The Death Grip Explained On a Motorcycle | Motorcycle Death Wobbles #motorcycle #tips #safety #sportbike #gsxr
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@timothythompson41444 ай бұрын
Just hold on loosely, But don't let go. If you cling too tightly. You're gonna lose control. Thanks 38 Special.
@SheepMan4204 ай бұрын
You’re a legend
@jovanialvarez93103 ай бұрын
Do you lightly try to correct it? Or just lightly grip?
@Thr33.Sid3z3 ай бұрын
Letting go always works
@RoughNek723 ай бұрын
😆 🤣 😂
@RealCoachRonn3 ай бұрын
1,000 🤣😂🤣
@STERBEN_IS_ANGRY3 ай бұрын
I'm in a death grip situation right now and decided to pull up a KZfaq tutorial
@ryanbaker70293 ай бұрын
Underrated😂
@sinister27573 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@lpayette19963 ай бұрын
Bro, I was looking this up during a death wobble and hit an ad before the tutorial which caused me to die.
@CLOUTLANDTV3 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@triiiojzzacarias71232 ай бұрын
Yeah bro, just hold on comfy loose, decent, you should be good 👍🏼
@user-yz8kz6hs4p2 ай бұрын
I just removed my grips and now have ice-cream cones there instead... Perfect job problem solved
@andrewjohnson62972 ай бұрын
What they like in hot weather
@Xxlibra1018xX2 ай бұрын
@@andrewjohnson6297delicious
@studyrxyoutube2 ай бұрын
Lmaooooo
@FollowTheTrend-be6qjАй бұрын
😭🤣
@fightclub5769Ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@ChefBoyarDEEZ3 ай бұрын
One of the other deadliest mistakes you can make on a bike is riding naked and taking a dump at top speed.
@studyrxyoutube2 ай бұрын
Lmaooo
@MrJtm2011ableАй бұрын
💯💯
@williamkoehler9048Ай бұрын
Just keep your ass up off the seat and it’ll all blow out the back 😂😂😂
@temporaryonesixАй бұрын
This is actually a regular part of my daily commute. Sounds like a skill issue 🧐
@sm00ve121Ай бұрын
I want try this now! 😂😂😂
@MeOwOgai4 ай бұрын
Not a Death Grips short I expected, but thanks for tips as always
@popip06432 ай бұрын
the wobble (aye aye)
@lukebyington54492 ай бұрын
@@popip0643wind up my sleeves
@dboynyc9487Ай бұрын
I thought it was gna be the chic on the back while cruisin triple digitzzz 😂😂😂
@zenodio3DАй бұрын
Noided
@bazookajoe1459Ай бұрын
is that where they got their name from?
@stevefarrimond3 ай бұрын
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.
@xHhAaBbZzx3 ай бұрын
This ☝🏾
@mikaeelzidanep68313 ай бұрын
can u speak english please im still new to biking 😅
@stevefarrimond3 ай бұрын
Don’t take this the wrong way, but if the above doesn’t make sense. Take your bike to a suspension setup specialist.
@ruddersidedown3 ай бұрын
Came here to say the same thing. Also the stock steering dampers are almost useless (depending on riding style 😊). I also spent a few days setting up the suspension. Plus with tips from the vets at the track. My Zx-10r is solid and cuts into corners way different than stock settings.
@shawnshurtz91473 ай бұрын
No to all of this lol.
@liambailey-brunello4354 ай бұрын
I’ll make sure to bring ice cream on my next ride🫡
@lionheart80834 ай бұрын
eat b4 u go
@liambailey-brunello4354 ай бұрын
@@lionheart8083 oh oops
@j.t.58263 ай бұрын
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.
@flavioahmetlli21602 ай бұрын
Lmao guy speeding at 125 mph and almost dying is giving us advice. How about you give yourself some advice lol.
@sorinantonio38162 ай бұрын
@@flavioahmetlli2160we get what u trynna do but your comment is out of this situation.
@gpf322 ай бұрын
@@flavioahmetlli2160ngl a tank slapper at any speed in traffic these days is a life or death situation when you don’t know how to correct it. So your argument is shitty.
@fosterblue44572 ай бұрын
@flavioahmetlli2160, yet he is the perfect guy to do so. Considering he's been through it... and survived it without losing control. Your comment Is misplaced and ignorant.
@noctxrnyl8240Ай бұрын
@@flavioahmetlli2160 look at that you almost did something there
@RoastFlea61Ай бұрын
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.
@tyrone9773 ай бұрын
The cone-grip changed my riding style for the better!!!
@johnfleming31473 ай бұрын
The hardest thing to do is let go of the handle bars and let it work itself out, but it works!
@glocktoonice-qr2pm2 ай бұрын
Im really glad theres atleast one smart mf in these comments 😭
@BuckMaster420-ce1dq2 ай бұрын
Like let go let go or just lightly grip it?
@Loli.slayer2 ай бұрын
@@BuckMaster420-ce1dqeither one works
@rman229Ай бұрын
@@BuckMaster420-ce1dqLet go brah the bike aint gonna flip on ya
@NomadRayАй бұрын
Been there before, I let both hands off going 110 mph. It worked😅😂
@JohnSmith-iv4sq2 ай бұрын
People don’t realize how underrated Spunky is.
@williamkoehler9048Ай бұрын
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..
@JimmyJohnson-uq6um3 ай бұрын
O H L I N S D A M P E R
@StreetPiratesTV3 ай бұрын
@ZaiexO You know...people like you irritate me. Just Google it. It's 2024...get with it.
@rockbasskicker3 ай бұрын
If you’re a bike owner and you don’t know what a steering damper is, give up the keys. 🤦🏼♂️
@TheirsHopewithJesusChrist_2772 ай бұрын
The video shows what it does silly. It prevents this from happening@ZaiexO
@dariomladenovski70472 ай бұрын
@rockbasskicker oh yea, well I won't give up my keys, what now?
@huh01232 ай бұрын
@@rockbasskickerI don’t even own a bike and know what a steering damper is.
@henrymust8475Ай бұрын
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.
@TD22533 ай бұрын
Thanks bro! I really appreciate your tips and videos on motorcycle riding...ride safe!✌️
@stig57634 ай бұрын
Thanks for real advice man.
@saulgoodman51893 ай бұрын
Lord farquard biking is crazy
@tcswag8012 ай бұрын
Lol bro
@TheKrazyTim3 ай бұрын
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
@finlaymcdiarmid58323 ай бұрын
They don't stop the ones that throw you.
@dillonrogers87443 ай бұрын
U run the stock stabilizer plus an additional aftermarket? Like GPR, Ohlins, Scott’s?
@dillonrogers87443 ай бұрын
@TheKrazyTim
@spacetaco048Ай бұрын
"Oh shoot I don't have an ice cream cone to hold in my hand before I get on my motorcycle today" *_dies_*
@Geosbudy2 ай бұрын
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 😰
@JoCaTenАй бұрын
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.
@orgcodekushАй бұрын
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
@musicdemon666027 күн бұрын
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.
@LogogogoganАй бұрын
my hand when i do the ice cream cone thing: 🤛
@Asi_de_bello11 күн бұрын
Just got a Suzuki R1000; used to the cruiser so needing all these tips! Thank you. 🙏
@tedbewely36373 ай бұрын
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
@redoofstro27 күн бұрын
As someone who's looking into getting a motorbike, I find this very useful, thank you
@ethenlawson87942 ай бұрын
Honestly explained really well sick video!
@getrightwithchrist773 ай бұрын
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 ‼️
@jevanbobb89382 ай бұрын
i haven't seen your videos in so long . you taught me so much before I bought my bike
@charleshostovsky96273 ай бұрын
Make sure your steering head bearings are not worn
@dillonrogers87443 ай бұрын
Serious question bro, what’s the best way to actually test this? I mean yea I know obviously if it’s bad enough I’m gonna feel it in my steering or my bars but I mean like what am I looking for there when it’s going out? Is there a trick to test it other than taking it apart and swapping it every so often
@charleshostovsky96273 ай бұрын
@@dillonrogers8744 weight on back seat to get front forks in the air, move steering back and forth, feel for flat spots
@fagagfafaf17202 ай бұрын
@@dillonrogers8744or you can take away the weight of the front wheel by lifting the front up, if the steering isnt feeling smooth or if your feeling a slight resistance while steering it with one fingern , or even „feeling“ the balls of the bearing its worn out
@gpf322 ай бұрын
@@dillonrogers8744 like any bearing, when it blows out or gets grit into it, it will start to feel grindy at first then over time the grit will cause a difference in the resistance in the handlebar movement.
@SergeantG18CАй бұрын
Having a passenger almost eliminates this risk, because of the weight on the rear wheel
@blitzkrieg99254 ай бұрын
Excellent advice my man!
@antoniogriffin71354 ай бұрын
Exactly what I needed!!!
@kevinvandijk48713 ай бұрын
I knew this after 15 years of riding but thanks for putting the info out there for newer riders! 😇👌🏻
@brockmason28872 ай бұрын
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.
@alejs_fxАй бұрын
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
@damienhowell37272 ай бұрын
Really good advice simple but should never be overlooked
@jrvapor2 ай бұрын
You can also install a steering dampener that helps!!!
@jhl33t7 күн бұрын
This is actually really good advise. Listen up kids
@woofspider33022 күн бұрын
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.
@sonnyhutchins3141Ай бұрын
I have always been taught to accelerate to get out of a wobble surly letting it be loose will just wobble more
@larryritter92263 ай бұрын
Raise the front wheel. We call them wheelies..
@Loli.slayer2 ай бұрын
Bad advice
@RRFriction3 ай бұрын
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 👌
@mikeyg66312 ай бұрын
Also a steering damper may help prevent the tank slapper aswell
@josebernal4705Ай бұрын
Nice tip....😎😎😎 People need to pay attention more.... To b relaxed not tense...
@pauln6803Ай бұрын
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.
@virtuallyaverage93572 ай бұрын
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.
@Uzii_2XАй бұрын
This right here is some of the best advice any rider could have
@willgund7793 ай бұрын
Don't do wheelies at high speeds, because when you bring the front back down it can start the death wobbles
@MauryanEON3 ай бұрын
Depends on how you come down
@mindnova78502 ай бұрын
@@MauryanEON*can*
@willgund7792 ай бұрын
@@MauryanEON You only need the front wheel to be slightly turned for this to happen
@bassangler732 ай бұрын
Plus a really good steering damper!!! I have always rode Gixxers but I would not cruise a mile without a damper
@Davids_Life3454 ай бұрын
Ooooo thats why when he shifted exactly what you said happens wow , great video man !!!!!!
@jackchavez999025 күн бұрын
Thank you my brother for the information
@diceraww2 ай бұрын
Get a gpr stabalizer,peoblem solved
@heyviper123821 күн бұрын
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.
@ligget675926 күн бұрын
Wow this has happened to me so much (almost tank slapping) without even realizing. Good thing i had a good grip to start with
@sergesieniejo1Ай бұрын
Its usually due to an imbalance in the frontforks First thing you should check when experiencing wobbles
@Thechist7813 ай бұрын
That’s the best advice I ever heard about riding bikes .😮
@nandans25062 ай бұрын
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
@brianpowell5253 ай бұрын
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
@Litli1jАй бұрын
I see a MotoVlogger i immediately subscribe
@insanegam4hoh69422 күн бұрын
The vid and the comment section is bunch of legends man ong
@andrijb.8891Ай бұрын
Thanks for the advice👍
@bravuraaccounting12663 ай бұрын
Great information, thanks!
@SpunkyBoyy3 ай бұрын
Of course👊🏻💯
@streamylcАй бұрын
I love the fact that I know this from pure practice/time on the road.
@Medic49421 күн бұрын
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
@random04_2 ай бұрын
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
@airr88002 ай бұрын
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
@chachmcgrach20532 ай бұрын
Wonder what causes the shit to even happen. Same thing happens on skateboards. Totally different but still
@shauns5278Ай бұрын
Dirty wind, road conditions, going too fast for the bikes aeros. There's a reason adv and naked bikes are usually limited to 140-160. Only tank slappers I have ever had were on my 2017 FZ-09 both times at around 120 smooth freshly paved road but it has no aero at all and because you sit on it like a dirt bike your body is just a huge wind sail even when trying to tuck.
@amsgamingandmusicАй бұрын
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
@ATurcCoАй бұрын
This is something I didn’t realize I was already doing correctly. Idk what to say, just seems like common sense
@NeoxUnderxGOD2 ай бұрын
Thanks for this 👍🏾
@ClutchwalkerHD3 ай бұрын
Even though I ride Hd, This is one of the best sport bike tips I’ve seen.
@sloppydog54272 ай бұрын
I had a 2000 Wide Glide that would do this around 123mph
@shaftdrive75672 ай бұрын
@@sloppydog5427 🙂
@tyleradams33722 ай бұрын
Very nice explanation my guy ty
@michaelfsolisАй бұрын
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!
@waldo2635Ай бұрын
I always found Dunlop tires great for causing this because they always wore unevenly.
@robertadams46562 ай бұрын
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.🤙
@DDBmasterАй бұрын
Instructions unclear, cone melts after a minute of riding
@cartertwowheels33583 ай бұрын
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 👌
@nicholasalbarado4810Ай бұрын
This dude is probably the best “taint” slapper in his state😂😂😂
@angelcolon19307 күн бұрын
And lean forward to make the front end more stable
@maximilliancunningham60916 күн бұрын
Very good. Supersports rider, 40yrs, experience.
@SkydiveHakeАй бұрын
Also, set your front and rear suspension droop
@casperi22 ай бұрын
Thats a pretty good way to explain it.
@xBROVERTUREx3 ай бұрын
Awesome tip bro thanks for this
@asherporter22152 ай бұрын
That’s that death wobble.😂
@carlospuldon46933 ай бұрын
Well said sir light weight grip and weight distribution avoid wobble wobble 😮
@yingtaurus25593 ай бұрын
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
@kevinclark6438Ай бұрын
Well, I've never encountered a better reason to buy ice cream cones. Guess I'm off to the store.
@nullshock3381Ай бұрын
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.)
@krustysfunbodegas2 ай бұрын
Insane tip insane thanks 🙌👍
@Jesse_On_2Wheels3 ай бұрын
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
@timforti5 сағат бұрын
tank slapper taking me out 😂😂
@dariusandrews4490Ай бұрын
Great advice brother. You may have just saved someones life
@hughmungus7858Ай бұрын
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
@Sirmellowman2 ай бұрын
Or get a steering stabilizer and never worry about it ever again
@jamiecrouch90693 ай бұрын
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.
@Loli.slayer2 ай бұрын
It’s not always wheelies and speed that cause death wobbles, bumps and misalignment the front and back wheel will also cause them. I have gotten speed wobbles at 30mph on a ninja 250 promise you I was not power wheeling that thing😂😂
@Smxzzx25 күн бұрын
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
@kgk79873 ай бұрын
Yes but where do you find an ice cone when the tank slapping starts?