Just hold on loosely, But don't let go. If you cling too tightly. You're gonna lose control. Thanks 38 Special.

I'm in a death grip situation right now and decided to pull up a KZfaq tutorial

I just removed my grips and now have ice-cream cones there instead... Perfect job problem solved

One of the other deadliest mistakes you can make on a bike is riding naked and taking a dump at top speed.

Not a Death Grips short I expected, but thanks for tips as always

If you’re having speed wobble issues; Make sure you’re over the front wheel with your weight Consider stiffening the rear compression damping to keep more weight on the front. ‘consider lowering the front ride height. Setting up the bike correctly is the best thing you can do. If all else fails, steering damper.

I’ll make sure to bring ice cream on my next ride🫡

Long time ago , i had a tank slapper at 125 mph and almost ate it on rhe freeway. Bec I have years of experience, I did exactly this and relaxed, and it correct itself and as the speed went down. It happens and be careful guys. Ride safe and at your level.

That was one of the weirdest things to get used to when I first started riding dirt bikes. Granted you don’t get death wobble on a dirt bike when you’re just doing trail riding. But getting the confidence to just actually ride the bike, and not try to control the bike (sounds counterintuitive I know, but it’s the best way I can put it into words) it gets so much easier, starts to actually feel like an extension of your body, not just something you’re maneuvering.

The cone-grip changed my riding style for the better!!!

The hardest thing to do is let go of the handle bars and let it work itself out, but it works!

People don’t realize how underrated Spunky is.

Elbows in loose grip on the bars, you’d be surprised by how much the wind can affect you at high speeds… just pick your head up above your wind screen at 140 and you’ll find all the way out lol steering dampener helps a lot of people too, I don’t use one because I’ve gotten used to riding without it but must newer bikes come with one built in your grip and elbow position is still extremely important tho..

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Dude, after having seen hours of moto videos, you are the first to teach me this. I mean I dont steer cramped up, but was allways curious to what makes bikes slap. Thank you for making it so, that even a child could understand.

Thanks bro! I really appreciate your tips and videos on motorcycle riding...ride safe!✌️

Thanks for real advice man.

Lord farquard biking is crazy

Everyone that rides knows what your supposed to do yet almost noone that rides actually does what your suposed to do when it happens. Almost all modern bikes come from factory with steering stabilizers of some sort and alot are electronic. The first addition to your new bike should be an additional adjustable stabilizer. Apart from greatly reducing possibilities of tank slappers they can be tightened and keep the bike from wanting to swing out while doing rolling stoppies... win win

"Oh shoot I don't have an ice cream cone to hold in my hand before I get on my motorcycle today" *_dies_*

can occur also as a result of bumps, potholes, aggressive breaking etc... you can anticipate in your head how to handle the situation by loosening your grip, or like most of us, you freak out, peddle the breaks and try controling the rouge bike because a 50 tonnes truck is heading your way 😰

Nearly got into an accident like that while going downhill. On my BMX bike... Was going like 20-30kmh (10-20mp/h) or something. Recovered quick by calming down. Remember, in serious situations, always stay calm so you don't make things worse while under pressure.

I'll be riding a bike soon. This was SUPER IMPORTANT for me to learn. Thank you bros! I don't know what will happen so it's good to get this from your super experience

Great tip. For the Cruiser and Chopper boys like myself. We lean back and curv our backs when it comes to highway speeds. By straightening our arms there are no room for the bars to move. By our backs leaning backwards we are now one with the bike in terms of stability.

my hand when i do the ice cream cone thing: 🤛

Just got a Suzuki R1000; used to the cruiser so needing all these tips! Thank you. 🙏

Sometimes checking air pressure in tires helps lesson chances of wobble. Also check alignment of front forks ect. Might need front tire balanced or a new tire. Just saying

As someone who's looking into getting a motorbike, I find this very useful, thank you

Honestly explained really well sick video!

I've been watching your videos and get very good I'm about to get a motorcycle in a few months and have a car just to do regular routines at grocery shopping in Big Buck... I learned a lot ‼️

i haven't seen your videos in so long . you taught me so much before I bought my bike

Make sure your steering head bearings are not worn

Having a passenger almost eliminates this risk, because of the weight on the rear wheel

Excellent advice my man!

Exactly what I needed!!!

I knew this after 15 years of riding but thanks for putting the info out there for newer riders! 😇👌🏻

That's what I always say loose and comfortable if you're not comfortable you shouldn't be going fast and pushing your limits smh.

Since day one I started riding like this. I have had so many "Death wobble attempts" but they don't escalate further than just a little shake. I probably saved my ass already thanks to this grip

Really good advice simple but should never be overlooked

You can also install a steering dampener that helps!!!

This is actually really good advise. Listen up kids

Additionally: speed wobbles are mostly caused by two things: speed and suspension imbalance. If you start to wobble, remove speed, and that will almost always help. Remember, a rolling bike wants to stay upright.

I have always been taught to accelerate to get out of a wobble surly letting it be loose will just wobble more

Raise the front wheel. We call them wheelies..

Another good reason for the ice cone grip if your leaning to the right your more flexible in regard to moving your torso and bending the arm so your elbow and forearm lines up with the bar and throttle hand 👌

Also a steering damper may help prevent the tank slapper aswell

Nice tip....😎😎😎 People need to pay attention more.... To b relaxed not tense...

To be honest, once a tank slapper starts it's going to be more luck than skill as to whether you stay shiny side up or go under the wheels of oncoming traffic.

The call these PIO's in airplanes "Pilot induced oscillations" My instructors had me fly with two fingers only to help train that. Most machines will drive/pilot themselves if left alone, don't screw it up with human elements.

This right here is some of the best advice any rider could have

Don't do wheelies at high speeds, because when you bring the front back down it can start the death wobbles

Plus a really good steering damper!!! I have always rode Gixxers but I would not cruise a mile without a damper

Ooooo thats why when he shifted exactly what you said happens wow , great video man !!!!!!

Thank you my brother for the information

Get a gpr stabalizer,peoblem solved

In aviation we call this PIO (pilot induced oscillation) it is much less dangerous in the air unless you are a military or stunt pilot but the same physics and principle are maintained.

Wow this has happened to me so much (almost tank slapping) without even realizing. Good thing i had a good grip to start with

Its usually due to an imbalance in the frontforks First thing you should check when experiencing wobbles

That’s the best advice I ever heard about riding bikes .😮

Bike when it moves stabilizes itself that's just basic physics. Don't hold it too tight and try to stabilize it yourself, once it gets out of control it's very hard to bring it back

Thanks bro, this has happened to me twice, first time I was thrown off at 55 an slid for 100+ feet, the second time I was able to get out of the death wobble

I see a MotoVlogger i immediately subscribe

The vid and the comment section is bunch of legends man ong

Thanks for the advice👍

Great information, thanks!

I love the fact that I know this from pure practice/time on the road.

Someone once told me to pretend like I’m holding 2 baby chickens in each hand, that’s about how much you should be gripping

On my 400, I went over a bump I usually go over but this time I was getting it more (about 85-90) and it started to do that but I fixed my death grip problem long ago and it corrected itself immediately

close in grip is a personal preference, doesnt mean you white knuckle/death grip it, arms loose and roll on and off the throttle and gently add and remove brake and clutch is all you need. i prefer to grab the grips closer as the rider in the video does, especially with my throttle hand, because i use my pointer finger as a control for the throttle to keep it in place, for example if i hit a speed bump or big dip it locks the throttle in the same position so im not accelerating or changing the position mid bumb, which can lead to loss of traction

Wonder what causes the shit to even happen. Same thing happens on skateboards. Totally different but still

I thought for a hot second you were going to suggest keeping an emergency ice cream cone on you at all times while biking haha

This is something I didn’t realize I was already doing correctly. Idk what to say, just seems like common sense

Thanks for this 👍🏾

Even though I ride Hd, This is one of the best sport bike tips I’ve seen.

Very nice explanation my guy ty

Almost got me last year on 290 in Chicago. Basically let go and clasped on with my legs. Bike corrected itself and I went home and had a beer!

I always found Dunlop tires great for causing this because they always wore unevenly.

This can happen on any street bike just more common on rockets and older dynas. I have a 99 dyna that will do the death wobble sometimes at high speeds while going around a turn. Spooky as hell but once you learn how to minimize it most of the fear goes away. I relax my grip and slow down at a normal rate. Works every time.🤙

Instructions unclear, cone melts after a minute of riding

You're also showing a honda that doesn't have a steering damper, then showing a GSXR that does. That makes a huge difference to how a bike responds. But your advice on grip is correct 👌

This dude is probably the best “taint” slapper in his state😂😂😂

And lean forward to make the front end more stable

Very good. Supersports rider, 40yrs, experience.

Also, set your front and rear suspension droop

Thats a pretty good way to explain it.

Awesome tip bro thanks for this

That’s that death wobble.😂

Well said sir light weight grip and weight distribution avoid wobble wobble 😮

Yes, the bike will correct itself. Also if you can try to load the front end with more of your weight without turning the handlebars

Well, I've never encountered a better reason to buy ice cream cones. Guess I'm off to the store.

I love how dude looks like classic stoner/slacker, but constantly drops great bits of knowledge. (Also all that don't judge by appearance stuff.)

Insane tip insane thanks 🙌👍

Coming from motocross it’s the same thing just different scenarios like sand let the bike steer it’s self.. but going to be getting my first road bike soon nice to know some of my motocross riding will help adapt

tank slapper taking me out 😂😂

Great advice brother. You may have just saved someones life

Similar technique to car control. Gripping too hard numbs feel and doesn’t allow the vehicle to do the little micro corrections it needs to

Or get a steering stabilizer and never worry about it ever again

Tell that kids not been riding long. Easiest and safest way to never have happen steering stabilizer. The cause is from the front tire coming off the ground and not moving as fast as the back when it makes contact (power wheely). That's how the wobble starts. Been riding for 27 year had biked stretched 9 over on the back wheel stabilizer saved my ass every time.

I seen some people let go and just put their hands on the gas tank and let the bike correct itself once its in full on talk slapper mode

Yes but where do you find an ice cone when the tank slapping starts?