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As a 50 year old in England with a brand new bike licence and bike, these videos are invaluable. Thank you.

Lessons that I learned in the 60's, yes I am old and that is the point. I have always had a motorcycle and clutch control has kept me alive and uninjured. You basically ride by your clutch and it's not that hard to master and it will save your life. Glad to see you are passing on this wisdom to a new generation of beautiful people who just love bikes.

The most profound insight I've heard from MotoJitsu, a tip that reflects mastery in the art of motorcycling and teaching, is that the secret of low speed riding is accepting fear of the bike falling. This helped me to see that riding the friction zone is also about riding the edge of my fear zone, and incrementally increasing my comfort with riding sideways. This is done by incrementally moving into the fear of the bike falling, while training muscle memory to release the clutch, so that the bike stands up. This is counter intuitive, thus the art of MotoJitsu.

Echoing what so many others have already written: Having been off the bike for seventeen years, and starting again this spring - God willing - I find these videos to be of incalculable value. Of course, there's all the difference in the world between watching it, having an intellectual understanding and then actually going out and fricking DOING it, but having this stuff as a reference point is a gift from above. MotoJitsu, thank you.

MotoJitsu is absolutely right, clutch in and clutch out is something we have to master here in Sweden. We have a low-speed test where you have to drive a course at walking speed, and it is precisely this technique that is required to pass the test. This was for me the most difficult part when I got my motorcycle license. But with a lot of practice, you can do it!

This episode came in clutch! Got my 500x a week ago and as a new rider that drop is on my mind big time. Tried the clutch maneuver today and found myself a lot more stable at low speed ,start ,stops etc. 2 fingers was the sweet spot for me. Thank you, excellent channel. 🙏💪

As a new rider that’s HUNGRY for research & eager to learn.. these videos are SUPER helpful Moto. Just bought my first bike 2 days ago. CFmoto450. Thanks for all your help man. Appreciate it. Wish you were my instructor for my course 😄

If you want to go really slow and still be doing good, safe turns. Try pushing the rear brake a little bit, whilst also using the clutch's friction zone and a lot of gas at first (when you get better you can use less and less gas). You can go 2 km/h using this trick and feel stable on the bike. Try it, then react. This is standard for getting your license in The Netherlands where I'm from. Drive safe y'all

For low speed manoeuvres it helps a lot to use the rear brake in conjunction with slipping the clutch. It helps to stabilise the bike and enhances your control and precision. Also many new riders have a reluctance to lock the steering when performing a 180, the rear brake will help greatly as it will give the rider the extra control for minor corrections while the bars are locked.

I just bought a Hyosung Aquila.. and I've tipped it 3x already.. you make turning look so easy!

By far and I mean this, in all seriousness, the best post you’ve ever done pertaining to keeping a bike stable at low speed. This says it all.! I purchased a new Triumph Rocket 3-R model, and after reviewing this, I said I’m going to go out and practice this technique without dropping. I did everything exactly as you have done including full lock brake drag turns. Actually, it was more simple/easy than I thought it would be on that long heavy bike!!!

Thank you, Greg! 🙏 I have practised slow speed at school today - and prepared by watching your video before that. ✨️ It went so well! ❤

Bro litteraly has some the best vids out ...taught me so much over years ...still watchin no matter how many years ,and or experience you think you have, can always have more .

Love all of your videos Greg! Thank you for takin the time to continue to educate. Cheers, Vin

Thank you so much for taking the time and showing more great riding tips. I save your vudeo links into my phone Calender reminders in order to pop up every fortnight or so - to keep the info/tips fresh and to remind me to practice, albeit waiting for better weather hete in the UK. Cheers buddy 🍻🍻

Wow. You made it look simple. I'm taking my first riding course next week and your videos are really informative and easy to understand. Thanks and subscribed!

Clutch and Rear Brake. The magic of handling a bike and everyone should know it. Great details on explaining it.

i have been riding for many years, and watching you tube a LOT since lockdown, but only discovered you recently in a comment on another channel. I always mention motojitsu when appropriate, but feel there should be more ways of sharing. Maybe organisations like bike owners clubs, MAG or Motorcycle news in uk, for example could add your channel to their newsletters. I will try this myself and see if I get a response. You are saving lives/injuries here (mine included just last week)

In the Sheriff’s Office motor unit we called that sucking in the clutch. Like you said no power bike goes down. When I did rodeo competitions I wouldn’t touch the clutch except start and stop. Throttle control, turning your head and shoulders, and rear brake control is all that’s needed. Ohh and a lot of practice 😂

Love the rear break/clutch play around to bring the bike to a standstill. I could do that on a Honda but not a Harley. Actually, the only time I dropped my bikewass when it was in neutral and I thought the side stand was out. But it had flipped back under the frame. I was too tired and weak to hold the bike up after 4hrs of riding small country roads and highways. The loss of support from my legs and arms meant the lean angle and 600 pound bike had a conspiracy with gravity and I went down with the ship. Never dropped it due to clutch control, but almost did on two occasions.

Thank you for your clear, concise, and confident explanation of something I've been struggling with for years, that none of the cowboys on KZfaq could help me with. You're the man!

You're definitely the naturally coolest Moto-Tuber out there. Thanks for your videos, especially the Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer one that calmed my worries about my next bike. I know you've owned GSs, so I knew you weren't biased when you praised the Tiger 1200. I'll just add my own recently discovered mistake when making U-turns. Many riders neglect to counter-lean adequately on U-turns, using their handlebars too much. Until recently, I'd been doing the opposite - neglecting to use my handlebars because I was putting too much emphasis on counter-leaning. Such simple things that can be so invisible to the idiot doing them. I have to mention the worst drop I ever had - I was at touring weight (including my 35 lb dog in my pannier box) stopped at the side of a busy park road, when I kicked up my kickstand, sat there a few moments before riding off, then remembered one more thing I had to get off my bike to check, forgetting my kickstand was no longer down. It fell on my breather hose side, and it immediately began leaking fuel. But before I could lift the bike up again, I had to release my dog from his harness before he strangled to death, then secure him before he got run over (to death). Then I had to unstrap all my cargo held on by bungee cords while motorists slowed up to watch me. The self-rescue attempt took about 5 minutes and about a quart of fuel. OUCH. Thanks for all your videos my brother, from NE Florida.

Love the videos. Just subscribed. I'm 60. Been riding trials most my life. ...as a trials rider our brains are on and off the clutch continously in the sections trying not to dab and lose points. Haven't ridden street since early 80s...loved my 81 Honda 750F Supersport...soooo fast forward to now. Just bought an 89 Honda PC800..one owner 28k..so now training my brain for street riding ...gonna be interesting.

Thankyou for all of your educational videos, I've been studying hard for the last month, I'm a car driver and looking to take my CBT in the UK (Compulsory Basic Training) which will allow me to to practice on the road and of course in safe places for low speed manoeuvres and breaking techniques. Everyone of your videos has me hooked on learning. I would consider myself an above average driver when it comes to safety, awareness and control but your videos have removed any delusions I had and have really helped with demonstrating experienced techniques vs. some of the other not so good techniques out there. Your breaking videos are stellar and I hope to put these in to practice soon. Breaking, Slow speed, Clutch control, Target fixation, cornering and city riding. Keeping aware and pre-empting situations and preventing 'dopes' poor decision making by expecting problematic situations caused by others by getting better, learning and keeping me and others safe. You are an A1 guy, thank you.

Well said and just having your intelligence behind it to save people's lives make it invaluable. Thank you!

I can see exactly what you are talking about. There have been a few times when I am trying to make a U turn, and instead of adding more power and controlling the clutch, I instinctually squeeze the clutch and the bike falls. Great point. Practice Practice Practice. All your videos you make great points. The one big point is to always practice on one thing when your riding , so you become proficient on that one skills.

Dude! I've been off bikes for ten years. Just bought an old 70's BMW R bike, and an older Moto Guzzi california. Glad I found your channel. amazing what all I've forgotten. Thank You for your videos!!

I always learn something when I watch you! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!♥️🏁

This excellent tutorial makes me get a motorbike and a license as well. You are doing a good job in getting people on motorbikes...

Thank. I'm shopping around to jump from a 125 to a 650 as my first 'real' bike although I did my test years ago on a 750. In the back of my mind this question is always there :-)

This makes so much sense, thank you for putting this out there. The clutch isn’t just for shifting gears. Excellent video.

Referring to the use of the rear brake as being like a boat anchor is an excellent way to describe it!

Brilliant well spoken, I’ve had to stamp my foot on ground many times, learning the hard way!

Great advice! Thank you.

impressive! Thank you for the tips from this soon to be first time buyer that hasn't ridden in years!

I have the 2017 Concours14. This is one of the best demos for slow speed I've seen for this bike.

I'd love to see a video on low speed maneuvers on a DCT bike. I have an Africa Twin DCT and I use the rear brake since I have no clutch. However, id love to see some tips on riding a DCT. thanks !

Thanks for this very helpful tip. Will definitely keep this in mind!

Motojitsu... You're the G.O.A.T. I'm 55yrs old and recently resumed my riding after 20yrs...bought a Ducati Panigale v2 and within weeks after watching your videos, I had a few scares on freeway that were made safer by some techniques I saw in these vids.... INVALUABLE info. I took a safety course at a local Harley Davidson dealership last month and was able to kill it, based on what YOU taught me. I'm subscribed and here for the long haul, Sir.

Thank you. The point about disengaged clutch making me a 400 lb floating weight on wheels made it make sense

Thanks for the Video. I am going to do a lot of Practicing on not pulling in the Clutch. It’s just habit to me and it’s a bad habit. I wish they had all these Videos back when I was younger. I’m 62 now and so I will have to practice everything Twice as hard as a New Rider would because of Habit. Anyway, Thanks for making these Videos for us to be better Riders. 👍👍❤️

I'm still grateful that I learned to ride a manual(big bike) motorcycle coz of this guy! Awesome tips as always MotoJitsu!

Thank you for your videos! I appreciate it so much

Excellent video just subscribed.Nice to hear the comments from older riders and beginners.

You've got an amazing ability to clarify this moto topics. Thank You!

Been riding GSAs for many years, but in the past year I've dropped my 2016 three times.....I think it may be this error with the clutch. When it stops raining I will practice your tips! Thanks so much

In England, when you learn to drive a manual car, it is all about clutch control, exactly the same as clutch control on a Motorcycle

Good Content ..I practice everytime I go out. I got that from YOU. THANKS!!

Great tips thank you!! 🙌🏼

I’m using close engage friction zone. It’s more easy for me and my lenght of fingers. Also using small revs when i do that.

A really good instructor. I am new as just got my M1 today and will get the M2 in about 4 weeks and then buy a bike and in the meanwhile I watch bike videos

Great info, MJ ! Also I would think idle Rpm might have something to do in aiding low speed power.

I cant believe that this came up. This afternoon I did a classic low speed drop total brain fade and not enough throttle and too much clutch DOH!

That is impressive, I have a 2013 Concours. It's winter here in Wisconsin, so about 60 to 70 days before I can get the bike back out. The slow speed maneuvers are what I want to work on first. The friction zone is where I struggle, it seems very narrow. Maybe I need to adjust the handle location.

thank you - great videos. Do you give lessons if ever out in San Diego?

I had two junky dirt bikes in my teens, drove a few manual transmission vehicles and one thing that was drilled into my head is avoid riding the clutch when learning to drive a manual car. 15 years later I take a basic moto course to get the endorsement on my license and almost failed because I did not use the clutch to control power and speed going slow in maneuvers. The instructor did not emphasize slipping the clutch at low speeds, I thought it was a big no no. Thankfully, it clicked right before the final test where we had to do low speed and keep feet off the ground.

thank you Sir. Also, for those new riders make sure you downshift to a lower gear when taking slow turns. I once took a slow turn on 2nd gear and half way through the engine stalled because I did not want to press the clutch and I fell over along with the bike.

Excellent advice! Well done.

An excellent tutorial clip, very well explained and demonstrated

I find raising your idle RPM helps a ton it takes the fear of stalling away, not much 100 rpm more

I’ve been riding for about 6 weeks and I dropped my Goldwing on my ankle in a slow speed class last weekend and right before I went down I had the clutch all the way in theses videos are next level to help us guys learning thank you @motojitsu for all you do and your content!

Doesn't all the oil spots bother you when you are turning so sharp ? Great info helps me thanks

Those no foot stops are no joke! But it feels so good when you do one. Very skilled riding and tips on here.

Having moved to the Honda DCT system those days are behind me, you just use the rear brake as there is always drive so long as the bike is in gear!

Underrated advice. Brilliant

great tips . Thank you

I appreciate the tips! I've heard other people explaining this before, but it didn't really click until i watched this video. I'm going out to practice now!

I have been riding motorcycles for many years, but just recently started practicing these things. Very helpful!

Very cool drill, I will be practicing this one, 👍🏼👍🏼

I failed my first riding test when I was 17 because I used the clutch going through the pileons.The instructor told me I wasn't allowed to use the clutch doing slow maneuvers. I told him it was impossible not to.

Thanks.

That Kaw has a really nice sound, too!

Great advice. 💯

That's why I ride a Honda pcx 150 scooter around the city. I can make turns and maneuvers at 2 mph and never worry about dropping it .

❤❤❤ thank you!!!

great tip, thank you!

Hi There, Great video. I am curious, what gloves do you use?

When I first started doing slow speed stuff on my 600 pound Vulcan 1500, the clutch saved my butt a few times already lol

Same principle for pedal cycles, keep pressure on pedals and ‘feather’ back brake, don’t freewheel. You can turn on a sixpence (or dime in USA 😃) cheaper practicing!

Just think of your throttle as being available power. But in low speed, you'll only be using your clutch to determine how much of that you deliver to your rear tire.

Awesome training vid as always! What model is that Kawasaki bagger

Makes great sense I agree

Excellent, ty

Thankyou!

My weakest thing is not understanding why the bike is falling over at very slow speeds and so far no one has been able to clearly answer that question!. So THANK YOU

It's also impressive that you are doing these maneuvers with a bike you're not used to

Yep. Adding power almost always makes a bike stand up. And 99% of drops happen when the power is too low for the lean angle. With the DCTs on some Honda bikes, there is no clutch lever. On these bikes, simply maintain low, but steady RPM on the throttle, while modulating the rear brake with your right foot--same effect.

Thank you for this

Great video! I’m one of those guys that automatically pull in the clutch lever, LOL. Thanks for the tip! Also, what gloves are you wearing? I really like those.

Hi! Could you do a video on stoping on an incline road? Say you have a straight, but the road is slanted to one side and there is a stop sign. It would be greatly appreciated. Also, parking on a hill with limited space. Thank you, big fan.

Good. Just difficult with an old Moto Guzzi or Ducati as the clutch was designed for mr Hulk….

Great video as always man!

Can you add a camera angle on your clutch to see a side by side?

any tips for hand pain when pulling in the clutch? i’m a new rider and it just started hurting recently when i pull in the clutch.

Can you tell us what brand if gloves you are wearing?

Hi Greg: I think that the owner of this bike has a KZfaq video pertaining to the crash bars. He hasn’t responded to the longevity of his (t-Rex?) crash bars. Do you have an opinion of these, and how do you tell good ones from bad ones? I’m 69 years old and have been riding for 50 years. I’ve been practicing some of your drills on my 2012 BMW R1200RT. Thanks for making this old rider better!

Will letting the clutch out to fast make the bike stall if the bike is already moving? Or do you do the same steps like when taking off?

Very helpful! Thank you!

I got a 250cc. 300 lbs . Sure it struggles break 50 mph on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway but it's so light and versatile riding in Manhattan is a breeze. I can drop the clutch and just glide!