OMG I love this video. I wish it existed before I biffed it and broke bones. I swear my instructor didn’t tell us any of this. Got my license and still knew absolutely nothing. That’s where practice comes in, but I didn’t even know what to practice or how. Thank goodness for Fast Eddie. You are an excellent teacher, keeping a lot of us from killing ourselves. Thank you a million times over. Seriously.

1994...44 yo and never ridden before... Finished MSF basic course. 1 wk later bought a new Goldwing 1500! After purchase, in the dealership parking lot, downtown Shreveport Louisiana, I realized I wouldn’t make it the 20 miles home to my place in the country. I asked the salesman to ride my new bike home for me and I followed him in my car. Smartest decision I ever made!! Spent three weeks practicing out in the country. Nearly killed myself twice, God was watching out for me! Your advice about not buying too much bike in the beginning is spot on! I subsequently took the intermediate and advanced courses and now, after 80k miles, I’m a “decent” Geezer glide rider. But there’s always room for improvement. Your vids are fantastic! Thanks so much.

The most straightforward instructional videos of any kind on the internet.

If you're a new rider, or even an old rider, THIS is IMHO the kind of advice and coaching you want to listen to. DO NOT allow anyone to push you into situations that you're not ready to handle. I don't care what they say, I don't care if they laugh or make jokes, I just don't care what jackasses have to say about the subject. Ride YOUR ride which means know where your limits are. When you're ready to expand those limits it's the same process, parking lots, PRACTICE, confidence and skill then out into the wild wonderful world of the public streets. This is very sound advice Greg. Good stuff brother!

3 years ago I pass motorcycle test and got Z400 few days qgo. So far I was trying to find answers to all my questions for riding.... You cannot imagine how happy I am finally to see there is somebody explaining everything in details and with logic. I am watching your videos for the last 2 hours and learned so much more than the last 3 years 😂 Thank you!!!

I bought my first bike, brand new Ninja 300 two years ago. I had my MSF course scheduled 2 months later. I had never ridden before, but I was determined to learn to ride. Over the course of the two months before the course, I put over 200 miles on that bike all within a 5 block radius of my house. The first time I sat on that bike and fired it up, I was soooo nervous. It took me about an hour before I left the driveway with it, learning the feel of the clutch and throttle. The next two months were a learning process and I took my time with it. Never rushed myself. Wouldn’t have done it any other way if I had the chance to do it again.

I love the consistent "empty parking lot" reference. Where I live there is not a lot of options. BUT, there are some. I practice in an empty lot at night. No one in the area, everything is closed. And I've had cops pull in and ask what I was doing. And never once have I been told to leave, or not to be doing it. Awesome. And these are the most informative, educational videos. Thank you very much for taking the time to do this.

“the fastest riders have the slowest hands” yes . this is the piece of advice .

Stop first - then look... THIS is one of the best things I've heard. The moment you said it I could picture myself looking BEFORE coming to a full stop... Well, I have a new habit to ingrain!!!

I’m so glad I came across this channel. This man is a motorcycle sensei

Having just graduated MSF yesterday, this is exactly what I was looking for. Huge help in knowing what to focus on first. Thanks!!

In my previous comments, I had noted that I am "old rider" returning to the joys of riding after 20-years; it being on my "bucket list" of things to accomplish in 2020. Practice, practice, practice MotoJitsu's riding safety tips because they are very helpful. For example, yesterday as I was making my way home during my ride, I decided to ride through an alley which leads to my home. As I was riding, a cat jumps out of a trash can in front of me, I safely slowed down and swerved left to avoid hitting it. I realized after I arrived at home I had actually used the riding tips suggested by MotoJitsu and felt very good about my achievement of "muscle memory" reaction. Early in the week, someone in a automobile ran a stop sign in front of me; Using MotoJitsu braking tips, I was able to avoid being hit by the jerk. I have been applying ALL 10 tips noted in this video and other MotoJitsu safety tip videos for the last 3-weeks. They have made me a more mindful rider and more aware of the different road hazards such as things jumping out at you or unsafe automobile drivers on the roadways. Many thanks again from New Mexico.

Man you brake this down so easy. All your videos made the course so much easier. I had your calm voice all along in my head lol. Your have a gift in the way you teach this things.

This is all good stuff 😊 When first getting comfortable leaving the neighborhood I still rode around it a couple times to “warm up” before going out on the road, it helped clear my mind and shake off any wiggly nerves in a slower, safer environment. Another thing that helps a lot with learning is having someone follow (or like in class, watch closely) and give you feedback, that way you know which skills to focus on before developing bad habits.

Hi Greg! I’ve been watching your videos for about 12 months now. I connect with your teaching style and it’s been a big influence in me making the decision to start riding. I’m 45 so a bit of a late starter but hey, at least I’ll have another 45 years of riding adventures ahead of me. I passed the basic skills course and get my first motorcycle tomorrow. I saved this video for this very moment. Starting the right way is so crucial. Bought your app as well for all the car park learnings. I don’t mind eating the humble pie and starting with the white belt skills. A journey of a thousand miles starts with one step. Thank you for sharing your passion, knowledge and experience . Don’t ever doubt that what you are doing is saving lives. Cheers Warren New Zealand.

Dang, I was going to take a nap but now I want to get on my bike and practice. Thanks a lot!

I want thank you for your videos. Ive been riding a bike for a year, and still find your videos important to me. I appreciate everything you do. Keep it up. You' re videos WILL save someones life.

Very useful for beginners! Thanks

I just bought a new orange and black 2020 Yamaha R6 for my first bike 2 weeks ago and me and my brother have been practicing on it in my neighborhood since then and watching all your videos and doing exactly what you say. I think here soon I’ll start doing your motojitsu drills. Thank you so much for what you do bro! You’re advice and knowledge has greatly increased my confidence and control of my bike!

I am a newbie rider...passed my test over here in the UK last week and bought by first bike last Saturday. I've been watching your videos for a while now and they have been a tremendous help to me. Getting my licence and my first bike was a childhood dream for me...I am so glad to have found your channel because it gets me the support and the motivation I need to become a safe rider. Thank you so much Eddie, you are freaking amazing!!!

As a new rider, this is very encouraging as you break everything down to a managable level. Thanks

WONDERFULL TEACHER YOU ARE. I drove a bike from a friend of my, from Portugal to Holland in 31 hrs. I wasn't tired at all, but....young... and stupid...... didn't know nothing of what you teaches us. Now, I've bought my own bike, and I'am practicing everything you teaches over and over again on a big parking space. And then on the streets in my town. Slow hands, and practicing. And now I make daily tours in the surrounding, practicing and practicing, and still doing the parking space exercises. And counting every tour the mistakes I still make ( 1 or 2 out of 10) And now I feel more secure than I've ever felt before on a bike. I will keep on practicing till I don't make mistakes anymore. Thank you so much. I will donate some on your account.

This video is extraordinary in its content being so crucial to the way a person approaches his riding, it’s amazing it changed so much for and been riding over 20 year. This bring so much normality and saneness to riding it has fixed my riding so much I have so much more riding.

Watching allllll the beginner videos I can get my fingers on. I find yours to be the most beneficial, thanks!

Great video, Fast Eddie. I'm a brand new rider and the closest parking lot is a few miles from my house. I'd have to go through 3 traffic light intersections. I'm not nearly ready for that so I'm going to practice these 10 skills on the side roads. Always amazes me when I hear about new riders stalling when the light turns green. Why are they riding through traffic light intersections when they haven't gotten comfortable with taking off from a stop?! I've been taking it real slow and have only ridden my bike 3 times after passing the MSF course by 1 point. If I see a car behind me, I just signal & pull over so they can pass me because I know I'm going to slow. I'm in no rush!

I love your way of teaching. Riding is new for me yet I’m a driving instructor. Thank you for your no nonsense methods.

I found your channel just now and every video I've watched has been amazing. You have a real knack for teaching - how you explain things, be it in words or body language, it's easy for me to understand. I've been riding for three weeks practicing to get my license, which is a painstaking process here in Sweden, and I've got access to a closed off industrial lot where I can just focus on fundamentals and not worry about any distractions. But I'm lacking a mentor, so I feel like I've outgrown this place and need to take the bike out on the street to progress as a rider. Then I watch this video and it's like geez I really need to take a few steps backwards and slow down, there's a lot of stuff I definitely need to practice on and I certainly don't need to be on the streets to do that. So thanks a bunch, this has given me the direction I needed to motivate me to improve my riding fundamentals, and the blueprint on how to do that. Fantastic stuff!

The 10 points for new riders 1. Vision and awareness of the the roads and vehicles around 2. master the clutch 3. Slow hands . The fastest riders have the slowest hands 4. Master stopping the right way 5. Master turning 6. Loose arms and hands by having the lower body lock in the bike 7. Increase slowly the speeds improving a bit each week 8.Master counter steering 9.learn how to brake in emergency 10. Master swerve

I still am so happy I found you ...like a dear long lost brother I never knew I had and a wise brother at that...hehe:) u are a teacher, dear....you have found your purpose. .some people search a lifetime for their purpose

That's solid advice you're sharing!Thanks!

Thanks for this advises my instructors 4 of them when I took the CMSP did mention all of this they are very professional. I just bought the motorcycle last night and the great thing is that now I have your videos 24/7 and yes I would take my time. Smooth and easy.

I just bought and unloaded off my truck my first bike today. This video was just what I needed. Spoken like someone who cares...because it's obvious you do. There are so many videos from so many different people. I just watched a well known moto youtuber instructing first time riders as he was traveling who knows how fast down a winding road and calling it basic. It's not basic to me. I am in my mid 50's and have been on a dirt bike cruising through the yard maybe once in my life. I'm on my 2013 Honda Shadow RS in my driveway just trying to figure things out. It's a whole new world, but I determined to be patient and learn how to ride. Thanks again for the amazing encouragement and instruction.

Taking notes. Thanks for another great video!

As an electrician I approve of the dimmer switch! Thank you for the knowledge!

Thank you so much! I have ordered your first two books. Waiting for them to get here. I have been out of riding for 13 years and I’m starting again: I rode for 9 years prior on a sport bike, and I’m very nervous starting again, with a new bike. You are helping me so much with gaining knowledge and confidence again. A true big Canadian thank you! I feel so much better starting from scratch again and mastering all those basic skills again. Still nervous, but I know practice, practice, practice! 👍👍😊😊 you are a wonderful teacher. 🇨🇦🇨🇦

This is literally the most amazing advice ever!!! I love how you explained things!!! As a beginner rider this is exactly what I needed to hear!!! I rewatched and saved this

Greg, I have learnt so much from you, have bought your 3 books and now have my own training schedule based on the things you have taught me. Im a new rider and just picked up my bike so now looking to start practising 👍

Thank you so much.. I'm just getting back out there at 52 and 14 year hiatus. I bought my dream bike, probably not the best thing but I am taking your advice and going at my own pace. Thanks for caring and taking the time to help us out!! 🙏🙏🙏

Incerdible summarization of all the basics that _every_ rider needs. I am a rider from Europe (Czech Rep.) so I actually had to do pretty much all of the slow manoeuvers that you describe as a part of the riding school course, but it definitely helps to get a reminder of the best practices I am going to need on the road, especially now in the spring, after almost half year long break. Great stuff, man.

For me, you are the best instructor for how to do and what to do. There is no one else on the internet to explain better . I have just discovered your channel and now I am watching with much interest. Sorry if there is some mistake in my language, I am from Romania. For beginners and not only, you are the best. Thank you and my respect for your work.

Great video, I've been practising near my house after getting my bike so I'll definitely be using these tips. Thanks!

I watched this whole video and this man made total since from jump to finish. I appreciate the knowledge and wisdom shared for us grasshoppers trying to be pros one day. Tha k you and you are the ultimate bike coach and mentor!!💯✊🏾

Thanks so much for providing all of these helpful tips! I'm a returning rider who just completed the MSF BRC last weekend so this is great advice and I really appreciate it! I will definitely do all of these things when I start riding (buying a bike this weekend but still need to get a few more pieces of safety gear before I hit the streets). Thanks again very much!

Bought a grom coming down from a 636. Humbling myself and taking it slow then building back up! Thanks for keeping all of us smart and grounded.

Fast Eddie - your teaching, skill and quality content have quickly made this the best Moto channel on KZfaq. I am also amazed at how prolific you are with publishing new material. I struggle to make time to view every video. How in the world do you make time to produce it? Thanks,

Awesome video! This video helped me tremendously and made a huge difference in my riding skills. I kept practicing the top 10 skills and as a result, it made me more confident, sharpenerd my skills, and made me become a smooth rider. Love the slow hands technique. Time for me to shut up & practice the top 10 skills! Thanks Eddie Vedder, I mean Fast Eddie!

Your videos are so helpful! I´m from Sweden but still your videos is the ones I turn to to learn everything I need to know on the way to getting my license. I´m still in the very beginning of learning to ride a motorcycle so I'm so happy I found this to help me!

I just pass my basic riding course at an msf course. I still felt like I needed more practice to ride out in the real world. I've been watching your video periodically, but I'm glad I found this one specifically to know what I need to work on. I know I going to refer back to this video when I get my first bike.

Thanks for this video!! My first minute out of my driveway, some idiot came backing out their driveway flying! Didn’t even look or see me!! So, I had to emergency brake. I wasn’t to happy about it. Being a beginner, this video really helps!

Great Practice Tips. Not just for those of us that are new riders, but also for those who get a different CC bike or heavier weight bike. Cheers!

Super vidéo, merci!

Great advice!!!

Sir you are an impressive educator, especially being young !. Thank you. You videos are so informative. Keep up the exellent work.

Thanks mate 👌🏻 cant witting fore next vlog 🏍

Great tips! Thanks for going over these basics. I'm considering my first bike right now and will be sure to save this video!

More great advice Eddie, thank you so much. I think I've improved on the top 6 since I've stated practicing. Still doing white belt and a couple from blue. Controling the clutch and throttle instead of brakes is hard work on those drills lol. I feel more confident on my bike after every practice. Thanks again😄

Thank you #fasteddie! Figured out what I will be doing on my staycation. I’m hunting down my chalk and cones in preparation.

Always lovely tips, I really like the one about slow hands, that's good for other really nice things things too 👍😜💗 Ride safe.

Thanks for the vids. I'm a new rider and I have to say ever bit of advice is appreciated. My first time on the motorcycle was the most amazing feeling. Lol still have a lot to learn but I'm hooked

i just bought a 900 cc cruiser and ive driven for many years but iys been 10 years since i have . so i feel like im starting at the begining .. thanks for the mental refresher . this really helps !

I feel like I'm back in my MFS class, great refresher stuff man keep em coming.

Thanks!

Eddie excellently done👏🏾 The step-by-step instructions are not common from a rider with your experience and abilities. Kudos for taking the time to share.😎 By the way, I've been riding for about 7yrs and tell anyone I'm always learning and practicing!👍🏾

Omg !!! I can’t emphasize how much this helped me. I got my bike a week ago, been riding around the neighborhood and have been on third gear and all that. After viewing this video two nights ago, I’m so much better at riding now. I was stalling at stop signs and almost drop my bike with the clutch, but after learning to have slow hands and use my vision to where I am turning, I am getting smoother. Thank you so much for your advice, still learning to master the clutch but overall great video !!! I actually went out to the main streets when it was empty and I was able to get around just fine ! Thank you so much, looking forward for more tips.

GREAT video. I'm a new rider. I just passed the MSF course a week ago and I have a buddy that takes me out riding in places where there almost no traffic. He lets me go at a pace I'm comfortable and I'm leading so there is no pressure to keep up.. I'm having a blast putting around do the speed limit or slower around corners. I bought a Yamaha V Star 950, which is 657#. I used a Yamaha V Star 250 in the class and that is about 350#. Going from the little bike to my mid-sized cruiser is a huge difference, but I'm glad I got the 950, as I know I would have outgrown the 250 really fast. That said, it's really hard to apply the slow speed skills I learned on a 350# bike to a 657# bike and I KNOW I have to continue to practice and grow. I've ordered my own cones from the MSF website and I'm going to spend hours and hours in parking lots doing slow speed practice until I can handle the bigger bike as well as the little one. IMO, the absolute BEST advice and the thing I still have to push to remember is "head turn, head turn, head turn". They stressed that in the MSF course and that was a big deduction off your score if you didn't exaggerate that move to the instructors. As well as I did in the course, Eddie is absolutely right, 20 MPH in a parking lot is way easier. It's a great course. There were three guys that had never been on a bike, and by the end of the 2nd day everyone passed. HOWEVER, don't think you're amazing, just because you can negotiate cones. I've gone wide on right-hand turns a couple times, ALL BECAUSE I GOT LAZY ON THE HEAD TURN. THAT freaked me out. I've been working hard on that move and IT WORKS. Thanks for all the great advice, Eddie. Your videos are helping a lot of us new riders.

It's insane that in the US this isn't mandatory stuff... Giving people a motorcycle license for a few turns on a parking lot is idiotic

I am going to teach my daughter how to ride soon.She wants to learn.We have a groom for her to learn on,but I am going to make her watch your video before she starts.Not to mention it will make me a better teacher.Thanks

I’ve watched a few of your videos now and as a new rider to road riding I am so glad that I found your channel your videos are easy to understand and then go out and apply what you have described or shown. I’m reasonably competent on a dirt bike but a riding a road bike is quite different and I have discovered that a lot of the techniques I have learnt dirt bike riding I need to learn again but I’m a new way if that makes sense.

Awesome!!! This is one of the best videos. Thanks

I still like the name "fast eddie" :) good stuff eddie!

Again, priceless advice from the best instructor on KZfaq. I just purchased a 2018 Indian Scout 60. I learned to ride many years ago on an off road bike and it's been over 30 years since I've been on a bike. Fast Eddies teachings are valuable and I've applied those teachings in my practices in the parking lot. Coming to a complete stop is something that I was not doing...I was slowing down and attempting to make my turn first. Thanks again Eddie for all that your doing for us all.

I took this approach when I got my bike. I caught a lot of flack for it by people who were not at a decent skill level. I chose to do me....today I have more skill than them.

Damn i was Like Motujitsu Stole ur (fast eddie’s ) video 😂😅😅

Love love love all the advice! I'm learning now to get license A, in Europe, here we have to pass the test of all these situations, and pass the city one too, however, to be fair, these videos give me more information on how to actually do it (for example swerving, emergency breaking we have to do, but on how to I get info here), so it's a life saver. I am pushed by instructor to go to the city sooner than I feel comfortable to, so I am gaining all information I can here to back it up in practice if anything. Since I don't have my bike yet, and learn on the one school provides, I can practice only when I am allowed, thus I will not go much on speeds I don't feel comfortable with, so my instructor will need to have patience even though he said ok to go slower. Again, I am so grateful to have found your channel!

Fast Eddie, you are amazing! Helping folks by teaching these skills is a really important thing. I started riding on a 1985 Honda Enduro in 1986 thanks to my Dad. Unfortunately he recently passed in June and left me that bike and a 2003 Honda VTX 1800. I had a 1978 Harley Lowrider 12 years ago, but never really learned the skills to get me comfortable on the bike. Now, at 51 years young I really want to ride but it's intimidating because I don't want to make a mistake that costs me. Your advice is giving me the tools and confidence to get on the bike, start slow, and work to become a really solid rider. Cheers my man!

Hey bro thanks again for the videos I've been pulling my bike out a little bit everyday practicing your techniques I left a comment recently saying I purchased 07 streetglide. I know not too smart for a novice rider but I'm going to practice anyways so I dropped the bike twice yesterday trying to do U turns.🙄. And I think its for exactly those reasons.... looking down During the turn.? I would be intrested in taking a class with you if you're ever in the Los Angeles area. Message me. And thanks again love the videos

Is it fair to say that when stopping, you should look ahead at the point you wish the bike to stop?

This is probably one of my favourite videos, Greg! ❤ You give us the absolutely most important tools - thank you so much! 🙏

Your instructions give me confidence! I am learning how to ride and will be buying my first bike. Thanks!

Ill be buying a bike next yr im a geezer 42 im scared to death

Not a bad thing but you gotta slow down on the uploading. I can't balance work, school and more importantly anticipating another video from you haha

I am soooo very happy I found this video of yours! I am a newbie - I just bought my bike and just been riding (if you can call it that) it around my yard - havent gotten anywhere yet because I still am trying to learn everything about the bike. It's only a Honda Grom and it's only 225 lbs but I am a 4'11" 100lb petite and I have dropped it twice already as it is. I am teaching my body muscle memory so I will not drop it again. I am going to take the Basic Rider Course next Spring bec the classes are all closed now for 2020. And there is no one who really can teach me, so I am teaching myself. Thank you so much for these tips bec they mean my life to me. God bless you and more power to MotoJitsu!

i had my first ride today. really looking forward to implementing your lessons. my instructor at the learner school said some/most of this stuff, but i reallly like how you've presented it and it gives me a great resource to help work out what to do. it's raining heavily at the moment, but if it dries a little i'm gonna ride to a carpark and practice a lot of this stuff tonight and over the next days and weeks. awesome new chapter of life opened up today. love the riding experience already.

Teacher Fast Eddie!

This is the best videos for beginners like myself planning to get a small bike. You described very crystal clear how to operate a motorcycle in other videos. I'm so glad that your instruction has corrected my knowledge from where I was misinformed by a fake deaf friend who owns a Gsxr 600. He was the reason why I failed a MSF course by putting me down. I decided to unlearn his bs after I found your channel. It's very helpful and I'll recommend this to anyone who wants to ride a bike. I'm ready to get my bike soon next month.

The stopping advice around 4:00 is great. I just had my 4th lesson and was riding high because I managed to get my emergency stopping from above 70 Km/h (45 mph). I was practicing stopping from speed for so long I then completely forgot about using the front brake with turned bars. So as the lesson ended I went to stop and park with the my bars turned and the bike went down

This is hands down one of the best videos I’ve ever watched. After an 18 year hiatus, I am back to riding and I can’t tell you how important it is to get reacquainted with a motorcycle. Although my last bike was a Yamaha R6, taking 18 years off brought me back to what I consider rookie status. I took an intermediate rider course about a month ago, bought a 900cc Triumph street twin, and have been spending most of my time at my local high school parking lot making sure I can control the bike at low speeds. Thank you for your videos. You are doing a huge service the riding community.

Thank you! I like the verbal instructions. This is super helpful!

watched this video before I got my bike delivered in December and went around the block practicing these things in my neighborhood until I was comfortable in traffic. Within a week or so I was riding in the country roads. You never stop learning with motorcycles.

Thank you for the great advice! I'm about to take my class and shortly there after get my first bike. I've watched so many videos on beginner riding. This by far has been the most helpful! Your common sense way of teaching is much needed. Honestly, I am intimidated about getting on my first bike. Not necessarily because I don't believe I will learn the skills, but because the preoccupied car drivers. You've helped calm my fears and have instilled baby steps in my learning. Thanks brother!

I rode/raced off-road for years, now I ride a Yamaha Super Tenere. A big bike, very different from dirt bikes. I took a class to get my license, very glad I did. What you (at least myself) learn during the coarse is not in the book. Coming to a stop; straighten up, square up, eyes forward, now stop. It works. I see more courses in my future.

New rider here, listening to all your tips, makes sense to me. Thanks for all of them I agree with everything Rebecca says,but my coaches did say practice. But I do know some people pass their class and think I'm all good.

Hey Greg your instructional videos are amazing and so essential to safe riding. I listened to everything you said about purchasing a new motorcycle for the first time. 🏍 I was going to buy 1000cc Kawasaki versys and listened about the mistakes new riders make when you are purchasing a new bike. I turned around and bought the Kawasaki Versys 650 and I have no regrets. Thanks again Fast Eddie for your wisdom. I just picked up your three books and plan on studying your books 📚 to become a better and safer Motorcycle rider. I agree with your teachings. 💯%

What a confidence builder. Awesome video. Thanks!

You've taught me a lot about riding. One of my favourite on KZfaq for motorcycle riding tips. Thank you.

I keep coming back to this video. I'm a 60 year old new rider and have had my bike going on three weeks. I haven't ventured more than six or seven miles from my home, and I don't plan to for another week or so. I was super upset the other week when I dropped my bike practicing u-turns. Fortunately it's used and has drop guards. Also, I heard it in a video where you said not to get upset about that. Well, it's time to shut up and...Yeah, I need lots of it.

Great video, Greg. Thanks for this!

Thanks for this. Picked up my Kawi Vulcan and this makes it easy to know what to practice.

Outstanding instruction. Thank you for doing this. It is well worth watching.

Glad I found your channel. It's funny how you seem to know what my concerns are and address even small things that I maybe thinking. Learning alot