are u applying the same technique at a higher speed? Something like 60-80+ km/h

How about a private ?

As a new rider this really makes it easier appreciate the advice I’ve been practicing every chance I get😙

Thank you for this video. I'm going to practice these techniques, but I have a question.... Does this counterbalancing maneuver this still work if your bike is over 700 pounds, but you only weigh 125 lbs? Am I going to have enough body weight to keep it from falling? I am very comfortable riding, but not comfortable making a tight turn (especially left) out of a crowded gas station or anywhere where there are other cars and people.

Show is how to do this on something like a gsxr or r1. Not many posts on a U-turn on a sportsbike

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I've been riding all my life too. I'm self taught. That means I've had bad habits for 50 years!

I have not been riding all my life but this will definitely make slow speed turning in my V rod, which is a nightmare, less stressful. Thank you. Good Job!!!

Umm yeah I agree. I haven't rode as long as Darrel (congrats) but I feel the same way as him. I just learned something 😌

Haters gonna hate :)

Probably pet peeves and such. People nitpick too much. Can never be good enough for some people...

@@MotoJitsu who matters haha

Explanation needs lesser than 3 mins. Answered at 9:13....more than enough. Lol. Made long story short. Lol again.

It proves that Evil exists and we have to always watch out and stay away from folks who generate any negative energy. Trust me, I have seen many in my 50+ years in this lifetime so far. I can now sense and I just get away from such folks. sometimes, it astonishes me, surprises and shocks me to see such people exist.

I did it! I'm just as aged as you. If I can do it, you can too. I also rode the Rebel. I'm also short. I, fortunately, passed the riding exam. This was a great video. The instructors in my course taught pretty much the same thing. Good luck to you!

I just took a course this weekend using the Hond Rebel and failed the tight u-turn which rattled me on the 2 follow through skills, I have to schedule a retake and will definitely try these instructions as they were not explained this way at all and it looks like it will help a lot! What smaller bike did you find?

did u do it bro?

It’s an excellent video for all riders. Hope you passed, have your license and are out riding.

I literally did my MSF course the past 2 days. I am also in my late 60's and only 4'10" so pretty short. I am likely going to buy the Honda Rebel 300 as it is a good fit, but need to test ride a few times to be sure. Thanks for this excellent video, I will definitely share this, and practice. Stay safe everyone, Connie and Laurie, hope your retest was successful and you are out riding 😊

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TDMs are awesome bikes!

Traded it for an Intruder VL1500

@@stephanbackus9637 Went in a different direction then. Chalk and cheese, how are you getting on with your new ride? Bet those tight turns got a bit wider on the VL1500.

@@rufus1346 Like a truck with a 30ft trailer.

Keep practicing 👍🏼

Semper Fi! Brother. Lejeune?

I was on my way home last night and ended up in an empty car park (car lot for you Americans...!) on my MT10 turning smaller and smaller circles. It's a real skill. Nearly dropped it once...! But all good!

You did it Jimmy!

Won't have any weak spots if you practice more frequently....also, get into more formal training. MotoJitsu.com/courses

That's a great story!! Be sure to watch my other videos, lots of information and things to practice to scare away more and more monsters!

Thanks for sharing., this is a motivation for many. I am going to try this this week and shall update here once I learn this technique.

i got the same problem... i willtry it later

Hellrock yes mine too Eddie god bless u

Haha now you're good

Yes!

or rent with insurance

Bunnyshooter 223 if u start just buy a honda nc700x. Reliable as hell, amazing to start/learn with and sexy as hell

@Bunnyshooter 223 In what way?

@@ntdscherer Hi Nate. saw a similar comment on Beards and Bikes channel re Honda 300. Might be worth a look.

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Everyone should just practice these techniques from time to time, even as an old salt. Just to condition/perfect your response time in really urgent situations.

Exactly, I am learning now for 3 lessons and the instructors keep shouting "look where you are going" and nothing about positioning of body relative to the bike. So glad to see this helpful advice! I should not struggle with my turns now :D

Yeah. Those instructors have learnt that after years of riding. It comes instinctively that way.

Tell me about it. Dude just gave me a bike and told me to practice LOL

And take more courses if they're available!

@@MotoJitsu available??? you guys are crazy it should be a requirement to pass a heavy test to show you know how the bike works and know how to controll it.

Could be the first time I am seeing someone Accepting their mistakes and going out “public” about it:) Wow!! Very very cool!!:)

martyapo Thank you so much for your well thought out comment!

You have nice technic for your bike . What about bikes that weigh 1150 lbs?

THE. BIKE. DOES. NOT. MATTER. I do the same thing on sports bike or Goldwings.

Agreed. I only just found this channel. This guy is really great at explaining these techniques. I'm a brand new rider and this will be my go-to KZfaq channel for learning motorcycle techniques.

martyapo I'd like you to please edit my CV for me.. your choice of words would get a wolf a job at a hen house.. (just saying.. you write well)..

:) you're welcome

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thanks!

That's awesome!! Keep practicing!

Thanks! Time to go practice!!

Totally agree! I’m just moving onto bikes after decades of being in a car, and this has helped me no end, I’m actually looking forward to my test now! Thank you!

@@robertpascall6509 good luck👍

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@@MotoJitsu oh by the way you remind me of that actor from blood in blood out. El Gallo negro ha

Glad it helped!

Glad it was helpful!

Counter balancing is one technique..not the only one...I have more videos on low speed stuff, but yes, crash bars and practice! MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, merch, affiliate links, etc.

@TopsailBound: I added some foam (the ones to hold the water temperature in the heating tubes - to avoid some fear of spoiling sth. on the bike*), but the most important exercise was to begin with a comfortable radius and practised that for a while. First I tried to become too close too early. I became confident, and THEN I drew the circle a bit closer, step by step. With 69yo it takes a little longer, so what? * I take them off, whem I.m back, and use them only during the practise I am not as far as in the vid to turn on a bistro table, but better than before. To countersteer with the body is a lifelong everyday exercise (for me). Before I start my trip, I go to some outer streets (not to disturb neighbours) and ex. some weight-on-off--forward-bw-slow-very slow- throttle-clutch-game and so on). It feels good!

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Wish I did! It was the figure 8 that blew it for me !

Figure 8? They never made me do that? I guess I’m lucky.

Yes you were! I don’t understand why they make you do that! They should just make you do a couple turns instead, I think it’s kind of unfair myself!

I go for mine next weekend

scooter_kenny you’re very welcome!!

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Thank you!! Share with others!

I agree. U turns still make me a little nervous. He makes me want to practice now.

jay fizzle go practice!

Awesome!

Thank you so much!

Thank you so much Steve!! Share with others and hopefully they will have the same experience you did!

You're welcome!! Great to hear!!

Thank you so much! Shut up & practice lol

Thank you so much! Hope it helps you get better!

Wow, thanks! :) Lots more videos to go through..check out my website too motojitsu.com

Sweet. Thanks

Good word of old...still bike'n ? Only takes mutual respect for anyone to get along !

Duo Motovlog Thank you!

You're very welcome Lorie!

Thanks

Peter Doe Awesome! Thank you!

Once gave a girl her 1st lesson in riding a bike. Little sister of a classmate of my bro. She had her car liscence for more than a year. But noone in her family rode a bike. (this is about how much appreciate riding slow skills) : I chose a gravel way with large potholes. Shortly after we had some heavy rain. Some 33ft down that way was a crossing with a huge puddle. And promised her to make a turn around that without putting her feet down in less than 1 hour. She nodded at me, saying: "You're crazy!" So I had her sit on my bike (BMW R 75/5 with the old Avon fairing, weighting 25kg, lasting on mostly the front wheel.) 1st lesson: motor off. I pushed the bike down that way. Her, concentrating on how to steer the bike through potholes on slippery surface. 2nd lesson: I showed her how to kickstart the bike, holding on to the handlebar. 3rd lesson: I told her how to shift into 1st gear only. Use the clutch to get going. And, very important: "If this thing gets outta control for you: (breaking on wet suface needs some skills) PULL THE CLUTCH! If it's getting you confused: pulling the clutch will stop acceleration. The motor might blow if you still twist that throttle. But you will not crash into a ditch with an accelerating bike." (She was always in control. Never needed to do this.) Safety first. Almost at walking speed. I ran down the way. Right next to her. Controlling the speed just with the throttle was her lesson. 4th Lesson: shifting into 2nd gear while riding. And shifting back down before the puddle. By that time, she was so used to the former basics that she easily managed that point, too: a close u-turn around a puddle on a dirt road, riding a dresser (or bagger): a street bike. In riding school, her bike then was a BMW R45 without a fairing: she reported to me: "That was sooo easy! I was able to do everything with that little bike!" This was back in the late 80's. You might see how much slow riding skills have always a huge point to me. Still today: coming on to red lights, if noone behind me to annoy, I try to go as slow as possible. It simply is training your feeling of balance with a bike. I think it's priceless. Thank YOU again for such a great tutorial!

You're welcome!

Thanks! I have an entire playlist for new riders and another one about low speed drills :)

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Tony Emans that’s great! I had a 700GS before too, so good!

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thanks!! :)

Thanks!!

lol thanks

You're welcome!

You're very welcome!

"You gotta stop worrying about dropping the bike. Get some crash guards and then practice." This. This is what (returning to riding) noobs like me need to hear. Make sure your machine is protected and stop worrying about screwing up. You're gonna screw up. You're gonna drop it as you practice. Learn from it and get better. Frustration today might save your life tomorrow.

awesome! keep at it :)

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Thank you so much!

you're welcome! :)

Inderjeet singh it is when you spend hours practicing!!

Inderjeet singh Get the highway bars 1st.

Start practising and you will find the carpark empties pretty quick.

@@Jason-gj1pu 😂😂👌

Sweet! Now go practice!

Thanks! Now go practice :)

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thanks!

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@@MotoJitsu More maneuvering I suppose ? Hahaha

"Dig it in girls" lol. I just upgraded to a Yammie YZF600R and U turn is a bit of a challenge for me. I know for sure my bike is a bit big for my size and height but I'm determined. Thanks for this tips

Thanks!

:) thanks

That's awesome!! I'm glad my videos will help prepare you!

How did it go? I’m wanting to do some course hopefully do it all in one one

lol thanks! Well, I had 500 subscribers June 1st...just really started :) Thank you!