more unlikely to get themselves into a situation they won't be able to handle. Either that's a car pulling out in front of them or going into a corner a bit too quick for their comfort...mastering the front brake will bring your skill to the next level. Go practice.

@sherwingp 2 жыл бұрын

I agree 💯😊👍

@meroenklarenbeek3737 2 жыл бұрын

We all agree , but all is to much . You have music and good music. You have riders and good riders. One is just riding and the other is in control of his envirement . The art of riding saves lives, yours and others. Cause and effect are inherrent in the art of riding. I like it this way. Daily skills excersice for daily use. Being responsable. Being a human being. 😉👊

@navaks5335 2 жыл бұрын

For more educational content you can check MaxWrist 😂😂

@Tirikitaon 2 жыл бұрын

No need to get ugly in your comments, obviously you know more sorry for offering a different view......please don´t respond ok.

@macko006 2 жыл бұрын

We were doing that in driving school ,start from flag and needed to stop with front wheel in painted square, once you go with first gear and stop in square, then go till second and stop and then go till maybe 40-50 km/h and start hard braking from one line to stop in square.

@richardmiller4499 2 жыл бұрын

I always ride with two fingers over the front brake. It’s paid off so many times. Two fingers will stop me on my 2021 GSA. This is such valuable information. It will save lives and crashes if applied. Much respect 👍

@MotoJitsu 2 жыл бұрын

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@RiderInRed 2 жыл бұрын

I also always always have two fingers on the break lever. It’s way better to use it to avoid sketch situations with other vehicles for instance as opposed to going from full fist of throttle to fingers on the lever. That’s never as smooth and costs you a few milliseconds that could be used to further reduce the risk if you had them on the lever from the getgo

@bobhill2057 2 жыл бұрын

@@RiderInRed amen

@kai325d3 2 жыл бұрын

@@ralphhardyman1148 They'd be idiots. They tell you that in basics so you avoid panic braking in corners. Once you become experienced, the instructors will tell you to cover your brakes as you are now used to trail braking and braking in the corners

@kai325d3 2 жыл бұрын

@@radiocrash About half a second, long enough where the situation could change and and be too late

@sethruter 2 жыл бұрын

Before the crappy season started, I was practicing in a 18ft box at 30mph, 3rd gear, stop, swerve & immediately accelerate, over and over again, it's fun and really gives you confidence in how to apply progressive brake pressure,, thanks brother.

@MotoJitsu 2 жыл бұрын

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@elliottdiedrich3068 2 жыл бұрын

Front braking skills saved me from being dead at least once. I was going along in heavy traffic at highway speed when I saw some smoke coming off a semi about six cars in front of me but wasn't sure what was happening. I backed off a bit and left some room in front of me and then saw all of the cars in front of me lock up their brakes trying to stop. I wasn't worried about me being able to stop as I used to practice high speed stops regularly but then I thought of the car behind me and I went for the shoulder of the road just as the car from behind came sliding up beside me and came within an inch of the car in front of me. If I hadn't have gone for the shoulder, I would have been toast. What had happened was a car was trying to make a left hand turn from a busy two lane highway without his signal light working and when the truck noticed the stopped vehicle in the middle of the road, he locked up his trailer wheels making the smoke. Like MotoJitsu said, practice until you are good at it, you will need that skill at some point. My neighbor did not practice and he is dead now because of it.

@MotoJitsu 2 жыл бұрын

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@TimXMan1000 Жыл бұрын

Wow that’s crazy. Looking far ahead saved you and so sorry for your neighbor

@DAYSHIVANSH Жыл бұрын

What do you mean by you went for the shoulder?

@elliottdiedrich3068 Жыл бұрын

@@DAYSHIVANSH Where I live in Canada, there is a paved portion (usually about 6 feet or more) between the marked driving lane and the ditch on primary roads and we call that the "shoulder." Not every place in Canada paves that part though because they are just too cheap; Ontario...

@Google_Does_Evil_Now Жыл бұрын

@@DAYSHIVANSH side of the road. Even if you don't have shoulder you might have a wide enough lane so that you can aim for the kerb side, near to the kerb. Or somewhere away from being squashed or trapped.

@xorcist-3423 2 жыл бұрын

I like how you just got into the meat of the video right away no intro, no "why it's essential to learn xyz skill" just straight concise and detailed explanation on what to do, I will definitely try to practice and learn what you've explained in the video. Much love from India

@josephmacasero5719 2 жыл бұрын

After riding a bicycle for 4 years, I didn't realize that I was learning good habits prior to my transition into motorcycles.

@ilyasazanovme 2 жыл бұрын

New rider here on RE Himalayan (no previous car driving experience either). Thanks to your tips and so far, 3 weeks of practicing, I feel much more comfortable on the road. Still, a lifetime full of learning ahead. Much love from Israel brotha.

@aka_pierre 2 жыл бұрын

That's a really great mule of a bike. It will take you anywhere :)

@ilyasazanovme 2 жыл бұрын

@@aka_pierre that's exactly what I like about it! It'll eventually get me to any destination, just not that fast, lol.

@MotoJitsu 2 жыл бұрын

awesome!

@wildae. 2 жыл бұрын

best of luck to you

@rifkadm 2 жыл бұрын

I have that bike too! It's my second bike but significantly taller than my first bike (a Suzuki S40 cruiser) and I'm 5'1", so I'm where you are in a way. =) Greg's videos have helped overcome the height barrier with this bike a LOT.

@vanderpoolfarmsl.l.c.9983 Жыл бұрын

I have been practicing this since disk brakes made their way onto motorcycles. Your instruction is THE BEST I have ever heard presented. You mentioned "stopees", and the chance of launching over the bars, but there is one more reason to get off the rear brake proportional to increasing front brake. Under full-on emergency braking, the rear can want to "come around" especially on rough surfaces. You need the rear tire to be turning even though it may be lightly contacting the pavement; it is now steering the bike straight. If it is skidding in the least, you are in elevated danger. Excellent job, thank you!

@K0MPL1CATED Жыл бұрын

this man saved half-a-millions of life with just 1 video....true hero!

@mikeyd6031 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! After a near deadly panic stop a few years ago I started practicing my emergency braking based on your videos. I've since had some successful emergency stops - no panic, no skidding. The front brake has the majority of the power... unless you're going backwards! Ahhhh! Anybody ever have the front wheel lock up while walking the bike backwards down a hill? I have. Now I slip the clutch to slow the bike while walking the bike backwards downhill. Thanks again for your great instruction.

@ericsondmd 2 жыл бұрын

Manila is one of the most challenging places to ride. Your content has made my skills improve leaps and bounches outside riding school. Knowledge is half the battle. Practice makes it full circle. Many thanks for sharing your skills.

@MotoJitsu 2 жыл бұрын

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@DeMoto.R6 Жыл бұрын

Passed my big bike test a few days ago, still feels surreal. Got myself an R6, beautiful thing.. looking at training drills I can do to polish up my craft. Appreciate the videos!

@gilbertogranados3018 Жыл бұрын

Instant sub right here, Ive been riding for over 30 years and i dońt think youngsters really do appreciate just how valuable this information really is, I’m going to pass it onto my siblings right away, thanks for your work

@KevinLowe 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I just took and passed the MSF course. They told us to get back into first gear before you stop... but never really explained why. Your explanation makes an awful lot of sense!

@rupesh6363 Жыл бұрын

I recently started to ride and rather than learn from mistakes and fellow riders referred to your channel. Now I am trying the develop good riding habits with practice. Love from India 🇮🇳

@RafaelHEscobar 2 жыл бұрын

Something that I "hate" is the fact that the word *MotoJitsu* circles my mind every time I'm on my bike wether it's filtering through traffic, practicing on the street where I live and/or while riding around the twisties. I've been following your content for a while and truly appreciate it because it's really helpful and goes straight to the point. Greetings from Bogotá, Colombia. 🤘

@pilot4056 2 жыл бұрын

I was using this technique during my course and it works really well. I then took an exam prep class and the senior instructor told me to stop using this technique immediatley and said that it was for seasoned riders but not beginners because using all four fingers requires less effort and won't tire out your hand as quick. I can def agree with that but just that slight difference set me back but I went on to do the exam using the 2 finger technique anyways and passed. This upcoming summer i plan on training on my own and seamlessley switching between 2 and 4 fingers.

@MotoJitsu 2 жыл бұрын

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@diogobasilo 2 жыл бұрын

Love the idea of having my own personal coach with my ABS! I feel as if I engage it way too much on my rear brake, so will be sure to work on my technique as per this video. Thanks so much!

@MotoJitsu 2 жыл бұрын

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@h4xi0rek 2 жыл бұрын

Usually the rear brake gets locked anyways due to the fact, that the weight gets off the rear tyre onto the front. I would not worry too much about it. ABS just lets you know about it and potentially prevents a sideways slide of the rear :). Most of the time during quick braking I do not even use the rear at all (I know, I should use both, but still it does not really make that much of a difference). Much better to put your focus on the correct engagement of the front brake, as it does 99% of the work ;). Usually the rear is most useful during slow maneouvering, as the front can cause a jerk on the front suspension and make you tip over if you are not careful.

@dasdough Жыл бұрын

I've been cycling for years so this is all common sense to me. I'm used to gently tapping the front brake when required. Hoping to purchase a 125cc motorcycle this year, and the skills should transfer well.

@johnwick5894 Жыл бұрын

Mate I know exactly what you mean

@MrWhoabuddy 2 жыл бұрын

as a beginner, i thought this was going to be new stuff for me, but i've been riding bicycles so long this is basically common knowledge. even on my roadbike, i RARELY use the back brake. occasionally i'll use them together but 95% of the time, i'm using that front brake.

@PhynxPhantom 2 жыл бұрын

Subscriber for almost 3 years. Still watching all of your videos. And I keep on learning from you. Thank you. -From Philippines

@MotoJitsu 2 жыл бұрын

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@wiltzp1212 Жыл бұрын

Absolute facts and very good advice, having driven fast on the roads and on the track for 10+ years, I can confidently say that braking and using the FRONT brake with max efficiency is THE MOST IMPORTANT thing. It is obvious to fast riders, but not nearly as obvious to more casual riders usually...at least in my experience. But its the most important thing for pretty much all riders, at least the ones driving on paved roads with some kind of considerable speed

@lamichaelkreitz6821 Жыл бұрын

Just want to say thanks bro, so much time spent watching your videos and I practice on every ride. You’re such a godsend to our community! Cheers!

@NRALifeMbr 2 жыл бұрын

In my first 2 MSF courses, there were several riders that were scared to death of their front brake. The instructors keyed in in that right away and told them, you don't pass my course until you master the front brake. They stopped over and over and learned that the front brake is your friend. I now ride a 2019 Goldwing DCT and I can 100% brake with 2 fingers. I don't practice it every day but I do it once a week, along with other slow skills. With no true friction zone, you really have a different skillset than bikes with clutch levers. Lucky, all my previous bikes were normal transmissions so I know what the friction zone is supposed to feel like. I use gentle throttle and back brake to create a psuedo friction zone.

@MotoJitsu 2 жыл бұрын

That's really dumb for them to say for many reasons...1. it's not "their" course. 2. You won't master anything in 2 1/2 days of riding nor should you be expected to. Keep practicing!

@brainzvsbeauty2116 2 жыл бұрын

I have a rebel dct and been working on dragging the rear break but not hard enough for me shift gears

@vijayam1 2 жыл бұрын

100%. The tire will obey your command, provided one commands it the right way. As Nick Ienatsch says, work the rubber before you work the tire. And the confidence it exudes at any circumstances is amazing. Great insight Greg.

@MotoJitsu 2 жыл бұрын

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@tonytravert9944 Жыл бұрын

these are great tips that I will practice as soon as I go out again. I recently had my first fall after close to 100k kms of riding when I gave it too much rear brake as I was approaching a roundabout that was veering to the right and then left like a chicane and I was travelling slow on wet surface and leaning a bit to the right and bang....a sore hip, a little damage to the bike but back on it after a few days. Since I have been wary about using my rear brake and for some reason I have noticed more fishtailing than normal so these tips are timely and I ride a cruiser. Thank you!

@jaknap1 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this video. Been riding for 20+ years, but never learned how to brake properly until now. Always thought that for quick stop at higher speed, I need to use both brakes hard. I will practice this new technique regularly. Thanks.

@MotoJitsu 2 жыл бұрын

:) MotoJitsu.com

@a.j.8926 2 жыл бұрын

Technique over technology 👍🏼🇺🇸

@MotoJitsu 2 жыл бұрын

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@lpete531 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the phrase is so true!

@wrona6667 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I had been riding for few years on bike without abs so now when I have abs on my present bike I am super confident with extreme hard braking. But rules stays similar. Abs only works when you ride straight. Because you have abs, you’re not dismissed from practice. And you still have to be aware what’s going on the street - abs is not “life saving tech” it’s only make something easier to do, but you still have to do it by yourself. As fast as possible.

@informativeandstimulating8582 2 жыл бұрын

Technology in cars is making drivers worse at an alarming rate because almost no one practices driving and good technique. The penalty for lack of skill in a car usually doesn't faze the driver, unfortunately. Create a system even a fool can use and we all become fools by using it.

@mariabergmane7525 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely essential and life saving 👍🏽 in Germany this is mandatory to obtain a motorcycle license. Also useful was learning to break hard, release the break and maneuver around an obstacle. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

@MotoJitsu 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, so is in every state here...doesn't matter...go practice daily. Thanks for watching ❤️ MotoJitsu.com for my App, Books, Merch, Discounts, etc. 👍🏼

@SquadleaderMike 2 жыл бұрын

My driving teacher in germany said "the bike has ABS, just slam on the lever. If the ABS is not engaging, you are failing the emergency brake test" 🤣

@tsubarider13 Жыл бұрын

I did my Klasse A license in Germany about 3 years ago. My instructor said "just salm both brakes together to the max and keep the handlebar straight". I would be sliding on my ass if the bike didn't have ABS. Bad teaching.

@gronkgrunk 2 жыл бұрын

For me, it's single finger covering the front brake lever during commuting, significantly reduces response time & won't overwhelm the brakes to the point of skidding the front tyre. Takes time to get used to it, but it works.

@98marr 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻 I’m practicing! I’m coming up on 5 years and never have I practiced emergency braking.

@iad77 2 жыл бұрын

Also the downshifting, on the mod 1 in UK the instructor told me not to worry about doing it but it came naturally to me to just stop in 1st ... So he said if you can do both at the same time then great 😂

@jonquirk 2 жыл бұрын

Spot on! When I did my basic training I was warned off using the front brake much for fear of locking up and skidding off. Fast forward to advanced training and my observer spots that I’m leading with the back brake. He suggested that I lead with the front brake instead. It transformed my riding. I wonder how many others here (UK) that don’t do advanced training are riding around afraid to use the front brake properly.

@MotoJitsu 2 жыл бұрын

the front has the most power and should be the focus. Thanks for watching ❤️ MotoJitsu.com for my App, Books, Merch, Discounts, etc. 👍🏼

@bikerguychris33 2 жыл бұрын

When I had some riding lessons in 2019, my instructor told me Instructor to not cover the front brake with my fingers, like I was as he said I could accidentally put my break on when not needed, he said to me that it is a bad habit, and to only cover the clutch lever with my two or three fingers. I'm not afraid to use my front brake, the front brake is the most powerful, of course you have to have the correct balance between front and rear break, otherwise your bike could throw you over the handlebars 👌 My Instructor also asked me if I knew what percentage of breaking on each break was used in an emergency stop, I always thought you used the front the least so the back end didn't lift and throw you off, but it's actually the opposite, 70% front, 50% rear in dry conditions and 50% front, 50% rear in wet conditions, he asked me if I knew why that is, I knew it's because of weight shifting, so give him that answer and he said correct, all the weight shifts from back to front in an emergency stop. On one of my lessons in, my instructor got me to demonstrate to him safe emergency stop several times and also how to unlock the rear wheel should you accidentally lock it on a bike without ABS. I'll be getting my first bike next year, so will need to redo my CBT later this year in preparation, then a few lessons nearer the time, I'm hoping to have my full motorcycle license by 2024 all being well 😁 I think having had my car license and driving experience since 2013 helps me too, as I have road sense 👌 Ride safe both of you 🤜🤛😁🏍️🏍️

@kevinlytle6215 2 жыл бұрын

Very good advice. I practice somewhat regularly but need to be more focused on these types of skill drills. I do practice panic braking on typical types of surfaces I see. This drill is great but do it on multiple types of surfaces as they will affect distance using the same technique. . Also practice with the types of loads you carry. Do this before going on trips where you have a higher load than normal like a road trip. Once under heavy load on slippery road not wet but oily and again on a metal bridge I had two very close calls. Scared the crap out of me. Thanks for reminding me to get more technical!

@jhoned5762 Жыл бұрын

Motorcycles are a ticket to enter heaven on Earth. Many ways to experience bliss, and a motorcycle does it for me every single time. Maybe with time my opinion will change, but riding my petite Honda CB300F came with incomparable joy. Less is more is a known motto and every running motorcycle is revving proof.

@jadesmith6823 2 жыл бұрын

This and a tutorial on environment riding needs to be played in all educational modules for new riders worldwide when going for your licence 🙏🙌

@WayneSmith-zx3tf 4 ай бұрын

I obtained my endorsement around 1982 and back then there were no electronic nannies on bikes. By reading bike rags back then I learned these techniques and practiced them regularly. I would get up early on Saturday mornings and find a large parking lot and practice slow speed turns, emergency braking and quick, hard counter steer maneuverers. Because of that, I've only had one wreck in my over 40 years of riding and it was because of my own stupidity early on. Practice, practice, practice!

@brianhanrahan6256 2 жыл бұрын

Great information for learning and practicing how to stop quickly. The only thing I wish you covered a little more is what to do if your front tire does lock up and skid. If you don't have ABS and your front tire skids for too long, your front tire is most likely going to wash out and you're going to crash.

@mitchellhasler958 2 жыл бұрын

We do the same here in Australia, 50kmph within 12 metres No stalling Just not worrying about downshifting, just worry about stopping

@skirwan78 2 жыл бұрын

love that you make videos like this, I always go over safety tips and practice at the beginning of each season and then head for an empty parking lot with my cones.

@kennethamend8557 2 жыл бұрын

Expensive tools do not make up for lack of skill. You made a great point...why ride fast if you can't stop fast?

@jerrypeal653 Жыл бұрын

If you’ve done any riding you figure this out pretty quickly. But it’s definitely valid and good as a reminder and great for newer riders .

@slawomirb1984 2 жыл бұрын

Smooooooth. Squeeeeeeze. 0, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 ,60, 70, 80..%. Heard your lessons in my head so many times and it saved me in few really bad situations, man, really Thanks!

@TrammellACT Жыл бұрын

BEST MOTORCYCLE KNOWLEDGE I HAVE FOUND YET ON THIS PLATFORM!!!!

@BlackDog-mw4dh Жыл бұрын

2:16 "why would you go fast if you can't stop fast" damn right sir

@HellcatFrom68 10 ай бұрын

I've understood everything and have been doing it for years. Still, it's great to watch these video's; it keeps me sharp every day👍

@dennish9923 2 жыл бұрын

I am an old man (59) . I was an avid club racer in the mid to late 80’s. I still ride all the time, I have a Night Rod and a few sport bikes. I know it’s sad, but I can’t remember the last time I touched the rear brake. Always use the front. That’s where all your stopping power is. I really enjoy your videos.keep up the good work!

@MotoJitsu 2 жыл бұрын

thanks! I use the rear brake a lot...when I come to stops, slow speed turns, etc.

@dennish9923 2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoJitsu It is definitely my weak point. I live in the cold country up north. No riding this time of year. I have signed up for a rider class in the spring to try to break some bad habits.

@mikemarthaller8789 2 жыл бұрын

"Technique not Technology " Thank you I reflect back on 35 years as a flight, parachute instructor (50 + years as a pilot, Flying everything from fixed wings, choopers, Balloons, Hang Gliders and UL AC, and Parachutist ) as I look at current accidents I'm observing a cycle of reoccurring accidents IE, Many they reduced by technology, to the detrement of "Training" are returning and a younger generation of "Experts " are struggling for more Technoligy rather than dealing with the human factors.😢

@student702 Жыл бұрын

I love your riding videos and your growth mindset ("If I'm *any* good at all, I know I can be better" -- Lindsey Buckingham)! Having said that, Forrest Gump's character was such that he WOULD indeed have earned the Congressional Medal of Honor ten times in a row, if I understood the movie correctly.

@B9294141 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this advice!

@KVNCSTA 2 жыл бұрын

I’m ALWAYS covering my clutch, front brake, and rear brake. I need to work on using both however when stopping more. Last night, it had rained a few hours earlier so roads were wet, was riding got hit with a yellow light and I banged the rear brake, skidded a little bit. Could have been bad, should have used front brake as well. Workin on it

@MotoJitsu 2 жыл бұрын

I don't...but you'll do whatever you think is best.

@snatr 2 жыл бұрын

Same thing happened to me when practicing yesterday. I was using both brakes but because I usually try and end normal stops with the back brake for smoothness, I wasn't letting up on the back brake enough at the end. It's a hard habit to break 😋

@KVNCSTA 2 жыл бұрын

Update: 100% fixed the issue. Just be completely honest with yourself and focus on fixing what your doing wrong. I’ve had plenty of hard stop scenarios now and thankfully I’ve been practicing using the front and rear brake. MotoJitsu has plenty to say on the topic. Progressive braking w/ the front and at a certain point in the braking, let off the rear brake. I have ABS but I brake as if I didn’t. Cheers

@canalaerocast 2 жыл бұрын

This should get WAY more views than that. I'll practice it. Thanks!

@ChrisG1392 2 жыл бұрын

Don't neglect your rear brake. Don't make your front brake stop the back of the bike too. Learning to drag the brake through turns can be helpful too

@lonely_trans_girl 2 жыл бұрын

Just got out for my first ride of 2022 yesterday! First thing I did was figure 8s and emergency braking practice. I was rusty as hell from our long nasty winter! Can never practice these things enough frfr!

@MotoJitsu 2 жыл бұрын

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@ChuckTravels 2 жыл бұрын

Solid advice. This is one of your most practical videos. Fundamentals! It also reminds me that i need to practice way more than i have been.

@mr.solitude3352 2 жыл бұрын

On a bike that has a linked braking system like mine, where the activation of the rear brakes includes a third of the front brakes braking power, I will assume that the rear brakes are handled differently in a emergency stopping situation. I typically apply both brakes in such a scenario.

@MotoJitsu 2 жыл бұрын

I explain the technique of both brakes in this video Thanks for watching ❤️ MotoJitsu.com for my App, Books, Merch, Discounts, etc. 👍🏼

@ernestbunbury2 Жыл бұрын

Hello Thank you for your work. I'm in the process of obtaining my driving licence for a motorbike. Part of all the techniques that I must master to obtain it is this kind if urgency breaking. The instructors teach to straighten the arms in order to push the weight on the back and off the front. But they also advise to 1. Slightly use the back brake at the beginning, in order to improve the contact with the ground and 2. Regarding the front brake, to start strong (because that's when the bike goes the fastest that we can apply the maximum brake power) and then just before the ABS kicks in, slightly let go. You advice the opposite, to progressively apply the front brake. Is there any reason ? Could you share your opinion on this ? Thanks

@Davy-lf4cj 2 жыл бұрын

Im impressed with your comment about 'it doesn't matter how many fingers you use for front brake application" to true every bike has different strengths. One bike I'll use 2 fingers another bike I need 3-4 fingers. There's no correct/one ruling for this, because all brakes are different. Cheers.

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@a.z.m.salahuddin9048 2 жыл бұрын

noob rider here...just crashed two days ago...after turning on a blind corner, discovered some moron swops in from a hidden side road... I had nothing to do but rammed onto him as slow as i can ...got my front tire teared ...i wish this video came one week earlier! Love your teaching!

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@TimDoyleMusic 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best videos I've ever seen. Simple..to the point. I wish the schools would use it.

@fast-eddie-clarke 2 жыл бұрын

my dad was very particular about front breaking when i learned how to drive. he also said to better forget about the rear break

@letsgobrandon7637 2 жыл бұрын

I do believe that most beginner riders do not practice the fundamentals as often as they should. Empty parking lots are one of the best places to practice stoping and avoidong obsticles. Imho. The most important skill to practice on a motorcycle is to not get hit by a vehicle. I would put scanning the road on the top of the list also. You could always get hit by a vehicle or hit something on the road, to an extent that no matter how good you are at braking, not paying attention could cost you your life.

@MFizzle777 2 жыл бұрын

Being a cyclist it's even way easier to throw yourself over the handlebars with say good hydraulic disc brakes (London will give you situations to test you!). I've found those skills have transfered over to my motorcycling stopping with the back wheel just hovering over the floor and pushing your body to the back. COVERING YOUR BRAKES is also a massive must do.

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@Tunenine 2 жыл бұрын

I did this as some fool was coming out of a side street, I saw him at the last second due to a tree and used my front brakes which my ABS kicked in but I somewhat fishtailed, scared the bejessus out of me. My husband signed me to pull over to take a breather, he said I did good under the circumstances but I wondered if I had used all breaks would I had not fishtailed. I still consider myself a newbie, only been riding 3yrs, can't count COVID years much because I wasn't outdoors at all; but that day is printed in my mind.

@upnorth5465 2 жыл бұрын

Just my style but I run high rmp low gear combo when in moderate, high traffic. Makes a huge difference having that engine immediately start slowing you down all on top of braking added on top. It's not a substitute for using both brakes but just an added icing on top.

@Clampett01 2 жыл бұрын

A great Video. I’m all in on max front braking being the no 1 life saver. Most people don’t learn this technique Thanks for preaching the Gospel.

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@wrona6667 2 жыл бұрын

In order to get driving license it’s mandatory on the exam to show how you do max front braking. You do this on the mark of examiner. That’s how it is where I live.

@rosstisbury1626 2 жыл бұрын

good info . . i would also say be aware what is behind you before you go hard on the brakes, no good stopping before the kid but getting hit from behind from a car, dodging around the kid might be better option . . or even better slow right down when you see a potential problem . . my 2c

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@zacharyaymond9226 2 жыл бұрын

Okay I’ve been riding for a few months now, but I brought over my habits from my manual car over to my bike and I don’t think it’s the correct way. When I come to any stop I always have the clutch in and I’m “coasting” while applying brakes and dropping down gears until I make a complete stop. Should I only be engaging the clutch to downshift to let the engine braking help me slow down in addition to applying the brakes? A POV demonstrating what this technique looks like in practice would be awesome and any advice is appreciated. Thanks!

@MotoJitsu 2 жыл бұрын

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@ACoustaDC 2 жыл бұрын

LOL, I love your drawings.... seriously good drawing skill, and make good points. Your cornering drawing help me to see it in my mind. I am practicing more and more.

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@RaksasaR 2 жыл бұрын

First of all, I’m a beginner motor rider and I love your channel and your videos. They help me a lot to be a better rider. I’m Dutch btw and in the Netherlands this emergency stop is, among others, a mandatory exercise for the official examination in order to get your license eventually. Is this also the case in the US? I think this is one of the most important ones to master imho. Again, love your channel and I always look forward to your videos. Kind regards from The Netherlands :)

Жыл бұрын

Your 99% correct in my opinion. When you at 100% braking power and slowing down you eventually have to release little brake pressure to keep the wheel from locking up. It's all about maximum grip of the tyre to the road surface while not locking up your wheel. Also what to do if it turns out your not making it to a stop on time and you need to evade and manoeuvre? You brake , release brake, manoeuvre and brake again. Overall good explanatory but missed a few extras.

@MotoJitsu Жыл бұрын

I don’t agree

@juanalbino9691 2 жыл бұрын

I love the way you explain and you keep adding the word repetition make perfect. I know am a new rider but I’ve learned so much from all your videos and hopefully when I can take my bike out this spring and the knowledge that I learned from your videos will help me become a gd rider. Thank you again

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@halimawsatower4097 Жыл бұрын

I do this on a daily basis for 7 years now, however i only stop at 2nd gear before taking off from a complete stop.

@mattbortz10 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure how people don't use the front brake, or are afraid to use it. It's absolutely essential to everything. The only time that I don't use it, is in tight slow turns, and I drag the rear brake. If you need to stop quickly, the rear brake alone, is not going to do it. If you're afraid to use the front, I'd suggest practicing, because you're going to die, or get seriously injured if you don't.

@weetabixharry 2 жыл бұрын

In Switzerland (and probably much of Europe), we are taught to slam the brakes on as hard as possible. ABS is mandatory on new bikes, and to pass your motorcycle exam, you have to engage ABS during the emergency stop. If ABS doesn't engage, then you're not braking hard enough. The attitude towards "the ABS might fail" would be something similar to "the wheels might fall off". Your bike should be good quality and well maintained, and then the wheels won't fall off.

@Fozdrummer 2 жыл бұрын

abs is not infallable and if it activates the bike is controlling braking, not you. in uk, just grabbing a handful and goping for the best could fail your test. even if you do this in panic in a real situation, far better to have the skill to keep control. advanced training and even police training do not teach to rely on abs,

@MotoJitsu 2 жыл бұрын

That’s absolutely insane “advice”

@BillyHey72 2 жыл бұрын

I was told if the abs engages on the Module 1 emergency stop (UK at least) it would be a minor fault. As would 'slamming' on the brakes. And even the slightest hint of a stoppie would be a serious fault and a fail.

@weetabixharry 2 жыл бұрын

The justification given by my instructor was that statistics have shown that a major contributor to serious motorcycle crashes is the rider not braking hard enough. I must admit, I found it scary braking that hard at first. But I have spent many hours just accelerating to 50 kph and emergency stopping, so I feel confident doing it now. I'm glad the emergency stop is a mandatory part of the license test. And I'm glad I don't freak out when the ABS engages, because I've done it dozens of times in practice.

@MotoJitsu 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, people can't stop...that's the point of this video to learn the technique and not rely on technology..plus that "advice" is worthless to all those bikes without abs.

@jackgilmore2793 2 жыл бұрын

I had a motorcycle where the front brake was far too close the throttle, such a small thing seems like it wouldn't cause any issues, but I promise that it will get you killed, I changed my break leaver's and the difference is unbelievable

@jameswiley7485 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for emphasizing how important it is to master the brakes! I have been practicing braking every time I ride and I feel so much more confident on the road. Incase it helps someone, for reference, 25mph is approx 36ft/sec. If you want to stop within 18ft(brown belt), you need to move the lever smoothly from 0 to 100% in half a second. That sounds really fast, but if you get out a stop watch and practice the timing just sitting on your bike, it actually doesnt feel that fast. I focus on being smooth first, then add speed. On my fz07 I get a little stoppie at 18ft with 100%. It will get interesting when I start working on black belt(15ft) 😬

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@EgbertAllen 2 жыл бұрын

You guided me through your vis when I started riding back in 2019 good to see your still making this educational vids

@Zimmermann310 2 жыл бұрын

Miles and feet are just in a small part of the world at home. We learned this all before we got a driver license but in km/h and meters.

@aspinaki 2 жыл бұрын

as usual, the most fluidic way a man can describe.

@jeffreystorer4966 Жыл бұрын

Good on you thanks ,3o yrs riding and still learning LoL key for new rider's learn to control your machine ride like everyone else is about to do something really stupid,they rarely disappoint

@Gomcio Жыл бұрын

I have learned that ABS is just to help not to fix your mistakes when i was practicing for my license. To much of front break with bike going just little bit to the right, front wheel find a bit of dirt and i was on the ground in 0.2 sec. Big surprise since i didnt expect to get punished so hard for pressing front break with ABS a bit to much and i was going max 25kmh (15miles). Luckly since all those bikes has so many crash bars all around my right leg is saved, but i can promise if not that crash bar on the back, then exhoust probably would break my leg...

@Prof_X24 2 жыл бұрын

The last thing you mentioned in this video is the last thing we worked on at my MSF course. It nearly took me out but didn’t drop the bike 👌🏾

@bguss7284 Жыл бұрын

I've had to do emergency braking quite a few times. A lot bad drivers out there. I was taught that the majority of braking power is the front. However, you still need to apply some back brake to stabalize the back wheel. To kep you from doing and endo. It's worked form those times. But I have friends who rarely, if ever, use their back brake. And they stand by it. Though they have never said they have done emergency braking. What's your take on this?

@emmanuelquerol Жыл бұрын

This man is telling pure truth and practical reality. I'm glad I stumbled upon this video.

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@leilaspain1 2 жыл бұрын

"Why would you go fast if you cant stop fast!!" WORD!!! And this is why i ignore people who tell me to ride faster... Workin' on it!! :-)

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@manhattanmenace5787 Жыл бұрын

I often use the street markings to gauge how well I'm stopping. I know most street turn marking are often around 12 to 15 away from the stop line at stop signs or lights. If noones around ill get some speed and stop right before the stop line as random brake practice

@TheSpdOSnd Жыл бұрын

Brother I love the whiteboard work but this does not apply to all bikes. Apply the pressure where the traction is. For example on my old gsxr1000, you’re body position has a lot to do with braking pressure. On my little 06 shadow 600 you apply just a bit of front and lean back and press hard on the rear brake. Depends on the weight distribution, the tires(especially if you’re on a custom bike with a skinny/fatty), dampening/rebound. Why would you only use 5% of available traction with the rear if you have more available? If the goal is 100% braking use both to maximum until it doesn’t have traction. Also… you’ll break some bikes trying to shift into first while slowing down. Second gear will do for most. Then it’s a simple bump into neutral when at standstill. Those are just my thoughts. Y’all ride safe. 06 Honda shadow 600. 06 GSXR 1000. 2013 Honda VTX 1300. 08 Yamamha FZ1. 2004 CBR 600 F4i. 09 triumph speed triple. Okay you get it lol Edit: regardless of my criticism of this video you are on the right track to getting people to ride smarter/better. Keep up this channel bro 👏

@duanesapp2331 2 жыл бұрын

These shorts are very very useful to me! Thank you so much for making them!

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@Walkercolt1 2 жыл бұрын

Even on my 1964 Honda 305 SuperHawk with drum brakes front and rear, I rarely use the rear brake except for "trail" braking thru a curve on a dirt/gravel surface. I personally HATE ABS on Cars/Trucks and WILL NOT HAVE IT on a bike. I can stop MUCH, MUCH faster than ABS assist by the cardboard box test. I pulled the ABS fuse on my pick-up truck and can stop 37 feet SHORTER than with it engaged, plus under MUCH better control on snow and ice, but I have 1,000,000 of AMA Touring miles on my bike and 3,000,000 of semi-truck driving before ABS was invented. I've been covering my brakes since I started riding at 14 years and one day and I'm 68 now. F-1 racing bikes don't have ABS. I wonder why? "If you want to go fast, learn to stop fast."-Dave Aldana F-1

@t.a.cantrell3836 Жыл бұрын

I ride a R1 and I always use 4 fingers to break, no one looks at your hands it doesn’t make you cooler braking with 2 fingers

@akhilkumarindraganti5852 Жыл бұрын

I would never use front break on wet surface or gravel..other times always use front brake with 2 fingers on them all the time

@HDJess Жыл бұрын

Many people say that riding a bicycle for some years before going into motorcycles is pointless, but I strongly disagree. Having ridden bicycles for 20+ years, they're so similar if you can understand the weight difference. Ex cyclists will know not to grab the front brake like a fish because at one point, they've done it on the bicycle, so they've got this relatively slow, progressive squeeze technique already.

@enensis 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man this makes alot of sense. Didn't learn anything about this on my cbt

@intrudergrid9530 2 жыл бұрын

A bit of Motojitsu every day keep accidents away.

@powerentertainment719 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you nice video as always. I am beginner but I am adopted to use front brake most of the time to stop. Everyone think i am doing wrong and they think i am going to fell if i use front brake. But i feel more confident when i use front brake. Everytime I use rear brake specially on higher speeds the tyre skids. I think front brake is life saver, if possible avoid using rear brakes.

@nervejr7098 2 жыл бұрын

Bt for me i use index and Little finger for break Index and middle finger for thortle that gives better hold and sometimes with loose break u dont crush your fingers on thortle

@stevegordon2032 2 ай бұрын

Your videos are a masterclass. I hang on every word and try to replicate it all in practice. Thanks from England.🇬🇧🇬🇧

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@blacklight4460 2 жыл бұрын

I like the "5% rear brake to nothing". You're only giving up a theoretical max of 15% braking power and you're eliminating a major source of crashes. If a new rider never uses the rear brake, they will never come into a corner too hot, stomp on the pedal, skid off and crash their shiny new bike from using it. That panic situation will come up for almost every street rider in their first 500 miles on the road. The rear is great on the dirt for setting up flat corners, but on the street it only slightly stabilizes the rear end while the huge double front brakes clamp down. The rear brake doesn't do anything good at all if you're braking hard enough to end up with stoppies.