How to corner on a motorcycle without being afraid!

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3 жыл бұрын

If you've ever felt like you have no control over your destiny in a corner this video is for you! A lot of advice around motorcycle cornering revolves around increasing your lean angle which most beginner riders are not comfortable with. I'm going to give you two simple tools that will give you control over what happens in the middle of a corner. No more coasting through corners hoping you got the entry speed right!
Tip #1: Move your head off the center of the bike. This has multiple effects but the main ones are that it gets your eyes looking in the right direction and it also shifts your weight to the inside of the turn. It also naturally starts the counter steering process without you having to think about it.
Tip #2: Start breaking before the turn and KEEP braking until you see your exit and are happy with the speed and direction you are going. This is trailbraking by any other name but that word scares a lot of people so it's not mentioned once in this video! Keep braking through your turns! This gives you control of your speed regardless of your entry speed and ultimately is what gave me a huge amount of confidence to be able to push myself in my corner speed. It also has the added benefit of loading the front suspension and giving you MORE grip in the corner.
#trailbraking #motorcyle #cornering #afraid

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@SimonTheSquid 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks everyone for the comments! Couple of things to note based on your questions and feedback: 1. Tip #2 is intended for front brakes only 2. Countersteering is of course important and tip #2 starts the countersteering process in a natural way along with vision and center of mass benefits. 3. Getting into a lower gear before the corner will definitely help you scub off speed as well. Thanks again 🙏🏻

@jimgravante6497 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Simon! I've been riding 40 plus years, have taken multiple advanced Riding Courses, and consider myself a fairly advanced rider. Your cornering tips in this video will help save the lives of many riders that might otherwise crash and burn in corners! That is the number one place where most single vehicle accidents occur...I would just add to practice these two skills in a parking lot for the newer riders, then take those skills to a familiar road. Great job!

@arnarne 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tips. Thank you! I ride a BMW 1200 GSa that, as you probably know, doesn't dive as much as other bikes when front braking. I find it very easy to get through corners with it but wonder if you have any view on how the fact that it doesn't dive so much affects the technique that you so kindly are teaching or if it does at all? Many thanks from a Swedish rider.

@richmattiello9485 2 жыл бұрын

Simon, are you saying that you don’t use the rear brake at all while cornering? Or do you?

@SimonTheSquid 2 жыл бұрын

@@richmattiello9485 generally speaking no. There are times at very slow speeds (under 5 mph) where dragging the rear brake can make the bike more stable through a tight bend but for twisties I never use the rear. For some track riding I will but that's more to control wheelies on a 1000cc machine.

@Daakyne 2 жыл бұрын

@@SimonTheSquid It sounds weird to me, from my riding lessons to now, almost everyone told me not to use front brake WHILE turning, (I do use front brake before the turn). Then adjust speed with the rear brake during the corner. I'm still going to try tip#2, reading the comments, it seems to work well! Thanks for your vid!

@warrenhancock5742 Жыл бұрын

Two rules have kept me safe for 53 years of riding. 1. As per your video, plot a course with your eyes around a corner and follow that, never taking your eyes off that course. 2. Whenever you are out riding, always treat yourself as being invisible to everyone else on the road. Never assume that you can be seen.

@DesertRascal 4 ай бұрын

Exactly! "Ride like a ghost, or become a ghost." Yeah, I am proud of my little slogan and share it with all new riders.

@ritishdhillon_ 4 ай бұрын

Can you tell me which model is he driving

@SimonTheSquid 4 ай бұрын

Xsr900 yamaha

@travelingHadi1 2 ай бұрын

as I was a car driver first and then started riding I knew your second rule from the very beginning of my riding

@marinemansfsf7617 2 ай бұрын

Also, always expect everyone else on the road (including other bikers) to do the dumbest thing humanly possible.

@armandomorales5857 2 жыл бұрын

This is perhaps the simplest explanation on how to turn easier and with more confidence, thanks so much for making this video

@TURK_ALP 2 жыл бұрын

💯👍🏼👍🏼

@shamalanon-time4209 2 жыл бұрын

Coming from one of the most difficult bikes to corner tight twisties / counrry side twisties with, i think few important point are being missed out. 1) an understanding of what the bike was built for. 2) at what rpm zone are engine braking offered ( on the bandit's slipper clutch engine there is very little unless a stage 1 mod at least). 3) set up your suspension right according to your load. Not withstanding, the rear preload will need to be altered for 2 up or heavy luggage riding. Enjoy riding, stay safe

@Kernow65 Жыл бұрын

Counter steering also make a difference and turning your head to look where you are going if going to hot into a corner.

@etiennelemieix2167 Жыл бұрын

I must try this on my next ride. Thanks

@rudeawakening3833 Жыл бұрын

As a “ senior “ who’s been riding for 48 years ; you did a stellar job ! Thank you , young man ! Peace ☮️

@johnwaldmann5222 12 күн бұрын

look at your exit. Maintain eyes level with the horizon. If you’re running wide lean forward and kiss the inside mirror. Panic halfway down the next straight.

@PaulaNowling 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a fairly new rider and This video has the the most helpful to me. In my MSF class they taught to never never ever brake while turning or in a curve. I have really been nervous to take curves too fast, but scared to brake too much and wreck! I tried your technique today and it made my curves/corners so much more comfortable. I will rewatch your video and practice lots more, but I really appreciate your instruction. Thank you.

@Uriel-Septim. 2 жыл бұрын

How to Countersteer a motorcycle: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a79zabd70dOmqpc.html Motorcycle Riders - You're Leaning the Wrong Way: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i5edhsSntsWoiKc.html

@jamescoll130 2 жыл бұрын

Same, Paula. This and canyon chaser videos are a great intro to this concept I think. I’m done for the season, but I really want to get better at this.

@MozzaBurger88 2 жыл бұрын

It's probably the shittiest advice MSF courses all over the world give. What we should never do is *START* braking mid-corner and especially not *oh-shit-grab* them : weight is gonna transfer suddenly to the front wheel that's already using a lot of its available traction and if it locks up it's an instant low-side. What is perfectly fine is braking before the curve to load to front suspension and increase the front tire contact area and *KEEP IT THAT WAY* through the corner allowing you to increase that braking if needed while in that corner (sharper turn than anticipated, obstacle requiring an emergency stop, etc.) That's what trail braking is and it should definitely be clearly explained at MSF courses as that's how you can come to a safe-ish stop if you run into something unexpected while in a corner.

@Hawkstrider58 2 жыл бұрын

Never full brake. Ease the lever Front one. Put pressure on front tire as you enter the turn.

@rexa2851 2 жыл бұрын

@@MozzaBurger88 thanks man, helpful stuff

@bhok1971 2 жыл бұрын

Finally someone who promotes trail braking.

@keithroberts5611 Жыл бұрын

I can't describe my gratitude to you on making this video, I haven't ridden my motorbike for 2 years on account of fear of my awful cornering skills or lack of!! The last time out riding I over cooked a corner and almost lost control and crashed, This untimely experience shook me so much my confidence as gone almost!! You have given me back the love my life!!!!👍I intend to get back in the saddle again soon!!! Thanks to you!!🤔🤘

@daisychain8622 Жыл бұрын

Have you thought of doing an IAM course?

@babboon5764 Жыл бұрын

Keith - Take a look at my reply to Paula Knowling above. Nutshell version: Read Keith Code's old Book a Twist of the Wrist or Andy Ibbott's 'Performance Riding Techniques' They will make you better & safer Oh - the Police Riders book *Roadcraft* is a great complement to either of those. (NO I am NOT on commission - The local LIBRARY is your freebie friend 🙄)

@bryan3550 7 ай бұрын

I'm with you Keith! Back on a bike after too long and applied Simon's techniques. Magic!

@user-pu1kp5un5n 5 ай бұрын

bullshit!!!!!

@jackiechan5626 Жыл бұрын

Plenty of riders know these tips/techniques, but there’s not many people who can teach them in such a concise way. Great video.

@donpartain1881 2 жыл бұрын

I've been riding for nearly 20 years--but never heard these points, even in my two-day motorcycle driving course! Excellent points--taught with excellence! Thanks so much!

@Jed1317 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been riding for about 6 years, and thought I was relatively confident in corners, but, I thought I’d tried your techniques today and what a bloody difference it has made. It just flowed so smoothly and easily. Thank you.

@leedilkes1342 2 жыл бұрын

Great video very knowledgeable.Tried it today what a difference

@michaelb.42112 5 ай бұрын

The fact that you can even convey the concept in words is beyond my compression. You are an excellent teacher.

@gregorymartin3575 2 күн бұрын

Thank you. The first KZfaq video in my life I donated to. You quite possibly saved more people's lives than you imagined.

@SimonTheSquid 2 күн бұрын

Thanks so much Gregory. That means a lot!

@dafactstruth1310 2 жыл бұрын

I find it so impressive that you take time and effort to help other people so selflessly. What a legend, thank you so much Simon!

@johncaiwa Жыл бұрын

disregard the ad revenue

@kturn5953 Жыл бұрын

@@johncaiwaHaha! That’s exactly what I was going to say. A platform designed to pay for video uploads through ad revenue, but somehow its completely selfless haha

@user-pu1kp5un5n 5 ай бұрын

all of you just look at the left side hand on the pick of the cornering and believe that you exit the corner without crushing....just try and find what is better for you and apply that no fear no miracles wise pilots

@donpay6427 2 жыл бұрын

I've been riding for over 50 years, and still use those techniques, excellent advice well done

@adonai7187 Жыл бұрын

Respect. Hope I get there too.

@beatbasher 8 ай бұрын

These two methods have helped me gain confidence in the bends but it was great to see this video confirm I'm now doing it right - and my cornering has improved tenfold.

@jackh1749 6 ай бұрын

Ive been riding for years and embarrassed to say ive never learned this properly until this video. Simple and straightforward! Thank you!!!

@naughtycoolsailor1240 2 жыл бұрын

As a new rider cornering, getting the speed right, fear of cornering, I've watched a lot of video on this subject. This is one of the best I've seen! Great way of demonstrating & easy to understand.

@euc131 2 жыл бұрын

I suspect we've all had those scary corner moments ... these two tips really help !

@davidyates1299 3 ай бұрын

As somebody who has been staring in to a 90 degree corner apex point, I cannot thank you enough for this advice.

@bryan3550 7 ай бұрын

Oh Mate! Went for the first proper ride today after literally years off the bike and consciously applied these two techniques. What a difference! The ride was so enjoyable and confidence-building: can't thank you enough!

@juliebraden6911 3 ай бұрын

🤪 L I T E R A L L Y 🤪

@marcusesser3889 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a seasoned rider but somehow have never really gained the skill to corner properly because I never really went for a fast one. Putting what you have shown in this video into practice has suddenly enabled me to reach a deep lean into essentially every bend and has made my day to day riding so much more enjoyable. Thanks man.

@trudischmidt572 Жыл бұрын

I am a new rider and I struggle with sharp corner for fear of falling over, but this advice is so simple and easy to follow. Thank you!

@billgonzales8978 Жыл бұрын

QUIT RIDING GO BACK TO A CAR IF YOUR AFRAID

@kathrynhammond7604 Жыл бұрын

I have just put into practice your advice of the head movement and have just had the smoothest ride ever on one of my favourite roads. I’d always backed off on the bends when. I didn’t need to. I truly felt like I rode how I see others riding tonight. Can’t wait to be out again. Thank you.

@SJ-oxy Жыл бұрын

I've been riding for many years, and this advice is spot on. It took me a while to figure these out on my own (especially the braking). Fantastic video.

@psycholist724 Жыл бұрын

Even as a cyclist, I found the "move your head" tip extremely useful. I put it to use right away and immediately got better results. Thanks!!

@rawrunner7405 9 ай бұрын

cyclist🤢

@psycholist724 9 ай бұрын

@@rawrunner7405Something you want to get off your chest there, pal?

@craigmalcolm1002 Ай бұрын

Why do cyclist choose very tight mountian roads with no shoulders and blind corners to ride your bike up it at 10mph?

@psycholist724 Ай бұрын

@@craigmalcolm1002 Why not? What's the problem?

@JimmyJohnson7077 19 күн бұрын

@@psycholist724the problem is that 90% of the time on tight mountain roads there's barely enough room for 2 cars let alone 2 cars and a bloody bike...

@bunnydaduk 2 жыл бұрын

Good vid. I've held a license and had a bike continously for 42 years but never really put a lot of thought into the science or what I actually do as it seems to come as second nature. I've started to look at things a bit more closely and wished I had done this earlier in my riding career. Thanks for sharing

@RichMulholland 2 ай бұрын

15 year rider and I found this very helpful. I was just never taught this, so inuited my own way and dialed it in. Experience and repetition of old habits isnt enough.

@jecsah 3 ай бұрын

Newer riders, if you're going to watch one video on being a better rider, this is the one. Well done.

@Beast-Knight-96 2 жыл бұрын

Been riding for 100 years,never heard of this tips,thank you ♥️

@barts.7729 Жыл бұрын

How old are you now?

@warrensamuels5372 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for not saying trail braking and keeping it simple!! You're a legend!!

@Papi.Mono853 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! As a newbie driver who is just driving for 2 months outside the driving school this has been very helpful. We were never thought about this and I was driving more defensively and very cautious because I can't get the right technique on turning. I immediately saw a difference in my driving and starting to trust my skill and motorcycle.

@petergray4450 2 жыл бұрын

I started biking late at age of 67 and with age comes more fear so thanks for this brilliant video, its a great help to increase my cornering skills.

@patrickmba7638 Жыл бұрын

Bravo. There's hope for me yet at 48. Even tho my joints feel way older.😀

@AkaMuppetTekz Жыл бұрын

Go on sir! Safe travels

@The63chicky Жыл бұрын

Go you good thing!! That's awesome. I started at 54...never too late!!

@patrickmba7638 Жыл бұрын

@@The63chicky Me @ 48.

@BruceDanton-xw6eg 29 күн бұрын

It matters not what age you start surely.

@bohdanherasymenko7569 3 жыл бұрын

This is gold :) I think good topic for beginner riders would be braking. Tailbone position during braking and acceleration, progressive braking, stuff like that. Braking with arms loose and not putting any unnecessary pressure on the bars is super important. Perhaps that could be a good idea for your next lesson :)

@johntimms3858 Жыл бұрын

Great video mate, thanks for making this. I’m a reasonably new rider and felt a bit unsure of braking in corners, like others I was told never ever touch the brakes in a corner! Using the front only and trail braking as you describe is a game changer 👍 thanks again 👊🏻

@turbos2705 13 күн бұрын

Years later this helped me😂 in my msf course they made it sound illegal to touch the front break as you lean at all. So it's great to see and hear someone give this tip. 🤝

@nielstengberg 2 жыл бұрын

Tightening up your lines is one of the most important things you can learn for safety especially when going around blind corners. If you for example are taking a left corner stay in the right side of the your lane and turn in as late as possible, that will give MUCH better view into the corner and your risk of hitting obstacles are greatly reduced. This will also help you cornering much better

@dielaughing73 2 ай бұрын

Yep, hugging the centreline is a real rookie mistake. It reduces your available room to maneuver, cuts off your sight lines, and puts you close to oncoming traffic

@erocnw1341 2 жыл бұрын

Very good video at illustrating simple but powerful cornering techniques. The split screen showing the braking hand on one side and the corner on the other is helpful.

@jonathanlawson3924 Жыл бұрын

Just starting out on my new biker life. There is so much to learn and practice when you past your test it can all be over whelming. Found this video, and it gives starting points and techniques that are simple to practice and develop safe but enjoyable corning. I am sure this will build any ones confidence. Thanks, I am now a subscriber.

@makingmagic101 Ай бұрын

Hands down the best cornering video on KZfaq. Thank you.

@e.v.963 2 жыл бұрын

I've been riding on and off my entire life, but I'm just bringing trail braking into my skillset. You're video really is the best I've seen. Short, sweet and to the point. Great camera work!

@amandacasey1946 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this. I haven't been riding in about 25yrs and this has been a great reminder, lesson and confidence boost. Explained and demonstrated expertly. Cheers

@limitlesspotential9599 21 күн бұрын

I need this. I’m 45 and a beginner. For some reason when I have my wife as a passenger I freeze up and lose all confidence. The reality and fear kick in. It’s incredible. I have a few hours as a private pilot in a single engine Cherokee Piper and on a bike zero balls. Lol Thanks for this video!

@kamilax9120 Жыл бұрын

Stumbling on this video for the second time now. Half year ago because i was dead afraid of corners during lessons for my license. And now to ace them as deep as i can because they're so fun :D What experience and training can do with our minds. Thank you very much for this informative vid!

@douglaswilliams1680 Жыл бұрын

Coming to this more than a year after you put up the vid. And boy am I happy to have found it. I got a mean case of the yips, after a couple decades of riding. And this is literally the first time I've been "told" what look where you want to go really means. Will definitely try to incorporate your two tips. Curves used to be my jam, but I find my self scared so much that I've avoided riding too much. Thanks!

@RandomStuff-fp8rx 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man I can't thank you enough for this video. I've been riding for years but like to go back and review fundamentals every now and again. This will be extremely helpful for new riders. The riding community needs more tips like these to keep us all safe and confident in our abilities!

@stephenscharf6293 Жыл бұрын

Well said! Reviewing and *practicing the fundamentals* is key to maintaining one's expertise. Guess what Baryshnikov started with in ballet class _every day?_ Plié in first position.

@pekay26 Жыл бұрын

The dual camera view of your brake lever and the road makes it so easy to understand.

@robinwells8879 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks. I have always been plagued with infrequent and strangely random freezing in the entrance to corners between long spells of joyous cornering. I am returning to biking in my sixties after giving up at seventeen. I crashed twice in my youth and the freezing issue is still there! I will definitely take this advice to heart. Being relaxed is definitely conducive to joyous cornering. Get it right and it’s purest pleasure. Subscribed!

@jacqueline9864 Жыл бұрын

I’ve learned so much from motorcycle courses & hundreds of videos I’ve watched on riding technique, but honestly this video has single-handedly made the biggest impact on my riding abilities. Thank u so much!!! 🙏

@davegreen5314 2 жыл бұрын

Good explanation, Kelvin makes a good point on adding counter steering to the cornering technique which I think is great for leaning the bike into the corner.

@Moils212 2 ай бұрын

The head into turn tip makes a world of difference for me. Tysm man!

@Bonnie_robbie78 8 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks. I’ve been riding 20 years but it’s never too late to think about how you ride and review your skills. Great job.

@alexgarrould5544 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that, I’m a relatively new rider and get frustrated when I get it wrong in a corner, that’s really helped especially the braking until you see the exit of the bend! I definitely let go of the brake too early sometimes 🙂

@Spiderflash22 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have practiced this and already it’s made a big difference to me. I was looking where I wanted to go but sticking my head out with a bit of braking has made a massive difference. Many thanks!

@renafriesen3449 Жыл бұрын

I'm a new rider and found this video so helpful! I'm not scared to corner anymore and my cornering has greatly improved! I've shared it with other new riders too! Thank you for making this video!

@myronmcclaryii5903 Жыл бұрын

Not a beginner rider, brilliant explanation and advice Simon! I too have felt that fear. Thank you! Cheers 🥂

@TheYjmfan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that I’m just getting back in to riding after many years out, I’d forgotten a lot of what confidence I had years ago.

@corkyshrigley Жыл бұрын

I've never taken a professional riding course but have heard a lot of things out there. This tutorial is so clear and makes so much sense. It's in line with what I've experienced on the road. Thanks so much for emphasizing these 2 critical points. I hope to see more of your training.

@babboon5764 Жыл бұрын

Too few riders invest in hands on racetraining - Its NOT cheap but it will make you SO much better its amazing. I did California Superbikes years ago - I dunno who else is still going since Ron Hasslam packed up..... There may be others?

@user-tt7th9wj3u 13 сағат бұрын

I found this video really useful and noticed the two finger pull on the brakes, I’ve been doing a full hand grab .. eek. I’ve returned to biking after a 30 year break and riding a modern machine was quite daunting at first. My friend has 30 years experience under her belt and a bike with 60% more power and gets frustrated with me being so slow. I ride my ride but I do want to be smoother, faster, and more confident in cornering, not for her but for me. My bike my ride. Thank you.

@username6265 Жыл бұрын

I have been riding for 7 years now but its always good to keep practising your technic and keep evolving. Great tips and thank you for the effort, ride safe! 👌❤️

@stephenscharf6293 Жыл бұрын

Really, really, *really* excellent information! I've been riding almost 25 years, roadraced at Sears Point in NorCal for 5 years with an expert class license, and I find your principles to be of value, even for an experienced rider like myself. It reminds me of a quote by the world-class tennis coach, Darren Cahill: "Be brilliant at the Basics." Well done!

@hocsentertainment9112 2 жыл бұрын

Well done, I like riding motorcycles, haven't been on a motorcycle in years but I am planning to return and indeed this video was so helpful

@vd_a6169 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Beginner rider here and this was so simple and easy to digest. Gonna emphasise leaning head out more and see how it goes!

@stevenl9788 Жыл бұрын

This is the most helpful video I've seen on cornering. Consciously moving my head has made it so much easier and given me more confidence. Thanks for the video!!

@DrcreativeproductionsCoUk1961 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation, and a good lead in towards thinking of the other nuances of braking. It might be good to mention no sudden braking mid corner out of fear and always being aware of road surface etc.

@chicky1987 2 жыл бұрын

Not usually one for commenting on KZfaq videos however watched this video last night and roe to work this morning with so much more confidence, ok I'm only on a 125 for now but been struggling with corners lately running wide or slowing right down as panicked. This mornings ride was completely different and was so much more enjoyable, thanks for the advice!

@jerrybaiamonte8713 Жыл бұрын

Me too! On a 125 and totally scared on curves. Dropped it last week because I braked hard as I was turning. Who knew? Now I do!

@lindseyw2791 Жыл бұрын

I’m so grateful to you for doing this. Many thanks for taking the time to do this…it may save my life one day.

@jaydee5926 Жыл бұрын

I think most dirt riders would add that you should always be mindful of your road surface and hazards such as wet spots, dirt, gravel, leaves etc and let that dictate your line, speed and braking

@GearHeadBoris Жыл бұрын

I'm a rider for 49 years and still get my elbows down on my ZX-6R. This is some good advice in this video. I would urge all new riders to study the phenomena of target fixation in addition to the concepts described here.

@user-ik4jh3xs4j 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for some great cornering tips Simon, been riding nearly 20 years and have always lacked confidence in corners which does take the pleasure of riding away somewhat, but thanks to your vid I'm going to apply those techniques to my cornering and I'm sure this is the missing piece of the jigsaw in my riding technique. Thankyou Simon.

@deathmarkpejoi 18 күн бұрын

Some people can ride extremely skilful but are not able to pass the knowledge properly. But you Mr Squid is an amazing teacher!

@donyang3128 8 ай бұрын

This is the clearest explanation I've seen online about how to trail brake. Even Champ school mostly just talks about it instead of demonstrating with POV. Thanks for this

@nanaio 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been riding for one year, have done 12.000 Km, getting more confortable with cornering everyday using mostly engine braking and some rear braking, i now need to master trail braking using the front brakes, and this video has been very helpful.

@paulkiley4667 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, and very well explained. I am very uncomfortable in corners! I returned to motorcycling after a 16 year break and thought I could just "get back into it" how wrong I was! I'm gonna try your tips I think this may just be the answer for me. I'm also enrolled onto the IAM Roadsmart advanced rider course, which has helped, a lot. These tips combined with road positioning can only result in smoother and safer cornering. Thanks

@evanryan6115 7 ай бұрын

This video COMPLETELY transformed my riding experience!! Thank you so much for making this video!!

@itto1282 Жыл бұрын

Give this man a medal

@Fittednocap 11 ай бұрын

Let’s all take the time to thank this man for putting in the time to make this video AND making it so simple to understand. Maybe make more beginner/ intermediate stuff?

@luckyhunt7293 Жыл бұрын

I just started riding and this video has helped me so much. In my MSF course they taught me not to brake while cornering, and consequently when I failed to brake enough before a corner I low-sided and wiped out trying not to run wide into oncoming traffic. Thankfully I was okay, and thanks to you I have a better understanding of how to avoid the same mistake!

@DIYsCool Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I can sympathize with trying to simplify beginner instruction but when do we take the next step? I am sorry to hear you were a victim of appropriate very beginner info without the benefit of intermediate instruction. I used to be a skydiving instructor and that was a constant struggle. Too much too soon has bad results but fairly soon the options need to be explained.

@SJ-oxy Жыл бұрын

Yeah, MSF does more harm than good by telling people not to brake in a curve. You should never GRAB your brakes in a curve, but I brake in *every* curve, and been using trail braking more and more as my skills improve. Cornering safely is 80% correct speed (for your skill level), and 20% looking through the turn.

@billgonzales8978 Жыл бұрын

some people need to stay in a car. they dont belong on BIKE

@CHROME-COLOSSUS Жыл бұрын

@@billgonzales8978 - A pointless point.

@howwwwwyyyyy 8 ай бұрын

If you ever have to brake in a corner,use the back not the front

@cp8szc 29 күн бұрын

I am immensely grateful for having come across this video. Thank you.

@RoamingandReflections Жыл бұрын

I had just started learning Motorbike riding and I am scared of cornering like anything. I would definitely try the trick you demonstrated. It looks simple and adaptable, unlike the other videos in KZfaq. Thank you so much for sharing the technique. Keep up the good work. I want to see more videos like this, so carry on mate.

@clivejones2944 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed that vid.. I'm back to biking after 12 years off (and had a stroke). I'm nearly 57 and a lot, lot slower! Basics like turning of the head is so fundamental but I also needed to be reminded to do it. 💯 Camera work on this is brilliant. Thanks very much. Subscribed👍

@aidann7567 2 жыл бұрын

congrats for getting back on, hope you enjoy it just as much as you used to or more :)

@garymcqueen6350 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 57 after a years illness were I thought I would be housebound for the rest of my life I am now fit enough to work part-time. Must be 20 years since I been on a bike but just ordered a cb500f. Done well over a100 thousand miles on bikes but that was over 20 years ago exited and nervous at the thought of riding agen .

@clivejones2944 2 жыл бұрын

@@aidann7567 cheers Aidan.. I'd forgotten what a gift biking is.. So therapeutic! Loving it again and wonder how I managed without a bike🤔😬

@clivejones2944 2 жыл бұрын

@@garymcqueen6350 I went a bit flat out and bought a 2014 super duke R. It's mental of course but staggered at how technology has moved on (and the ktm is 8 years old now!) stuff like 3 ride modes to choose from.. ABS.. traction control and ride by wire throttle! I was very nervous picking the bike up from the dealer. Much concentration needed to get it out of the car park without f**cking up😅

@garymcqueen6350 2 жыл бұрын

@@clivejones2944 it's great to get back on a bike my first few miles were a bit wobbly but then everything started to jel .done 1400 miles in the last 2 month with a 6 hour ride around the lake district . I have a bit to go to get my skill levels were they used to be .

@jonathanloveday153 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Simon. I've only been riding a year and after passing my test I felt a bit nervous about corners, especially right hand ones. My instructor had not told me about moving my head out of the centre position on the bike to help with the turn nor about trail braking, but after watching some other videos, I saw both these tecniques and have used them ever since with great effect. Still cautious about corners and speed into them but much more confident and able to enjoy my riding. Thanks again for sumourising the two tecniques so well, especially with the split screen.

@RobertMorgan 2 ай бұрын

The bike WILL go wherever you are looking, for better or worse, was the best advice I've gotten so far. And it does work, for better as in through turns, and for worse as in oh geez is that the side of the road oh no it is and next thing you know you're OFF the side of the road because you fixated on it and followed your eyes and mind right off it. Think of it as negative vs positive target fixation.

@islandupcyclery3432 7 ай бұрын

This is quite possibly the best video on cornering! I love the multiple points of view for all of us visual learners. Thank you!

@debra5955 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I'm a beginner rider at 53 and learning to lean and corner is one of my fears.

@keithhigginson7493 2 жыл бұрын

By far the BEST explanation of trail breaking I have seen on KZfaq. Keep up the good work and can’t wait for the next post 👍🏻

@patriotrising6214 2 ай бұрын

Learn from those who know , tutorial riding bits like this one ,can be life saving advice . A veteran rider , taught me the hard way . He told me what kind of bike to learn on . Went riding with me testing my reflexes an physical strength and ability to over power the mad bull between my legs ! "Always focus forward ,an treat that Bike with the respect it deserves and demands "...like wild bill an the commandant said ..."LIKE A MAD BULL" ♉ great vid thanks m8 🏍️😎✌️🎲♟️

@popocatap Жыл бұрын

Hey, Simon, great combo of real-time explanation, effective repetition and clear camera work! It adds the finishing touch to the advanced training and risk management courses I followed more than a decade ago. What I would like to see and hear: the WHAT IF … it’s raining … there’s gravel or sand on the road - yep, way into the bend when you’ve adjusted your speed before and are applying the front brake in the bend - besides saying Hail Marys for which you don’t have time anyway … 😮

@rcraven1013 5 ай бұрын

No reply from Simon I wonder why. Oh yes its because in the USA you don't track race in wet weather conditions so that danger would not occur and the racetrack is swept of all gravel and dust as well. So what you are concerned about would not occur in the USA. Stay safe ride safe and be careful out there.

@tylerdavidson1607 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing and helping all the us new bikers along.

@petermckinnon386 11 ай бұрын

One word.... BRILLIANT.....

@migueltodd73 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! You have really educated me on cornering. I have not been cornering properly, but now I’m going to implement this technique. My riding partner sent me this video. You two have probably save my life. Thank you.🙏🏽

@WhiteLivesMatterPL 2 жыл бұрын

Sup n-word?

@paulbillingham2509 2 жыл бұрын

Simon do you do private lessons thanks

@97rhymes Жыл бұрын

I've been riding for over 20 years now and I must say that these are some excellent tips for beginners . . Follow this braking technique and you would be trail braking unconsciously in no time . . And always remember that you would want to look where you want to go and the bike would follow you automatically . . Easier done than explained . . Feel the wheels, the engine and feel the bike and try to be one with it . . Anyways try to sit in the bike and not on the bike, if that makes sense . . Ride safe and be aware of your surroundings and know your limits as well as the bike's ☮️

@flippy66 Жыл бұрын

Comments like this are pretty much the worst way to explain anything 🤣

@georgeroberts442 Жыл бұрын

Riding for 65 years, and never heard that “move head over” advice before! I can’t wait to get out on the road and check it out. I’m betting I already do that without thinking about it, but we’ll see. “Yes,” on the braking technique. That’s the way I do it. Thanks for the good video!

@Yuhisern 7 ай бұрын

Man this guy even helps us understand when and how to break , 10 / 10

@MauriceTarantulas 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this vid! Will have a practice next few days. Have got a lot better and just did first 2 hr ride. When at slower speeds feel fine but then found wasnt up to speed in some corners and it gets frustrating esp with cars behind you etc.. So yeah hope this helps. The head thing def havent been doing and the breaking makes a lot of sense. The fear is you think braking and turning "risky" but the way you did it here made sense.

@beefyboi64 18 күн бұрын

I'm a beginner rider and as the days go on I'm more and more amazed by how much easier motorcycling terminology would be for me if people just said "it's kind of like a bicycle" at some point. 😂 Thanks for the great video!

@kevinmercer7558 9 ай бұрын

I’ve really appreciated this Simon. I last rode my Kawasaki 636 nearly 16 years ago. Now the kids are older I’ve bought a Kawasaki 650 and my confidence needs a lift. I know it’ll come back with experience but I’ve gained more knowledge having seen your video. It makes total sense to me. Keep up the good work - ta la Kev 👏🏼🙏

@mrbritesideoftheroad 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Simon, Just been out on my Triumph Speedmaster... What a difference it felt applying Your instruction...I felt much more confident and the improvement is really satisfying 👌 Thanks again😊

@adrianaugustus2815 2 жыл бұрын

Wait until you get a Sprint or a Speed Triple, you'll bed flicking the corners like an acrobat... ;)

@vickidinsmore2467 Жыл бұрын

The technique that made cornering much easier for me is COUNTER STEERING. Unlike leaning through the curve, counter steering is immediate and much more effective. Between looking where you want your bike to go, and counter steering , riding curves is actually enjoyable. I ride with much more confidence.