Just got done doing the parking space drill using 2 spaces, for twenty minutes straight, with my 86 goldwing interstate. Had to stop, clutch hand was pretty fatigued. It’s a big ol girl, but your videos have been a tremendous help. I think two spaces is pretty good for that big ol bike. I haven’t rode for 30 years, had the opportunity to get the goldwing, couldn’t pass it up. Little work and got it running and roadworthy. Keep up the awesome videos!!
After 27 years without a bike I restarted riding 2 month ago. I do the white belt drills on weekends and it makes me feel more safe and confident with the bike. Thank you for making such awesome videos.
You're welcome!!! Thanks for watching & consider sharing it :) MotoJitsu.com for my app, books, merchandise, affiliate links, discounts and everything else :)
I was telling my MSF class about your videos. So wonderfully simple and informative. I love to practice the parking spot weave. Getting much better at slow speeds is really giving me confidence in traffic. Love your app and still at white belt.
Just finished 45 minutes of your white belt lesson. It’s amazing how much more comfortable I feel on my Vulcan 900 than I did before. Will continue this lesson until I feel I’ve master it then on to the next belt. It will be a while but feel much better. Thx Fast Eddie. You’ve made my biking experience so much better. 🖖
As someone whose trained in Jiu Jitsu for 7 years I absolutely love the jiu jitsu mentality you bring to riding. I just bought my first bike last week and had to keep telling myself “this is just like when I was a brand new white belt in jiu jitsu, you need to learn”. Then I discovered your channel today and it totally cemented the idea that thinking about riding as a learning process similar to BJJ is going to get me places.
Tried the white belt course today...partial success. 1. 20mph to a dead stop within 25ft (passed that one every time) 2. Three circles in reach direction inside a 40ft circle. I was only able to do one or two in each direction, and those were wobbly. Many attempts I couldn't do even one circle. 3. 15ft by 3 ft offset weave. Couldn't do it. Tried and tried. No joy. I eventually moved them into a single line (no offset) 15 ft apart, and was able to do that repeatedly. 4. Parking space rows. I tried and tried, but couldn't do it. Was barley able to skip two rows and do it. Will keep practicing.
Had my first practice today. I’ve been riding on/off for a few years, attended a few courses, feeling pretty confident on the road. But today my confidence got kicked back quite a bit, which is a good thing. I had no problem doing the stopping, I can do it ~15ft consistently. Weave was awkward initially, but after get my vision nailed it was just flowing. Circle is still problematic, partly due to the parking lot is slopped, needed rear brake to control my speed, and throttle/clutch definitely needs more work. Parking space was difficult initially, but got much better after 15mins practicing. In sum, very noticeable improvements in one hour, I love it and will carry on.
I did this practise today👍 1-) Breaking not smooth. Hard to Break my grabbing reflex. ABS still kicking😬Nred more practice definately 2-)40 feet circle easiest and really fun 👍 3-)Slalom suprisingly was Challengeful. I had to use rear brake and stayed friction Zone( Maybe i put cones too close🤔) 4-)parking turna looks easy but need practise🤓 Summary: ı checked myself. Your tips really really helped me👍. This practise develop my bike control and get my self-riding confidence. Big appriciate and thanks from🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷 3-)
I just found time and a parking lot to practice , I spent about 30 minutes. When first started, I couldn’t keep it inside of every four spaces. And in less than 30 minutes, I was able to keep it in every other spot. I just feel like I’m riding the rear break hard. I was getting better with the brakes. Just need some more practice. I agree with Josh after leaving the parking lot I felt so much more comfortable riding.
Thank you sincerely Moto Jitsu, I wasn't sure how to find these belts,I searched white belt on you tube & it came up,I've been using the internet for 2 - 3 years now,but I still can get a bit lost,thank you friend & to your camera buddy, this is the training I really need 🙂🙂🙂
Hi get the app mate its brilliant best money ye will ever spend on motorcycle stuff fast eddy makes ye just want to go out & practice even in the wind rain & snow love the guy ❤
Just getting back on two wheels after several years without a bike. OMG I tried these and just barely a white belt... I don't feel "bad" but this was very humbling. Ima shut up and go practice now :D
Just got the app and had my first drill today while returning from work. Riding bikes my whole life has helped me translate some skills over to Motorcycle riding. However, it isn't enough but with the help from the Motojitsu drills I can already see the improvement of my slow movement skills and can't wait to get a black belt eventually.
Finally did my first round of white belt drills today. The 40' was easy. Parking spot weave was also fairly easy. Stopping no problem. The 3x3 weave though... Yeah I need to work on that. Good stuff.
I was wondering why I had a hard time doing the Level 4 parking space. I forgot to counter balance. It's always good to rewatch the videos a few times. Thank you Fast Eddie!
I didn't know that you'd read my previous comment. I just wanted to personally thank you for your teachings. I started riding about 7 years ago. I'm 54 now. I purchased your MJ App about 2 years ago and watched your vids on & off, over the years. However, after seeing your most recent vids, long & short, reminded me that my riding safety is up to me. I'm always improving my skills at my vocation (31+ years), and am now putting this same intention on improving my riding skills by working on earning all the MotoJitsu Belts. Thanks again!
Thank you San Marcos (TX) Library for for granting this book purchase request. Requested four weeks ago Motojitsu Vol 1 and they got Vol 1 and 2. The little motorcycle section of the library is growing now. Thank you Fast Eddy for making this book (and vids and site). The San Marcos, Texas and surrounding communities now have (printed) access to your great material. Total Control is on the way too.
The exercises are easy to understand and remember. We usually don't have large available parking lots here, so i drop a practice session whenever i find one. The last drill just made my list
I could not find a decent big enough free parking space. some of the parking lots which are empty are not maintained and it is all cracked. But, now, I go to the nearby school parking lot and they seem to be open and free. I first go riding around to check for any stones and manually remove them or note their location.
Just got the ebook ,, I don't have my bike yet as I am in the research and development stage of making myself a motorcycle rider and absolutely love and appreciate you time, effort and content, 🤙🤙🤙 much love brutha
amazing progress :) done circles for over 20 hrs the past couple months and still see obvious and very handy improvements on the streets! my only issue is fearing a full lock sutuation... #shutupandpractice
update! when i got comfy with 25’ circles, decided to add speed to use centrifugal force. now do 18’ circles with almost no butt shifting. still seeing real life improvements at all speeds. it would be great if austin had serious rider courses but your drills make up the slack. thanks yet again :)
Just tried the white belt exercises today. The last one is definitely the most difficult for me. I can do it but I’m going very slow and I feel unstable, the turns feel too tight for me to lean over and execute a nice smooth turn. I’ll try a tomorrow tho
bought this book (as well as both editions of total control). this is way more challenging than it seems. that is a good thing... thanks for the crawl-walk-run drill guide!
Today did the 40ft circle, 15x3 weave, and stop. My 40-yr old bike’s throttle and clutch are not as smooth as a modern bike, but I made it work. It just wasn’t pretty, so I’ll be doing this again of course. From 25mph I can stop in 17 ft with some rear skid. Hoping to do better after I get a tire with TREAD on it.
Cool idea, I am definitely going to go through this even though we have more difficult mandatory exercises as a requirement to get the license... Still practice is key. Thanks for the work you put in it.
Whatever basic course you take, it's still the basic information. These drills get progressively more difficult the higher you go...plus, even though you may have done similar things in a course, that doesn't mean you mastered how to do it. You just did it good enough to pass. :)
Your book caught my eye because I do Jiutsu as well as ride a motorcycle and I found it really intriguing thay you also have a belt system for riding techniques. Keen to buy a copy and try these out!
What fun my honey and I had with practicing this yesterday! Well, he has with 30+ experience under his belt! I was frustrated at first then when I mindfully became more aware of turning my head and chest toward where I wanted to go then I finally started to enjoy it by the end. Time to practice more and master Mr. Miyagi! 🏍💕
I must let you know what occurred yesterday after I was done with drills. Between you and another instructor...I had you both on my mind as I went out to practice drills and went for a short ride afterwards. It paid off and YOU BOTH SAVED MY LIFE! On the way home my husband ended up being in front of me for a few distant further than normal. We live in a small country town where in a residential area the speed limit is 45 mph; yes most ride about 50-55mph. I noticed a vehicle to our right waiting to left onto our road. I watched their wheel as they were about to pull out they immediately braked when they saw my honey and he swerved over to avoid a possible crash. Well, instead of assuming they would see me too, I looked at my mirrors and warned the drivers behind me I was going to slow down by slowly tapping on my front breaks then let off the throttle...just in case. By damn, thank God I had! Immediately after my honey passed them, the knuckleheads sped out in front of me! They didn’t see me at all! I anticipated them being in a hurry and possibly not seeing me that I BECAME IN CONTROL of the situation! All I could think of were two motorcycle trainer’s voices in my head and immediately was grateful that I’ve watched so many of your videos and been practicing what you both have taught, is the reason I’m alive today! THANK YOUUUUU for helping me learn how and what to practice! 🏍💕 ✌️
Hi Eddie. Just re-examining this since I'm teaching my wife to go through these drills (or the OK version of them. The techniques are the same.) There is one thing missing. Controlled stopping with your front wheel in a box. Its very important for junctions when you're just starting out. I know you cover quick starts elsewhere.
@@MotoJitsu I don't mean emergency braking. Its more simple that that. Simply: planning and stopping the front wheel in a box of cones roughly 2 feet square, one foot on the ground, without "paddling" and then being ready to go. The number of riders I see who make a mess of that! It could only be a white belt manoeuvre, since there's no way to make it harder. It's really important and over looked.
MotoJitsu MSF class, makes you stop in a box. It's supposed to simulate oming to a stop in traffic, and putting the front tire wear you want it to go. It's part of the BRC1 drills they go through, also it's part of the actual dtiver test. Along with the 25 foot quick stop, the offset weave, 90° angle turn, figure 8(U Turn), and something else.
Bought your Motojistu book . I'll look forward to starting white belt in a few months once I get my bike licence and a bike.. Thanks for the metric conversion in the back.
Practicing 15mns every evening and I am struggling mostly with the 40' circles as I need to lean more to get a smooth and comfortable feeling.The weave ,the parking space and the short braking pose no issues.I start practicing 3 days ago on my 650 SV and won't stop until I get everything smooth and easy to jump on blue belt.
Whenever you're doing circles, or any drill really, you need more lean angle to make the bike turn tighter. Push that bike down lower! :) instagram.com/motojitsuclub/
I went out to practice these today and had extreme trouble with the offset weave. Was really bummed because I had recently passed the Total Control Basic Rider Course and the offset weave was one of my strongest points. Came back to look at this again tonight and low and behold, I had set it up at 10’ by 3’ instead of 15’ x 3’. Gonna have to go try it again. I was successful a few times at the 10’ but overall was a huge failure.
@@MotoJitsu Hi Eddie, I hear that you are going to make another book. Is it true and what is this new book going to be, more different drills or more how to do the drills, tips and tricks?
Enjoying ur videos. Past test last September got myself a z650. Started practicing white belt. Can do 16ft emergency stop and the circle in 18ft. Not got any eq yet to set up the weave. Struggled abit at start with in out of the parking space but getting there..
Hey Eddie I am from India and thanks for your guide.you are doing a great job.i am practicing your drills nd it helped me a lot in building my confidence.
Hi Eddie. When you do the 40 ft circle and you are going left, are you putting pressure with your foot on the right foot peg? How fast are you going when you do that drill? I understand the counter balance point. I'm just trying to get a feel on how slow is too slow when you're leaning the bike, even with counter balance. Also, just wanted to say thanks again for inspiration, motivation and instruction. Thanks.
thanks!!! They're fun to practice!! If you have a minute, check out my website MotoJitsu.com. It was the links to my App, books, merchandise, affiliate links, courses I recommend, and so on. Thanks!!
Hi there i recently bought your app and im planning to practice white belt. Could you please tell me how many cones will i need to buy? It would be also helpfull if you can explain how you managed to shape so perfect cycles with these cones. Thanx in advance, Nikos Athens Greece!!!
To be considered to have passed the belt test is there any rule that you must all (4) parts of the test consecutively without failing any part of the test or for example if you pass the first two perfectly then put a foot down attempting the level 4 parking on the first attempt but then on second try nail it...can you keep going to the emergency stop or do you have to start all over since you have a mistake?
You have to first answer all the questions and all the follow up questions I ask (this is only done in person) then do each drill 3 times in a row without messing up. Then I’ll award you a belt.
Hi Eddie does the book explain the technique of preforming these drills or do you have specific videos for explaining the technigue for the exercises? Many thanks man love the channel 👊
I have playlists that will help you with anything you need, low or high speed turning, emergency braking, etc. How is up to you to figure out...this book answers the question what to practice.
Your videos are awesome and very informative. Thank you!! I'm heading our this weekend to work on these drills. I realize you could use a number of different things for the orange and green markers but just curious, where did you get those?
@@MotoJitsu I have it. I practiced white belt this weekend in the parking lot by my house. I made a video but don't know how to edit it. I've got Twist of the Wrist II on my list.
The 15x3 weave has been the most joyless and frustrating exercise of my week, possibly my life. The skip to the next parking spot is a close second. These make me want to trade in my bike for a couch😭😭. I'd burn my bike if it wasn't so pretty and so expensive😅
Love your videos....but ...they are clearly “state side” for me.... Have you ever tried (got hold of a “mod1” from the uk (sorry if you have, I’ve not found it yet) but I’d like to see your experience against the guys monitor our roads.....and to see what you think
I came with this question too. Lol Glad to see it already asked. Also, @Motojitsu if you were testing someone on these, what criteria would you look for to ‘pass’ them?
@@MotoJitsu I’m asking for myself, btw. Haha I’m not teaching anyone 😆 I bought your app, and I’m beginning at white belt, dead set on improving (and continually improving) my riding skills.
Hey Motojitsu, I'm looking to start my journey on mastering all the belts, I have a Lil xr125 with seriously knobbly tyres 😳🤣 would I still be able to perform these all the way to brown belt even?
Heya, love your channel and I recently bought the first book. Quick question about the 3 circles drill. Is it a slow control move with the use of clutch, rear brake and throttle, or just slow travel without clutch and rear brake?
I did the weave without the clutch at all. Don't know if that means I'm extra good at it or if I missed the point of the drill entirely. What does "slipping " mean anyway?
This was the hardest part to understand for me too, msf instructor didn’t really teach it in detail. But yes, you should learn using the clutch to balance. The tighter the turn/lean the more you absolutely need it. You turn in slow and go into the lower end of friction zone (no throttle) and let the clutch slip out and grip a bit to either stand the bike up to get to the next weave, or in any tight turn you let it out a bit so the bike doesn’t fall over. I sortof feather it in and out (all inside the friction zone) when trying tight circles. I’m not great, but if you watch a great rider speedrun weaving it’s more apparent how they slow/brake/pull clutch down into friction zone, then slip out clutch with some throttle to exit the weave or tight turn Doing this with no clutch is kinda like letting Jesus take the wheel, clutch is control. I don’t blame you, a lot of people say ‘clutch control’ and don’t really show or explain how, and a camera can’t really show you
Bought your book years ago but unfortunately trying to find a empty or wide open parking lot where I live is not that easy, and when you do find one the owners run you off for liability reasons.
Hi guys , I'm motivated to try this White belt but I fear to fall and to scratch my beautiful moto guzzi travel V85, which is from 2021. I've protection cylinder, protection on shaft drive, protection on grips , I can switch my luggage with soft luggage, any other suggestions to keep my motorbike safe?
I have a couple questions.. when doing the 40ft circle thingy - am I supposed to have the clutch in the friction zone all the time.. or should i pull in the clutch intermittently to cut power a bit to make the circle tighter?? Does this also apply in uturns? ..cos i saw in another video that you can monetarily cut power by pulling in the throttle for tight turns..?
I just started laying out a course for myself this week to practise and it’s been great! Quick question, is there a minimum speed you should do for the swerving or as long as you make the corners you can consider it a pass??
Hey coach I'm 45 and was wondering what workouts and stretches I could do for these .when I'm out knee dragging my legs get so tired just in a few minutes.thanks
Mostly not due to any level of fitness but technique...I was really exhausted when I was learning but now there's no energy wasted. I have a Beginner's Guide To Fitness and a Beginner's Guide to Nutrition video coming out tomorrow & Tuesday however. But for the knee dragging stuff, if you haven't taken a course yet that teaches this, that's my best advice.
Work in PT, I would do lateral leg exercises , glute med and max exercises, core exercises including TrA m. exercises , this will all lead to being able to relax a little more. I would stretch hammies, glute max, calves, and back.
He is using throttle and rear brake only, as it is taught that way in MSF class. The goal is to not use the clutch during these drills. Some you will need to when you get to the smaller circles. the 40ft should be done w/o clutch
I'm a late learner from your program and I don't if you have already answered that. Is it allowed to use front or rear brakes during laps? or should I only control the bike through the throttle? What bike should I start: 125cc, 250cc or 650cc? I'm already a rider and I presume I won't have problem to overcome white-belt level. My initial target is to brush my skill.
Hi, a question: I am working on the white belt on my 535cc Yamaha Virago and enjoying the challenge, but notice that the steering, once turned, pulls quite heavily to the direction I am turning. I wondered if this was normal or as a result of the greater reach of the front wheel. This is making the bike want to turn more sharply than I want it to. Any comments welcome.
Hi Eddie going to start my Motojijitsu belts and am looking for a print out for the drills. Made notes from the video for the white belt. It would be great if there is a place where I can download the other levels. Thanks
They will all be in my book coming out soon!! Plus the knowledge questions will be in there too...each belt also has questions you have to be able to answer.
You should sell riding gear, you have the followers and I would buy any safety gear from motojitsu. I am a new rider and follow your videos, I really appreciate your teaching and do practice. Thanks
My goals (for now) are to get my book and website done. #1 & #2 priorities. I have no desire to create riding gear...so many people have already done that and done it well. :)
Hey Eddie, do you think is possible to complete your drills (belts) on a sport bike? I need to be able to do a slow U-turn of max 24 feet to get my license and all I have is a ZX for practice (I know).
I got your book, some questions, do you drag the rear brake doing circles? And why not convert it to metric? I am from the Netherlands and i think a lot of Europeans like to do this as well! Thanks
Hi, you can do all the drills with sportbike R1, GSXR 1000 etc. Friend who has ridden for 20 years who claims that it is not possible, and there are very few videos with sportbike.
Yes and having a friend who's been riding 20 years or 10 or 3 don't mean much because no amount of years automatically means that person is a really good rider or has any real knowledge. I didn't have a RUclips channel when I owned my CBR 1000RR or Hayabusa.
@@MotoJitsu I'd really like to have you over here in the future if it's possible. The kind of open spaces/parking lots you guys have there are almost non existent in the bigger cities here. Think manhattan.
I know this won't change a thing, but for some reason in a GIANT NEAR EMPTY SCHOOL LOT, where I am practicing U turns in a total of 4 spaces, my bike attracts cars, trucks, even two ladies who nearly hit me riding bicycles. Thinking about my own cones and yellow tape. Cops drive thru all the time and never stopped once to talk to me. Sorry to vent. I AM AN OFFICIAL WHITE BELT, halfway to blue and flashes of brown!! Buying some merch and books soon. 😎
Two questions: 1 - where on earth do they use 8' parking spaces?! Everywhere I went had 11' or thereabouts. I wound up marking my own with chalk but it was tricky to follow. (Have to try tape). Made them 15' long (you said 15'-17' in the video) and it was a bit tricky to move from the outside to inside in time for the next U turn. (On blue belt) Just making sure I'm practicing correct. 2 - any reason why you demonstrate them in a different order than your book shows? Thanks for putting out great content! -Mike
@@MotoJitsu I set up my course and have been practicing white and blue belt. Last night I decided to try some of the brown belt exercises - I failed to realize that you meant 15' for ONE parking lot space. The whole time questioning in my head and looking at the tape I had put down "there's no way two cars fit there, he's gotta be wrong".... I pushed that bike down. Down into the blacktop. Crashbars did their job, riding gear did it's job. Had a good chuckle after I watched the brown belt video and realized my mistake. I'm enjoying the extra practice!
ld like to see how to run circuit lf another country for license driving. here in madrid spain... they use to have two circuits 1. zig zag and emergency brake at the end 2 the other fast with u turn and emergency dodge at the end it calls examen a2 moto
I did the weave in a parking lot and someone came up amd asked if I was ok he saw me weaving... I asked did he pay attention to the cones he just ran over..lmao
I was practicing the carpark drill today. Im having trouble with it. I couldnt turn in tight enough, or my foot kept landing on the ground. I had some success turning left, but right was terrible. Hints?
I just watch the demo video with 4 bikes. Watching you shift your bum from side to side for balance was something i wasnt doing. More practise tomorrow.
I practiced the parking space one for a little while and I got it down. My bike feels 10x better to ride around it's unreal.
Keep at it!
@@MotoJitsu Yes!
Just got done doing the parking space drill using 2 spaces, for twenty minutes straight, with my 86 goldwing interstate. Had to stop, clutch hand was pretty fatigued. It’s a big ol girl, but your videos have been a tremendous help. I think two spaces is pretty good for that big ol bike. I haven’t rode for 30 years, had the opportunity to get the goldwing, couldn’t pass it up. Little work and got it running and roadworthy. Keep up the awesome videos!!
After 27 years without a bike I restarted riding 2 month ago. I do the white belt drills on weekends and it makes me feel more safe and confident with the bike. Thank you for making such awesome videos.
You're welcome!!! Thanks for watching & consider sharing it :) MotoJitsu.com for my app, books, merchandise, affiliate links, discounts and everything else :)
I was telling my MSF class about your videos. So wonderfully simple and informative. I love to practice the parking spot weave. Getting much better at slow speeds is really giving me confidence in traffic. Love your app and still at white belt.
Just finished 45 minutes of your white belt lesson. It’s amazing how much more comfortable I feel on my Vulcan 900 than I did before. Will continue this lesson until I feel I’ve master it then on to the next belt. It will be a while but feel much better. Thx Fast Eddie. You’ve made my biking experience so much better. 🖖
Awesome!! Keep at it :)
A vulcan 900 is my first bike! I definitely will be doing these drills! The MSF course was nice, but these drills seem way more helpful.
As someone whose trained in Jiu Jitsu for 7 years I absolutely love the jiu jitsu mentality you bring to riding. I just bought my first bike last week and had to keep telling myself “this is just like when I was a brand new white belt in jiu jitsu, you need to learn”. Then I discovered your channel today and it totally cemented the idea that thinking about riding as a learning process similar to BJJ is going to get me places.
Thanks :)
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Man, I thought I would breeze through white belt. That first braking drill is no joke. Much appreciated man
Tried the white belt course today...partial success.
1. 20mph to a dead stop within 25ft (passed that one every time)
2. Three circles in reach direction inside a 40ft circle. I was only able to do one or two in each direction, and those were wobbly. Many attempts I couldn't do even one circle.
3. 15ft by 3 ft offset weave. Couldn't do it. Tried and tried. No joy. I eventually moved them into a single line (no offset) 15 ft apart, and was able to do that repeatedly.
4. Parking space rows. I tried and tried, but couldn't do it. Was barley able to skip two rows and do it. Will keep practicing.
How's it going so far? 👍😁
@@Silverbrick69 went to BRC then wanted more riding time. End of season verdict: love riding, don't love traffic/cars trying to rush me.
I appreciate how you accentuate with your hand (when parked), the importance of "head turn" In the direction you want to go.
Had my first practice today. I’ve been riding on/off for a few years, attended a few courses, feeling pretty confident on the road. But today my confidence got kicked back quite a bit, which is a good thing. I had no problem doing the stopping, I can do it ~15ft consistently. Weave was awkward initially, but after get my vision nailed it was just flowing. Circle is still problematic, partly due to the parking lot is slopped, needed rear brake to control my speed, and throttle/clutch definitely needs more work. Parking space was difficult initially, but got much better after 15mins practicing. In sum, very noticeable improvements in one hour, I love it and will carry on.
Keep at it!
I did this practise today👍
1-) Breaking not smooth. Hard to Break my grabbing reflex. ABS still kicking😬Nred more practice definately
2-)40 feet circle easiest and really fun 👍
3-)Slalom suprisingly was Challengeful. I had to use rear brake and stayed friction Zone( Maybe i put cones too close🤔)
4-)parking turna looks easy but need practise🤓
Summary: ı checked myself. Your tips really really helped me👍. This practise develop my bike control and get my self-riding confidence. Big appriciate and thanks from🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷
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Nice! :) Keep at it :)
I just found time and a parking lot to practice , I spent about 30 minutes. When first started, I couldn’t keep it inside of every four spaces. And in less than 30 minutes, I was able to keep it in every other spot. I just feel like I’m riding the rear break hard. I was getting better with the brakes. Just need some more practice. I agree with Josh after leaving the parking lot I felt so much more comfortable riding.
Thank you sincerely Moto Jitsu, I wasn't sure how to find these belts,I searched white belt on you tube & it came up,I've been using the internet for 2 - 3 years now,but I still can get a bit lost,thank you friend & to your camera buddy, this is the training I really need 🙂🙂🙂
You are welcome!
Hi get the app mate its brilliant best money ye will ever spend on motorcycle stuff fast eddy makes ye just want to go out & practice even in the wind rain & snow love the guy ❤
Just getting back on two wheels after several years without a bike. OMG I tried these and just barely a white belt... I don't feel "bad" but this was very humbling. Ima shut up and go practice now :D
Just got the app and had my first drill today while returning from work. Riding bikes my whole life has helped me translate some skills over to Motorcycle riding. However, it isn't enough but with the help from the Motojitsu drills I can already see the improvement of my slow movement skills and can't wait to get a black belt eventually.
Finally did my first round of white belt drills today. The 40' was easy. Parking spot weave was also fairly easy. Stopping no problem. The 3x3 weave though... Yeah I need to work on that. Good stuff.
Since 2008 I've had smart phones, MotoJitsu is the first app I've ever bought. Your videos are so concise and valuable.
I went out this morning and practiced. I was able to do the '3 rotations' within the 40' multiple times, and even a few times
I was wondering why I had a hard time doing the Level 4 parking space. I forgot to counter balance. It's always good to rewatch the videos a few times. Thank you Fast Eddie!
You’re welcome!
I didn't know that you'd read my previous comment. I just wanted to personally thank you for your teachings. I started riding about 7 years ago. I'm 54 now. I purchased your MJ App about 2 years ago and watched your vids on & off, over the years. However, after seeing your most recent vids, long & short, reminded me that my riding safety is up to me. I'm always improving my skills at my vocation (31+ years), and am now putting this same intention on improving my riding skills by working on earning all the MotoJitsu Belts. Thanks again!
you're welcome :)
Thank you San Marcos (TX) Library for for granting this book purchase request. Requested four weeks ago Motojitsu Vol 1 and they got Vol 1 and 2. The little motorcycle section of the library is growing now. Thank you Fast Eddy for making this book (and vids and site). The San Marcos, Texas and surrounding communities now have (printed) access to your great material. Total Control is on the way too.
❤️👍🏼
The exercises are easy to understand and remember. We usually don't have large available parking lots here, so i drop a practice session whenever i find one. The last drill just made my list
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Just purchased your ebook brother, now to find a good carpark to start my belt training... 🙏🏻
Thanks!! Yes, time to shut up and practice!
I could not find a decent big enough free parking space. some of the parking lots which are empty are not maintained and it is all cracked. But, now, I go to the nearby school parking lot and they seem to be open and free. I first go riding around to check for any stones and manually remove them or note their location.
Just got the ebook ,, I don't have my bike yet as I am in the research and development stage of making myself a motorcycle rider and absolutely love and appreciate you time, effort and content, 🤙🤙🤙 much love brutha
thank you!! :)
Wow... This is spectacular! I love the idea of you actually showing us how each one should be done
Yes! Go practice!
amazing progress :)
done circles for over 20 hrs the past couple months and still see obvious and very handy improvements on the streets! my only issue is fearing a full lock sutuation... #shutupandpractice
thanks!! :)
update! when i got comfy with 25’ circles, decided to add speed to use centrifugal force. now do 18’ circles with almost no butt shifting. still seeing real life improvements at all speeds. it would be great if austin had serious rider courses but your drills make up the slack. thanks yet again :)
Just tried the white belt exercises today. The last one is definitely the most difficult for me. I can do it but I’m going very slow and I feel unstable, the turns feel too tight for me to lean over and execute a nice smooth turn. I’ll try a tomorrow tho
bought this book (as well as both editions of total control). this is way more challenging than it seems. that is a good thing... thanks for the crawl-walk-run drill guide!
Many people think it's easy until they try :) Keep at it!!
Today did the 40ft circle, 15x3 weave, and stop. My 40-yr old bike’s throttle and clutch are not as smooth as a modern bike, but I made it work. It just wasn’t pretty, so I’ll be doing this again of course.
From 25mph I can stop in 17 ft with some rear skid. Hoping to do better after I get a tire with TREAD on it.
I bought your motojitsu app! Going at it tomorrow! Inspirational stuff bro! Mucho Appreciated!
Hope you enjoy it!
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Cool idea, I am definitely going to go through this even though we have more difficult mandatory exercises as a requirement to get the license... Still practice is key.
Thanks for the work you put in it.
Whatever basic course you take, it's still the basic information. These drills get progressively more difficult the higher you go...plus, even though you may have done similar things in a course, that doesn't mean you mastered how to do it. You just did it good enough to pass. :)
Your book caught my eye because I do Jiutsu as well as ride a motorcycle and I found it really intriguing thay you also have a belt system for riding techniques. Keen to buy a copy and try these out!
Get a copy and see what you can do!
Where the mind (head ) goes the body follows , great technique Greg , have a great day 💐🏍️😄🎄
Thanks 😊
What fun my honey and I had with practicing this yesterday! Well, he has with 30+ experience under his belt! I was frustrated at first then when I mindfully became more aware of turning my head and chest toward where I wanted to go then I finally started to enjoy it by the end. Time to practice more and master Mr. Miyagi! 🏍💕
Awesome!! Keep at it :)
I must let you know what occurred yesterday after I was done with drills. Between you and another instructor...I had you both on my mind as I went out to practice drills and went for a short ride afterwards. It paid off and YOU BOTH SAVED MY LIFE!
On the way home my husband ended up being in front of me for a few distant further than normal. We live in a small country town where in a residential area the speed limit is 45 mph; yes most ride about 50-55mph. I noticed a vehicle to our right waiting to left onto our road. I watched their wheel as they were about to pull out they immediately braked when they saw my honey and he swerved over to avoid a possible crash. Well, instead of assuming they would see me too, I looked at my mirrors and warned the drivers behind me I was going to slow down by slowly tapping on my front breaks then let off the throttle...just in case. By damn, thank God I had! Immediately after my honey passed them, the knuckleheads sped out in front of me! They didn’t see me at all! I anticipated them being in a hurry and possibly not seeing me that I BECAME IN CONTROL of the situation! All I could think of were two motorcycle trainer’s voices in my head and immediately was grateful that I’ve watched so many of your videos and been practicing what you both have taught, is the reason I’m alive today! THANK YOUUUUU for helping me learn how and what to practice! 🏍💕 ✌️
You're very welcome ;) stupid is everywhere and you have to be paying attention at all times :)
Hi Eddie. Just re-examining this since I'm teaching my wife to go through these drills (or the OK version of them. The techniques are the same.) There is one thing missing. Controlled stopping with your front wheel in a box. Its very important for junctions when you're just starting out. I know you cover quick starts elsewhere.
In a box? What’s that even mean? I have an entire playlist on emergency braking.
@@MotoJitsu I don't mean emergency braking. Its more simple that that. Simply: planning and stopping the front wheel in a box of cones roughly 2 feet square, one foot on the ground, without "paddling" and then being ready to go. The number of riders I see who make a mess of that! It could only be a white belt manoeuvre, since there's no way to make it harder. It's really important and over looked.
pbassred ok, practice however you wish.
MotoJitsu MSF class, makes you stop in a box. It's supposed to simulate oming to a stop in traffic, and putting the front tire wear you want it to go. It's part of the BRC1 drills they go through, also it's part of the actual dtiver test. Along with the 25 foot quick stop, the offset weave, 90° angle turn, figure 8(U Turn), and something else.
Great, go practice all of it :)
Bought your Motojistu book . I'll look forward to starting white belt in a few months once I get my bike licence and a bike.. Thanks for the metric conversion in the back.
Awesome! Thanks
@@MotoJitsu A little bit of support so you can keep doing what you are doing.
Practicing 15mns every evening and I am struggling mostly with the 40' circles as I need to lean more to get a smooth and comfortable feeling.The weave ,the parking space and the short braking pose no issues.I start practicing 3 days ago on my 650 SV and won't stop until I get everything smooth and easy to jump on blue belt.
Whenever you're doing circles, or any drill really, you need more lean angle to make the bike turn tighter. Push that bike down lower! :)
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I went out to practice these today and had extreme trouble with the offset weave. Was really bummed because I had recently passed the Total Control Basic Rider Course and the offset weave was one of my strongest points. Came back to look at this again tonight and low and behold, I had set it up at 10’ by 3’ instead of 15’ x 3’. Gonna have to go try it again. I was successful a few times at the 10’ but overall was a huge failure.
More practice is always needed for everyone
Just got the book, now I want master white belt. This is very cool.
Thank you!!! Go practice!
@@MotoJitsu Hi Eddie, I hear that you are going to make another book. Is it true and what is this new book going to be, more different drills or more how to do the drills, tips and tricks?
As always superb video demonstrations & advice. Looks like you are on a MSF style practice grounds by the looks of the markings.
thanks!
hey gonna start these drills. your explanation was very good.
Enjoying ur videos. Past test last September got myself a z650. Started practicing white belt. Can do 16ft emergency stop and the circle in 18ft. Not got any eq yet to set up the weave. Struggled abit at start with in out of the parking space but getting there..
keep at it!
Use coke cans, red plastic cups, use anything but excuses.
Hey Eddie I am from India and thanks for your guide.you are doing a great job.i am practicing your drills nd it helped me a lot in building my confidence.
Awesome!!
@@MotoJitsuonly not able to do front braking.will have to practice more.do you take clutch while front braking?
Thank you brother. In my journey to wsbk
Hi Eddie. When you do the 40 ft circle and you are going left, are you putting pressure with your foot on the right foot peg? How fast are you going when you do that drill? I understand the counter balance point. I'm just trying to get a feel on how slow is too slow when you're leaning the bike, even with counter balance. Also, just wanted to say thanks again for inspiration, motivation and instruction. Thanks.
Nope, I don't put pressure on my feet...only when doing tighter circles, like Brown Belt. I'm going less than 10mph. You're welcome!
Re-watching ruclips.net/video/npDImDHSHdk/видео.html . No need to reply. I think I used up my daily allotment of replies by now. :)
Fun stuff
I' m pretty good on white belt, I am working on the blue belt portion...I want to acheive the brown. I really wish I had the time to go meet you.
Keep at it!
Great 👍🏽 instructions Greg! Supplements the master riding program really well!
thanks!
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Downloaded the Motojitsu app today will practice the drills and share
thanks!!! They're fun to practice!!
If you have a minute, check out my website MotoJitsu.com. It was the links to my App, books, merchandise, affiliate links, courses I recommend, and so on. Thanks!!
Very informative and easy to follow thank you
you're welcome
This is like the first driving test we have to pass in NL before we can even go out on the road. But then a bit easier 😂
Hi there i recently bought your app and im planning to practice white belt. Could you please tell me how many cones will i need to buy? It would be also helpfull if you can explain how you managed to shape so perfect cycles with these cones. Thanx in advance, Nikos Athens Greece!!!
To be considered to have passed the belt test is there any rule that you must all (4) parts of the test consecutively without failing any part of the test or for example if you pass the first two perfectly then put a foot down attempting the level 4 parking on the first attempt but then on second try nail it...can you keep going to the emergency stop or do you have to start all over since you have a mistake?
You have to first answer all the questions and all the follow up questions I ask (this is only done in person) then do each drill 3 times in a row without messing up. Then I’ll award you a belt.
Hi Eddie does the book explain the technique of preforming these drills or do you have specific videos for explaining the technigue for the exercises? Many thanks man love the channel 👊
I have playlists that will help you with anything you need, low or high speed turning, emergency braking, etc. How is up to you to figure out...this book answers the question what to practice.
Hoy compré la app y espero el sábado obtener mi cinturón blanco. Saludos
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Your videos are awesome and very informative. Thank you!! I'm heading our this weekend to work on these drills. I realize you could use a number of different things for the orange and green markers but just curious, where did you get those?
Thanks!! They're cones and/duct tape....try leeparksdesign.com
Thank you!
@@KyleLasVegas1 You're welcome!
Watching this before my trip to the church parking lot in a minute. The sun is too bright to see my phone screen.
I have an app now that has all the drills Sara!!
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@@MotoJitsu I have it. I practiced white belt this weekend in the parking lot by my house. I made a video but don't know how to edit it.
I've got Twist of the Wrist II on my list.
@@MotoJitsu this video was linked to the app. Very, very helpful!
You're kind of my riding lesson guru.
The 15x3 weave has been the most joyless and frustrating exercise of my week, possibly my life. The skip to the next parking spot is a close second. These make me want to trade in my bike for a couch😭😭. I'd burn my bike if it wasn't so pretty and so expensive😅
keep at it!!
I'll be setting up this course where I live soon.
Awesome!
Da-a-ng, that’s a nice parking lot 👍🏻
I got the App.....I love learning Thank You....
You're welcome!!!! Cool updates coming to it soon!!
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Love your videos....but ...they are clearly “state side” for me....
Have you ever tried (got hold of a “mod1” from the uk (sorry if you have, I’ve not found it yet) but I’d like to see your experience against the guys monitor our roads.....and to see what you think
I havne't.
Hi. Love this series. Thanks! Btw, do you perform the drills (except for the braking one) in 1st or 2nd gear?
Everything can be done in 1st or 2nd...your choice.
I came with this question too. Lol Glad to see it already asked. Also, @Motojitsu if you were testing someone on these, what criteria would you look for to ‘pass’ them?
@@MotoJitsu I’m asking for myself, btw. Haha I’m not teaching anyone 😆 I bought your app, and I’m beginning at white belt, dead set on improving (and continually improving) my riding skills.
Hey Motojitsu, I'm looking to start my journey on mastering all the belts, I have a Lil xr125 with seriously knobbly tyres 😳🤣 would I still be able to perform these all the way to brown belt even?
I wouldn't attempt knee down on a bike with knobbies but everything else, sure.
@@MotoJitsu Awesome, I'll get right to it😃 thanks for the reply!
:)
Circle and parking spaces was all counter-steering?
Heya, love your channel and I recently bought the first book. Quick question about the 3 circles drill. Is it a slow control move with the use of clutch, rear brake and throttle, or just slow travel without clutch and rear brake?
however you want to do it...you're job to figure out the "how" :)
While doing those circles do you hold on to the clutch?
I did the weave without the clutch at all. Don't know if that means I'm extra good at it or if I missed the point of the drill entirely. What does "slipping " mean anyway?
This was the hardest part to understand for me too, msf instructor didn’t really teach it in detail. But yes, you should learn using the clutch to balance. The tighter the turn/lean the more you absolutely need it. You turn in slow and go into the lower end of friction zone (no throttle) and let the clutch slip out and grip a bit to either stand the bike up to get to the next weave, or in any tight turn you let it out a bit so the bike doesn’t fall over. I sortof feather it in and out (all inside the friction zone) when trying tight circles. I’m not great, but if you watch a great rider speedrun weaving it’s more apparent how they slow/brake/pull clutch down into friction zone, then slip out clutch with some throttle to exit the weave or tight turn
Doing this with no clutch is kinda like letting Jesus take the wheel, clutch is control. I don’t blame you, a lot of people say ‘clutch control’ and don’t really show or explain how, and a camera can’t really show you
Bought your book years ago but unfortunately trying to find a empty or wide open parking lot where I live is not that easy, and when you do find one the owners run you off for liability reasons.
About to get my upgrade of a Ninja 650. Start again and want to be Brown Belt within the year 😊
♥️👍🏼
Where is this parking lot? Looking for a place to practice your drills in the app. I live in El Cajon. Just picked up my bike 6/7/21. 🙂
dedicated motorcycle range no longer in use I think
I wish I could find a place to practice. I ride when I’m home in rural Thailand so no parking lots. Really no place to really practice.
Hi guys , I'm motivated to try this White belt but I fear to fall and to scratch my beautiful moto guzzi travel V85, which is from 2021. I've protection cylinder, protection on shaft drive, protection on grips , I can switch my luggage with soft luggage, any other suggestions to keep my motorbike safe?
I have a couple questions.. when doing the 40ft circle thingy - am I supposed to have the clutch in the friction zone all the time.. or should i pull in the clutch intermittently to cut power a bit to make the circle tighter??
Does this also apply in uturns?
..cos i saw in another video that you can monetarily cut power by pulling in the throttle for tight turns..?
Whatever it takes…no right or wrong, just keep at it
I just started laying out a course for myself this week to practise and it’s been great! Quick question, is there a minimum speed you should do for the swerving or as long as you make the corners you can consider it a pass??
Awesome!! :) Swerving isn't part of MotoJitsu but no..there's no speed requirement besides for the emergency braking.
Are you using the back break at all to stop for the white belt drills? 🛑 Thanks in advance Fast Eddie!
Yup
Hey coach I'm 45 and was wondering what workouts and stretches I could do for these .when I'm out knee dragging my legs get so tired just in a few minutes.thanks
Mostly not due to any level of fitness but technique...I was really exhausted when I was learning but now there's no energy wasted. I have a Beginner's Guide To Fitness and a Beginner's Guide to Nutrition video coming out tomorrow & Tuesday however. But for the knee dragging stuff, if you haven't taken a course yet that teaches this, that's my best advice.
@@MotoJitsu thank you!!
You're welcome
Work in PT, I would do lateral leg exercises , glute med and max exercises, core exercises including TrA m. exercises , this will all lead to being able to relax a little more. I would stretch hammies, glute max, calves, and back.
Great exercise great tips
Now go practice!!!!!!!!!!
Are you using your rear brake when doing these skills, or is it just clutch and throttle only? Thanks
He is using throttle and rear brake only, as it is taught that way in MSF class. The goal is to not use the clutch during these drills. Some you will need to when you get to the smaller circles. the 40ft should be done w/o clutch
I'm a late learner from your program and I don't if you have already answered that. Is it allowed to use front or rear brakes during laps? or should I only control the bike through the throttle? What bike should I start: 125cc, 250cc or 650cc? I'm already a rider and I presume I won't have problem to overcome white-belt level. My initial target is to brush my skill.
How you do the drills is up to you.
Hi, a question: I am working on the white belt on my 535cc Yamaha Virago and enjoying the challenge, but notice that the steering, once turned, pulls quite heavily to the direction I am turning. I wondered if this was normal or as a result of the greater reach of the front wheel. This is making the bike want to turn more sharply than I want it to. Any comments welcome.
Yes some bikes do that, they’re kinda weird. My buddies new Kawasaki Concorde does it just like the Ducati Hypermotards
White belt level 4 parking space seems more difficult than a black belt Weave exercise.
Bro that means u have add all video of that paid app here then what is the meaning of purchasing
Hi Eddie going to start my Motojijitsu belts and am looking for a print out for the drills. Made notes from the video for the white belt. It would be great if there is a place where I can download the other levels. Thanks
They will all be in my book coming out soon!! Plus the knowledge questions will be in there too...each belt also has questions you have to be able to answer.
@@MotoJitsu Looking forward to seeing that. Will it be an e-book? Big fan of your work Eddie. Pity San Diego is so far over the pond. Shep
Mark Sheppard ebook and printed :)
you have got to make some dvd's of your training and how to set them up in a parkin lot
DVD's will be obsolete in another 5 years. :)
@@MotoJitsu do you have any thing to down load? Thank you for your response
You should sell riding gear, you have the followers and I would buy any safety gear from motojitsu. I am a new rider and follow your videos, I really appreciate your teaching and do practice. Thanks
My goals (for now) are to get my book and website done. #1 & #2 priorities. I have no desire to create riding gear...so many people have already done that and done it well. :)
Hey Eddie, do you think is possible to complete your drills (belts) on a sport bike? I need to be able to do a slow U-turn of max 24 feet to get my license and all I have is a ZX for practice (I know).
Unless you have a really low cruiser a sports bike should be able to do all the drills no problem. I think Greg has a video on this
I got your book, some questions, do you drag the rear brake doing circles? And why not convert it to metric? I am from the Netherlands and i think a lot of Europeans like to do this as well! Thanks
You can do whatever you need to do in order to complete the drills. The chart is in the back converting everything
@@MotoJitsu thank you didn’t go to the back yet...duhh
Hi, you can do all the drills with sportbike R1, GSXR 1000 etc. Friend who has ridden for 20 years who claims that it is not possible, and there are very few videos with sportbike.
Yes and having a friend who's been riding 20 years or 10 or 3 don't mean much because no amount of years automatically means that person is a really good rider or has any real knowledge. I didn't have a RUclips channel when I owned my CBR 1000RR or Hayabusa.
The challenge is not the drill itself. It's finding all this open space and it being available 😂
don't need much room to do MotoJitsu
@@MotoJitsu I'd really like to have you over here in the future if it's possible. The kind of open spaces/parking lots you guys have there are almost non existent in the bigger cities here. Think manhattan.
I know this won't change a thing, but for some reason in a GIANT NEAR EMPTY SCHOOL LOT, where I am practicing U turns in a total of 4 spaces, my bike attracts cars, trucks, even two ladies who nearly hit me riding bicycles. Thinking about my own cones and yellow tape. Cops drive thru all the time and never stopped once to talk to me. Sorry to vent. I AM AN OFFICIAL WHITE BELT, halfway to blue and flashes of brown!! Buying some merch and books soon. 😎
Looks like fun.
Very!
Practicing right now 🎉
:)
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Two questions: 1 - where on earth do they use 8' parking spaces?! Everywhere I went had 11' or thereabouts. I wound up marking my own with chalk but it was tricky to follow. (Have to try tape). Made them 15' long (you said 15'-17' in the video) and it was a bit tricky to move from the outside to inside in time for the next U turn. (On blue belt) Just making sure I'm practicing correct.
2 - any reason why you demonstrate them in a different order than your book shows?
Thanks for putting out great content!
-Mike
Doesn't matter the order and that's (8ft) is what most are around here
@@MotoJitsu I set up my course and have been practicing white and blue belt. Last night I decided to try some of the brown belt exercises - I failed to realize that you meant 15' for ONE parking lot space. The whole time questioning in my head and looking at the tape I had put down "there's no way two cars fit there, he's gotta be wrong".... I pushed that bike down. Down into the blacktop. Crashbars did their job, riding gear did it's job. Had a good chuckle after I watched the brown belt video and realized my mistake. I'm enjoying the extra practice!
Are you squeezing the clutch in at the same time as the front break when stopping?
Yes
MotoJitsu just needed to make sure I couldn’t tell in the video. I guess that’s common sense huh
Yup, if the bike didn't die, I pulled in the clutch. For any stop, both hands squeeze at the same time.
When in doubt, Greg to the rescue.
:) p r a c t i c e !!
ld like to see how to run circuit lf another country for license driving. here in madrid spain... they use to have two circuits
1. zig zag and emergency brake at the end
2 the other fast with u turn and emergency dodge at the end
it calls examen a2 moto
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Where is the camera meant to be?. Can’t see all of the drill.
What is the distance between the two lines and what is the radius of the circle.i am a beginner rider so wanna Learn more of it.
I explain in the video :)
I did the weave in a parking lot and someone came up amd asked if I was ok he saw me weaving... I asked did he pay attention to the cones he just ran over..lmao
Thank you, G!
Practice time! When you can that is ;)
Is he constantly holding the clutch a bit while he’s in the 45 diameter circle?
Yup...go practice!
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What is slipping the clutch ?
So my bike goes at like 8kph when letting the clutch out so do I throttle for the level 4 parking
going in and out of it
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I was practicing the carpark drill today. Im having trouble with it. I couldnt turn in tight enough, or my foot kept landing on the ground. I had some success turning left, but right was terrible. Hints?
I just watch the demo video with 4 bikes. Watching you shift your bum from side to side for balance was something i wasnt doing. More practise tomorrow.
Maybe you’re not going quick enough to make the bike lean more?