5 months ago, I raised my bike back to stock height...
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- Five months ago, I raised my bike back to stock height. After four years of riding, I was sick of being too scared to ride tall bikes, when I noticed that dirt bike riders and adventure bike riders didn't have the clumsiness I did on taller bikes. I thought I needed to flat foot whichever bike I owned... forever. Then I learned about Jocelin Snow. Watching that tiny rider put one foot down on huge adventure bikes, never two, was a game changer for me. I am shocked this isn't taught in USA riding courses, but is a requirement to pass riding courses in the UK and Australia. See why I no longer believe in lowering bikes.
Why I raised my bike back to stock height
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Triumph FLEW me to Arizona to test ride bikes!
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If you're a short rider, these other videos will help you out:
A Girl and Her Bike's "Motorcycles for Short Riders - Tips and Tricks"
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ADV Pulse's "Pro Rider Jocelin Snow"
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Moto Jitsu's "Tips for Short Riders"
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After going to demo days and a press event with Triumph and being so limited in what bikes I could ride, and learning I would have to raise my bike back to stock height if I wanted to pass novice on track days, and seeing that so many riders like Jocelin Snow, A Girl and Her Bike, still ride great despite being on a tall bike, I knew there had to be just a little tweak I could do so that I wouldn’t be held back in my riding goals of test riding infinite bikes, doing more track days, and not embarrassing myself while I did with constant drops while standing.
If you're a short rider that thought you could only ever ride a bike that you were flat footing on, I hope this video shows you that you can start riding a tall bike TODAY with #onefootdown! These are the videos that were my inspiration that showed me - maybe I won't be limited by bike heights - maybe I can ride anything too!
Jocelin Snow - tiny rider on adventure bikes - my idol!
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A Girl and Her Bike's "Motorcycles for Short Riders - Tips and Tricks"
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Moto Jitsu's "Tips for Short Riders"
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What did you guys think of my new handlebar and chin mount set up? Thanks @Her Two Wheels for the placement idea! Although not sure it works as well for me with my lower handlebars... you're looking up at my chin the whole time :P
Great job Dood, always learning and getting better
Looks good. Sound was somewhat muffled early on.
The camera looks good, Doodz. It's good to see you so happy. I know I speak for all your fans by saying, We've missed you too.
I cannot believe they don’t teach you these basics during the course. This is a standard practice and test requirements in U.K. and you would fail if done otherwise. Also using one leg (left one) you can keep the other foot one on the break making the bike even more stable. I think it’s the only good thing about this country that motorcycle course is really really good.
@@10secondsrule Lol, it's probably part of the plan for population control.
As a left leg amputee I've always just used my right foot to hold my bike up when I stop and I ride a Triumph Rocket 3 TFC which is a pretty heavy bike
Man, I wish there were more short female MSF instructors to say these things. At 5' 2", I have NEVER been able to flat foot a bike and had to learn ALL of these techniques very early. As long as you are stable performing your maneuvers on and off the bike, it is not wrong. I always put my hips where the weight on the bike lies when moving it from standing. I've never dropped it this way.
Im almost 5'2. My 650gs is lowered and im still on my toes. Boots help. I have never heard the flat foot thing. Just watch out for dips in the road. Lol
Had a 5'2" guy (instructor but not instructing visiting) come to msf class.. he came in on a dual sport he had to get off and on like riding one side then putting leg over haha
Ahhh this is so helpful! Ty!!! I’m 4’10! Haha
I'm 4'7 and still trying to figure out how to ride. I took the classed but couldn't participate because they wanted me to flat foot it.
I’m a short guy. I’m 5’8”. But, I see both men and women who are shorter than me who ride very well. By the way, I enjoy your videos. It’s like a “regular person” who rides going through “regular problems” and learning how to deal with them. This is sometimes better than watching the “experts”.
Neil Yaskowich The Road King is a great bike. I use to own one. I wish I could have kept it and afforded the new one too, but the only thing I could do was trade.
Look at the height of worlds best motogp riders ..many are very small guys
I always find the use of overall height to be a funny way to communicate height as if we are all the same proportions. I am 5'7", but my inseam is 26". My arms are quite short also. I used to work with a woman who was exactly my height, but had a 34" inseam. She was really handy for getting things off of high shelves. I can ride taller bikes, but my Concours 14 has a lowering link and the fork is raised in the clamps. It is pretty even front to back. It also has Heli Horizon ST bars that are claimed to move the bars back up to 6". I still can't flat foot that bike and I put one foot down at a time. On cruisers I might be able to flat foot, but I can't reach the foot controls.
@@alanhassall Yes it's very odd to see someone above 5'5 feet saying that they are too short to ride, until you find out their inseam. I'm 5'4 and my inseam is 28 inches, so it always shock me that I can find people who are much taller, but with a lower inseam height.
I'll never forget that time when I sat on a 2019 Honda CB650R and screamed WTF because I could tippy-toe with both feet, the thing that got me was that the bike was almost a 100 pounds heavier than my 2012 CBR250R. So for me, weight matters more because a heavy bike is a pain to pick up.
That a girl!! You never stop learning as a biker and a human.👍😊
Watching your sequence of videos, going from dropping and lowering bikes to learning and then overcoming is so great! The Hero’s journey!
Try to approach a stop in 1st and put your left foot down on the ground. Keep your right foot covering your back brake. That way your all set for hill starts etc. I never understand the need to put the bike in neutral at every stop. Cheers from Melbourne 👍
@Oddjob6120 I was addressing the issue that I see on loads of RUclips videos where they always put in into neutral at every stop. I agree each stop is different. I'm just saying that having your right foot on the brake is a good habit to get into. Yes if the camber is negative of course you would change to the opposite foot. Basically I agree with you on your points and I was emphasising my point that left foot down should be moreof a common sight. Ride safe mate.👍 Also if it's a long stop of course I would put it in neutral too 😉
@@tetedur377 I'd rather put a little more wear on my clutch in return for being instantly ready to go if some numpty is about to rear end me.
Happy to see you making videos again, love your enthusiasm for motorcycle riding! Stay safe out there!
Totally adding this as a fav to keep watching because I’m a newbie and am barely over 5 feet so thank you for making my YEAR and making me know I don’t have to be so limited.
PS I hope you’re well & congrats on the move and the new place! 👍🏻
Thank you Shelly!! I am so mad at myself for not mentioning the woman who inspired this all- have you seen Jocelin Snow? She’s under 5 feet and is and adventure course champion! ruclips.net/video/n0ZyVxw4Lzw/видео.html
Doodle On A Motorcycle awwww awesome thank you so much!!!! I promise to send you a video once I’m halfway as good as you ;)
Ok maybe 1/4 as good... :) 💜💜💜
The reason this isn't discussed more is that people tend to insist on things they are comfortable with. Their fear is so strong that they refuse to believe people that tell them you don't need to be flat footed on both feet. I always say that you only need one toe down. :P If you can do that, you're golden. I've met people who can't even do that and they can still ride!
I'm a short rider and as a guy I use to be self conscious about it but over the years a learned to use one foot and haven't had any issues I considered lowering my bikes but it alters the geometry of it and if not find properly can affect handling. Good advice you have given here and glad you got moved and are back making videos imo more women should ride there is something about the feeling of being on a bike that is just so free
So happy you are back you were missed. Congratulations on raising your bike and your new skill!
I missed you all so much too!!! 😅 I really mean it. thanks so much Gwen
I ride a dirtbike and never really noticed that i balanced on one foot. It just came natural to me. I'm should have my new street bike next week. Hopefully. I can't wait. Love your channel. I'm trying to get my wife interested in riding a motorcycle so I make her watch your videos. She wants to ride but she is intimidated by bikes.
Thanks so much! I was planning on lowering my girlfriend's bike, but I loved this video, and will give this a try. She's super athletic. I'm sure she can do it. We appreciate your hard work YouTubing!!!
Hey Doodle it is great to see you back, we missed you. Never feel bad about taking time for you no matter why you take the time.
Watching you switch back and forth from left to right reminded me of when I started riding way back in the 1960's. I was shorter than the motorcycles when I started riding at 8 years old. The motorcycles kept getting taller and it seemed I would never catch up vertically, then one day I noticed that after growing to 6'1 1/2" I didn't have to do the one legged stand, but it still worked the best. I am glad you can now test ride anything you want. Great job young lady.
Thank you so much, MyJudge! ❤️ what a cool story you have, starting as just a little kid!! I never got to 6’1” but glad to hear you still find one foot down to be more stable!
20 years ago, I had a DR200 that I bought for the kids to ride as they were outgrowing smaller bikes. My youngest was on a JR80, he wanted a go at the DR200. He couldn't put a foot on the ground so I let him ride me around our little track. He handled it okay while riding, after that I parked it next to a tractor tire we had laying in the yard as a planter. He would mount from the tractor tire and ride off. When he was done, he would pull back up to the tire and stop, get off with the bike leaning against the tire and put the kickstand down and then ease the bike over on the stand. Personally, I am one of the flat footed stance guys. Growing up in the mountains, riding on hills and rough terrain, not being able to get feet on the ground was a recipe for disaster. I mostly ride cruisers so it hasn't really been an issue for me on the road till I picked up an XR650, seat height of 36 inches and I have a 32 inch inseam. I lowered it enough to be able to get one foot flat on the ground without sliding off the seat. I think a beginning rider should be able to plant both feet on the ground, as they gain experience all bets are off.
Way to go! I am 5’6” but have short legs (I had to measure my inseam after you put yours out there- mine is 30”). This gives me confidence that I don’t have to limit myself. Thank you!
Yessssss!!!!!! This was my hope! I’m so happy for you!
Riding motorcycles is an evolution of skills. You have progressed in yours. Confidence is something you earn given enough time. I was bouncing back and forth between my Triumph Rocket III and my Thruxton R. These bikes were at the absolute opposite ends of the spectrum. Now I have a Triumph Tiger 1200 ! This is a HUGE bike and very tall. Congrats on all your perseverance over the years Lady! 👍👌✌
Whooooa I remember you having the Thruxton! Now the Tiger! Woot woot!!
@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle I bought the Tiger so I could just pack and go on a whim and just disappear. That's the ADV Thing for me. Still have the Thruxton R Cafe Racer but now I can just ride to nowhere for no reason.
Peace Lady!
Im so proud of you for all you've accomplished, never giving up, and always wanting to learn more. You truly love motorcycles and you light up just talking about them. Wish there wer more woman like you. Thanks for taking us on this amazing journey with you. Live to ride ride to live!!
Nice, congrats on the new confidence inspiring discovery! It really makes the stopping part of riding more enjoyable.
I have tip as a short rider myself, I'm only 5'5" and ride a CB1000R with a 32" seat height. Always scan the road right before a stop and try to get the bike in the divot that car tires make. It will put the bike lower in the road making it easier to plant your feet on the raised area.
After a while you'll get used to shifting you and your bikes weight around while switching feet and backing out of spots.
Very useful information for motorcyclists, especially new riders. I don't know if I've seen any video talking about this subject on you tube. Thank you for covering this, good job!!
Thank you. My wife is 4'10" and I'm struggling to find something she's comfortable with. This was very informative.
I'd say the one catch is that the gap can't be so large that the angle of bike is so much it wants to fall by the time a foot gets on the ground.
Jocelin Snow is about that height and rides tall
Adventure bikes and shows us what to do ruclips.net/video/n0ZyVxw4Lzw/видео.html
Known in the UK as doing the "Hendon shuffle".
It's drilled into UK motorcycle training from the outset these days.
Also known as the 'templemore two-step' in Ireland.
This made me feel a lot better as a new rider who is short! Thank you for this!!
So I've got a Vulcan 900 custom that came to me second hand and lowered. I changed the seat out after a couple years, abs the new seat was wider. After riding a lot more two- up with the wife, though, I didn't like bottoming out at least once every trip.
Time to raise the suspension. I'm pretty sure the rear was the only thing that was lowered by one of the previous owners, so I didn't bother with the front at all.
Let me tell you what, though... best decision I ever made. Roughly a 1-1/2" rise in the tail changed the entire suspension geometry for the better. Buckles in the pavement that would jar my back and rattle my teeth are much easier to absorb now. I haven't scraped or bottomed out the suspension with my wife on the back unless I was wanting that lean in a turn.
With a 30" inseam (I'm 5'6"), a wider seat, and taller suspension than I purchased the bike with, the fact that I like loose jeans becomes an issue when flat- footing. So... now I tripod, much like yourself. I've been riding a good bit since '16, and I've only ever owned the one bike (my main transportation, rain, sleet, or snow) and while I started out feeling much more at ease flat- footed, comfort and security are a hand- in- hand system that leaves you much more observant and thus a better rider. One legging and tiptoe can offer you both once you are willing to make it work for you.
Keep riding, Doodle.
Hey as a short guy you have helped me a lot to gain confidence riding taller bikes and I appreciate it a lot. I hope more girls find a passion for riding like you did👍.
Yay!!
My heart swoons for Miss Doodle. Smart, funny & beautiful gets me every time💯😍🏍🇺🇸
I think you nailed the secret to life. If you aren't good at something, practice. If you think you can't do it you won't be able to. Confidence is born out of struggle, not inherently there. Great job Doodle, you are an inspiration. By the way, I am 6 feet, with a 32 inch inseam. It is easy to drop a bike regardless of your height, that is why we practice. Practice those emergency maneuvers, walking the bike, parking the bike, corners, throttle control, brake modulation, clutch control, and yes even picking the bike up (I have a rug I lay my bike on and practice - it's harder to lay it down without dropping than it is to pick up). Keep up the good work!!!
Hi Doodle , I like that you love triumphs . I have a 54 pre unit trophy. But also own a 500 rebel . Test drive one you won't be disappointed the freedom of cruising through parking lots at 10 miles an hour and not being of balance is great. Trust me .👍
Ooooh I need to! Someone on insta offer me test riding theirs - was it you?? Better see if I can find that message
This was so wonderful to see a new video, Doodle! I did not realize how much I need these weekly boosts! You have posted a truly important message for the newer riders among us and I congratulate you for it! Lastly, you looked amazing! Congratulations on the new vid gear!
😭❤️❤️❤️ goes both ways! Didn’t realize how much I need these weekly convos!
Hmm I never knew being able to flat foot was a big issue with a number of riders. I'm not a short rider but my instinct when I was first learning wasnt to try and flat foot my bike. I think for me it had to do with my cycling background. I used to ride a lot of fixed gear/track bikes in college and my natural position when at a stop was to have one foot clipped in the pedal, one foot on the ground, and leaning the frame on my supporting leg. I think that just translated over to motorcycles.
*A big reason it is more stable is that you are always keeping 1 foot on the footpeg.*
With 2 feet down, the bike is allowed to slump. With 1 foot down, your other foot is putting weight on the outside of the bike, counterbalancing it, so it doesn't get to slump all it's weight into falling.
When people are doing practice drills and struggling, one of the 1st ways to instantly improve their control is to get them to just slightly lift their butt. If their butt is off the seat, it forces them to spring their weight on their legs and on the footpegs (also make sure they are using the balls of their feet).
It is amazing to watch them struggle out of control, change that 1 thing and instantly have twice the control. *That's without practice to get good at foot control.* Our bodies are trained naturally to think that way _and do it for us._
You just changed the world for someone with a 30" inseam. Dual sport here I come! Thanks! Love your videos.
WOOHOO!! 😁 changed my world too 🤪
I was scheduled to lower my bike... I have a 30’ inseam and I ride the Indian FTR. Thank you for your video. It helped me decide to keep it stock height and just commute more with it and grow your skill and experience. Love it!
Great video. I'm exactly your height, down to the .75! And just bought a Duke 390.. really appreciative of your thoughts and experience on that bike and all your videos.
I think flat footing is a good practice to start, but eventually acquire to the skills to ride taller and heavier bikes.
Good job! At 5’7 most bikes are too tall for me. But I’ve been riding since the 60’s and started on dirt bikes. It’s never been a problem. Just put one foot down. I’ve tip toes over 17 different bikes, lol.
Glad to see your back!
Proud of you girl! Ride all the bikes, and push yourself to try new and different rides! Excellent work!
Hi doodle, the point you've raised in this video about one footing as opposed to flat footing, must be the most important advice ever, watching you one footing looks so easy and stable it's a revelation for shorter riders, a great confidence booster. An earlier video showed a tiny girl hopping of her bike at the lights, a bit like dismounting a horse, but didn't see her getting back on, it looked so funny. Back to one footing, now you are able to ride any bike, no fear, brilliant advice for all riders!
Always do what you feel comfortable with, Don't worry about what everyone else tells you, because some will be right and some will be wrong, and it's what you think and what you're happy with ! So my very first bike on the road ! YAMAHA 50CC FS1E, 1976 . Chris London England.
It's cool you learned that... You keep showing how strong you are mentally and determine physically to be independent... Probably don't mean much but proud of you... Thanks for sharing... Glad you are back... Much love... Stay healthy and safe...
Thanks for Sharing, good video. I'm a Short rider been doing that lean for decades. I too walk the bike backwards kickstand side leaning on my hip. I used to work at a motorcycle shop and all the taller bikes I had to walk them in and out the shop that way. BTW I wouldn't have noticed your mic until you said something. :D :P
You should be commended for your longterm dedication to showing your process of learning. Both as a rider, a motovlogger, and as a person. Keep putting out the content.
The other advantage of left down when coming down to a stop is that your right hand isn't pressing down on the front brake. Doesn't seem like a big deal but that's added pressure - meaning when you take off again, you're pushing the handlebars slightly to the right and your bike takes off with a slight right turn. The opposite is taking off with left foot down in gear and right foot on the rear brake - no pressure on the handlebar and you take off straight!
Glad to see you back, ignore the haters and enjoy the ride.
Glad to see you back making videos! I grew up riding dirt bikes, and your right. Left foot on the ground, right foot on brake. I ride a FZ09 now and went from flat foot with stock seat to dirt bike style with the comfort saddle(it's a bit taller seat). A buddy of mine told me a story of a small asian woman riding a Harley Electra Glide. She would hop off it at every stop, and hop back on when the light changed and it was time to ride. You can adapt to ride if you really want too!!
That’s awesome! 🤪
So GLAD to watch ALL your videos Doodle!!! Despite me being "average" height for a male and never really having a problem for being too short on any bike I've ridden............I love watching your movements for someone who IS a little on the short side!!! And how You combat it which in turn........gives You even MORE confidence!!! Bravo!!! Look forward to the next one!!! (and yes,we missed not seeing you for awhile!) :-)
Hoping you get the audio issue ironed out because I really enjoy seeing you on the bike again.
Yes I did! 😁
The reason that you don't drop your bike with one foot down is that as the bike leans your right side foot is on a peg that you push down on while your left leg pushes the bike up. When you have two feet down you can only try to stabilise the bike with your butt and your arms, that are holding the handlebars which will swivel as you try and hold the bike up.
I've worked as a Harley mechanic and leaning a heavy bike on your hip is the best way to make them stable (like a three legged ladder on uneven ground)
Awesome! Appreciate your pre-requisites listed first - can’t tell you how much unsolicited advice I get online that I usually just ignore because I don’t know their background
You put your left foot down only and get in that habitat so that your right foot operates the rear brake foot peddle. This is essential when at a stop on an uphill incline. You need both hands to operate your clutch lever and throttle. You don’t want to be messing around with holding the hand brake lever to hold yourself at a stop on a hill while you have both feet down and then trying to quickly switch to the clutch & throttle without rolling back. Also by being in the habit of keeping your foot on the rear break peddle at all times while at a stop, even on level streets, you keep your brake light on which is important to alert those cars coming up behind you that you are STOPPED.
Glad you’re more comfortable riding. Good stuff here.
don't get old, and keep your muscles nimble, because i have dropped litre bikes a number of times through pulled muscle in leg, and once got caught where i couldn't touch ground at all, once it starts to go....good luck
Gotta do yoga!!
I am old ( 70 ) and not very tall , been riding solid for about 10 years so i can relate to all you are talking about . I lift weights now to keep my upper body strength up , maybe i should do squats too . All my riding has been long distance touring so i learnt pretty quick .
Good for you. Happy riding. Safe riding. 👍
Nice to see you doing videos again. You are so cute just fun to watch. I have an Africa Twin Adventure Sports that has been lowered one inch but is still quite tall and top heavy as well. I dropped it once and the first thing I did is put strong crash bars, bark busters etc. to help the bike not get damaged when it is dropped. The more I ride it the more I get used to it but I still have to be thinking every time I come to a stop and want to put the side stand down.
You gotta check out Jocelin Snow!!! This should do it! ruclips.net/video/n0ZyVxw4Lzw/видео.html
Hi! Just seen this video linked by MotoJitsu and you get one new subscriber! Like the way you are talking and explaining it. Sometime i catch my self getting both feet down on my Suzuki GSR600. Its not a tall bike so it is easy. But your video opened my eyes and i will now practice more to get it in my brain! I hope my English is understandable. Greetings from Austria!
Woohoo! Yes loud and clear, thanks for stopping by!
Doodle is back!! Great to hear u have learned the art of 1 foot down. Hope you can get ur mic in helmet issue resolved. The 2 cam setup works great, as now we can see you. That smile at the end just made my day. Stay safe and stay awesome Doodle. Byeeeeeeeeeee
Yes I got a good placement in my helmet now!! Next time 🤪 byeeeeee
I was told the same thing in my safety MC class. Now I'm wanting to get a Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally which is a 33" seat and I have 30" legs. Thanks for doing this video🏍️🏕️
You can do it!!!
As a French (living in France) short rider (5'6), you just learn to anticipate more (where and how you're gonna stop your bike, visualizing where your foot is gonna land), so you are much more careful, thus not dropping your bike.
Moreover, I find the French motorcycle licence to be quite hard to pass (much harder than the French car licence, I wouldn't know for others countries though). One of the requirements is to learn how to maneuver your bike at low (and extremely low speed if you're able which is not that difficult once you have mastered the first step) speed without putting a foot down. On the bright side, while I was disliking the difficulty at the time (because it can be very costly, money wise), I am using this particular set of skills daily.
Nowadays, I'm only riding Trail motorcycles which are on the high side of things.
COOL!!!!
This video changed my riding technique ! I have riding for over 50 years. Now I think about Doodle every time I have a smooth 1 foot stop. Still practicing. I was having problems on my Ducati with it’s 32 inch seat height. Thanks Doodle!
Woohoo!!!!!
I live in Washington State, there are so many hills so you pretty much always have to use the rear break to hold yourself on a hill. So I pretty much always put the left foot down. Keep up the great videos!
I'm 5'11" and always use my left foot when I "one foot" at a stop, it just seems right to have the rear brake always accessible.
Cool, thanks. I am 5'8" with legs shorter than yours (29"). Also duck walk backwards into parks and nervous about stopping at intersections with roads sloping all over the place. Frustrated at the choice of bikes for an upgrade. No-one seems to talk about short legs! So thanks. Will focus on the triangle for test rides.
First time watcher, been riding over 40 years. You were really fun to watch! Your knowledge is amazing, and I am sure that you have helped many riders through your videos. I subbed. Keep up the great work!
Woot woot! Welcome to the fam 😁
This saved me from selling my bike! THANK YOU!
Awesome!
Great attitude and solid results 👍
This video was very entertaining lol... when your single leg on your bike it helps to lean your bike a little bit towards the leg you have down...
I imagine most people who transitioned to motorcycling from full size bicycles are already familiar with one-foot-down dismounting. So I was kinda surprised that this wasn't more common.
I’m a shorter rider, And for like certain parking spots to turn around instead of backing out I usually do like the kickstand trick helps me a lot. Put your foot under the kickstand like as a wedge put one hand on the clutch side handle bar and other behind the seat and just pivot the weight onto the kickstand and spin your bike. That might be more like a sportbike and upright bike thing though.
Bravo! Glad you figured this out! Even at 6' tall, there some bikes I have to do this way. You just get used to it and if anything it just makes you better rider!
I learnt on dirts bikes. Yes, you only use the one foot and this is usually the right foot. This habit occurs as most likely a gear change or two happens before the right foot is back on the peg. I only use the left foot when going on a forward incline and is rare. As when I’m approaching a forward incline I creep with the intend not to stop. The next trick you will need to learn is when parking ... and this applies to both parallel and angle parking .... park in with the rear to the kerb. You will use the grade of the road to assist rolling backwards. Just need practices on the tippy toes to balance the bike when doing this rolling backwards. Then when you need to take off, the bike is facing the right way ready. Hope this helps ... safe riding all.
Got my Doodle fix. All is good in the world now. I find if you have the mindset the bike is inherently stable then being able to hang off it either stationary or moving is just a dead easy balancing act. Love your work!
Well, as you said, all dirt bikes and supermoto are tall and it's normal to not flat-flooting. Also for normal size guys.
I'm only 175 cm tall, my first bike was a motard. I never bothered I was tip-toing, because I was used to cycling, and on a proper setted bicicle you can't not even tip-toing, when you stop you have to jump down the damn thing.
Also, standing on one foot is actually the right thing to do, something here in Italy you have to learn to get the license. Because when you are stopping, your right foot should stay on the brake at least until the bike is still. So, you put the left foot on the ground. Then, before starting, you do the opposite: right foot down, left foot on the gears, to be ready to get in first and go.
So, usually you don't keep both the feet on the ground anyway.
But the most important thing is that you are happy. So, win-win.
What! UK, Australia, Italy... I wonder what other countries require left foot down to pass the riding course!
You have been so encouraging to me!!! Love your videos and I’m trying to soak up every bit of info that I can! I live in North Ga area and have been practicing for two years around my neighborhood. Finally have a license now... wooohooo! Two vintage bikes but look at those new Triumphs, wow!! Maybe I will run into you one day at TWO or something when I get a bit braver to venture out more. 🏍❤️
Yesss!! Email me or dm me on Instagram so I know where to give a heads up next time I’m
Up there!
Let me just say that the reason you were able to do so, was because you love riding motorcycles, most people buy motorcycles to save money and easy parking, not for loving to ride and it is best they keep riding what they can handle. I started on dirt bikes when I was 10 years old and now own a KTM 500 at 37" seat height and a BMW GS1250 that's just a heavy bike to take off-road. You did the right thing and I subscribed to your channel to see what will be your next bike! ;-)
Welcome to the fam! But I’m not getting another bike?
Yep 👍 you’re my favorite Utuber to watch now. Glad your back
Seriously watch cause you’re an awesome moto vlogger.. definitely does not hurt you’re adorable lol Ride on my friend. I subscribed
You da 💣
I just got my first bike this summer. I am on the balls of my feet at stationary. I have been uneasy about this since getting it. Then I drop it just trying to back it up. It took me about a month to get back on it (fear). Just like you said in one of your other videos - I was horrified looking at my bike laying there and I couldn’t pick it up. Anyway, I’ve been back on it and am even riding by myself (yeah). I still feel like I should be flat-footed, I’m fine riding and at stops, it’s just the fear of backing it up. I’ll have to try backing it up standing next to it. You gave me hope - lol.
You will be amazed how easy everything is with those little tweaks of one foot down and moving it around on your hip!
Great tips and good to see ya back on the tube ! 😎
Awesome, nice job! I like the setup and welcome back!
That's great information Doodle. Im 5'6" with a 21" inseam. So I too have a problem on a lot of bikes doing flat footed.
You probably mean a 31" inseam? 21" at your height doesn't make sense at all.
so good to see you riding again. That video is very inspiring for everyone that is of small stature. Keep up your good work and never give up. You are a inspiration to us all.
Excellent job! My first dirtbike had a 36" seat, my inseam is 32". Flat footing is important on full dressers and other unnecessarily large bikes. Not on bikes that are fun to ride. Once the wheels turn its all good. That is the goal, riding, not stopping. Now that you have overcome that hurdle you can concentrate on the art of riding more. Few have ever mastered that, the fun is more learning and growing your skills. The aliens in motogp come close but even they have off days.
I trying to get the one foot down into habit now while I can flat foot. It's a little scary at first but learning how to distribute the weight differently is super helpful
I'm 5'11" and used to be intimidated by tall adventure bikes. One day, outside a restaurant, I see a guy who is about 5'1" or 5'2" get on top of his monster adventure bike -- standing with his feet on the pegs -- who proceeds to jerk it backward, off the center stand. NO feet on (or even near) the ground. Then I guess he must have used the one foot technique to walk it out of the parking spot. Then he took off. It was amazing.
COOL!!!!
I flatfooted my Harleys my entire life, and one thing about my 2018 Goldwing which concerned me was how tall the seat is. I can still flat foot it but just barely, and on uneven ground I need tiptoes. Instead I do basically what you are doing, I simply put one foot down and keep the other on the pegs, and it's worked out WONDERFULLY. For some reason I never felt comfortable doing that on my Harleys but on my Goldwing it comes naturally and now I very much prefer it over putting both feet down.
Great to see you back! Im kinda short my self but I learned to ride on dirt bikes witch are really tall but a bit lighter than street bikes. Do some dirt riding and street riding will get much easier. Especially slow speed balance, stops and starts!!!!!
Yesssss!! Dirt riders know this tip
@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle A vlog of you doing a dirt riding school!!!!!!!!!!!!!????????
Wow, you spotted that girl's facial expression!! I do that too! People have no idea about the funny faces they're making at any given moment.
But yeah, I was taught "Left foot down at the light"...the unwritten rule of the cool. 🙂
They don’t each that in our USA riding courses! Are you in the UK?
@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle No, Im in Texas. It's just something Ive heard riders say. I used to get teased for using my right foot.
When I finally took the basic rider rider course, my instructor called it out. Its just one of those unspoken things I guess.
Great video, Doodle! You are a great inspiration for many new riders with your drive to push yourself to do things that may at first be uncomfortable for you, but will ultimately make you a better rider!
@5:25 One foot down is more stable because the 400~600 lbs is not going to swing either way, it's going to swing in the direction where you have a foot down already and you already have tension on that foot, so a shift from the wind isn't likely to upset the balance. If you have the bike balanced, a strong shift in the wind or pressure on any side, is going to a foot with no tension and can surprise you. The real trick is to make SURE you know what side you're going to land on and know the feel of the bike as it tilts that direction. Being "quick in the seat" helps too just in case you have to switch to the other side.
Look forward to the KTM, I really want to try a 1290 Super Duke, I hear they are amazing bikes.
+1 on a used GoPro, I had an accident last year and my GoPro clone didn't record it. Found out the hard way that some clones don't record direct to SD, they record to a buffer, then write out to the SD, so if you have an accident, you can lose the most important part... You can tell be removing the battery while recording to see if it records direct to the SD card.
Awesome video and tips Doodle👍👍. I’m about 5.3 & was learning on a BMW 800GS adventure bike over 20yrs ago. Always used the one foot method I was taught back then. Even now on my C50 Boulevard 805cc. Just find it easier than flat foot, as you said much more stable.👍👍🏍🏍 Keep the shiny side up.. Tricky Trev🇦🇺
*blink blink* it's Doodle!!!!! Yaaaay! Good to see you're doing well. And yeah, dirt bike riders are always taught to use one foot down. I've never known anything else.
Again, great to see ya!
We missed you as well! Welcome back. I am short as well and hear you!
This is such a useful and fun channel to watch. It's very relatable to the street motorcyclist, not just the boy racers. You're channel is unique offers what other channels out there aren't. How can I not subscribe?
I learned left foot down so that you can use the rear brake. I can flat foot any bike but always stick to left foot down. I always steer clear of riders who put both feet down as they are clearly new to riding or haven't been shown the best techniques. I wonder if its just in Australia that we learn left foot down or is it in other places too?
So glad to see a vid from you .
Glad to see a comment from you ☺️
welcome back girl! guess i was lucky that i never flat footed my bike in the beginning and never knew lowering a motorcycle was possible 😂 been tip toeing since the beginning!
LOL 😂 perfect!
You had me at "weird growth"
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I just started tuning in. You do a great job in your videos! Nice to see the progression from the early videos till now. Very cool that you engage your audience as well 👌🏽 Thank you