"How to Stop Your Motorcycle with Unbelievable Balance - #3 will Shock You!"
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- If you struggle to stop a motorcycle in balance or want to learn to stop a motorcycle better, this week's video will help.
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My police training dictates there is only one way to be stopped… left foot down, right foot on rear brake, motor in 1st gear, monitoring mirrors, ready to identify & escape threat from rear… my motor officer instructors would accept no other way… size of the motor not withstanding…
How does one put their motor in first gear?
I’ve never changed motor gears on my bike, but I have changed gears in the transmission. LOL
Police never refer to their motors as”bikes “… if one does he will be asked,” Schwann or Huffy?”…
@@chevyon37s Eh, in defense, on motorcycles it's basically all built into one unit.
Police training here in UK is to pull in clutch at last moment then go into Neutral. It is not good practice to hold bike in gear with clutch pulled in as it causes wear. It's called "motorcycle sympathy". If you know your wait will be very short then it's OK to keep clutch in. Otherwise go to Neutral.
With your action, you train your body memory. That‘s a good hint about any action-habits!
At 72 and my legs not as strong as they use to be, and balance not as good as it once was. I almost always put both feet down once stopped. I'll ride till I can't.
@vickikidinsmore2467. Keep going Vicky. I’m. 79 and don’t plan on stopping riding anytime soon.
@vickidinsmore2467. Vicki, a suggestion for you.
To improve your balance practice standing on one leg (left then right). If you can stand on either leg for 20 seconds your balance is good.
If you can’t stand for 20 seconds, having to put the other foot down I suggest you practice every day until you can do it.
This exercise will improve your balance considerably.
Good tips! Maneuvering at slow speed is a unique set of skills that does require practice. I generally use the rear brake exclusively at slow speeds. Finding the finesse between the rear brake, throttle, and friction zone is key to getting through parking lots, city traffic, and tight u turns. Plus it’s fun to practice!
You look down - you go down. Keep your vision up look to the horizon you will see everything in the foreground as well because you saw it in the distance earlier.
I found that riding a chopped Harley. Clutch control and rear brake control gave me control of a heavy runaway beast.
I've tried that technique with using only the rear brake for the last 5ish mph and the difference was surprising! The front end lightens up and is much easier to control when encountering rough surfaces. I do it all the time now!
Hey Kevin, this episode struck a chord with me. I’ve been riding consistently for 55 years, now being 76 years young I’m riding a tall bike (R1250GS) and my balance is not what it used to be, so I daily step on my balance board and practice staying balanced with no hand assist. This exercise has improved my static and slow speed balance immensely.
What is a balance board?
What is a balance board?
@@davidwells1123 it’s an 17” round platform with a 6” 1/2 circle beneath it. Both feet aboard stand without touching any side of the platform to the floor. Sorry for tardy reply
By circle, he means ball. It’s a flat, circular platform with half a ball on the bottom.
@@bobromaine6650
You can also use a Skateboard for improving your overall balance and reflexes. After a while it'll all become second nature.
Luck to your journey on a better safer riding.
I think this will help many too and it compliments the technique of the rear brake: When coming to a stop and the speed is low (as mentioned) AND the rear brake is applied, apply just a tad of throttle and use the friction zone.
It is an approved technique for KEEPING YOUR BALANCE and it makes a huge difference.
Oh, and I am not a police officer flexing years of moto officer training. Just a guy with common sense
THIS!! 1000% Especially when riding 2-up ... I'll add that's not "exactly" about better balance... it's because motorcycles WANT to stay upright and straight when there's sufficient power to the rear wheel. In this situation it takes very little power and only the slightest amount of friction zone to make a HUGE difference
Both feet on the ground means you are not applying the rear brake. I think that if you are not in the habit of holding the bike still with the rear brake, stopping on a steep uphill may surprise you with a slow motion crash sliding backwards down the hill, especially with extra weight on the back of the bike. The slightest bit of grease, oil, sand, or even water can let your front wheel slip on such a hill. Passengers should be taught to stay upright with both feet on the passenger pegs at a stop.
I knew #2, #3, and #4, but looking up and straight ahead is new to me. I'll try it.
Come to think of it, my worst balance issues braking are when checking left and right traffic *while still rolling* Kevin, you're a Motorcycle genius! 👍
My instructor had to keep correcting me. Head & eyes where you want the bike to go
Thank You Kevin,
A couple things I've caught myself and people I've helped to get riding are; Looking towards the direction you intend to turn, aiming the bike in the direction of an upcoming turn or merge and attempting to balance instead of stopping. For many riders balancing instead of stopping looks cool but without slow speed practice in a "safe zone" it's dangerous in the roadway.
I've always ridden touring bikes and more than likely packed for travel. I make it a point of having my bike packed for trips before I go to practice slow speed spring riding. That one step aids me in being prepared for my trips by practicing with the bike as it will loaded for the trip.
I'll never be the complete professional "cool" rider I am in my head, but if I stick with basics and not concern myself with other's opinions of me, I'll be safer and enjoy my rides so much more. Mental stability is a tough one but you last longer.
South Dakota has a "two feet down" rule for complete legal stops- so I just make it a point and now it's habit.
You are in my prayers
Hoka Hey
I also live in South Dakota and you are correct in the 2 feet down rule. on a heavy touring motorcycle it also leads to less fatigue, especially at a long light. Good advise!
It would sure be nice if more mfrs had seat height options under 30". Guess I won't be riding in SD
I say put both feet down once fully stopped. Cant tell you how many times I put my left foot down only wanting to be "proper" and I slipped on a rock, oil, wet leaf, whatever and almost dropped my bike. Just put your right foot back up before taking off.
I also put both feet down because I had the same experience you described. Though as Kevin said, it is an individual preference.
this can be avoided by looking far ahead when stopping, and planning your stop away from hazards like that. Nevermind that you can STILL slip with both feet down (that right foot won't help a bit if the bike is leaned too much to the left.)
Thanks for yet another informative video, Kevin. I've been heeding your advice as outlined in this video ever since I first listened to you covering them in a video from years ago. I am gratified, however, to hear you say that it is a matter of "personal preference" to put down the right foot after completing a stop! Especially on my Goldwing, every time I put my right foot down, there's the voice of Kevin in my head chiding me for poor technique. LOL
I genuinely appreciate your guidance. 😀
Glad to help!
Great tips, Kevin! You didn’t mention to keep your throttle loaded and using the friction zone to stay steady. Lmao at the albatross video!
Thank you, again, for sharing your knowledge and experience. A few things I learned over the years concerning stopping are:
1-If the wheels are turning, the feet belong on the pegs (or boards). No Duck-Walking.
2-Don't approach the final stopping point too slowly. No Duck-Walking!
3-No Duck-Walking, ever! If you find that you have to, get a trike. I've been on two wheels for almost sixty years, but I can see where someday I'll have three.
Stopping with your head up is kin to how they teach the slow-ride maneuver. Look forward and relax! Also, I had my big Harley on wet grass…going slow…careful with the throttle. Well, the back wheel broke free and slipped. I instinctively reached up and touched the rear brake. The bike was going down…but it snapped up when I applied that rear brake. I was presently surprised!
This is why I am here. Lets revisit basics all the time. Great technical content.
Road skills, Road strategy!
Great stuff again Kevin. Those albatross cracked me right up. Thanks!!
This is 'off-topic', but a Good-to-Know tip.
The D.U.I. field sobriety test where the cop tells you to balance while standing on one foot AND INSTRUCTS YOU TO STARE AT YOUR TOES is designed to help you fail. Try this test while sober. Do it staring at your toes and then, again while looking straight ahead.
Good Morning Kevin , Thank you for keeping us on our Tires.
Good morning!
1:49, one could also use the coffee example: carrying your full cup of coffee while looking at the cup is bound to result in spillage. 😁
watch what happens if the "MAN" sees ya not plant both feet at a stop sign or traffic light!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Couldn't agree more. This summer in Europe on old cobblestone roads - large rock cobblestones from probably the 14th century...I lost my bike using my front brake. Rolled right. Really caught me by surprise, but not only was it the wrong technique, but I was heavily packed and the bike was top heavy. Luckily these conditions don't exist in the US, nor in the US do I pack as much.
Walk 20 steps indoors in a straight line? How big and empty are Americans homes, really? 😄
2200 square feet is how big our house is.if I'm sitting on the toilet 🚽 and run out of toilet paper and my wife is in the living room,I have to call her, on the phone because she can't hear me yelling
Man, those two bird clips were hilarious. You must have searched awhile to find those.
Great refresher especially since it is winter with very limited riding and keeping current on technique.
Albatros stops 😂😂😂
Great video as always. I recently got a new seat for my ride and I can no longer get fully flat foot when coming to a stop. I have noticed I am a bit more wobbly when stopping than before, but the seat really adds to my comfort and improves my knees angle for better circulation. And tips on this? Thank you.
I’ve never understood why at a stop we keep the foot pressing the back brake. Is it yet another case of “because we’ve always done it like that “? What is the advantage?
Ready to escape in case of trouble coming up behind.
@@duanepeiffer5071 that is why we are on first gear, but the back brake doesn’t help to pull away
@@rodintoulouse3054 it’s about being ready. Right hand ready on throttle, not having to control brake and throttle. Low speed control is improved with slight rear brake pressure. At least that is what the low speed training I’ve taken teaches. And I feel it works.
Reduces inertia and the dipping you get with the front brake. and on a slippery, icey road will help instant lock and drop. Makes you a better and more confident rider when you can make the best of your rearbrakes.
Sage advice as usual. I really appreciate your videos, just fantastic.
I appreciate that!
Bikini bike washes are a big distraction...lol
Great tip on the rear braking till the end of a stop.
Great stopping techniques all three. I would suggest however, that riders occasionally practice finishing a stop with the front brake. There are road conditions (poor surface on the left or very crowned road) that require the right foot to get the the road first. This means you’ll have to take that foot off the rear brake.This especially applies to short riders (I’m 5’5”) on taller bikes.
Yep, practice the rear brake only, “limousine stop” in which your (imaginary) passengers drinks won’t slosh.
In my opinion, keeping the handlebars straight in the last 2 or 3 feet before complete stop is more important than rear-brake-only on those last few feet. A little rebound is not as bad as having your bike fall down and having to pick it up (You can always work on your rear-brake-only stop afterwards). Regardless, good advice as usual, thank you Kevin!
I'm glad you reminded me to regularly using both brakes so I'm prepared in an emergency. I always used both at first, but these days I almost always just grab the front. I'll get back to using both. (That rear one needs practice anyway. So so so easy to lock up on a fast stop.)
Riding a 125cc 20 years ago an emergency stop = back tire locks up. Like on a bicycle.
Instructors expected and demanded it.
Much of the training was to lose the fear of the rear tire locking up.
I'm now riding a 500cc with ABS so I can't do that anymore and it has me wondering: What's the big deal locking up the rear tire (as long as you're going straight)?
I’m an advanced rider on the street, but just starting out in ADV. I’m very good at looking through the turns. However, when I did a 4 day ADV course in the Georgia clay, which made it very challenging, I was constantly looking right in front of my wheel trying to see the terrain, even though there was no traction anywhere, instead of looking where I want to go. I figure it’s fear that causes us to not look ahead. Something to be conscious of.
When I am approaching a traffic light or stop sign, I tap the rear brake several times to get the attention of the car behind me, then I apply the front and rear brakes together.
Same!
All great tips, but I might add, you need to also pay attention to your stopping point(the spot you want your front tire to be when you stop. ). Don't focus on it, but definitely pick the spot and be aware of it. I've seen too many riders looking too far ahead and then rear ending the car stopped in front of them.
Albatross stops - I've never heard it described so beautifully!!😅😅 Thanks again Kevin for another informative and entertaining video. Keep up the great work, cheers from Oz. 👍🇦🇺
I agree with everything except. Keeping your foot on the brake while stopped. I put both feet down and hold the front brake. (Unless you can't get both feet down of course)
I have no problem with that as long as your left foot goes down first at the stop.
I've been riding for 20 years, and I'm getting disenchanted with this whole mess.
When you spend a week polishing three motorcycles, only to go outside and find them covered in pollen.... yeah.
I don't want to drive a piece of silverware that I have to polish all the time, gets covered in bugs just because I ride home at night, leaves me exposed to the weather and the cold and rain, that I have a bunch of slow speed little mishaps on if I'm not 100% paying attention on my game, and that I can't really carry a passenger with me on unless my brain goes into overdrive safety mode because now I'm carrying twice the weight at double the stopping distance and half the speed.
Always good advice from your channel. Thanks Kevin.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for lending your experience 👍🏾
Always great advice kevin
It’s amazing how many riders come to a complete stop with both feet still on the pegs..
It’s a recipe for dropping your bike.
I always come to a stop with my right foot on the brake, my bike in 1st gear and my left foot ready to put on the ground just before I completely stop.
Controversially, I find against Kevin’s advice, that just before I completely stop , I slightly turn my handlebars very slightly to the right. For me, I find this guarantees that the bike will fall to the left on my left foot.
When completely stopped I put both feet down.
I don’t put the bike in neutral until I am sure traffic is stopped behind me.
Why do you out the bike in neutral stopped at light or intersection...aren't you supposed to be ready to take off if somebody drives into you ?
Kevin. Thank you. This is awesome information. I practiced this tonight on a 2 hour ride with a lot of stops. it absolutely works and is a great habit to get into.
All three of these tips were taught and emphasized in my MSF class. It makes me wonder how many people either forget these tips after a while, or somehow manage to get their endorsement having never taken an MSF course. You’re right though, you do see a lot of riders with really poor technique. My favorite is hanging both feet down like landing gear and dragging/duck walking them as the bike comes to a stop.😂
Unfortunately, not all MSF courses are the same. Stopping techniques were glossed over at my MSF course. I found out about keeping the handlebars straight when stopping on a RUclips video after my first fall at a stop sign.
How does this brake technique change for emergency braking and/or bikes with ABS? Great video! Too bad my bike is stored away for the winter. Your videos make me want to ride. Lol
Having a bike with ABS doesn’t change it at all. The technique is about weight transfer to get the front tire to have maximum traction to allow for maximum braking force before the tire skids/ loses traction. Which the ABS is only a reactive system to stop/ prevent the tire(s) from skidding.
Having a bike with ABS doesn’t change it at all. The technique is about weight transfer to get the front tire to have maximum traction to allow for maximum braking force before the tire skids/ loses traction. Which the ABS is only a reactive system to stop/ prevent the tire(s) from skidding. Doing the technique properly will actually keep you from activating ABS on your bike, which is good. And I’d say practice finding the point where you do activate your ABS so you know what that feels like and you know how much braking force you have before it happens.
Turning the bars at the last moment to the right will ensure the bike drops to the left as you drop your left foot, which builds confidence.
The more windy the more I would lean the bike on to my left foot as I find a 'tripod' between the wheels and my foot far more stable than lightly touching both feet down, but my bikes aren't super heavy.
The exception to the left foot down rule for me is with a passenger and a road that drops away to the left, in that case I'd rather be on the right foot and have to mess about with blending throttle and front brake - not ideal!
Good topic!
Yep, that's how I stop too, turn the handlebar, so you always know which way the bike will go. I also drop the left foot, except in a couple of places where the road is not level.
Struggling with just left foot down, no one absolutely no one has suggested this, thank u will try 😅 🙏
@@shaspaz You only need the smallest of turns.
Great tips i nevr thoughtv that. I have had 15 strokes 2 thbrain. And Lucifer (actually Halayel) & Yahweh also destroyed all my cappilaries. So my brain cant process info. Just walking is a challenge when i first wake up. I also like 2track stand stop signs on my E Bike I gotta try these tips.
I am loathe to contradict you, but on road bikes for emergency stops you should always and only use the front brake. The logic for this is very simple. If you are not braking very hard, the front brake is all you need. If you are braking very hard (properly), the front brake is the only brake that has any effect (the rear wheel goes light, and can't contribute to braking the bike).
Here's the next thing. If you are braking hard and you use the rear brake (as well) the rear wheel will tend to lock. This is bad news in a straight line, and worse news on a curve. Only use the front brake, except when coming to a halt at an intersection.
But wait, you say, I have ABS, I can just brake hard with everything. ABS is a bad idea. You will stop in far shorter distance if you do not engage ABS - you should train to be able to stop (progressive braking) using maximum friction, which means ABS should never engage. (Your front wheel should never lock, and if your front wheel does not lock - no ABS). There are many videos covering this - amongst others, motojitsu has excellent videos on how to stop a bike properly.
I have no issues with coming to a full stop with your techniques. My issue is warbling at walking speeds, left to right to left to right with my feet on the floor boards. Just wish I could resolved the steadiness.
I can't use my rear brake at the start of an emergency stop. Almost instantly, under full braking, my rear is loose and I have to let it go. Usually, during an emergency stop, I don't have time to think about shifting braking on and off the rear brake. But maybe you are speaking of less critical braking than emergency stopping.
The head and eyes up effecting balance is because we naturally have evolved to walk with our head up. The inner ear is used to that orientation for maximum balance.
Looking down has also been cited as a reason older people may be less steady on their feet. They start looking at their feet when walking, especially if they've had a fall. They lose confidence in their balance, which leads them to look at their feet, which negatively effects their balance, which makes them more likely too fall, which causes them too lose confidence, which........
It makes me wonder about the people that walk around looking at their phone. Will they be more unstable as they age, or the opposite.
Kevin, long time viewer. My question is this. If your running at , let’s say 65mph, and you see a stop sign coming, is it better to downshift to slow the bike or just ride the clutch and use both brakes?
Steve, my 2 cents worth.
In anticipation of coming to a stop, I would gradually close the throttle n engine braking would immediately slow the bike.
When the RPM decreases as result of bike slowing down (throttle closed), will downshift to lower gear n repeat the downshifting process each time accordingly. On my KTM 1290S, I found 3000 RPM to be fairly comfortable. Each bike/ engine model will be different.
Will use brakes to slow bike quicker as required to get to 3000 RPM to downshift on my bike. Keep head n eyes up. Only quick glances at tachometer. Over time n repeated downshifting, one gets the feel of own machine without need to glance at tachometer.
A suitable RPM for your bike?
This would be the RPM at which one could smoothly accelerate without "jerks" if the need arose.
To determine suitable RPM, practise in parking lots.
It is a bit more effort but is fun when it becomes muscle memory and stopping becomes smooth n relaxed.
This is strictly for anticipated stops ahead. Please monitor vehicles behind as well as one normally does when reducing speed n coming to a stop. Hope this helps.
If there is traffic behind you when stopping using engine braking (downshifting), flash your brake lights to warn following traffic.
Sometime you should address riders that put down both feet like landing gear, and then they lift their feet about an inch off the ground when they take off... sometimes it's like 15 seconds... foot daggers, when did this become a thing?
Only one thing counts on a Motorcycle. How fast you can stop the thing and stay up on the two. On a Motorcycle you are invisible and everyone is out to kill you. Your life depends on how fast you can stop the Motorcycle, but way too few practice this.....
😎love the Bike on the thumbnail. Where is it featured? PS: you have helped Us All tremendously .
Good one. and it is less likely to splash your coffee out of the cup too....just kidding. Smooth is the only way to ride!
thanks for sharing. i've begun to practice what you shared here and have been a game changer for me. much appreciated. subscribed.
I keep trying to only put my left foot down at a stop. I can't seem to do that. I know the proper stop is to use the left foot. At best I drop the right foot, witch means no rear brake. When I get to a stop, both feet come down. Help.
I am from the Philippines and i would like to order your cap and key chain... do you ship internationally?
Left foot down first is especially good for short people. That'll get you thinking 🤔
Great tip that I needed. I have a lowrider st that I purchased last year. It is a heavier bike than my 69 750 honda and I've been having a hell of a time getting use to the harley during stops. I've been riding for ever and look like that bird you where talking about. In stead of using the back brake for the last 2mph I'm using the fronts only and sticking both feet out. Needless I look like an person that is just learning to ride. I have no trouble with my honda and use the proper techniques for stopping. On my next ride on the harley - I'll try using the back brake for the last few feet of the stop - thanks
i don't understand,we in Europe learn all of this at the driving school
How do you handle, loose gravel on a paved road? That you have to drive through.
How about coming to a stop on a sharp junction , or cambered road?
Very very good stuff on this one. This especially true with a larger bike with a faring full of a ton of electronic equipment. It is also good to have a brake on in case there is a unnoticed slope.
Another great video full of great advice for newbies & "experienced" riders alike,
I am currently helping a friend's daughter learn the basics of motorcycling & I contacted the local authorities to find out what she needs to know to pass her test. I quote, (this is from 3rd gear on a 125)
7. On approach to markers - both brakes - pull in clutch and hold - change down to 1st gear - stop - front tyre within 1 metre of markers - left foot down"!
It goes on to give a list of things for which points will be deducted, number 7 being "Not engaging 1st gear or placing left foot down when stopping"!
It seems my local authorities are in complete agreement with you.
Please keep doing what you do so well!
I am a brand new rider. I took the MSF course at a local Harley Davidson dealership. That was several months ago. I recently bought my first bike. It's a Harley iron 883. I watch all of your videos and plan on doing allot of parking lot practice before I would even dare think about riding on the road. I have my motorcycle license but no way in the world would I jeopardize my and other folks safety until I feel that I am ready. I am in the process of buying my gear. I bought a Simpson helmet. Cost me a fortune but as my MSF instructor said you can buy a 100.00 helmet but is your head worth more than 100.00?? I have always wanted to learn to ride. Now I can. I take this very serious and am appalled at the careless riders who ultimately are their own demise. So sad
Great video Kevin. Just some personal feed back on the inclusion of the video-in-video hat logo thing. I admire your constant creativity in trying to find ways to convey important messages while maintaining a business as well. I found the video in video technique very distracting however, drawing my visual attention away from what you were saying. When you're speaking I'm already trying to visualise what you're talking about so, to have unrelated video content occuring at the same time is not helpful. That's how I feel anyway. Others may feel differently.
Not a criticism. Just feedback mate.
Super tip - I've been riding for a very very long time. My prior bikes where in the cb750 weight class - then I bought my first harley I started to have problems coming to a full stop. I discovered your site and found myself doing all the wrong thinks coming to a full stop. I used all the proper full techniques on my lighter bikes but forgot them all on the harley. I think I was intimidated with the harley's weight. After seeing your stopping tips - started to practice them on the harley and corrected my problems. Thanks for getting back on track.
When solo on my Gold Wing, I find myself ever so slightly pushing the left handle bar just as the bike is rolling to a full stop. This gives me a guaranteed lean bias to the left, where my foot is already down on the pavement. In these last few feet, the front brake is free and the rear brake completes the stop. Been riding for 50+ years, so I'm not sure if this is acquired bad habit or learned technique.
Really useful tips. Thanks so much. Hey, I love the albatross footage from New Zealand! Some of my kiwi mates put me onto you. You have quite a following here. Thanks for your great work
I have designed a self ballancing motorcycle, with four wheels. It is similar to the Harley, with self lowering training wheels.
It also has an electric winch, attached to am overhead beam, that will lift the rider clear of an accident.
Patents pending
Rube Goldberg
Really good tips, thank you! Although I’ve never had a problem stopping on a cruiser, I recently bought an ADV bike with high clearance. I caught a head cold, went riding, had a foggy brain, felt slightly off balance to begin with. As I came to a stop, I caught pants on foot pegs, paddled along, looked down at what my pants were doing, handlebars turned slightly right, hit the front brake as I realized everything was going to hell (which made it worse), and you can guess the rest. One of the many morals to the story is, do not ride while under the influence of a head cold, migraine, the flu, or anything else. And there are a few more morals to the story as well.
I may be preaching to the choir, but here in Komifornia we have regulated traffic lights on the onramp. If you stop in the far right hand lane, that is banked pretty steep in some places, you will dump it for sure if you try to put your left leg down. There are several off camber stops in the foothills that are the same way. But yes, 99% of the time, you have changed my stops to steady stops by using rear brake and putting my left foot down, thanks Kevin......Kevin.
My goal is to eat ice ream while going in circles. In a parking lot practice of course... gotta have goals 😂 motojitsue blackbelt super dad skills level 100
Thanks for the tips.
I've noticed some of these issues in my riding, time for me to make some changes. Thank you
Excellent idea Sir 🙏
Thank you sir 🙏
I practiced and continue to practice low speed
I am a better rider
Just a week ago, I was stopped at a traffic light waiting for the green. When I was struck from behind by a car and thrown from my bike. No warning. No screeching tires. No horn. So in that case, I was not able to keep my balance.
Hi just watching your video and saw the Albatrosses. I live a couple of miles from there. Love the Chanel 👍
Great channel. Found recently and stuff like this is great for all us know it alls. Like the comment columns for all the “facts”. Forty years not owning one and realizing in my wiser years motorcycles require some training and practiced skills. Thanks.
Thanks Kevin 😎
Great practical advice as usual Kevin! Too bad common sense isn't just that, common. Keep up the great work.
Motorman from "Ride Like a Pro" put out a video of stopping with a passenger to improve stability. He says that at about 1 to 2 miles per hour, you should use the front brake and use both feet to stop. And solo should follow steps of stopping as discussed in this video.
Been flying and biking since I was 16, so I loved the albatross landings...(check gear down)
I guess I got into a habit (bad?) Of slightly turning bars to the right when stopping with a passenger on-board. I do it just enough to ensure weight goes to left in case my passenger (who is good) moves slightly when stopping.
Ahhh im a new older age rider and i practice and ride but that slight wavering at a stop light sometimes is annoying. Im actually slightly aiming my motorcycle for a quick escape if needed so im not often straight. I think thats part of my issue. Thanks for the great tips.
Thanks Kevin, good advice as always.
You bet
That Albatross cartwheelling was me at 13 teen on my monkey bike back in '71. Front brakes were either off on on back then. 😢
UK has 4 tests, a theory exam, a basic intro days training which lets you ride a 125, a mod 1 which is focused on low speed and agility. Then a final Mod 2 where you are followed for 40 mins by a tester. Its a lot but massively reduced accidents and fatalities. My instructor said a 90% reduction in fatalities.
Fun example of the albatross landings, or crashes as it were. It's easy to spot an unconfident or inexperienced rider when they awkwardly come to a stop, and then leave their feet dangling through the entire intersection as they pull away.
I've only been riding since March. Every time I dropped my bike, I came to a stop with the bars turned.
It's true that with the front brake, there's more suspension travel in the front during the stop, but if you don't have a passenger, this seems like a minor thing?
The car does the same thing, the front suspension bounces back a little bit at a full stop, but people are used to it and it's not an issue.
PS. Fun little way to see the difference between the front and the rear brake: if you're stopped at the light, and the road is sloping down so you're holding the bike still with the brake, then by switching between front brake and rear brake, that's a good way to see the difference on the impact of each brake on the suspension. Just a fun little thing one can do the next time waiting at a light on a slope.
I do put both feet down when I have a big guy on back!
The comment @5:13 can't be stressed enough I'd say. If the bike is leaning to the right as you come to a stop for whatever reason, the worst thing you can do is get off that rear brake to catch yourself on that side. Big mistake.
This is great advice if you have to pass a sobriety test!
The Albatross crash landing. 😂
This advice is so good. I’ve been practicing it as you explain recently but I sometimes glance down at my dash. I’ve got the braking down well, using only the rear brake at low speed. I’ll keep working on it until it becomes automatic.