But what about supersports? You think there is any human who won't have back pain even after racing a R1 for 5 years? I was a perfect fit for that, but nope, it still hurts slightly even now when I'm riding other bikes ... ( i had hard race seat, lowered clipons, even higher footpegs)... lmao. Awesome video overall... 3:50 most people don't realise this, think of the throttle and bars like a soft baby's leg, not hard, but softly. And gripping tanks is so much more better , but that's mainly for race positions.
Having a strong core regiment solves 60% of your problems. I rode from Trivandrum to Banglore in 11 hours on my 2018 D390, stopping only for lunch at Salem. The only problem I had was my right aching because of my backpack position, the skin of my bum from friction and heart ache from petrol prices.
@@abhishekunni2433 hey I ride a duke 390 and I use ride on air seat I recently did Bangalore to Mangalore trip n took like 20 min break over all and this ride on air really was comfortable and I didn't get any discomfort at all... But a word of caution if you use this ride on air there is a noticeable difference of seat height and your ergonomic ll change.... But for me I have been using handle bar raiser from long time it was not that much of a problem......
@@nikhilhprasad3764 Thanks bro. And I had gone through 2 popular company airbags and both betrayed me. I am actually going for memory foam one this time, but it's more expens.
@@detroitinferno Bruh! That my sentence is riddled with grammatical errors, it's supposed to be ironic. Next time try and use a little of your brain. Cheers
Guys please do a video on proper braking. It is something that we use 100% of the times we ride and there are a lot of misconceptions out there. I think it'll be a good topic coming from seasoned riders like yourselves.
Whatever schumi teaches me it directly fits in my head forever 🔥 I wish i had a school teacher like schumi 😝 i would have been an automobile engineer today 🤣
10:00 , helmet must fit properly, and must not stress the neck ....sometimes wearing full on collarbone protector or an airbag suit also helps to learn.
That's the best advice one can give. Learn to ride the motorcycle properly. All the prior will fall in place. I learned it slowly but once i started to learn. Made a whole lot of a difference.
I just brought mine this year and honestly after doing a 200km the only pain I felt was on my wrist. It may feel a bit on your back if your carrying a bag and riding in bumper to bumper traffic but honestly it's not so much that you just can't live with it.
@@divyeshpatel1539 that's correct. If one can keep the posture steady and if the roads are good, no wrist pain either. But then the roads aren't always favorable and neither is that pillion who's pressing down on the shoulders instead of the waist.
Next video suggestions : 1. Engine braking during downshifts 2. How to ride during break-in periods and how manufacturers don't give the full picture 3. Understanding tire tread depth and knowing when to change
Probably the first youtuber to talk about this topic is mystic rider Prateek. It has helped a lot in long trips. I own an R15V3. But Prof Shumi gave us a masterclass on this.
After I got my RC390, Within 15 days the first thing I did is install Tank Grips(Traction grips), and it really helped a lot in riding my bike. I've been practicing using my legs to grip the motorcycle and keep the upper body as loose as possible. Today it's 4 months since I got my Rc and now I do a 150-200 km one-way ride without any serious back pain!! Initially, my body used to get tired much sooner, and now it's a lot better. This one modification changed the complete experience.
This my friends is "THE" video to watch for anyone and everyone who rides a motorcycle. I absolutely admire and praise these efforts by Powerdrift, even over their best moto videos. And who better geek than Shumi to tell you anything about motorcycles.
That’s so well articulated. Your podcasts are always very educational for us. It often is a case with two wheel enthusiasts to ride the bike(s) without knowing how to, or fitting the bikes. I learnt my strengths of riding rear swept pegs from my experience on a road bicycle where bike fitting is very crucial, and engaging different muscle groups to get optimum power delivery and energy efficiency during every long ride helps. Also, keeping core muscles engaged while riding a motorcycle, or even while driving a car, will yield you a pain free ride/drive. And an injury free times ahead. Would love to hear about hydration and nutrition while riding/driving long distances for enthusiasts in another podcasts. It’s often an ignored topic.
I have never heard or seen anyone mention these points before and have always spoken about adding accessories to improve ergonomics. This is a must watch for all riders out there.
I bought my first motorcycle at age 51 about two weeks ago. I've had some severe issues since, but this video was awesome for giving me a whole host of things to work on. Great vid! Thank you!!
Great pointers. One more thing that I'd like to mention is that not taking breaks/stretching also increases soreness multifold. Sitting at just one place not only causes skin to get irritated (and yes, pls don't wear loose boxer shorts) but also the muscles don't get any oxygen and become sore (anaerobic). So, I take breaks every 1.5 hours or so and stretch about for 2-3 minutes. Re-hydrate myself and move further.
PD is doing a brilliant job in educating the general public regarding bikes and riding. These kind of contents are very important when a channel promotes bikes and cars so much! kudos to you! Hopefully we'll see a lot more informed and educated riders on the roads and a lot less chapris on their KTMs who will end up in a hospital or worse!
Please make longer podcasts . These are just too short. Hope you could bring Varun and Shumi together in podcasts just like the first few episodes. Those were the perfect ; fun and informative 🙏
Just so helpful. Thank you shumi and PD. I might be asking too much but could you show the adjustments to be made in a youtube short. That would be a blessing. Thanks again
Actually these techniques do wonders I have learnt and tried from your previous videos these works 👍🏻 thank you for making this video. Keep up doing the good work
Going for a ride now. I don't have any back issues but still there is lot to learn in this video and I am going to incorporate all that was said. Thank you Shumi for always keeping us improving!
@@shu_mar Gripping the Tank with my thighs have given me sooooo much more confidence to ride... Omg! I can't tell the legend himself what to say 😂❤️ Love you ❤️
One of the best tips given by Shumi in the podcast uploaded on the Insta page pf PD, is one around base layers. The undies we wear, the seams of it keep digging into the skin and over a 8-10hr ride day, your butt and back is aching so badly. Get the right base layers that don't have seams on your rear and you'll feel FAR more comfortable.
I go for long rides on highways. Before I start, I do some stretches - for leg muscles, back & shoulders etc. This really helps. If it is a long ride, I may do stretches midway.
Nuances ! That's the word, wow @Shumi ❤️ one thing you could have added is riding responsibly over potholes... I know this sounds like common sense but it's not
@@gautamgarg1578 No back pain man. Just leg pain in the thigh region. Nothing unbearable though. It is just that the bike has higher set footpegs meaning your legs have to be folded a bit depending on how tall you are. I suggest you take a test ride to see how it fits you. All the best.
@@dhvanantrivedi I never rode the RTR 180. But, from I heard it has a slightly more aggressive stance than the 200 and that's probably why you experienced wrist pain.
This was a video, just representative of my most favourite athlete - Roger Federer! Do, just what's required for you, to get the job done. Minimal effort, correct footwork, handwork, bodywork, and increase the efficiency on all fronts, for maximum benefit. Thanks, Shumi!
Hi Shumi I am fan To connect better I am from Bhopal I am 42 Year old and riding RE riding shifts all my life now I am using Busa. I have peculiar riding issue and always shy away from asking for help. I can take perfect lean left turn but not right hence tier worn-out from left more and give instability. Help how to improve
Hey PD !!! This was an amazing video. As always Shumi rocks in delivering the information to us viewers. I would like to open up a new topic. I agree we can avoid backpacks by carrying luggages in alternative luggage systems like Shumi mentioned. However, there are hydra packs (hydration bags) that many riders carry the water in and a 3 liter hydrapack is of considerable weight. Can you make a video on this and also the importance of hydration during a ride
I've been blessed... I can ride for 100kms at a stretch with nothing more than a butt ache... Thanks to sheer luck and the craftsman at the Honda stable... My unicorn is an extension on me...
I used to ride a Bullet BS3 model few years ago . I felt backpain after every ride. after 3 years I sold it & bought Unicorn, Surprisingly the back pain vanished.
Hey #PDArmy, we hope this has helped you! Hit that Like button if it did. Comment below what you want us to cover in the upcoming podcasts.
Loved it
Make a video on quality riding gear and available brands in India.
But what about supersports?
You think there is any human who won't have back pain even after racing a R1 for 5 years? I was a perfect fit for that, but nope, it still hurts slightly even now when I'm riding other bikes ... ( i had hard race seat, lowered clipons, even higher footpegs)... lmao.
Awesome video overall...
3:50 most people don't realise this, think of the throttle and bars like a soft baby's leg, not hard, but softly.
And gripping tanks is so much more better , but that's mainly for race positions.
6:50 , i didn't know power drift runs school ! Awesome shumi!
I want to know more about your riding school
Having a strong core regiment solves 60% of your problems. I rode from Trivandrum to Banglore in 11 hours on my 2018 D390, stopping only for lunch at Salem. The only problem I had was my right aching because of my backpack position, the skin of my bum from friction and heart ache from petrol prices.
Ahahahahaah! Good on you! Bum friction usually means your seat cover material is slippy (replace?) or you’re not holding the bike firmly enough.
@@shu_mar nothing actually, just stock KTM seats ☹️. I tried to get that gel seat, unfortunately there was no stock.
@@abhishekunni2433 hey I ride a duke 390 and I use ride on air seat I recently did Bangalore to Mangalore trip n took like 20 min break over all and this ride on air really was comfortable and I didn't get any discomfort at all... But a word of caution if you use this ride on air there is a noticeable difference of seat height and your ergonomic ll change.... But for me I have been using handle bar raiser from long time it was not that much of a problem......
@@nikhilhprasad3764 Thanks bro. And I had gone through 2 popular company airbags and both betrayed me.
I am actually going for memory foam one this time, but it's more expens.
I have ridden gixxer 150 sf bangalore mangalore..almost nonstop..i have ridden.guys fitness matters..doing stretching before long ride is best
When my kids will be learning motorcycling I will suggest them to see powerdrift and shumi sir in podcast...
Hahaha! You could always enrol them in TWO - www.indimotard.com/two
@@powerdriftofficial but this is not affordable
@@anirud_jagdhish 1
Powerdrift is really concern and care for the people.
We just wanna help you guys be better riders.
I really is the concern for you englissss
(Just poking fun, no offense intended)
@@detroitinferno Bruh!
That my sentence is riddled with grammatical errors, it's supposed to be ironic.
Next time try and use a little of your brain.
Cheers
Yes they should start a political party!
Just when I have planned to go for a trip..this comes as a blessing...PD army..long way to go!!!
Woo hoo! Wishing you safe travels, comrade!
Awesome! Have a good one!
@@shu_mar thanks a lot shumi...
@@powerdriftofficial excited!!
Guys please do a video on proper braking. It is something that we use 100% of the times we ride and there are a lot of misconceptions out there. I think it'll be a good topic coming from seasoned riders like yourselves.
Recorded already! Coming soon!
@@shu_mar 🙌🏾
Whatever schumi teaches me it directly fits in my head forever 🔥
I wish i had a school teacher like schumi 😝 i would have been an automobile engineer today 🤣
I'm an automobile engineering student nd learning from him
Honestly. Wish someone actually taught me things like this
10:00 , helmet must fit properly, and must not stress the neck ....sometimes wearing full on collarbone protector or an airbag suit also helps to learn.
That's the best advice one can give. Learn to ride the motorcycle properly. All the prior will fall in place. I learned it slowly but once i started to learn. Made a whole lot of a difference.
Cheers!
Yet another much needed video for bikers like me who love riding their R15.
I just brought mine this year and honestly after doing a 200km the only pain I felt was on my wrist. It may feel a bit on your back if your carrying a bag and riding in bumper to bumper traffic but honestly it's not so much that you just can't live with it.
@@divyeshpatel1539 that's correct. If one can keep the posture steady and if the roads are good, no wrist pain either. But then the roads aren't always favorable and neither is that pillion who's pressing down on the shoulders instead of the waist.
@@divyeshpatel1539 comeback after 6000 KMs
Perfect timing from PowerDrift. I just did 850kms in less than 2 days and my back was killing me. Thanks for the solutions!!
I will watch this video multiple times. Too much important information. 👍👍
Woot woot! Seems like you are gonna rack up all the views!
@@powerdriftofficial hahahah, podcasts are so good I love them , sometimes I binge watch again and again whenever I have free time.
It felt like Shumi is talking to one on one !! Amazing content and so well explained … Thank you PD!!
I don't feel bored at any point in shumi videos.. His presentation is always amazing...
Next video suggestions : 1. Engine braking during downshifts
2. How to ride during break-in periods and how manufacturers don't give the full picture
3. Understanding tire tread depth and knowing when to change
Probably the first youtuber to talk about this topic is mystic rider Prateek. It has helped a lot in long trips. I own an R15V3. But Prof Shumi gave us a masterclass on this.
Woot woot!
Whatever you are saying, you should have shown it as well, this is like a theory class without any practical demonstration 😏
whatever hes says is sooooooo very obvious to imagine.
@@vamsee6925Jus like u learning stuff before the practs .....💀💭
@@vamsee6925How does his boot taste like?
After I got my RC390, Within 15 days the first thing I did is install Tank Grips(Traction grips), and it really helped a lot in riding my bike. I've been practicing using my legs to grip the motorcycle and keep the upper body as loose as possible. Today it's 4 months since I got my Rc and now I do a 150-200 km one-way ride without any serious back pain!! Initially, my body used to get tired much sooner, and now it's a lot better. This one modification changed the complete experience.
This my friends is "THE" video to watch for anyone and everyone who rides a motorcycle.
I absolutely admire and praise these efforts by Powerdrift, even over their best moto videos.
And who better geek than Shumi to tell you anything about motorcycles.
9:57 Arai & SHOEI My Dream Helmet
Thank you, sir. I am a new rider and I constantly find these issues.
As always enormously detailed and informative. Thank you so much Shumi!
Glad it helps! Would you share this with your friends? It would really help us!
If I start listening to you
I don’t even skip the video for few seconds too
Such a perfect explanation & detailed info you provide to your subscribers
Adjustable clip ons and rear sets for us taller/longer riders - life changing!
Yes!
How could people dislike a video with free authentic motorcycling information?! It's a mad world..
Best 12 minutes of my life.
That’s so well articulated. Your podcasts are always very educational for us.
It often is a case with two wheel enthusiasts to ride the bike(s) without knowing how to, or fitting the bikes. I learnt my strengths of riding rear swept pegs from my experience on a road bicycle where bike fitting is very crucial, and engaging different muscle groups to get optimum power delivery and energy efficiency during every long ride helps.
Also, keeping core muscles engaged while riding a motorcycle, or even while driving a car, will yield you a pain free ride/drive. And an injury free times ahead.
Would love to hear about hydration and nutrition while riding/driving long distances for enthusiasts in another podcasts. It’s often an ignored topic.
Tucking the bike is very useful... Suggested by shumi in another video and I started doing that.... Good.. helpful...
🍻
I have never heard or seen anyone mention these points before and have always spoken about adding accessories to improve ergonomics. This is a must watch for all riders out there.
Once again, Shumi is here to make our lives better. Thank you good sir. 😺🤙🏻
Tip for riding 200+ kms in mountains. Get down every 50-75 kms, enjoy a cup of tea or a sip of water, enjoy the view while streching legs
That's one way to do it.
I bought my first motorcycle at age 51 about two weeks ago.
I've had some severe issues since, but this video was awesome for giving me a whole host of things to work on.
Great vid!
Thank you!!
Great pointers. One more thing that I'd like to mention is that not taking breaks/stretching also increases soreness multifold.
Sitting at just one place not only causes skin to get irritated (and yes, pls don't wear loose boxer shorts) but also the muscles don't get any oxygen and become sore (anaerobic).
So, I take breaks every 1.5 hours or so and stretch about for 2-3 minutes. Re-hydrate myself and move further.
Can you please do a similar video for the neck pain due to wearing helmets?
It will be really helpful
bhai saab! 😓
Helmet’s typically hurt if they’re badly made or you have weak neck muscles or not used to them.
Or u can get a good lightweight helmet
I just have one thing to say, THANK YOU!
PD is doing a brilliant job in educating the general public regarding bikes and riding. These kind of contents are very important when a channel promotes bikes and cars so much! kudos to you! Hopefully we'll see a lot more informed and educated riders on the roads and a lot less chapris on their KTMs who will end up in a hospital or worse!
This is very useful 👌🏽
Glad you think so, Duane!
I am proud to say that I belong to Shumi's era. ...... love you sir absolute no nonsense podcast
Shumi is a bhandar of knowledge... Much needed video and information!!
Most important topic for every riders that almost solved by Shumi Sir.
Awesome! Glad it helps!
@@shu_mar surely it helps many of us. 🙂
Please make longer podcasts . These are just too short. Hope you could bring Varun and Shumi together in podcasts just like the first few episodes. Those were the perfect ; fun and informative 🙏
Oh those are fun! Thanks for the suggestion, Aniket!
Noted! Thank you!
@@shu_mar Do a podcast on how to ride bike fast on roads and what things to keep in mind
One of my favorite auto journaliest. Love from Guwahati, Assam
Thanks again for the useful information. I struggle with back pain when riding.
Very very nice and useful information for all of us… Everyone who rides bikes must watch this
Shumi the best. Like to see more of him PD.
Thanks Sivanandhan!
He's gonna be in more videos! Turn on the notifications so that you don't miss out on any of our videos!
Thank you brother 😊...God bless ya always
Just so helpful. Thank you shumi and PD. I might be asking too much but could you show the adjustments to be made in a youtube short. That would be a blessing. Thanks again
Thanks Shumi and team for making content for rider's to learn something from experienced rider and experts..
M really loving these series...
Dave Moss's series of videos on Motorcycle Ergonomics are a great learning tool on how to fit the bike to your body!
Requested Topic : some negatives and positives of Track Motorcycle Riding.. .
Lots of love for Powerdrift 💖💖
We shall try for that John!
Apart from costs, no negatives at all!
A video on carburettor tuning is what I am looking from you sir ...
Thanks a lot Shumi, this was the most expected topic for most riders
7:31 that's the art of motorcycling.
Actually these techniques do wonders I have learnt and tried from your previous videos these works 👍🏻 thank you for making this video. Keep up doing the good work
Great to hear! Keep riding, Manju!
Thanks Manju! Would you share this with your friends? It would really help us!
Shumi bro u r really a good mentor
Can you give the steps for enrolling in your riding school, place where it is, gears needed, steps to take and what are all required, age criteria etc
Going for a ride now. I don't have any back issues but still there is lot to learn in this video and I am going to incorporate all that was said. Thank you Shumi for always keeping us improving!
Have a good one Uday!
I've watched sooo much Powerdrift that I already knew what shumi was gonna say 😂😂❤️
Ahahahahahaah! Tell me what to say next. Saves me scripting time!
@@shu_mar Gripping the Tank with my thighs have given me sooooo much more confidence to ride... Omg! I can't tell the legend himself what to say 😂❤️ Love you ❤️
Yea man ...hard seats are way better .. rightly put 🤝👍
One of the best tips given by Shumi in the podcast uploaded on the Insta page pf PD, is one around base layers. The undies we wear, the seams of it keep digging into the skin and over a 8-10hr ride day, your butt and back is aching so badly. Get the right base layers that don't have seams on your rear and you'll feel FAR more comfortable.
I go for long rides on highways. Before I start, I do some stretches - for leg muscles, back & shoulders etc. This really helps. If it is a long ride, I may do stretches midway.
Kudos to the Editor's in PowerDrift! You guys actually like what you do...hope you can keep this up for a long time.
Hail PD Army for bringing out such valuable content
Great content, Explanation so well put that it does not require any video clippings of the subject.
Do a podcast about how to ride bike very fast... What things to keep in mind.
Nuances ! That's the word, wow @Shumi ❤️ one thing you could have added is riding responsibly over potholes... I know this sounds like common sense but it's not
Great topic PD and Shumi. I love the information. I am 5'10 and I have a rtr 200. The footpeg position hurts my legs a lot.
I have the same height and I felt pain in the wrist when I test rode the Apache 180
I'm planning to get the same and have the same height.
What about back pain?
@@gautamgarg1578 No back pain man. Just leg pain in the thigh region. Nothing unbearable though. It is just that the bike has higher set footpegs meaning your legs have to be folded a bit depending on how tall you are. I suggest you take a test ride to see how it fits you. All the best.
@@dhvanantrivedi I never rode the RTR 180. But, from I heard it has a slightly more aggressive stance than the 200 and that's probably why you experienced wrist pain.
@@Dadafan66 Thanks for the info
Thanks a ton, Professor ♥
Very well explained mr. Shumi..
For the next podcast can you please make on people with number spec and especially what to do when riding in the rain.
What a superb hi-fi explanation powerdrift ❤️❤️
That's the only reason powerdrift is so popular 😘😘
Shumi, excellent video, Love Your Tshirt as well.
Nice work shumi and team PD...no need to ask for a subscription...coz this good content will pull people automatically 😊👍
Shumi is the epitome of automobile journalist.
R15/Mt15 says hi to preload adjustment!
This was a video, just representative of my most favourite athlete - Roger Federer!
Do, just what's required for you, to get the job done. Minimal effort, correct footwork, handwork, bodywork, and increase the efficiency on all fronts, for maximum benefit. Thanks, Shumi!
Lowered the handlebars on my Meteor 350 to more of a Classic stance and it's doing wonders for me.
PD 💕
Much love #PDArmy!
Motorcycling Bible ... 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Sir you are awesome with the topics.
Great info.... Thank you so much.... Great work!
Hi Shumi I am fan
To connect better I am from Bhopal
I am 42 Year old and riding RE riding shifts all my life now I am using Busa. I have peculiar riding issue and always shy away from asking for help. I can take perfect lean left turn but not right hence tier worn-out from left more and give instability.
Help how to improve
Hey PD !!! This was an amazing video. As always Shumi rocks in delivering the information to us viewers. I would like to open up a new topic. I agree we can avoid backpacks by carrying luggages in alternative luggage systems like Shumi mentioned. However, there are hydra packs (hydration bags) that many riders carry the water in and a 3 liter hydrapack is of considerable weight. Can you make a video on this and also the importance of hydration during a ride
Don’t fill it to full! I’ve a 3 litre and I almost always carry a litre and a bit
This is a very good advice. absolute reasons for the back aches..
Extremely impressive, please do more videos like this
Thanks Tijo!
This helps a lot 🙂 Can't Thank Enough to Shumi and the Team
Griping handle bar tightly can coz accident due to your survival reaction (SR) just loose your grip to handle bar can reduce fatigue
I've been blessed... I can ride for 100kms at a stretch with nothing more than a butt ache... Thanks to sheer luck and the craftsman at the Honda stable... My unicorn is an extension on me...
Great explanation
I used to ride a Bullet BS3 model few years ago . I felt backpain after every ride. after 3 years I sold it & bought Unicorn, Surprisingly the back pain vanished.
Just amazed by what we've missed out on for so long!
Thanks for addressing these issues and giving us solutions
please do a separate podcast on downshifting the bike because it is an important thing to know how to properly downshift the motorcycle.
Had to slow down the playback speed to 1.75x and watch.
Shumi is super fast like a super bike. 🙏🔥
My back doesn't hurt cz I ride a commuter, hells yeah !
Always stretching before riding for long rides will help
What a great and informative video....its like PD is reading people's minds and hitting the topics spot on.
More of these please. Not all of us are fortunate enough to find/afford a riding school. Thanks for the tips BTW!
Love these series of videos!! Thanks a ton!
I've used the trick of not carrying a backpack. A tankbag has really helped my back stay ache-free
Please make a podcast on "how to choose riding gears"
Man , Do y'all have a mic in my house ?
Every time I have a question y'all pop up with a Video , especially Shumi sir
Appreciate the effort a lot PD
Hahahaha!
Are yar same doubt
Ahahahahaah! Big brother is listening!
Finally what I wanted with my SF 250 !!