How To Turn ANY Motorcycle At A Slow Speed (Tight Turn From A Stop)

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This simple motorcycle exercise will prepare you for the U-Turn and Figure 8! So learn how to practice your motorcycle riding skills in a parking lot today!
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@DanDanTheFireman 2 жыл бұрын

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@gottgaame 2 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video on shoulder checking and lane changing?

@paulmondor2789 Жыл бұрын

@j.j.6535 11 күн бұрын

How do you make a right turn w8th out stopping?

@j.j.6535 11 күн бұрын

Like at a green light

@grantbradley5084 4 жыл бұрын

My brother has never felt comfortable performing slow speed turns or U turns. We’ve both in our 60’s and have been riding motorcycles for decades. It’s time he learned the correct technique for performing an invaluable riding skill. Thanks for another informative video! 🏍

@dawidsienczak9821 3 жыл бұрын

wtf

@fasfan 3 жыл бұрын

When I got my motorcycle license about 10 years ago I wanted to take a motorcycle safety course. My dad who had a motorcycle years ago but hadn't ridden over a decade thought it would be a fun father/son thing. He didn't really expect to learn anything new (stubborn old 74 year old man who had ridden for years etc.. lol) At the end of the weekend he was surprised at how much he had learned and how much confidence he acquired.

@wpankey57 2 жыл бұрын

Same here Grant. Started riding in 1977. 65 now and just learning this stuff.

@bigdaddysshop8180 2 жыл бұрын

WE'RE NEVER TO OLD TO LEARN

@pablitobernardino2231 Жыл бұрын

@@bigdaddysshop8180 whoooaa...I've got my first bike now @65 thank you guys I am not too late!!

@cmfall1986 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I had seen this before I took the MSF. All went well, but these tips would have made the learning process much easier.

@screwymatt Жыл бұрын

I have mine in September, I’ll be practicing this stuff Sunday morning at the local park parking lot.

@merle7415 Жыл бұрын

I I just completed my classes today and we did this exercise, keeping the handlebars straight makes it alot more difficult. I wish I seen this also before. We all passed though.. Lol but this would have made it ALOT easier

@tammyteej861 Жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@GM-xr1bw 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to see trainng stuff rather than just crashes. Great video!!

@sarag1158 3 жыл бұрын

I want more of these!

@Fitz710 3 жыл бұрын

@@sarag1158 he created a whole channel for this called Motorcycle Training Concepts. That channel is all on-bike and this One is for crash reviews.

@ryanmckenna2521 11 ай бұрын

I just got my first motorcycle. The main issue I have is tight turning from a stop. I went to an open parking lot Saturday and started doing circles and figure 8s. This video is great. I'm going to practice this exercise. Thanks for this video!

@laurenm4004 2 ай бұрын

This is the maneuver that tripped me up in my course and caused me to fail. I don’t think I was understanding what my instructor was trying to tell me at the time but this really helped me understand. I’m definitely going to use this video to help me practice on my bike before I take my class again. Thank you for these videos they make learning how to ride a little less daunting.

@nspinicelli 4 жыл бұрын

I really need to commit at least one day to practicing low speed u-turns/figure 8's. I have no excuse, I've been riding for 9 years and there's a church parking lot right behind my house. Thanks for the inspiration DanDan!

@quikboarder93 4 жыл бұрын

Dan, I just want to thank you for your dedication to making so much content. I just started riding last month and despite having increased awareness from driving for 10 years, snowboarding for 18, years of experience mountain biking, dirt biking when I was younger, and skateboarding, there are still many things I wouldn’t have thought about had I not come across your videos. Even the MSF course is NOT enough in my opinion! Today on my way home, I turned onto my street and let my guard down for just a split second only to see a car backing out in front of me. I think the reason I didn’t see them was because they saw me, stopped before I finished turning, and the back end was sticking out almost exactly as much as a car parallel parked would be so it blended in. Long story short, since they saw me and the car was stopped, I don’t believe I was ever really in any danger in this particular situation, but my first instinct was still to swerve because I PRACTICED my emergency maneuvers A LOT! It is soooo important to just have it be second nature. Had the driver not been paying attention, there’s still a really good chance I would have been okay. It was bitter sweet because I should have been tuned in to potential hazards on the street right away after turning, but it was also cool to just experience my instincts kicking in and almost feeling like I just watched my bike and body just do its thing without any effort from my part. The hardest part of motorcycling to me so far is teaching myself not to take a breather just because I executed a turn safely or got through an intersection unscathed. There are always more hazards ahead to come and there’s never a right time to let your guard down at all.

@RamboHikes 4 жыл бұрын

I honestly never thought of the tennis ball idea as cones, looks like I'll pick some up for my dog and me.

@vasvoljenistanoje8925 3 жыл бұрын

*cutting tennis balls* Dog:"WTF?!"

@Tirfing88 3 жыл бұрын

the more i see these excercises the more i realize I used to do all of these when riding my bycicle at 12-13 years old, even the countersteering when I was going fast on my bike. It's kind of beautiful, nobody ever told me (or us) all of these techniques or the physics involved in them, but it came naturally and subconciously when you learn how to ride a bike, it's like the bike becomes an extension of your body, you assume a second form, like a transformer lol, when you hop in on the bike. I'm 33 now and it's been ages since I rode a bike, but now that I purchased my first motorcycle, I hope those skills are still somewhere in my brain ready to be used again in an automatic, subconscious way

@maomekat2369 Жыл бұрын

I'm 32, want to learn a good cheap but cool bike. What did you buy?

@LordBort Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the exact same thing the other day. Its weird how similar it can be.

@allhaillelouch4698 3 жыл бұрын

I just started riding for about a month now. This is one of the manoeuvres I am having difficulty with. This video has helped me a lot, so, thank you. Time to practice

@danielshaw5174 11 ай бұрын

It's awesome that I can tell you have a personal interest in actual helping people, a lot of the other MC vloggers/entertainers/educators are very self absorbed, or pretentious, rude and or full of condemnation for others. You have done a great job at only condemning the worst of behaviors and not people personally. "Push the handle bar down" is what I've been missing, Genuinely, thank you

@Joeyjcatalan 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dan I’m a beginner rider . I’ve always wanted to ride a motorcycle so I’ve decided at 52 screw it im doing it ! I’ve purchased an e motorcycle to start with , it weighs close to 275 lbs. I appreciate the tips and lessons you are giving cause I can definitely apply them to my bike even though it’s an electric bike👍

@phalanxproductions89 4 жыл бұрын

These training videos are great. I checked out your progressive braking video a few weeks ago and since then I've been going to a local empty parking lot to practice it over and over. Gonna go do this and then tune in for your other videos when they're out.

@MrCats2305 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Dan, loving your channel. Really educational. I live in the Netherlands, and over here we have a three step progress before we are allowed to ride anything above 50cc. The first practical part is exactly this. Before we ever ride in traffic we must learn, and pass an exam, to handle the bike. Braking, tight turning, swerving, usually about 10-15 hours of practice time with an instructor. I really think these cources should be mandatory in more parts of the world. Could really save a lot of lives.

@davidw4278 3 жыл бұрын

Just started riding. All of the material from MSF booklet, DDFM, and PA motorcycle guide has really boosted my confidence that SEE works. And seeing this instruction on things to practice is going to be helpful to start my riding life!

@a7dv7en7t 2 жыл бұрын

This is super important for those turns into openings into gas stations, parking lots, or even in or out of the drive way. Thank you for this.

@chloecavis1315 3 жыл бұрын

More of this kind of stuff please, this is super helpful as a new rider!

@Chris-0113 4 жыл бұрын

About to take my HD rider course. I'm so excited. Thanks so much for all of the videos you put out, brother. Very helpful.

@HuggableHoney-Badger 2 жыл бұрын

I live these training videos. I pick my very first motorcycle tomorrow. I took the MSF course about a month ago. I so anxious and excited. I will definitely keep watch DDFM training videos.

@mzizg4349 2 жыл бұрын

Where were you 24 hours ago during my test!! I failed and bawled the whole way home! But… I’m still going to practice and go again!😊

@paulwatkins87 4 жыл бұрын

These exercises are so helpful Dan. Keep at it.

@michaelb.42112 10 ай бұрын

This is so good ! It's one thing to watch a video, but when I watch a video, practice it, then watch it again I can relate to the feeling of the movement and it makes way more sense.

@KoreanBritish 2 жыл бұрын

I remember when this channel only had a few thousand subs. I am happy that youn have grown considerably. More importantly these vids are extremely educational. Love from Seoul

@Ebbylu 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! I love practicing before riding each time:)

@ROBSOLUTELY 4 жыл бұрын

Always good advice! Thank you DanDan!

@rosemaryus-ct6151 4 жыл бұрын

it's nice to see you doing this kind of teaching again.

@nekot9274 3 күн бұрын

Great teaching, great help to me, thanks!

@IVAN3049 3 жыл бұрын

Dan, thank you for the videos. Since I’m a new rider I take all your advice to heart.

@ManualFocusJunkie 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Dan. Been watching for a while. I'm just learning to ride for the first time. Thank you for all the great videos and telling us all to put on our gear even for low speed practice. I laid my bike down at slow speed yesterday and jammed up my thumb, but I had on my gloves and everything. I can bet it would have been worse without it 👍

@ianmackenzie686 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent job! Nice drone usage too. Thanks for another great one! ☺

@mervyoung5397 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the great instructional video! Very helpful technique to learn.

@derekgaliee4351 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for Sharing your Experience & Knowledge with us 👍

@elainecalzadilla9739 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dan , we need more videos like this . Please no more about crashing or dramas at the traffic. As new riders is important to learn details and tips to react in a different situations, but is Perfect to be prepared with technical knowledge. And you have those good videos. We really need them. Thanks

@kayleighlaville8572 4 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your skills/tutorial videos Dan👌

@fudgeducati5832 Жыл бұрын

Man you make it look easy for us to absorb these important points! Thank you for this 🙏

@jenniferherrera8413 4 жыл бұрын

Just bought my first Harley 4 days ago and am really benefitting from your videos. Thank you for taking the time to make these!!

@donsickles8553 2 жыл бұрын

That was amazing video ! It truly was the best on turning. Thank you Dan !👊

@danstaples9267 2 жыл бұрын

Having my first 600cc (cbr f4) bike im finding the weight and size increase a little bit of a game changer , especially when riding round roundabouts and taking right angle turns at junctions , definitely going to use this information , thank you !

@CaliMex96 2 жыл бұрын

just got my r3, first bike and a student. this channel helping a lot!!! subbed

@Nasosdag 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. It's been a few months since I was on the saddle and now these skills will be the first thing I practice again.

@martingibson4235 3 ай бұрын

Great video thank you very much, had a good go of it at a Parking lot earlier on today! Definitely think you can't beat practicing slow riding skills. Many thanks Martin.

@stevenjohn8516 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one Dan, excellent advice on U-turns.

@taahirshaikh6139 4 жыл бұрын

Pro tip right there. Appreciate your help on my journey as a new rider!

@timothyoliveira8059 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are helping me out a lot I never been on a bike but I'm planning on getting myself a bike and begin my new chapter in life I've been searching a lot of information in the last 6months I can't wait to learn to ride just wanted to thank you for all your doing

@simon.1st 4 жыл бұрын

Never really noticed. But boii, thats a beautiful motorcycle!

@LouisGiliberto 4 жыл бұрын

My save-up bike is probably going to be an Indian. They're gorgeous.

@Turco949 4 жыл бұрын

It is indeed a very nice looking bike. That said, Victory and Indian motorcycles are made by Polaris. I'd caution you on buying one as they are not the most reliable bikes and their warranty service reputation is not that great. I know of a few new Indian owners and they took their bikes in for warranty service quite a few times in the bikes first few years even. Much like a car model, when a manufacturer comes up with a brand new model, I'd suggest you wait a few years before buying that particular vehicle so if there were any major issues, they get worked out.

@davon6704 4 жыл бұрын

It's ugly get a turbo busa

@adisadis6313 4 жыл бұрын

What is the model?

@ricksanchez9950 4 жыл бұрын

@@adisadis6313 that's an FTR

@profeiman2420 Жыл бұрын

I watched this video twice, trying to pay attention to all the details. Will try it tonight. Thank you for the great video. You explained very well!

@juancarloscastrejon3417 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you man, I'm new at this and I find this very useful.

@gaabbiio 3 ай бұрын

Just got my first bike and I am so happy I found your channel!

@leofreihofer 4 жыл бұрын

Nice tight turns. Great tips. I will diffidently practice this out. Thank you.

@makiredulla 4 жыл бұрын

Watching these videos just hype me up for my next practice. Cause I know have a lot more things to learn

@philtucker1224 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan, I’m going to practice that a lot more.

@roadwarrior3203 4 жыл бұрын

thanks dan,all this home quarantine has dull our skills,the problem is a lack of a space to practice,your video is a very big help👍,rgards from the Philippines.

@TrickyTrev01 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Dan. Been asked a few times by others about assisting them with riding. I always recommend a defensive riding course first, and I also take them to a parking lot somewhere. I usually do clutch control, braking, slow speed controls and figure 8s. I didn’t think about upturns. Thanks again Tricky Trev🇦🇺👍👍👍🏍🏍🏍🏍 Keep the shiny side up

@rashida9693 4 жыл бұрын

Getting my head turned before I make that sharp left or right is the thing that helps me the most.

@mariabutler3356 3 жыл бұрын

Same goes for me

@ClassicRider 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks - tomorrow morning EST I will work on this more, and get back to you with my progress -

@njwilliams4490 4 жыл бұрын

The BRC emergency counter steering deillbhas definitely come in handy. I would recommend learning it on every bike you have, of course it's easier to swerve on a Sportbike other than cruiser.

@vwr32jeep 2 жыл бұрын

In the turn from stop, I’d suggest the head look both ways before moving to check for traffic coming. Build that muscle memory.

@rodrigosalgado8467 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your videos. The y are really helping me to enjoy riding. Gracias

@davidpeterson943 4 жыл бұрын

Great training vid Dan.

@hugoc9850 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. Just start to learn riding a motorbike. Really helpful tips.

@darwinortiz6394 4 жыл бұрын

So helpful. Thanks for sharing

@mullenli 11 ай бұрын

You are a professional biker Thanks for sharing this and it’s very helpful for others especially those are new on motorcycles

@Aakhri_Pasta 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing content! Really helpful thank you 😊

@PeterVred 4 жыл бұрын

I watched this, then went to our HS parking lot and started in. It all went very smooth, did 4 left and four rights, very tight too. I thought “this is so easy”! Went to do a few more, started with a left turn, turned bars to left, looked left, pushed down ever so slightly, counter balancing, and the bike went down before I could start slipping the clutch! Oh my, I was a alone with my Africa Twin on the ground, with no crash bars to give it a little lift off the ground. It’s heavy, I’m old, but I didn’t panic, I’d watched videos on how to get it up, but bike was so flat and the ground so smooth, I wasn’t able to back-walk it up. A concerned citizen then pulled up and we got it upright no problem. Only thing hurt was my ego, only damage was the hand guard and my clutch lever. I still don’t quite know what step I left out that one time. I had been doing lots of (MCrider lesson) stops, u-turns, and figure eights up to this time without a hitch. I wonder why I dumped on the simple turn. Should have had a cam, right? Would have been solved. But I’m going to have to put lessons off until I can get some lower crash bars to give the bike enough lift to get under it. I have to say it shook my confidence too. I’m going to have to have a spotter with me.

@TheVelvetsky614 3 жыл бұрын

This is my current goal. Really want to master it, so much.

@Reddragoon16 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. I find it very helpful.

@B-Reel929 3 жыл бұрын

THANKS FOR THE VIDS! Got my first bike 2 weeks ago. I wasn't ready for the slow stuff to be harder than the high speed stuff.

@panicosc 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video and very helpful advise!

@Chuv777 2 ай бұрын

Top tips for super smooth control.

@marcgarrity4685 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for the tip

@evaberg7548 Жыл бұрын

Awesome instructor thank you

@leyo3667 3 жыл бұрын

Glad i've found this video.. really struggling turning right where im almost had a crash always.. thank you.. Godbless and stay safe...

@JulioVillavicencio-ru2sn Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips.

@ArifKhan. 3 жыл бұрын

love the creative usage of the drone!

@Alfifa 3 жыл бұрын

Very good instructions and videos!

@jameswoodrum2226 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video I haven’t really rode very much in the last couple of years and it’s easy to forget and I actually have a cycle course not being used in my town so practice will be a must

@SmokeRingsPipeDreams 4 жыл бұрын

This is a great video, this turn has always been a bit of a sticking point for me. Thumbs up!

@RRRRefuelRideRace Жыл бұрын

Useful stuff for new riders. Great.

@ealmeida6703 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dan I’m new rider Thank you very much for everything I’m learning with you 😅👍

@ThisMotherClucker Жыл бұрын

Your videos are really awesome. The patience you have in your voice is calming! I failed my riding part of testing today so I have to re take it. Uturn messed me up! I’m watching and practicing and taking it again.

@stevebennett3012 Жыл бұрын

I also failed my test because of being unable to execute a U-turn inside the width of 2 parking spaces. I already have picked up tips from this video that my instructors did not mention - like turning the wheel before you start, pushing the hand grip and counter balancing. Thank you muchly for these tips.

@wynrod1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video!

@OhNellly 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips

@Dodger2879 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks! I've been riding legally now for 52 years and in that time, have had many different bikes. Slow speed stuff on an old BMW horizontally opposed twin (1978 RS100S) was soooo easy! A Honda 1100 V4? My last Buell? 🤯. Others varied... Your videos will hopefully save many elbows, egos and handlebar levers. I learn something, (or remember!) with every one I watch. Thanks. Anyone can learn how to "control" a bike from a friend or even a book, but learning to "ride" requires a different skill set. You really help with that. Thanks for sharing!

@zooner1350 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Dan! I've always been interested in getting my own motorcycle, a Harley. I find your channel to know what to look out for. Stay safe!

@cancer062998 4 жыл бұрын

Wish you were In NYC to hold some classes for beginners! Thanks for all the videos! Cheers!

@joshuazorn5652 Жыл бұрын

Thank you and thank you for your service as a firefighter

@jonrn 2 жыл бұрын

Just passed my msf, definitely going to be doing these as much as possible to improve.

@M5tworude 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Dan

@Slush975 3 жыл бұрын

Great video !! I’m from germany and this stuff is appreciated

@FanawaKatara 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Dan.. from south Africa

@fijat9099 3 жыл бұрын

Yo Dan , thanks for the video. I had trouble turning and dropped the bike 2 times om my first training haha. This video really helps! Greetings from the netherlands 🇳🇱

@AlastortheBunny 2 жыл бұрын

i just learned counter-weighting from u and i just got my licence to drive a motorcycle and even though they taught how to do "8" , they didn't teach me this stuff at all thx a lot

@gordonbabarano2527 3 жыл бұрын

Big help for me, thanks

@ronnie6508 4 жыл бұрын

I've been riding for about 3 years now after a 30-year hiatus. For some reason I've always had a little bit of difficulty with slow u-turns. I do pretty good but I'm also a little bit too nervous. I think I worry I'm going to lay the bike down. Your videos help a lot. Stay safe!

@syanheart3178 3 жыл бұрын

I suffer from the same thing. I've noticed theres a certain lean angle at slow speed where it feels like the weight of the bike is overpowering its ability to stay upright. I try to use more counterbalance and avoid a full lock of the bars. Not sure if it helps or makes me feel more secure on the bike but, I only feel like I'm going to drop the bike every few attempts now, after about 2 weeks of backyard practice

@rangerdoc1029 3 жыл бұрын

Same here. Wish we had KZfaq back then. I had no idea how bad of a rider I used to be.

@rahulk2633 Жыл бұрын

@@syanheart3178 is it because your bikes are too heavy

@thcwub3387 4 жыл бұрын

I really like when you do these types of videos. I also really REALLY love the fact that your mic clipped to your shirt looks like a n epic tuft of chest hair fluffing out of your collar haha